The Blue House Area Guidebook

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The Blue House Area Guidebook

Great Hikes

Reeser Str. 106, 46446 Emmerich am Rhein, Germany
Giant Ledge Trailhead
Sam's Point Area of Minnewaska State Park Preserve
400 Sams Point Road
111 locals recommend
Lake Minnewaska, Gardiner, NY 12525, USA
504 locals recommend
Minnewaska State Park Preserve
5281 Route 44-55
504 locals recommend
Denning Rd, Denning, NY, USA

Kayaking

Neversink Reservoir (Free DEP Access Pass Required)
Kayak the Neversink Reservoir. From deer along the shorelines to bald eagles soaring overhead, if you kayak, you should not miss this experience. Access to the reservoir and many great scenic locations require a free DEP access pass. Applying for an access pass takes about five minutes and is issued immediately for self-printing.
22 locals recommend
Neversink Reservoir
22 locals recommend
Kayak the Neversink Reservoir. From deer along the shorelines to bald eagles soaring overhead, if you kayak, you should not miss this experience. Access to the reservoir and many great scenic locations require a free DEP access pass. Applying for an access pass takes about five minutes and is issued immediately for self-printing.

Swimming Holes

The beautiful natural swimming hole has become a popular Catskill Mountain destination. Weekends are busy and require obtaining a free access pass (contact owner on how to get yours). Weekdays are open to all.
131 locals recommend
Peekamoose Blue Hole
Peekamoose Road
131 locals recommend
The beautiful natural swimming hole has become a popular Catskill Mountain destination. Weekends are busy and require obtaining a free access pass (contact owner on how to get yours). Weekdays are open to all.

Fishing

Rondout Reservoir, New York, USA
Neversink Reservoir, Neversink, NY 12765, USA
Neversink River, United States

Waterpark

NY's biggest indoor waterpark. Monticello, NY.
The Kartrite Resort & Indoor Waterpark
555 Resorts World Dr
120 locals recommend
140 locals recommend
Holiday Mountain Ski & Fun
99 Holiday Mountain Rd
140 locals recommend

Food scene

About thirty minutes from the Blue House. This small Greek restaurant has great food and a friendly owner willing to modify dishes to accommodate dietary requirements.
About an hour's drive, but If you love a scenic drive and German food it should not be missed. Hint: The restaurant is almost always very busy. They do not take reservations, but will hold your place on the list if you call ahead. 845•255•9766 Open Tuesday-Sunday
182 locals recommend
Mountain Brauhaus
3123 US-44
182 locals recommend
About an hour's drive, but If you love a scenic drive and German food it should not be missed. Hint: The restaurant is almost always very busy. They do not take reservations, but will hold your place on the list if you call ahead. 845•255•9766 Open Tuesday-Sunday
Award winning farm to table restaurant located in Ellenville, NY
86 locals recommend
Aroma Thyme Bistro
165 Canal St
86 locals recommend
Award winning farm to table restaurant located in Ellenville, NY
A bit of unusual... An award winning chef running a kitchen at a gas station/small grocery store? Chef Jaime Stankevicius is the Executive Chef and Catering Director for the Neversink General Store. Previously, Jaime has worked as Catering Manager for Toqueverte in New York City and for Jean Georges at the prestigious restaurant JoJo’s. His culinary background is firmly rooted in his Brazilian upbringing and his horizon keeps expanding as a result of many trips around the world exploring different cuisines. Best to go... back to The Blue House or a picnic. ​
16 locals recommend
Neversink General Store
4 Schumway Rd
16 locals recommend
A bit of unusual... An award winning chef running a kitchen at a gas station/small grocery store? Chef Jaime Stankevicius is the Executive Chef and Catering Director for the Neversink General Store. Previously, Jaime has worked as Catering Manager for Toqueverte in New York City and for Jean Georges at the prestigious restaurant JoJo’s. His culinary background is firmly rooted in his Brazilian upbringing and his horizon keeps expanding as a result of many trips around the world exploring different cuisines. Best to go... back to The Blue House or a picnic. ​
Korean/American small dinning establishment with big flavors. Very accommodating with vegetarian/Gluten-free. Love the sweet potato noodles! Great stop after the water park!
23 locals recommend
Salt & Pepper the Kitchen
455 Broadway
23 locals recommend
Korean/American small dinning establishment with big flavors. Very accommodating with vegetarian/Gluten-free. Love the sweet potato noodles! Great stop after the water park!
Small Greek Restaurant with friendly owner willing to accommodate menu items to specific dietary needs.
27 locals recommend
Yiasou Cafe
1980 NY-52
27 locals recommend
Small Greek Restaurant with friendly owner willing to accommodate menu items to specific dietary needs.
67 locals recommend
Gaby's Cafe
141 Canal St
67 locals recommend
Tony And Nick's Italian Kitchen
162 Canal St
24 locals recommend
Il Paradiso Pizza & Restaurant
110 Shoprite Blvd

Bakeries

Sure, it's about an hour away, but if you're gluten-free it's worth the trip for the delicious, cake-like black and white cookies! Other items (both gluten-free and regular) available in the small storefront of the bakery.
Meredith's Bread
415 NY-28
Sure, it's about an hour away, but if you're gluten-free it's worth the trip for the delicious, cake-like black and white cookies! Other items (both gluten-free and regular) available in the small storefront of the bakery.
33 locals recommend
Cohen's Bakery
89 Center St
33 locals recommend
204 locals recommend
Bread Alone Bakery
22 Mill Hill Rd
204 locals recommend