Ken’s guidebook
Food scene
Greenwood Lake's top restaurant for inventive specials and a wide selection of craft beer and cocktails. Tip: The Helm is open Thurs.-Sun. Go early or go late for your best chance of getting a table. They don't take reservations and seating is limited.
52 locals recommend
The Helm
649 Jersey AveGreenwood Lake's top restaurant for inventive specials and a wide selection of craft beer and cocktails. Tip: The Helm is open Thurs.-Sun. Go early or go late for your best chance of getting a table. They don't take reservations and seating is limited.
More than just a farm market, Pennings also has a great grill that features farm-to-table food, an indoor bar, outdoor beer garden and ice cream stand. Also check out the Cidery, which is the building in the upper part of the property. Try some of their own craft ciders, play some corn hole and take in the farm vibe.
93 locals recommend
Pennings Farm Market
161 NY-94More than just a farm market, Pennings also has a great grill that features farm-to-table food, an indoor bar, outdoor beer garden and ice cream stand. Also check out the Cidery, which is the building in the upper part of the property. Try some of their own craft ciders, play some corn hole and take in the farm vibe.
The most popular of the local wineries, Warwick Valley Winery has expansive grounds, a large tasting room, dining room and fantastic stone patio for enjoying a bottle of wine and fantastic food from the on-site cafe. Tip: The Black Dirt Red wine is our favorite, but if you like bourbon, the Black Dirt Bourbon is made in small batches and each batch has become a sought after commodity.
181 locals recommend
Warwick Valley Winery & Distillery
114 Little York RdThe most popular of the local wineries, Warwick Valley Winery has expansive grounds, a large tasting room, dining room and fantastic stone patio for enjoying a bottle of wine and fantastic food from the on-site cafe. Tip: The Black Dirt Red wine is our favorite, but if you like bourbon, the Black Dirt Bourbon is made in small batches and each batch has become a sought after commodity.
After having coffee from our local roaster, you might ditch Dunkin' and Starbucks forever. The owners have a true passion for their product and have created some amazing custom blends.
20 locals recommend
Greenwood Lake Roasters Craft Coffee
160 Windermere AveAfter having coffee from our local roaster, you might ditch Dunkin' and Starbucks forever. The owners have a true passion for their product and have created some amazing custom blends.
The Village Buzz Cafe is the heart and soul of our little downtown. Quaint spot for breakfast or lunch and great for people watching, mingling and getting to know what's happening in the Village.
15 locals recommend
Village Buzz Cafe
91 Windermere AveThe Village Buzz Cafe is the heart and soul of our little downtown. Quaint spot for breakfast or lunch and great for people watching, mingling and getting to know what's happening in the Village.
Shopping
If designer labels are your jam, the largest outlet shopping center on the East coast is only a 15 minute drive away. Woodbury Common Premium Outlet has over 220 top stores. Tip: people often bring an empty rolling suitcase to haul their load from store-to-store and then home.
424 locals recommend
Woodbury Common Premium Outlets
498 Red Apple CtIf designer labels are your jam, the largest outlet shopping center on the East coast is only a 15 minute drive away. Woodbury Common Premium Outlet has over 220 top stores. Tip: people often bring an empty rolling suitcase to haul their load from store-to-store and then home.
More than just plants and farm market items, the Greenwood Lake Garden Center has a great selection of Greenwood Lake branded merchandise and gifts. But it's also our go-to place to pick up farm fresh pantry basics.
12 locals recommend
Greenwood Lake Garden and Farm Market
1197 NY-17AMore than just plants and farm market items, the Greenwood Lake Garden Center has a great selection of Greenwood Lake branded merchandise and gifts. But it's also our go-to place to pick up farm fresh pantry basics.
Entertainment
One of the last drive-in movie theaters in the country, we're lucky to have this one in neighboring Warwick. Tip: It's right next to Pennings Farm Market, go there for an alfresco dinner and then catch a movie under the stars at the drive-in.
132 locals recommend
Warwick Drive-In Theater
5 Warwick TurnpikeOne of the last drive-in movie theaters in the country, we're lucky to have this one in neighboring Warwick. Tip: It's right next to Pennings Farm Market, go there for an alfresco dinner and then catch a movie under the stars at the drive-in.
Outdoor Sports
Mount Peter is a 5-minute drive from the house. We're lucky to have this family-friendly slope practically in our backyard.
118 locals recommend
Mount Peter Ski Area
51 Old Mt Peter RdMount Peter is a 5-minute drive from the house. We're lucky to have this family-friendly slope practically in our backyard.
No visit to Greenwood Lake would be complete without getting out on the water. Jersey Paddle Boards has an extensive amount of stand up paddle boards and kayaks available for rent. Follow them on Facebook or Instgram and you might just catch a fun event like a full moon paddle and beach fire, glow parade paddle or even a mermaid and pirate paddle. The owner Micki Lees is a fireball of eccentric energy and will ensure you have a good time.
22 locals recommend
Jersey Paddle Boards
622 Jersey AveNo visit to Greenwood Lake would be complete without getting out on the water. Jersey Paddle Boards has an extensive amount of stand up paddle boards and kayaks available for rent. Follow them on Facebook or Instgram and you might just catch a fun event like a full moon paddle and beach fire, glow parade paddle or even a mermaid and pirate paddle. The owner Micki Lees is a fireball of eccentric energy and will ensure you have a good time.