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Outdoors
Great dog-friendly local place to cool off. It’s a 5 min drive and even on weekends it’s usually not too busy. There are no facilities here and no rentals. You can hike around the lake (takes about 1 hour and the trail is very easy) just be aware that the trail goes around and you come out on the road. Do not hike this trail in twilight!
13 locals recommend
White Pond Multiple Use Area
Great dog-friendly local place to cool off. It’s a 5 min drive and even on weekends it’s usually not too busy. There are no facilities here and no rentals. You can hike around the lake (takes about 1 hour and the trail is very easy) just be aware that the trail goes around and you come out on the road. Do not hike this trail in twilight!
closed due to Covid-19
Beautiful walking trails picturesque and serene areas. Well curated exhibits. The monastery serves a $6 vegetarian lunch on Saturdays and Sundays
39 locals recommend
Chuang Yen Monastery
2020 NY-301closed due to Covid-19
Beautiful walking trails picturesque and serene areas. Well curated exhibits. The monastery serves a $6 vegetarian lunch on Saturdays and Sundays
Great hiking trails. You can do a chunk of the Appalachian Trail here. Dogs ok on leash, see provided brochure for more info and maps.
6 locals recommend
Clarence Fahnestock State Park
Clarence Fahnestock State ParkGreat hiking trails. You can do a chunk of the Appalachian Trail here. Dogs ok on leash, see provided brochure for more info and maps.
Multiple hiking trails. A variety of skills and lengths. Great views and super cool rocks.
30 locals recommend
Squantz Pond State Park
Multiple hiking trails. A variety of skills and lengths. Great views and super cool rocks.
Well maintained and clearly marked hiking trails. Definitely download and bring a map to use on your phone. They also have paper maps at the trail head if you forget.
The trails are sloped and steep enough between the flat parts for good exercise, but not tough. There are a variety of loops to tailor your timing. Even if you get lost and take the longest loop you'll probably get back to your car before dusk.
The trails go through forest and around a small lake. Nice in all 4 seasons. No huge vistas just attractive hiking. One drawback is that rt. 84 remains a distant hum in the background.
10 locals recommend
Wonder Lake State Park
380 Mooney Hill RdWell maintained and clearly marked hiking trails. Definitely download and bring a map to use on your phone. They also have paper maps at the trail head if you forget.
The trails are sloped and steep enough between the flat parts for good exercise, but not tough. There are a variety of loops to tailor your timing. Even if you get lost and take the longest loop you'll probably get back to your car before dusk.
The trails go through forest and around a small lake. Nice in all 4 seasons. No huge vistas just attractive hiking. One drawback is that rt. 84 remains a distant hum in the background.
Food scene
High end Farm to Table. Open with fireside seating during Covid-19. Amazing food, delightful service. Great for a splurge meal or a celebration. GET THE POLENTA FRIES. You wont regret it.
56 locals recommend
Purdy's Farmer & the Fish
100 Titicus RdHigh end Farm to Table. Open with fireside seating during Covid-19. Amazing food, delightful service. Great for a splurge meal or a celebration. GET THE POLENTA FRIES. You wont regret it.
Local gems
These are some of the “regular” places you might wish to know about in this area
Charles is an incredible reflexologist. Due to the pandemic he’s working privately in his shop by appointment only. You can book excellent back and full body massages here as well but I highly recommend his specialty.
Hallelujah Foot & SPA
1922A US-6Charles is an incredible reflexologist. Due to the pandemic he’s working privately in his shop by appointment only. You can book excellent back and full body massages here as well but I highly recommend his specialty.