The Carriage House guidebook

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The Carriage House guidebook

Food scene

A nice place to grab a cup of coffee, bagel and the NY Times. Address: 639 Albany Turnpike, Old Chatham, NY 12136 Hours: Opens 9AM-1:30 Fri, Sat, Sun, Mon Menu: oldchathamcountrystore.square.site Phone: (518) 794-6227 Hours may be diffferent
25 locals recommend
Old Chatham Country Store & Cafe
639 Albany Turnpike
25 locals recommend
A nice place to grab a cup of coffee, bagel and the NY Times. Address: 639 Albany Turnpike, Old Chatham, NY 12136 Hours: Opens 9AM-1:30 Fri, Sat, Sun, Mon Menu: oldchathamcountrystore.square.site Phone: (518) 794-6227 Hours may be diffferent
Only 8 min away! Family friendly. Vegetarian options :) The place to be! Wide variety on the menu. Eat in or take out. Address: 646 Albany Turnpike Old Chatham, NY 12136 Hours of Operation: Monday - Sunday 11:00AM - 10:00PM
16 locals recommend
Jackson's Old Chatham House
646 Albany Turnpike
16 locals recommend
Only 8 min away! Family friendly. Vegetarian options :) The place to be! Wide variety on the menu. Eat in or take out. Address: 646 Albany Turnpike Old Chatham, NY 12136 Hours of Operation: Monday - Sunday 11:00AM - 10:00PM
Great local brew joint. Diverse food options Address: 59 Main St, Chatham, NY 12037 Hours: Opens 4PM Wed, Thur, Fri, Sat, Sun Menu: chathambrewing.com Order: grubhub.com, seamless.com Phone: (518) 697-0059 Hours or services may differ
114 locals recommend
Chatham Brewing
59 Main St
114 locals recommend
Great local brew joint. Diverse food options Address: 59 Main St, Chatham, NY 12037 Hours: Opens 4PM Wed, Thur, Fri, Sat, Sun Menu: chathambrewing.com Order: grubhub.com, seamless.com Phone: (518) 697-0059 Hours or services may differ
Great NY pizza. They will deliver to Ashley Hill.
ZIA’S Pizza & Family Restaurant
4 Elm Street
Great NY pizza. They will deliver to Ashley Hill.
59 locals recommend
Blueberry Hill Market Cafe
515 US-20
59 locals recommend
Yummy Italian Food. Pleasant and scenic drive, Family atmosphere Address: 10 Walsh Ln, Averill Park, NY 12018 Hours: Call Menu: kayspizza.com Phone: (518) 674-5413 Hours or services may different
16 locals recommend
Kay's Burden Lake Restaurant
10 Walsh Ln
16 locals recommend
Yummy Italian Food. Pleasant and scenic drive, Family atmosphere Address: 10 Walsh Ln, Averill Park, NY 12018 Hours: Call Menu: kayspizza.com Phone: (518) 674-5413 Hours or services may different
66 locals recommend
Our Daily Bread Deli
116 Hudson Ave
66 locals recommend
Great local cuisine. Delicious menu and beer selection.
21 locals recommend
Chatham Grill
34 Hudson Ave
21 locals recommend
Great local cuisine. Delicious menu and beer selection.
33 locals recommend
Golden Harvest Farms
3074 U.S. 9
33 locals recommend

Places to Shop

Great place to pick up your favorite libation. Address: 1129 NY-295, East Chatham, NY 12060 Hours: Mon 11:00 am - 7:00 pm Tue Closed Wed 11:00 am - 7:00 pm Thu 11:00 am - 7:00 pm Fri 11:00 am - 8:00 pm Sat 11:00 am - 7:00 pm Sun 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm Phone: (518) 392-5555
East Chatham Wines & Spirits
1129 NY-295
Great place to pick up your favorite libation. Address: 1129 NY-295, East Chatham, NY 12060 Hours: Mon 11:00 am - 7:00 pm Tue Closed Wed 11:00 am - 7:00 pm Thu 11:00 am - 7:00 pm Fri 11:00 am - 8:00 pm Sat 11:00 am - 7:00 pm Sun 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm Phone: (518) 392-5555
Grocery Store with lots of modern, healthy options. Located in: Kinderhook Shopping Center Address: 2967 U.S. 9 Suite 400, Valatie, NY 12184 Departments: Hannaford Pharmacy Hours: Sunday thur Saturday: 07:00 AM-09:00 PM Phone: (518) 758-8800
52 locals recommend
Hannaford Supermarket
586 Lower Plain
52 locals recommend
Grocery Store with lots of modern, healthy options. Located in: Kinderhook Shopping Center Address: 2967 U.S. 9 Suite 400, Valatie, NY 12184 Departments: Hannaford Pharmacy Hours: Sunday thur Saturday: 07:00 AM-09:00 PM Phone: (518) 758-8800
Old fashioned Grocery Store right next to the Columbia County Fairgrounds. Address: 2614 NY-66, Chatham, NY 12075 Departments: Price Chopper Pharmacy Hours: Sunday thur Saturday 07:00 AM to 11PM Phone: (518) 392-9007
65 locals recommend
Price Chopper
2614 NY-66
65 locals recommend
Old fashioned Grocery Store right next to the Columbia County Fairgrounds. Address: 2614 NY-66, Chatham, NY 12075 Departments: Price Chopper Pharmacy Hours: Sunday thur Saturday 07:00 AM to 11PM Phone: (518) 392-9007
Convient and High quality https://www.chathamwineandliquor.com
10 locals recommend
Chatham Wine & Liquor
53 Main St
10 locals recommend
Convient and High quality https://www.chathamwineandliquor.com
29 locals recommend
Samascott's Garden Market
65 Chatham St
29 locals recommend
29 locals recommend
Samascott Orchards
5 Sunset Ave
29 locals recommend
Fresh locally grown fruits and vegetables. Corn on the cob and fresh peaches.
33 locals recommend
Golden Harvest Farms
3074 U.S. 9
33 locals recommend
Fresh locally grown fruits and vegetables. Corn on the cob and fresh peaches.

Site Seeing and Recreation

Art Gallery - we visited The Clark August 2023. 40 minute drive to a beautiful palette for hiking and art galore.
Old fashioned Grocery Store right next to the Columbia County Fairgrounds Address: 300 Martha Hicks Rd, East Nassau, NY 12062
Kinderhook Creek
Old fashioned Grocery Store right next to the Columbia County Fairgrounds Address: 300 Martha Hicks Rd, East Nassau, NY 12062
This museum is dedicated to collecting, preserving, interpreting and promoting interest in the culture of Albany and the Upper Hudson Valley region. Address: 125 Washington Ave, Albany, NY 12210 Hours: Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday 10AM- 5PM, Sunday Noon-5PM Phone: (518) 463-4478
32 locals recommend
Albany Institute of History & Art
125 Washington Ave
32 locals recommend
This museum is dedicated to collecting, preserving, interpreting and promoting interest in the culture of Albany and the Upper Hudson Valley region. Address: 125 Washington Ave, Albany, NY 12210 Hours: Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday 10AM- 5PM, Sunday Noon-5PM Phone: (518) 463-4478
Located at the north end of the Empire State Plaza, this National Historic Landmark is a striking combination of Classical/Romanesque, Renaissance, and Victorian architecture. Address: State St. and, Washington Ave, Albany, NY 12224 Hours: Monday-Friday 7:00AM to 7:00PM Phone: (518) 474-2418
51 locals recommend
New York State Capitol
Washington Avenue
51 locals recommend
Located at the north end of the Empire State Plaza, this National Historic Landmark is a striking combination of Classical/Romanesque, Renaissance, and Victorian architecture. Address: State St. and, Washington Ave, Albany, NY 12224 Hours: Monday-Friday 7:00AM to 7:00PM Phone: (518) 474-2418
Located on Madison Avenue, on the south side of the Empire State Plaza, the museum houses art, artifacts, and ecofacts that reflect New York’s cultural, natural, and geological development. Address: 222 Madison Ave, Albany, NY 12230 Hours. Tuesday - Sunday, 9:30 AM - 5:00 PM Phone: (518) 474-5877
87 locals recommend
New York State Museum
222 Madison Ave
87 locals recommend
Located on Madison Avenue, on the south side of the Empire State Plaza, the museum houses art, artifacts, and ecofacts that reflect New York’s cultural, natural, and geological development. Address: 222 Madison Ave, Albany, NY 12230 Hours. Tuesday - Sunday, 9:30 AM - 5:00 PM Phone: (518) 474-5877
About 26 miles away. Columbia County Seat. City Hall: 20 Warren Street, Hudson, NY 12534
442 locals recommend
Hudson
442 locals recommend
About 26 miles away. Columbia County Seat. City Hall: 20 Warren Street, Hudson, NY 12534
If you are a Hamilton fan, don’t miss Schuyler mansion. Stand in the room where Alexander and Elizabeth were married in 1780. Home to Revolutionary War General Philip J. Schuyler from 1763-1804, this was the site of military strategizing, political hobnobbing and elegant social affairs. Address: 32 Catherine St, Albany, NY 12202 Hours: Wednesday – Sunday, 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m Phone: (518) 434-0835
7 locals recommend
Schuyler Mansion
32 Catherine St
7 locals recommend
If you are a Hamilton fan, don’t miss Schuyler mansion. Stand in the room where Alexander and Elizabeth were married in 1780. Home to Revolutionary War General Philip J. Schuyler from 1763-1804, this was the site of military strategizing, political hobnobbing and elegant social affairs. Address: 32 Catherine St, Albany, NY 12202 Hours: Wednesday – Sunday, 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m Phone: (518) 434-0835
This Cannon-class destroyer escort served in the US Navy during World War II and was named for Frank Slater, a sailor killed during the battle of Guadalcanal. Address: 1 Quay St, Albany, NY 12202 Hours: April - November Wednesday - Sunday 10 am - 4 pm Phone: (518) 431-1943
8 locals recommend
USS SLATER
141 Broadway
8 locals recommend
This Cannon-class destroyer escort served in the US Navy during World War II and was named for Frank Slater, a sailor killed during the battle of Guadalcanal. Address: 1 Quay St, Albany, NY 12202 Hours: April - November Wednesday - Sunday 10 am - 4 pm Phone: (518) 431-1943
This Hands-on museum celebrates 3 centuries of firefighting with over 60 engines, apparatus & art. A great place for kids to visit! Address: 117 Harry Howard Ave, Hudson, NY 12534 Hours: Wednesday - Sunday 10AM–4:30PM Phone: (518) 822-1875 Hours or services may differ
40 locals recommend
Fireman's Firefighting Museum
117 Harry Howard Ave
40 locals recommend
This Hands-on museum celebrates 3 centuries of firefighting with over 60 engines, apparatus & art. A great place for kids to visit! Address: 117 Harry Howard Ave, Hudson, NY 12534 Hours: Wednesday - Sunday 10AM–4:30PM Phone: (518) 822-1875 Hours or services may differ
This landmark is constructed in the Second Empire architectural style, surrounded by the river, and located between Hudson and Athens, NY. Address: From Hudson: Water and Ferry Street From Athens: 2nd and Waterfront Park Hours: Call Telephone: (518) 828-5294
48 locals recommend
Hudson Athens Lighthouse
48 locals recommend
This landmark is constructed in the Second Empire architectural style, surrounded by the river, and located between Hudson and Athens, NY. Address: From Hudson: Water and Ferry Street From Athens: 2nd and Waterfront Park Hours: Call Telephone: (518) 828-5294
Tours this grand estate and studio of painter Frederic Edwin Church. Address: Cosy Cottage 5720, NY-9G, Hudson, NY 12534 Hours: Call Phone: (518) 828-1872
351 locals recommend
Olana State Historic Site
Olana State Historic Site
351 locals recommend
Tours this grand estate and studio of painter Frederic Edwin Church. Address: Cosy Cottage 5720, NY-9G, Hudson, NY 12534 Hours: Call Phone: (518) 828-1872
Fishing, Hiking and nature. Recommended by guests.
128 locals recommend
High Falls Conservation Area
540 Roxbury Rd
128 locals recommend
Fishing, Hiking and nature. Recommended by guests.
20 miles away located in the beautiful Berkshire mountains.
Berkshire Rivers Fly Fishing
20 miles away located in the beautiful Berkshire mountains.
Right of the parkway!
132 locals recommend
Lake Taghkanic State Park
1528 New York 82
132 locals recommend
Right of the parkway!

Neighborhoods

Chatham ~ 12 miles This little town offers a delightful array of small shops and eateries.
58 locals recommend
Chatham
58 locals recommend
Chatham ~ 12 miles This little town offers a delightful array of small shops and eateries.
About 26 miles away. Columbia County Seat.
442 locals recommend
Hudson
442 locals recommend
About 26 miles away. Columbia County Seat.
Valatie in Kinderhook ~ 12 miles
6 locals recommend
Valatie
6 locals recommend
Valatie in Kinderhook ~ 12 miles

Things to Do

This circa-1926 Spanish-style theater has balcony seating, offers new & classic movies and hosts film festivals. Address: 48 Main St., Chatham, NY 12037 Hours: Call Phone: (518) 392-3331
78 locals recommend
Crandell Theatre
48 Main St
78 locals recommend
This circa-1926 Spanish-style theater has balcony seating, offers new & classic movies and hosts film festivals. Address: 48 Main St., Chatham, NY 12037 Hours: Call Phone: (518) 392-3331
Local theater with big time shows. Address: 654 US-20, New Lebanon, NY 12125 Phone: (518) 794-8989 call for more info
10 locals recommend
The Theater Barn
654 US-20
10 locals recommend
Local theater with big time shows. Address: 654 US-20, New Lebanon, NY 12125 Phone: (518) 794-8989 call for more info
This local treasure has exhibits on art, natural history and ancient civilization. The aquarium and hands on room make it a great place to bring the kids on a rainy day. 39 South Street (Route 7) Pittsfield, MA 01201 Address: 39 South St, Pittsfield, MA 01201 Hours: Call Collections: Natural history, art, ancient Egyptian mummy, Babylonian art Phone: (413) 443-7171
102 locals recommend
Berkshire Museum
39 South St
102 locals recommend
This local treasure has exhibits on art, natural history and ancient civilization. The aquarium and hands on room make it a great place to bring the kids on a rainy day. 39 South Street (Route 7) Pittsfield, MA 01201 Address: 39 South St, Pittsfield, MA 01201 Hours: Call Collections: Natural history, art, ancient Egyptian mummy, Babylonian art Phone: (413) 443-7171
This restored community uses the Shakers’ own architecture to bring their unique story to life and explain their impact on American culture and innovation. Address: 1843 W Housatonic St, Pittsfield, MA 01201 Hours: Thurday -Sundayt 10AM- 5P hours may differ Phone: (413) 443-0188
161 locals recommend
Hancock Shaker Village
1843 W Housatonic St
161 locals recommend
This restored community uses the Shakers’ own architecture to bring their unique story to life and explain their impact on American culture and innovation. Address: 1843 W Housatonic St, Pittsfield, MA 01201 Hours: Thurday -Sundayt 10AM- 5P hours may differ Phone: (413) 443-0188
Also known as Arrowhead, this was the home of American author Herman Melville when he wrote “Moby Dick” and other major Address: 780 Holmes Rd, Pittsfield, MA 01201 Opened: 1785 Area: 45 acres Hours: Thursday -Sunday 9AM- 5PM Phone: (413) 442-1793
46 locals recommend
Arrowhead Museum
780 Holmes Rd
46 locals recommend
Also known as Arrowhead, this was the home of American author Herman Melville when he wrote “Moby Dick” and other major Address: 780 Holmes Rd, Pittsfield, MA 01201 Opened: 1785 Area: 45 acres Hours: Thursday -Sunday 9AM- 5PM Phone: (413) 442-1793
This collegiate summer baseball team competes in the Future Collegiate Baseball League of New England. Fans can truly enjoy the game just for the fun of it. Athletes prepare for the rigors of professional baseball and hope to be spotted by Major League scouts. Located in: Wahconah Park Address: 105 Wahconah St, Pittsfield, MA 01201 Phone: (413) 445-7867
6 locals recommend
Pittsfield Suns Baseball
105 Wahconah St
6 locals recommend
This collegiate summer baseball team competes in the Future Collegiate Baseball League of New England. Fans can truly enjoy the game just for the fun of it. Athletes prepare for the rigors of professional baseball and hope to be spotted by Major League scouts. Located in: Wahconah Park Address: 105 Wahconah St, Pittsfield, MA 01201 Phone: (413) 445-7867
This Museum & Library preserves, interprets and presents local heritage and culture. Visitors enjoy varied exhibits, historic properties, and educational programs. Address: 5 Albany Ave, Kinderhook, NY 12106 Hours: Call Phone: (518) 758-9265
9 locals recommend
Columbia County Historical Society
5 Albany Ave
9 locals recommend
This Museum & Library preserves, interprets and presents local heritage and culture. Visitors enjoy varied exhibits, historic properties, and educational programs. Address: 5 Albany Ave, Kinderhook, NY 12106 Hours: Call Phone: (518) 758-9265
This classic example of Federal style building was constructed in 1819-1820 for prominent lawyer and civic leader, James Vanderpoel. It is home to a rich collection of paintings, maps, furniture, textiles, costumes, books and rare manuscripts. Address: 16 Broad Street, Route 9. Kinderhook, NY 12106 Hours: Call Phone: (518) 758-9265
6 locals recommend
James Vanderpoel 'House of History'
16 Broad St
6 locals recommend
This classic example of Federal style building was constructed in 1819-1820 for prominent lawyer and civic leader, James Vanderpoel. It is home to a rich collection of paintings, maps, furniture, textiles, costumes, books and rare manuscripts. Address: 16 Broad Street, Route 9. Kinderhook, NY 12106 Hours: Call Phone: (518) 758-9265
Home to the 8 th president of the United States, Lindenwald was on the cutting edge of technology with indoor plumbing, an innovation for the time. Van Buren coined the term O.K., which comes from Old Kinderhook, a sign of approval. Address: 1013 Old Post Rd, Kinderhook, NY 12106 Hours: Call Phone: (518) 758-9689
53 locals recommend
Martin Van Buren National Historic Site
1013 Old Post Rd
53 locals recommend
Home to the 8 th president of the United States, Lindenwald was on the cutting edge of technology with indoor plumbing, an innovation for the time. Van Buren coined the term O.K., which comes from Old Kinderhook, a sign of approval. Address: 1013 Old Post Rd, Kinderhook, NY 12106 Hours: Call Phone: (518) 758-9689
Home and studio of Norman Rockwell, iconic American painter. Address: 9 Glendale Rd, Stockbridge, MA 01262 Hours: call Phone: (413) 298-4100
344 locals recommend
Norman Rockwell Museum
9 Glendale Rd
344 locals recommend
Home and studio of Norman Rockwell, iconic American painter. Address: 9 Glendale Rd, Stockbridge, MA 01262 Hours: call Phone: (413) 298-4100
One our favorite ski spots. It's close and family friendly. Address: 37 Corey Rd, Hancock, MA 01237 Hours: Open 24 hours Phone: (413) 738-5500
77 locals recommend
Jiminy Peak
77 locals recommend
One our favorite ski spots. It's close and family friendly. Address: 37 Corey Rd, Hancock, MA 01237 Hours: Open 24 hours Phone: (413) 738-5500
Tanglewood Music Center, summer home of the Boston Symphony Orchestra, offers performances with seating in the shed or on the lawn. Address: 297 West St, Lenox, MA 01240 Hours and Phone for Tickets and Customer Service: (888) 266-1200 Mon-Fri 10-5PM and Sat 12:30-4:30PM
398 locals recommend
Tanglewood
398 locals recommend
Tanglewood Music Center, summer home of the Boston Symphony Orchestra, offers performances with seating in the shed or on the lawn. Address: 297 West St, Lenox, MA 01240 Hours and Phone for Tickets and Customer Service: (888) 266-1200 Mon-Fri 10-5PM and Sat 12:30-4:30PM
Locally grown, fresh baked goods, and cute shop. Yummy ice-cream! A taste of local culture. https://www.samascott.com/gardenmarket
29 locals recommend
Samascott Orchards
5 Sunset Ave
29 locals recommend
Locally grown, fresh baked goods, and cute shop. Yummy ice-cream! A taste of local culture. https://www.samascott.com/gardenmarket

Sightseeing

128 locals recommend
High Falls Conservation Area
540 Roxbury Rd
128 locals recommend