Marybeth's Guidebook
Sightseeing
*check for covid closure.
Great spot for meditation. Peaceful temple that is open to the public for free tours every Saturday and Sunday at 1pm. come just walk around the historic grounds, this used to be an old hotel. Also right next to the church of the Holy Transfiguration. You will find the trailhead to overlook mountain right across the street.
71 locals recommend
Karma Triyana Dharmachakra Tibetan Buddhist Monastery
335 Meads Mountain Rd*check for covid closure.
Great spot for meditation. Peaceful temple that is open to the public for free tours every Saturday and Sunday at 1pm. come just walk around the historic grounds, this used to be an old hotel. Also right next to the church of the Holy Transfiguration. You will find the trailhead to overlook mountain right across the street.
Opus 40
356 George Sickle RdArt museum set on a sprawling landscape. Acres to explore.
Right in the heart of town rotating art exhibit featuring only local artists. Pretty amazing. Donation based admission.
32 locals recommend
Woodstock Artists Association & Museum
28 Tinker StRight in the heart of town rotating art exhibit featuring only local artists. Pretty amazing. Donation based admission.
Beautiful park with stunning views of Overlook Mountain
20 locals recommend
Catskill Center Thorn Preserve
55 John Joy RdBeautiful park with stunning views of Overlook Mountain
Beautiful old church of historical significance in Woodstock.
open to the public, near the trailhead to overlook mountain.
Church of the Holy Transfiguration of Christ-on-the-Mount
325 Mead Mountain RdBeautiful old church of historical significance in Woodstock.
open to the public, near the trailhead to overlook mountain.
Food Scene
Breakfast and lunch specials cooked fresh, only vegan options. Check out their homemade teas and coffees. Amazing 😍
234 locals recommend
Garden Cafe Woodstock
6 Old Forge RdBreakfast and lunch specials cooked fresh, only vegan options. Check out their homemade teas and coffees. Amazing 😍
Yum Yum Noodle Bar - Woodstock
4 Rock City RdCool little place fresh food made to order. Outdoor seating near the brook. Great margaritas.
97 locals recommend
Tinker Taco Lab
54 Tinker StCool little place fresh food made to order. Outdoor seating near the brook. Great margaritas.
Something about this diner makes it very popular. Located in 28 about 20 mins from the house. Expect a wait! Or try their sister store right in Woodstock. Dixon Roadhouse
597 locals recommend
Phoenicia Diner
5681 NY-28Something about this diner makes it very popular. Located in 28 about 20 mins from the house. Expect a wait! Or try their sister store right in Woodstock. Dixon Roadhouse
Amazing food and great service, large groups should call ahead. Specialty thin crust pizzas as well as amazing salads and Italian specialties make this one of our go to restaurants.
297 locals recommend
Cucina
109 Mill Hill RdAmazing food and great service, large groups should call ahead. Specialty thin crust pizzas as well as amazing salads and Italian specialties make this one of our go to restaurants.
Upscale restaurant with award wining chefs, great wine list, 5 star service. Make reservations.
275 locals recommend
SILVIA
42 Mill Hill RdUpscale restaurant with award wining chefs, great wine list, 5 star service. Make reservations.
This is called "Little Bear Cantina" Amazing mexican place right on the stream with a huge fireplace, and outdoor seating. Located a short drive west of town on Tinker St in the Bearsville complex, which has ice cream shops, music venues, a pub and more.
168 locals recommend
The Bear Cafe
295A Tinker StThis is called "Little Bear Cantina" Amazing mexican place right on the stream with a huge fireplace, and outdoor seating. Located a short drive west of town on Tinker St in the Bearsville complex, which has ice cream shops, music venues, a pub and more.
Great little place for tapas and fresh empanadas. They even have vegetarian options for empanadas which is a first for me. Walking distance to the house as well so you can grab a drink at the bar.
Que Lo Que
Great little place for tapas and fresh empanadas. They even have vegetarian options for empanadas which is a first for me. Walking distance to the house as well so you can grab a drink at the bar.
This is a perfect spot for families, you can grab a spot at the bar and hang with locals or a high top or even a big table in their atrium. Food options for everyone in your group. Love the Greek platter.
13 locals recommend
PUB
17 Mill Hill RdThis is a perfect spot for families, you can grab a spot at the bar and hang with locals or a high top or even a big table in their atrium. Food options for everyone in your group. Love the Greek platter.
Same owners as the famous Phoenicia Diner, this is a great big place perfect for larger groups. Order counter style but still get table service. Wonderful bar with many local beer choices. Open air when weather permits.
69 locals recommend
Dixon Roadside
261 Tinker StSame owners as the famous Phoenicia Diner, this is a great big place perfect for larger groups. Order counter style but still get table service. Wonderful bar with many local beer choices. Open air when weather permits.
Counter service food. Try the cauliflower tacos and guacamole. Amazing fresh beers and take a tour of the brewery itself.
265 locals recommend
Woodstock Brewing
5581 NY-28Counter service food. Try the cauliflower tacos and guacamole. Amazing fresh beers and take a tour of the brewery itself.
Breakfast
By far the best place in town for breakfast. Great coffee and a large variety for everyone in your group. The tempeh Ruben is the best. Never have been disappointed with this place
Farm to table new American dining. What's not to love here: the coffee, the selection, fast service. A Woodstock favorite.
172 locals recommend
Oriole 9
17 Tinker StFarm to table new American dining. What's not to love here: the coffee, the selection, fast service. A Woodstock favorite.
I pretty much make this my first stop whenever I'm in town, great baristas and breakfast sandwiches. Fast, friendly service
204 locals recommend
Bread Alone Bakery
22 Mill Hill RdI pretty much make this my first stop whenever I'm in town, great baristas and breakfast sandwiches. Fast, friendly service
Hiking trail
You will find the trailhead at the top of Rock City Rd. Parking is limited, so get there early. And easy trail but it is uphill. You will get to see the old ruins of a hotel (think great insta!) and an old fire tower. Great views of the Catskills.
222 locals recommend
Overlook Mountain
You will find the trailhead at the top of Rock City Rd. Parking is limited, so get there early. And easy trail but it is uphill. You will get to see the old ruins of a hotel (think great insta!) and an old fire tower. Great views of the Catskills.
This is an easier trail just opened that runs along the Ashokan reservoir for miles. Great spot for running, biking, bird watching, and photography. Must check this place out. Flat terrain. Easy access for all abilities.
141 locals recommend
Ashokan Rail Trail- Woodstock Dike Trailhead
1285 NY-28This is an easier trail just opened that runs along the Ashokan reservoir for miles. Great spot for running, biking, bird watching, and photography. Must check this place out. Flat terrain. Easy access for all abilities.
lake access and hiking, parking is located across from Brads Barns on route 28
52 locals recommend
Onteora Lake
lake access and hiking, parking is located across from Brads Barns on route 28
This is a little known property that has free parking and trails and sledding. Also access to the creek for an almost private swimming hole experience.
31 locals recommend
Comeau Trail
Comeau TrailThis is a little known property that has free parking and trails and sledding. Also access to the creek for an almost private swimming hole experience.
Antiquing
Phoenicia
Quaint town for shopping and art
Downtown saugerties has some amazing restaurants and many antique shops that are very reasonable, book shops and more. We appreciate the older architecture of this town and the vibe may be a little more down to earth. Check it out maybe on your last day.
162 locals recommend
Saugerties
Downtown saugerties has some amazing restaurants and many antique shops that are very reasonable, book shops and more. We appreciate the older architecture of this town and the vibe may be a little more down to earth. Check it out maybe on your last day.
This is a great two story antique store filled will all sorts of treasures. Well run, clean and organized.
36 locals recommend
Kingston Consignments
66 N Front StThis is a great two story antique store filled will all sorts of treasures. Well run, clean and organized.
Family Fun
Catskill Mountain Railroad
55 Kingston PlazaPolar Express tickets still on sale!
Catskill Animal Sanctuary
316 Old Stage RdFun place to bring the kids!
Ride the rails on push carts. So much fun and exercise too.
138 locals recommend
Rail Explorers: Catskills Division
70 High StRide the rails on push carts. So much fun and exercise too.
Great place to rent Kayaks in Kingston about 20 mins from the home.
37 locals recommend
A Day Away Kayak Rentals
1000 NY-213Great place to rent Kayaks in Kingston about 20 mins from the home.
personally used this company two times for group kayak and SUP rental. Booking was easy and we had so much fun. Owner was amazing. highly recommend
37 locals recommend
I Paddle New York
61 S Partition Stpersonally used this company two times for group kayak and SUP rental. Booking was easy and we had so much fun. Owner was amazing. highly recommend
Music scene
Currently Under a complete overhaul by the new owners, bringing back the charm and life to this historical venue. Should be ready to go by May 1st. Can't wait.
195 locals recommend
Bearsville Theater
291 Tinker StCurrently Under a complete overhaul by the new owners, bringing back the charm and life to this historical venue. Should be ready to go by May 1st. Can't wait.
Colony
22 Rock City RdCheck the schedule and maybe you can score some tickets for a show in this intimate setting. Levon Helms was drummer for The Band, many historical performances were performed here. A must for music fans.
98 locals recommend
Levon Helm Studios
160 Plochmann LnCheck the schedule and maybe you can score some tickets for a show in this intimate setting. Levon Helms was drummer for The Band, many historical performances were performed here. A must for music fans.