Lea and Jeff's Favorite Catskill Places 2022
Sightseeing
Beautiful amazing extraordinary art that you walk through. Check out the video: https://www.facebook.com/curbedny/videos/1595843423798914/UzpfSTU1NTEzNjk1OTc6Vks6MTU5NTg0MzQyMzc5ODkxNA/
351 locals recommend
Opus 40
356 George Sickle RdBeautiful amazing extraordinary art that you walk through. Check out the video: https://www.facebook.com/curbedny/videos/1595843423798914/UzpfSTU1NTEzNjk1OTc6Vks6MTU5NTg0MzQyMzc5ODkxNA/
Must see architecture. Unique place with amazing tours, movie nights and spectacular views.
350 locals recommend
Olana State Historic Site
Olana State Historic SiteMust see architecture. Unique place with amazing tours, movie nights and spectacular views.
Here is the inside scoop... they have a huge parking lot. When the state's tiny parking lots are full you can park here for a fee.Hiking in is great and you can leave your car in good hands.
OH! If you are into history, thee folks know what happened in these mountains. Amazing resource!
Mountain Top Historical Society
5132 NY-23AHere is the inside scoop... they have a huge parking lot. When the state's tiny parking lots are full you can park here for a fee.Hiking in is great and you can leave your car in good hands.
OH! If you are into history, thee folks know what happened in these mountains. Amazing resource!
They have a train on weekends! Really fun to ride this historic open air COVID safe train!
24 locals recommend
Kingston Point Rotary Park
Delaware AvenueThey have a train on weekends! Really fun to ride this historic open air COVID safe train!
Drive across to the Hudson side (20 minutes) to the parking lot and walk across. It's all the beauty of Walkway over the Hudson without the crowds.
28 locals recommend
Rip Van Winkle Bridge
Drive across to the Hudson side (20 minutes) to the parking lot and walk across. It's all the beauty of Walkway over the Hudson without the crowds.
The Thomas Cole House, also known as Cedar Grove or the Thomas Cole National Historic Site, is a National Historic Landmark that includes the home and the studio of painter Thomas Cole, founder of the Hudson River School of American painting.
We think he was a relative?!
163 locals recommend
Thomas Cole National Historic Site
218 Spring StThe Thomas Cole House, also known as Cedar Grove or the Thomas Cole National Historic Site, is a National Historic Landmark that includes the home and the studio of painter Thomas Cole, founder of the Hudson River School of American painting.
We think he was a relative?!
1/4 mile walk to this unique octagon shaped light house on a tiny island. Really exceptionally beautiful Hudson Views. Go in the early evening for birding and photography.
Very Kid Friendly.
212 locals recommend
Saugerties Lighthouse
168 Lighthouse Dr1/4 mile walk to this unique octagon shaped light house on a tiny island. Really exceptionally beautiful Hudson Views. Go in the early evening for birding and photography.
Very Kid Friendly.
Walk the Roundout! See boat building and bring the family!
77 locals recommend
Hudson River Maritime Museum
50 Rondout LandingWalk the Roundout! See boat building and bring the family!
Take the Train to Rhinecliff and spend the day shopping before coming home!
Charming historic village with shops and restaurants. Don't miss Stickles, the 5 and Dime that's been owned by the same family for generations. My favorite spot for a picnic and view of the Hudson is the historic home, Wilderstein. Highly recommend the tour there too!
224 locals recommend
Rhinebeck
Take the Train to Rhinecliff and spend the day shopping before coming home!
Charming historic village with shops and restaurants. Don't miss Stickles, the 5 and Dime that's been owned by the same family for generations. My favorite spot for a picnic and view of the Hudson is the historic home, Wilderstein. Highly recommend the tour there too!
Beautiful trail along the moody and spectacular Hudson. Go early or at sunset for photography and birding. Wonderful at all times of year with waterfalls and views of the
Hudson.
77 locals recommend
Falling Waters Preserve
Dominican LaneBeautiful trail along the moody and spectacular Hudson. Go early or at sunset for photography and birding. Wonderful at all times of year with waterfalls and views of the
Hudson.
Historic estate with trails and view of the Hudson.
Very sweet walk. Ruins of the original mansion and newly redone historic mansion!
68 locals recommend
Clermont State Historic Site
1 Clermont AveHistoric estate with trails and view of the Hudson.
Very sweet walk. Ruins of the original mansion and newly redone historic mansion!
Blue Sky Farm and Winery
779 Charcoal RdA bit of a drive, yet soooo amazingly beautiful.
Flat! Easy! Family friendly. Rail trail. Good for a woodsy simple ride.
10 locals recommend
Tannersville Bike Path
226 Clum Hill RdFlat! Easy! Family friendly. Rail trail. Good for a woodsy simple ride.
Everything Else
Great place for community gatherings, art shows and more! Usually! Right now they are dong curbside pick up and online fun for kids!
Palenville Branch Library
3303 NY-23AGreat place for community gatherings, art shows and more! Usually! Right now they are dong curbside pick up and online fun for kids!
United States Postal Service
3378 NY-23ASend your post cards!
Rip Van Winkle Country Club
3200 NY-23AGolf!
Take the Amtrak and grab a cab. One of the most beautiful rides you'll ever take.
105 locals recommend
Hudson
69 S Front StTake the Amtrak and grab a cab. One of the most beautiful rides you'll ever take.
New York 23A
New York 23AWorld Class bicycling starts here! We'll give you the map!
We are so close yet relaxing and private.
If you are competing enjoy cooling off in the stream after a long day in the sun. If you want to see the finest horse show in North America, this is it.
8 locals recommend
Cantine Memorial Field
We are so close yet relaxing and private.
If you are competing enjoy cooling off in the stream after a long day in the sun. If you want to see the finest horse show in North America, this is it.
Food Scene
Amazing breakfast and lunch, cozy organic and local food!
"Local Love" is their slogan and they are right it is!!
Let Patty know I sent you!
113 locals recommend
Circle W Market
3328 NY-23AAmazing breakfast and lunch, cozy organic and local food!
"Local Love" is their slogan and they are right it is!!
Let Patty know I sent you!
Great pizza on the deck overlooking the waterfalls, dine surrounded by local history indoors or enjoy this local nightlife spot with excellent Friday night bands in season.
17 locals recommend
Fernwood
341 Malden AveGreat pizza on the deck overlooking the waterfalls, dine surrounded by local history indoors or enjoy this local nightlife spot with excellent Friday night bands in season.
Wonderful Eggs Benedict. Sweet and beautiful in the heart of Saugerties.
161 locals recommend
Miss Lucy's Kitchen
90 Partition StWonderful Eggs Benedict. Sweet and beautiful in the heart of Saugerties.
New take on an old fashioned burger stand. Great local food. (Think quality not quantity.) Sit outside at their picnic tables and watch the world go by.
136 locals recommend
Mama's Boy Burgers
6067 Main StNew take on an old fashioned burger stand. Great local food. (Think quality not quantity.) Sit outside at their picnic tables and watch the world go by.
The best locally made hot dogs, gourmet sauerkraut, the place where locals gather all summer.
Pippy’s Food Truck
115 NY-23AThe best locally made hot dogs, gourmet sauerkraut, the place where locals gather all summer.
Top pick for a very special very fancy night out. We go here for our anniversary or Valentines Day.
48 locals recommend
Annarella Ristorante
276 Malden TurnpikeTop pick for a very special very fancy night out. We go here for our anniversary or Valentines Day.
Yum Yum Noodle Bar - Woodstock
4 Rock City RdIf you need your chi restored. Noodles in Broth!
Quick food pick ups! Grab groceries that are really good.
28 locals recommend
Mother Earth's Storehouse
249 Main StQuick food pick ups! Grab groceries that are really good.
Amazing local food at this quiet farm stand. Bonus! Private air field next door. You might get lucky and see small planes landing and taking off.
9 locals recommend
Stoneledge Farm (Farm)
145 Garcia LnAmazing local food at this quiet farm stand. Bonus! Private air field next door. You might get lucky and see small planes landing and taking off.
Spectacular Onion Rings! Great Fried Chicken, Home cooking! Take out or eat on their picnic tables in the parking lot.
39 locals recommend
Barnwood
14 Deer LnSpectacular Onion Rings! Great Fried Chicken, Home cooking! Take out or eat on their picnic tables in the parking lot.
Keilbasi. Steak! Outdoor dining on the street with heaters. Really good food.
106 locals recommend
New York Restaurant
353 Main StKeilbasi. Steak! Outdoor dining on the street with heaters. Really good food.
Dutch Ale House
253 Main StreetAMAZING BBQ... Do it! You will be so glad.
Main Street
244 Main StMEXICAN FOOD... yup. Really great fish tacos and super good sauces.
BBQ... Amazing Amazing BBQ!!
They are featuring family to go meals our favorites are Meatloaf Night, Fried Chicken Night and Pulled Pork Night.. You will Love it!
25 locals recommend
American Glory BBQ
6033 Main StBBQ... Amazing Amazing BBQ!!
They are featuring family to go meals our favorites are Meatloaf Night, Fried Chicken Night and Pulled Pork Night.. You will Love it!
Hunter Mountain Brewery
New York 23AAmazing food!
Subversive Malting + Brewing
96 W Bridge StOutdoor dining and craft beer. Very Edgy and cool!
Amazing soft serve. Come at dusk and watch the light play on the Catskill Creek!
7 locals recommend
Cone E Island
6 W Main StAmazing soft serve. Come at dusk and watch the light play on the Catskill Creek!
Saturdays May 23-October 31, 2020 10am-2pm
115 Main Street, Saugerties, NY
Stunningly delish and creative foods!!
44 locals recommend
Saugerties Farmers Market
43 Partition StSaturdays May 23-October 31, 2020 10am-2pm
115 Main Street, Saugerties, NY
Stunningly delish and creative foods!!
The only place for miles around to get a really good New York Bagel. Folks there are really nice and they have good lox and good coffee, latte etc.
19 locals recommend
Goodies
261 West Bridge StreetThe only place for miles around to get a really good New York Bagel. Folks there are really nice and they have good lox and good coffee, latte etc.
Rhinebeck Fire Department
61 E Market StOne of the best winter farm markets in the region!!
Entertainment & Activities
Bailiwick Animal Park and Riding Stables
118 Castle RoadPony Rides and petting zoo!
Ski Hunter...Unless it's summer then you can enjoy several great music festivals, zip lining, bike races and more.
892 locals recommend
Hunter Mountain
Ski Hunter...Unless it's summer then you can enjoy several great music festivals, zip lining, bike races and more.
Byrdcliffe Theatre
380 Upper Byrdcliffe RdAmazing old world charm and Woodstock at it's finest!
Windham Mountain Resort
19 Resort DrBest family skiing around.
Heart jumping thrills. Make a reservation. You will love this experience.
165 locals recommend
New York Zipline Adventures LLC
64 Klein AveHeart jumping thrills. Make a reservation. You will love this experience.
Rip Van Winkle Country Club
3200 NY-23AGolf, relaxed atmosphere. Kind hosts great salad!
Bag a 3500 Peak! No car needed, just walk out the front door and turn left to the trailhead.
6 locals recommend
Kaaterskill High Peak
Bag a 3500 Peak! No car needed, just walk out the front door and turn left to the trailhead.
Amazing wondrous hike. Bring boots and a snack.
32 locals recommend
Platte Clove Preserve - Catskill Center
Platte Clove RoadAmazing wondrous hike. Bring boots and a snack.
Wonderful hike for those who are liking flat rather than mountains. Bike and stroller friendly. Great views. Photo ops at dusk and dawn. Birding, swimming, cross country skiing and more!
146 locals recommend
North-South Lake
Wonderful hike for those who are liking flat rather than mountains. Bike and stroller friendly. Great views. Photo ops at dusk and dawn. Birding, swimming, cross country skiing and more!
Rentals for cross country skiing. Excellent trails. Very beautiful and spacious. Take the kids, take a date, you will love this place.
36 locals recommend
Mountain Trails Cross Country
6198 Main StRentals for cross country skiing. Excellent trails. Very beautiful and spacious. Take the kids, take a date, you will love this place.
Walk to the golf course. This place has a quiet local group who golfs.
27 locals recommend
Rip Van Winkle Country Club
3200 NY-23AWalk to the golf course. This place has a quiet local group who golfs.
Great Family fun. Skiing in our beautiful Great Northern Catskills
892 locals recommend
Hunter Mountain
Great Family fun. Skiing in our beautiful Great Northern Catskills
Our guests rave about this place. It is the lifetime memory you'll share with your children for decades to come.
24 locals recommend
K&K Equestrian Center at Ravine Farm
5203 Co Rd 67Our guests rave about this place. It is the lifetime memory you'll share with your children for decades to come.
Zoom Flume
20 Shady Glen RdFamily Fun super water park!!! Locals love it.
Essentials
Amazing Fresh Fruits and vegetables grown next to the farm stand. This multigenerational faming family offers pick your own strawberries, pumpkins, as well as a full line up of seasonal produce.
78 locals recommend
Story Farms
4640 NY-32Amazing Fresh Fruits and vegetables grown next to the farm stand. This multigenerational faming family offers pick your own strawberries, pumpkins, as well as a full line up of seasonal produce.
Quick Groceries... QUIET has all the basics.
Really good at masking and cleaning.
109 locals recommend
Tops Friendly Market
6350 Main StQuick Groceries... QUIET has all the basics.
Really good at masking and cleaning.
Order online and pick up in their parking lot. Really easy, really reliable. They will text you during their selection of your groceries so you can make real time substitutions.
77 locals recommend
Price Chopper
138 Ulster AveOrder online and pick up in their parking lot. Really easy, really reliable. They will text you during their selection of your groceries so you can make real time substitutions.
The place to get off the train. It's like stepping back in time. Enterprise rental car will come pick you up with your car for the weekend!
105 locals recommend
Hudson
69 S Front StThe place to get off the train. It's like stepping back in time. Enterprise rental car will come pick you up with your car for the weekend!
Super close, has all the basics and local fruits and veggies in season.
Gluten free aisle and 20 kinds of bacon!
105 locals recommend
Hannaford Supermarket
223 Main StSuper close, has all the basics and local fruits and veggies in season.
Gluten free aisle and 20 kinds of bacon!
Super close, has all the basics and local fruits and veggies in season.
Gluten free aisle and 20 kinds of bacon!
105 locals recommend
Hannaford Supermarket
223 Main StSuper close, has all the basics and local fruits and veggies in season.
Gluten free aisle and 20 kinds of bacon!
Super close, has all the basics and local fruits and veggies in season.
Gluten free aisle and 20 kinds of bacon!
105 locals recommend
Hannaford Supermarket
223 Main StSuper close, has all the basics and local fruits and veggies in season.
Gluten free aisle and 20 kinds of bacon!
Super close, has all the basics and local fruits and veggies in season.
Gluten free aisle and 20 kinds of bacon!
105 locals recommend
Hannaford Supermarket
223 Main StSuper close, has all the basics and local fruits and veggies in season.
Gluten free aisle and 20 kinds of bacon!
Drinks & Nightlife
Amazing food! Absolutely outstanding service, family friendly section and creative brew pub.
75 locals recommend
Rip Van Winkle Brewing Company
4545 NY-32Amazing food! Absolutely outstanding service, family friendly section and creative brew pub.
See iconic acts up close and personal. Woodstock Royalty at their finest. Reopening in September for outdoor and small shows.
TEMPORARILY CLOSED
195 locals recommend
Bearsville Theater
291 Tinker StSee iconic acts up close and personal. Woodstock Royalty at their finest. Reopening in September for outdoor and small shows.
TEMPORARILY CLOSED
Helsinki Hudson
405 Columbia StEdgy, new music in a beautiful venue. Great food.
TEMP Closed
Really wonderful owners. Very kind and they make you feel special!
42 locals recommend
Clermont Vineyards & Winery
241 County Rte 6Really wonderful owners. Very kind and they make you feel special!
Tousey Winery
1774 U.S. 9Amazing food! Warm atmosphere.
Super special up the mountain winery.
The wines are great and the staff goes out of their way to serve you. A beautiful winery in a more beautiful setting.
96 locals recommend
The Vineyard at Windham
11 Mt View Estates RdSuper special up the mountain winery.
The wines are great and the staff goes out of their way to serve you. A beautiful winery in a more beautiful setting.
The owners are super friendly and go out of their way to make you feel welcome. Nice views off the deck!
22 locals recommend
El Paso Winery
742 BroadwayThe owners are super friendly and go out of their way to make you feel welcome. Nice views off the deck!
The Catskill Taproom is located on the bank of the Catskill Creek, in the former Daily Mail printing facility. Gatherings of family & friends relaxing on the creek.
133 locals recommend
Crossroads Brewing Company
21 2nd StThe Catskill Taproom is located on the bank of the Catskill Creek, in the former Daily Mail printing facility. Gatherings of family & friends relaxing on the creek.
City/town information
Edgy, Fun, Super Cool Up and Coming!!
The center of town is where all sorts of great food, amazing music and peaceful Hudson River walks.
266 locals recommend
Kingston
Edgy, Fun, Super Cool Up and Coming!!
The center of town is where all sorts of great food, amazing music and peaceful Hudson River walks.