The Heart of the Catskills
Food scene
Excellent foodie cuisine. Great for big groups. Year-Round seasonal menu. Indoor/Outdoor dining. Great for kids too!
440 habitants recommandent
Peekamoose
8373 NY-28Excellent foodie cuisine. Great for big groups. Year-Round seasonal menu. Indoor/Outdoor dining. Great for kids too!
Open for Food/Drink on weekends. Live music often in summer. Outdoor social scene.
236 habitants recommandent
West Kill Brewing
2173 Spruceton RdOpen for Food/Drink on weekends. Live music often in summer. Outdoor social scene.
Jessie's Harvest House
5819 Main StYear-round, phenomenal food.
Fantastic baked on prem bread, focaccia and sandwiches. They also have gelato, coffee and other cafe basics. Same owners as Scribner's and new to the area.
62 habitants recommandent
Fellow Mountain Cafe
7883 Main StFantastic baked on prem bread, focaccia and sandwiches. They also have gelato, coffee and other cafe basics. Same owners as Scribner's and new to the area.
Well storied fantastic spot for breakfast and lunch. They're not open on certain weekdays FYI... Because they just don't need to be
597 habitants recommandent
Phoenicia Diner
5681 NY-28Well storied fantastic spot for breakfast and lunch. They're not open on certain weekdays FYI... Because they just don't need to be
Not only do they have the best wood-fired pizza in the area but their desserts are off the charts. You can call in an order for pickup and it's 25 minutes away from us.
200 habitants recommandent
Brio's
68 Main StNot only do they have the best wood-fired pizza in the area but their desserts are off the charts. You can call in an order for pickup and it's 25 minutes away from us.
Call ahead and make a reservation. They've got a great scene and it's tucked away in a tranquil spot. Food is always on point and the service is stellar. Indoor and outdoor dining options too. It is a 30-minute drive from the house.
30 habitants recommandent
Urban Cowboy Lodge
37 Alpine RdCall ahead and make a reservation. They've got a great scene and it's tucked away in a tranquil spot. Food is always on point and the service is stellar. Indoor and outdoor dining options too. It is a 30-minute drive from the house.
The cuisine is stellar and the setting is picturesque. Run by long-time locals do not miss this gem after some antiquing in the area.
57 habitants recommandent
Trattoria Locale
42287 Main StThe cuisine is stellar and the setting is picturesque. Run by long-time locals do not miss this gem after some antiquing in the area.
Don't just pass it by-CHECK IT OUT. Legit Mexican food in a fun setting. Very reasonably priced too.
89 habitants recommandent
Pancho Villa's
6037 Main StDon't just pass it by-CHECK IT OUT. Legit Mexican food in a fun setting. Very reasonably priced too.
The restaurant and bar are top notch. Post dinner check out the library and make some s'mores by the fire. Hipster vibe for sure. Hotel also has pool parties w/dj in summer, events for kids on holiday wkds, and other fun, social activities.
109 habitants recommandent
The Prospect
13 Scribner Hollow RdThe restaurant and bar are top notch. Post dinner check out the library and make some s'mores by the fire. Hipster vibe for sure. Hotel also has pool parties w/dj in summer, events for kids on holiday wkds, and other fun, social activities.
Charming and delightful. Be sure to call well in advance. You're in for a real, real treat.
122 habitants recommandent
Deer Mountain Inn
790 Co Rd 25Charming and delightful. Be sure to call well in advance. You're in for a real, real treat.
Family owned and operated. Kids and large groups will find lots to love here in this extremely well run establishment. Check their website and calendar of events for year-round live music acts. They dry-age their own steaks-Be sure to go big on a Cowboy Steak if you've got it in you!
214 habitants recommandent
Chicken Run Family Restaurant and Steak House
5639 NY-23Family owned and operated. Kids and large groups will find lots to love here in this extremely well run establishment. Check their website and calendar of events for year-round live music acts. They dry-age their own steaks-Be sure to go big on a Cowboy Steak if you've got it in you!
Pickup some delicious Breads and pastries on your way in or stop in for Lunch at their Brand New Restaurant/Bakery. The entire place is meticulously designed and ran on Solar Power too.
156 habitants recommandent
Bread Alone Bakery
3962 NY-28Pickup some delicious Breads and pastries on your way in or stop in for Lunch at their Brand New Restaurant/Bakery. The entire place is meticulously designed and ran on Solar Power too.
BRAND NEW to the area but professionals on the scene. Caitlin & Will have worked in F&B & retail for many years. The store is located in the town of Lexington and sells groceries, coffee, beer & wine and more. They have an indoor seating area, a bar and a 1500 sq. ft outdoor beer garden. We are so excited to have this gem open up -just a few minutes walk down the road!!
https://www.van-dusens.com/about
4021 NY-42
4021 New York 42BRAND NEW to the area but professionals on the scene. Caitlin & Will have worked in F&B & retail for many years. The store is located in the town of Lexington and sells groceries, coffee, beer & wine and more. They have an indoor seating area, a bar and a 1500 sq. ft outdoor beer garden. We are so excited to have this gem open up -just a few minutes walk down the road!!
https://www.van-dusens.com/about
Skiing
If you're new to skiing or have been doing it forever, this is the best spot in upstate New York. They have a gondola, several great lifts, and varied terrain. I would highly recommend this mountain over Hunter Mountain, especially on weekends... Let us know if you need help with ski passes.
604 habitants recommandent
Belleayre Mountain Ski Center
181 Galli Curci RdIf you're new to skiing or have been doing it forever, this is the best spot in upstate New York. They have a gondola, several great lifts, and varied terrain. I would highly recommend this mountain over Hunter Mountain, especially on weekends... Let us know if you need help with ski passes.
It is the Jewel of the Catskills. Also part of the Ikon Pass.
515 habitants recommandent
Windham Mountain Resort
19 Resort DrIt is the Jewel of the Catskills. Also part of the Ikon Pass.
Hiking
Year-round hike (great for kids) with a charming waterfall at the end. A .5 mile hike in/out with options for more if you want it. You'll pass the brewery on your drive to the trailhead. Be sure to check it out pre or post hike (Friday-Sunday Only) for food and beverages.
Diamond Notch Falls
Year-round hike (great for kids) with a charming waterfall at the end. A .5 mile hike in/out with options for more if you want it. You'll pass the brewery on your drive to the trailhead. Be sure to check it out pre or post hike (Friday-Sunday Only) for food and beverages.
A historic hike with the gorgeous view at the peak. Check out the stone carvings along your ascend to the top.
23 habitants recommandent
Pratt Rock Trailhead
A historic hike with the gorgeous view at the peak. Check out the stone carvings along your ascend to the top.
Avoid the crowds at Kaaterskill falls and opt for a hike around the lake.
165 habitants recommandent
Camping North / South Lake
874 N Lake RdAvoid the crowds at Kaaterskill falls and opt for a hike around the lake.
Lots of entry points and route. If you are looking for a challenge, look no further. But bring your A Game!!
35 habitants recommandent
Devil's Path Trail
Prediger Trail Head RoadLots of entry points and route. If you are looking for a challenge, look no further. But bring your A Game!!
Great nearby moderately challenging hike. Approx 4.5mi out-and-back hike near Woodstock. There are old hotel ruins, a climbable fire tower, a plane crash, and EXTRAORDINARY views along the way.
108 habitants recommandent
Overlook Mountain Trailhead
353 Meads Mountain RdGreat nearby moderately challenging hike. Approx 4.5mi out-and-back hike near Woodstock. There are old hotel ruins, a climbable fire tower, a plane crash, and EXTRAORDINARY views along the way.
Supermarkets/Food Pickup
Be sure to stock up from this amazing, organic supermarket with tons of fresh food options and prepared foods. It's a 10-minute detour and on the way!
202 habitants recommandent
Sunflower Natural Foods Market
75 Mill Hill RdBe sure to stock up from this amazing, organic supermarket with tons of fresh food options and prepared foods. It's a 10-minute detour and on the way!
Be sure to check out Newton Farm Cooperative's farmstand and also Stooz world renowned record shop.
Stooz Records
228 Spruceton RdBe sure to check out Newton Farm Cooperative's farmstand and also Stooz world renowned record shop.
Closest full-fledged supermarket if you are heading east from our house on 23A.
109 habitants recommandent
Tops Friendly Market
6350 Main StClosest full-fledged supermarket if you are heading east from our house on 23A.
Weekend farmer's market powered by onsite greenhouse and high school students.
12 habitants recommandent
Fromer Market Gardens
6120 Main StWeekend farmer's market powered by onsite greenhouse and high school students.
Super special gourmet market and home goods store. Exceptional quality and always something new to try.
76 habitants recommandent
Home Goods of Margaretville
784 Main StSuper special gourmet market and home goods store. Exceptional quality and always something new to try.
BRAND NEW to the area but professionals on the scene. Caitlin & Will have worked in F&B & retail for many years. The store is located in the town of Lexington and sells groceries, coffee, beer & wine and more. They have an indoor seating area, a bar and a 1500 sq. ft outdoor beer garden. We are so excited to have this gem open up -just a few minutes walk down the road!!
Van Dusen's
BRAND NEW to the area but professionals on the scene. Caitlin & Will have worked in F&B & retail for many years. The store is located in the town of Lexington and sells groceries, coffee, beer & wine and more. They have an indoor seating area, a bar and a 1500 sq. ft outdoor beer garden. We are so excited to have this gem open up -just a few minutes walk down the road!!
The Arts
Coffee and treats are always available and be sure to check out their website for live performances and ongoing exhibitions.
6 habitants recommandent
Prattsville Art Center & Residency
14562 NY-23Coffee and treats are always available and be sure to check out their website for live performances and ongoing exhibitions.
Check website for showtimes....ya never know who may be cruisin' thru town. (recently renovated).
195 habitants recommandent
Bearsville Theater
291 Tinker StCheck website for showtimes....ya never know who may be cruisin' thru town. (recently renovated).
Historic venue still cranking today!! Check venue website for showtimes.
98 habitants recommandent
Levon Helm Studios
160 Plochmann LnHistoric venue still cranking today!! Check venue website for showtimes.
Indoor/Outdoor venue with a sophisticated crowd in a mystical setting
63 habitants recommandent
Maverick Concerts Inc
120 Maverick RdIndoor/Outdoor venue with a sophisticated crowd in a mystical setting
Sightseeing
I recommend this activity if you have kids and/or are looking for a way to get some exercise and immerse yourself in the catskills mountains via pedal-assist railway bicycle. Reservations are required.
138 habitants recommandent
Rail Explorers: Catskills Division
70 High StI recommend this activity if you have kids and/or are looking for a way to get some exercise and immerse yourself in the catskills mountains via pedal-assist railway bicycle. Reservations are required.
Antiquing
It is certainly one of a kind and estate sale pieces move in/out frequently.
19 habitants recommandent
Antiques at Rick's Barn
50061 NY-30It is certainly one of a kind and estate sale pieces move in/out frequently.
Blue Barn Antiques & Interiors
7053 NY-28Lookout for the hidden gems!
This multi-level store has various booths operated by individual owners. Something for everyone. Located on Main st in Tannersville
23 habitants recommandent
Tannersville Antique & Artisan Center
6023 Main StThis multi-level store has various booths operated by individual owners. Something for everyone. Located on Main st in Tannersville