Shane’s Catskill guidebook
City/town information
Hip town across the river with great food and shops. Also dubbed the antique capital of NYS.
442 locals recommend
Hudson
Hip town across the river with great food and shops. Also dubbed the antique capital of NYS.
Catskill
Tannersville
Great little town in the catskill mountains
Large city where you can find box stores to local artisan restaurants and shops.
266 locals recommend
Kingston
Large city where you can find box stores to local artisan restaurants and shops.
Saugerties
Cute town with a movie theater, bookstore, and great food.
Tivoli
Cute town with great restaurants.
Sightseeing
Kaaterskill Falls
Recommended waterfalls
Windham Mountain Resort
19 Resort DrSkiing
Indian Head Wilderness
Great hiking trails
Colgate Lake
Beautiful lake near by
Black Dome
Great hike with views and waterfalls!
Zoom Flume
20 Shady Glen RdFun waterpark that the kids will thank you for.
Popular swimming hole, you must reserve at least 24 hours in advance.
131 locals recommend
Peekamoose Blue Hole
Peekamoose RoadPopular swimming hole, you must reserve at least 24 hours in advance.
Opus 40
356 George Sickle RdBeautiful sculpture built by one person over 40 years.
Fawns Leap
Great hike near by!
Sunset Rock
Nearby hike. There is a 10$ entry fee.
Canoe & kayak rental service, tours, and more in Athens village.
33 locals recommend
Screaming Eagle Outdoor Adventures
28 N Warren StCanoe & kayak rental service, tours, and more in Athens village.
K&K is a family owned farm offering trail rides, pony rides, day camps, and much more!
24 locals recommend
K&K Equestrian Center at Ravine Farm
5203 Co Rd 67K&K is a family owned farm offering trail rides, pony rides, day camps, and much more!
Fun outdoor adventure with variety of activities. Zip-lining, tree platforms, suspension bridges, and a rappel to finish your adventure. Book your reservation on their website.
165 locals recommend
New York Zipline Adventures LLC
64 Klein AveFun outdoor adventure with variety of activities. Zip-lining, tree platforms, suspension bridges, and a rappel to finish your adventure. Book your reservation on their website.
18 holes for $20 Mon-Fri and $25 S & S. Call to schedule a tee time 518-966-5343
Golf carts are not included or required.
9 locals recommend
Rainbow Golf Club
3822 County Rte 2618 holes for $20 Mon-Fri and $25 S & S. Call to schedule a tee time 518-966-5343
Golf carts are not included or required.
Fly fishing & fishing. Winds for 10 miles before entering Catskill Creek one mile above the village of Oak Hill. The last two miles of the creek are in Greene County offering wild Brown & Rainbow Trout.
Ten-Mile Creek
Fly fishing & fishing. Winds for 10 miles before entering Catskill Creek one mile above the village of Oak Hill. The last two miles of the creek are in Greene County offering wild Brown & Rainbow Trout.
Boehm Farm
233 County Rte 26Cherry picking in early July.
Stanton Farms
7 Biers RdStrawberry picking in June
Indian Ladder Farms
342 Altamont RdTwin Mountain
Bigger hike with beautiful views!
Scenic Hudson’s Long View Park
1886 River RdEasy walk with Hudson River views.
Located in the neighboring town of Rensselaerville. You will not be disappointed with the charming town and interesting trails.
14 locals recommend
Eldridge Research Center
284 Pond Hill RdLocated in the neighboring town of Rensselaerville. You will not be disappointed with the charming town and interesting trails.
The Olana State Historic Site is a 25 minute drive from the house. You can drive to the top of the mountain and catch breathtaking views of the Hudson. There are lots of trails you can walk on that are good for all levels. You can go inside the museum and take a look at the beautiful mansion!
25 locals recommend
Olana House
5720 NY-9GThe Olana State Historic Site is a 25 minute drive from the house. You can drive to the top of the mountain and catch breathtaking views of the Hudson. There are lots of trails you can walk on that are good for all levels. You can go inside the museum and take a look at the beautiful mansion!
Art Omi presents contemporary art over a 120 acre sculpture & architecture park just across the river in Columbia County. Make a reservation if you're planning to attend on a weekend.
310 locals recommend
Art Omi
1405 Co Rte 22Art Omi presents contemporary art over a 120 acre sculpture & architecture park just across the river in Columbia County. Make a reservation if you're planning to attend on a weekend.
Small walk down to the unbelievable waterfall and swimming hole.
128 locals recommend
High Falls Conservation Area
540 Roxbury RdSmall walk down to the unbelievable waterfall and swimming hole.
Saugerties Lighthouse
168 Lighthouse DrWonderful place to walk along the Hudson!
Lovely at any time of year, catch the sunset on well maintained walking paths. Hudson River views.
165 locals recommend
Poets' Walk Park
776 River RdLovely at any time of year, catch the sunset on well maintained walking paths. Hudson River views.
54 trails and 12 lifts - 3,100 feet top elevation with 1,600 feet vertical rise from the base. Windham is not just a winter resort! They have fun all year round! Check their website for updates.
20 locals recommend
Windham Mountain Village
54 trails and 12 lifts - 3,100 feet top elevation with 1,600 feet vertical rise from the base. Windham is not just a winter resort! They have fun all year round! Check their website for updates.
This is one of the reservoirs that supplies NYC with its drinking water. If you are from NYC, take a ride and see where your water originates. It will taste better after you see the setting.
232 locals recommend
Ashokan Reservoir
This is one of the reservoirs that supplies NYC with its drinking water. If you are from NYC, take a ride and see where your water originates. It will taste better after you see the setting.
Nonprofit cash-only cinema showing indie, foreign & classic movies since the 1970s.
102 locals recommend
Upstate Films Rhinebeck
6415 Montgomery StNonprofit cash-only cinema showing indie, foreign & classic movies since the 1970s.
Sprawling antique center with many dealers and diverse inventory
39 locals recommend
Coxsackie Antique Center
12400 Rte 9WSprawling antique center with many dealers and diverse inventory
Avant-garde performance and event and holiday market space. Year round program of events.
80 locals recommend
Basilica Hudson
110 S Front StAvant-garde performance and event and holiday market space. Year round program of events.
A concept store occupying an old firehouse that sells books & beers (+ wine & small plates) at the bar
87 locals recommend
Spotty Dog Books & Ale
440 Warren StA concept store occupying an old firehouse that sells books & beers (+ wine & small plates) at the bar
Food scene
New York Restaurant
353 Main StGreat Polish-American dining in downtown Catskill
Mermaid Cafe
374 Main StLe Perche
230 Warren StGreat french bistro and bakery. Best croissant in town!
The Maker Lounge
Prison AlleyBeautiful upscale spot with great ambiance. Perfect date night.
Incredible selection of wines and spirits just a 5 min drive away. The owner Tom is very friendly and knows his sprits!
22 locals recommend
Spirits of Cairo
271 Main StIncredible selection of wines and spirits just a 5 min drive away. The owner Tom is very friendly and knows his sprits!
The Tasting Lab
4856 NY-81Gastropub in downtown Greenville open Wed-Sun.
TJ's Pizza
11 Garland LnSolid pizza option near by.
Mountain View Brasserie
10697 NY-32Classic french brasserie. A fine dining date spot.
Simone's Kitchen
18 Hope PlazaYummy Middle-Eastern lunch and salad spot.
Hartland on Hudson
1130 Main StCoffee shops with gifts
Gracie's Luncheonette
969 Main StGreat casual and yummy lunch spot in Leeds
Lick's I Scream
11780 Rte 9WA road-side food truck, serving delicious ice cream and frozen treats in Coxsackie.
This bakery is a local favorite, and has unbelievable reviews. Often times there's a long line, so it may be worth arriving when it opens at 10am
40 locals recommend
Breadfolks Bakery
322 Warren StThis bakery is a local favorite, and has unbelievable reviews. Often times there's a long line, so it may be worth arriving when it opens at 10am
If you're looking for something a bit more upscale, check out Feast & Floret. It's a new take on Italian cuisine and dining, and even incorporates a fresh flower market inside.
66 locals recommend
feast & floret
If you're looking for something a bit more upscale, check out Feast & Floret. It's a new take on Italian cuisine and dining, and even incorporates a fresh flower market inside.
Lawrence Park is a cute and cozy wine bar in Hudson. They have small plates to munch on and a big back patio where you can relax while you sip on your wine. In the winter they have a cozy space in the back where you can sit in arm chairs around a fireplace and snuggle up with a blanket and a good book. Also pretty well priced and good deals on their draft wine!
35 locals recommend
Lawrence Park Hudson
260 Warren StLawrence Park is a cute and cozy wine bar in Hudson. They have small plates to munch on and a big back patio where you can relax while you sip on your wine. In the winter they have a cozy space in the back where you can sit in arm chairs around a fireplace and snuggle up with a blanket and a good book. Also pretty well priced and good deals on their draft wine!
Gaskins
2 Church AveRomantic spot for date night
A lovely cafe and bakery located in Ghent, NY. Their pistachio croissant is 100% worth the drive.
145 locals recommend
Bartlett House
2258 NY-66A lovely cafe and bakery located in Ghent, NY. Their pistachio croissant is 100% worth the drive.
New American eatery in a historic farmhouse offering locally sourced dishes & original cocktails.
226 locals recommend
Red Onion
1654 NY-212New American eatery in a historic farmhouse offering locally sourced dishes & original cocktails.
Great farm to table comfort food alongside live performances—check their website to see which musicians, comedians, magicians, or circus performers will be there during your time upstate
175 locals recommend
Helsinki Hudson
405 Columbia StGreat farm to table comfort food alongside live performances—check their website to see which musicians, comedians, magicians, or circus performers will be there during your time upstate
Stockade Tavern
313 Fair StOur favorite bar in Kingston, day or night.
Walk into this restaurant and you think you are in Paris. Food matches the atmosphere. If you like French food this is a must visit. It really doesn't get any better.
80 locals recommend
Le Canard Enchaine
276 Fair StWalk into this restaurant and you think you are in Paris. Food matches the atmosphere. If you like French food this is a must visit. It really doesn't get any better.
If you plan to take a ride up Rt 28...the Phoenicia Diner would be a recommended stop. They use all fresh ingredients and have eat-in, eat-outside & takeout available. Checkout the menu. Very good breakfast & sandwiches choices.
597 locals recommend
Phoenicia Diner
5681 NY-28If you plan to take a ride up Rt 28...the Phoenicia Diner would be a recommended stop. They use all fresh ingredients and have eat-in, eat-outside & takeout available. Checkout the menu. Very good breakfast & sandwiches choices.
Great selection of beers, food truck and outdoor seating and corn hole overlooking the Catskill Creek.
133 locals recommend
Crossroads Brewing Company
21 2nd StGreat selection of beers, food truck and outdoor seating and corn hole overlooking the Catskill Creek.
Southeast Asian inspired cuisine featuring locally sourced ingredients in a beautiful modern interior.
136 locals recommend
Hudson Food Studio
746 Warren StSoutheast Asian inspired cuisine featuring locally sourced ingredients in a beautiful modern interior.
Back Bar
347 Warren StIncredible Malaysian street food and drinks at Back Bar in Hudson.