Guidebook for Saugerties
Food Scene
One of the best restaurants in the Hudson Valley - less than 2 minute drive from our cottage. Great bar with incredible saketinis. Ray is the best bartender. Order the calamari "Asian street food style" with kimchi. Burgers are incredible - on our top 5 list (not on the menu per se, so you have to request them), and they have lots of other top notch mains. Great to sit out in the porch in summer.
226 locals recommend
Red Onion
1654 NY-212One of the best restaurants in the Hudson Valley - less than 2 minute drive from our cottage. Great bar with incredible saketinis. Ray is the best bartender. Order the calamari "Asian street food style" with kimchi. Burgers are incredible - on our top 5 list (not on the menu per se, so you have to request them), and they have lots of other top notch mains. Great to sit out in the porch in summer.
Two words: streamside dining. Huge glass windows all along the back overlook a beautiful stream - dine outside in the warm weather and enjoy the sound of the rushing water. Very good food and nice bar as well.
168 locals recommend
The Bear Cafe
295A Tinker StTwo words: streamside dining. Huge glass windows all along the back overlook a beautiful stream - dine outside in the warm weather and enjoy the sound of the rushing water. Very good food and nice bar as well.
NYC foodies know that Bread Alone got its start here in Woodstock but is now famous for providing its bread and other baked goods to many eating establishments in the city. Stop by on a Sat morning for one of their fresh baked pastries and Irving Farm coffee.
204 locals recommend
Bread Alone Bakery
22 Mill Hill RdNYC foodies know that Bread Alone got its start here in Woodstock but is now famous for providing its bread and other baked goods to many eating establishments in the city. Stop by on a Sat morning for one of their fresh baked pastries and Irving Farm coffee.
Oriole 9
17 Tinker StGreat brunch place right in Woodstock.
Great for brunch or dinner. Very convenient location just at the edge of Woodstock's main drag, with parking. Old farmhouse with nice outside porch.
297 locals recommend
Cucina
109 Mill Hill RdGreat for brunch or dinner. Very convenient location just at the edge of Woodstock's main drag, with parking. Old farmhouse with nice outside porch.
So it's Friday evening, you're on your way up from the city and you are hungry. But you don't want to cook. Cheese Louise is a little boutique shop with everything from amazing cheeses and fresh baked french baguettes to LennyB's smoked trout and a delicious assortment of small plates. Another one of our faves: dark chocolate slabs with toffee from local Lucky Chocolates.
45 locals recommend
Cheese Louise
940 NY-28So it's Friday evening, you're on your way up from the city and you are hungry. But you don't want to cook. Cheese Louise is a little boutique shop with everything from amazing cheeses and fresh baked french baguettes to LennyB's smoked trout and a delicious assortment of small plates. Another one of our faves: dark chocolate slabs with toffee from local Lucky Chocolates.
Drinks & Nightlife
Good craft cocktails and an outdoor firepit where you can sip your libations. Also conveniently next to one of the best music venues in the area.
21 locals recommend
Commune Saloon
297 Tinker StGood craft cocktails and an outdoor firepit where you can sip your libations. Also conveniently next to one of the best music venues in the area.
Entertainment & Activities
Great ziplining if you like whizzing through - or above - the forest at pretty high speeds. Breathtaking views if you do the above canopy tour. Definitely memorable and a lot of fun with a group of friends.
165 locals recommend
New York Zipline Adventures LLC
64 Klein AveGreat ziplining if you like whizzing through - or above - the forest at pretty high speeds. Breathtaking views if you do the above canopy tour. Definitely memorable and a lot of fun with a group of friends.
Parks & Nature
If you like mountain hikes, this is one of the best in the area. And very close to Deer Run Cottage. It has one of the best elevations (1236 feet) while still being moderate in difficulty. You'll pass streams and get some amazing views at the top. It's an out and back trail, 4.6 miles total. For more details, check it out on AllTrails.
50 locals recommend
Huckleberry Point Trail
2425 Platte Clove RdIf you like mountain hikes, this is one of the best in the area. And very close to Deer Run Cottage. It has one of the best elevations (1236 feet) while still being moderate in difficulty. You'll pass streams and get some amazing views at the top. It's an out and back trail, 4.6 miles total. For more details, check it out on AllTrails.