The Bird Cottage Guidebook
Scenic walks
This is a great place to take a scenic walk that is located only 3.5 miles from our home. It's dog friendly (although they do request dogs be kept on a leash). It is approximately 1.5 mile loop around a pond with great 360 degree views from the highest point. The trail is very well maintained and there are picnic tables and benches along the way. Open year round but can be muddy at certain times of year - wear boots or shoes that you don't care if they get wet or dirty.
63 locals recommend
Ooms Conservation Area at Sutherland Pond
480 Rock City RdThis is a great place to take a scenic walk that is located only 3.5 miles from our home. It's dog friendly (although they do request dogs be kept on a leash). It is approximately 1.5 mile loop around a pond with great 360 degree views from the highest point. The trail is very well maintained and there are picnic tables and benches along the way. Open year round but can be muddy at certain times of year - wear boots or shoes that you don't care if they get wet or dirty.
This a wonderful place to walk because it has the added advantage of being a sculpture park. It's dog friendly (but they do request dogs be kept on a leash). Combine a healthy outdoor activity like walking with an aesthetic experience such as viewing art - the best of both worlds. The paths are well marked and it covers many acres - it can take a couple of trips to see everything. It's enjoyable year round and takes on a different character with each season. There is also and indoor gallery, cafe and restrooms. It is one of our favorite places to visit and take guests.
310 locals recommend
Art Omi
1405 Co Rte 22This a wonderful place to walk because it has the added advantage of being a sculpture park. It's dog friendly (but they do request dogs be kept on a leash). Combine a healthy outdoor activity like walking with an aesthetic experience such as viewing art - the best of both worlds. The paths are well marked and it covers many acres - it can take a couple of trips to see everything. It's enjoyable year round and takes on a different character with each season. There is also and indoor gallery, cafe and restrooms. It is one of our favorite places to visit and take guests.
High Falls Conservation Area
540 Roxbury RdNice well maintained path with waterfall views.
Olana State Historic Site was the home of Frederic Edwin Church (1826–1900), one of the major figures in the Hudson River School of landscape painting. The centerpiece of Olana is an eclectic villa composed of many styles, difficult to categorize, which overlooks parkland and a working farm designed by the artist. The residence has a wide view of the Hudson River valley, the Catskill Mountains and the Taconic Range.
350 locals recommend
Olana State Historic Site
Olana State Historic SiteOlana State Historic Site was the home of Frederic Edwin Church (1826–1900), one of the major figures in the Hudson River School of landscape painting. The centerpiece of Olana is an eclectic villa composed of many styles, difficult to categorize, which overlooks parkland and a working farm designed by the artist. The residence has a wide view of the Hudson River valley, the Catskill Mountains and the Taconic Range.
Greenport Conservation Area
319 Joslen BlvdHand Hollow Conservation Area
4079 County Rd 9
Rheinstrom Hill
Easy walk to scenic falls crossing the New York State and Massachusetts border. Dog friendly.
282 locals recommend
Bash Bish Falls State Park
Falls RoadEasy walk to scenic falls crossing the New York State and Massachusetts border. Dog friendly.
Pachaquack Preserve
4106 Elm StStuyvesant Falls Park
9 Lindenwald AveSchodack Island State Park
1 Schodack Island WayHudson River Access
Poets' Walk Park
776 River RdLake Taghkanic State Park
1528 New York 82Food scene
Take out only. Orders must be placed by noon on Thursday with pick-up on Saturday.
38 locals recommend
benGABLEsavories
17 Central SqTake out only. Orders must be placed by noon on Thursday with pick-up on Saturday.
Bimi's Cheese Shop
21 Main StBartlett House
2258 NY-66The Chatham Berry Farm LLC
Chatham Brewing
59 Main StRandom Harvest
1785 NY-23Tacos Diablo
20 Albany AvenueThe People's Pub
36 Main StLa Bella Valatie
2967 U.S. 9Lagonias Bistro
15 Hudson AveNic's Trattoria
1 Springhurst DriveMain St Goodness, home of PieconicNY bakery
20 Main StChatham Real Food Market Co-op
15 Church StHudson Chatham Winery
1900 NY-66Love Apple Farm
1421 NY-9HSaisonnier
11 Chatham StPico de Gallo
48 Riverview StS&S Farm Brewery
174 Middle RdSoho Asian Bistro
751 Columbia TurnpikeZinnia’s Dinette
1843 New York 23Hawthorne Valley Farm Store
327 County Route 21cMarket
Swoon Kitchenbar
340 Warren StLil' Deb's Oasis
747 Columbia StKitty's Market
60 S Front StCinnamon
51 E Market StHarney & Sons
13 Main StThe Maker Hotel
302 Warren StBlue Plate
1 Kinderhook StQuinnie's New York
834 NY-66Breakfast and lunch - indoor and outdoor seating.
Spotty Dog Books & Ale
440 Warren StMorningbird
4 Hudson StFiesta Cafe
La Bella Valatie
2967 U.S. 9The Aviary Kinderhook
Bimi's Canteen & Bar
Entertainment
Crandell Theatre
48 Main StHealth & Fitness
Kripalu Center For Yoga & Health
57 Interlaken RdGift Shops
American Pie
41 Main StCross Eyed Owl Gift Shop
3143 U.S. 9Samascott's Garden Market
65 Chatham StHillsdale General Store
2642 NY-23Krause's Chocolates of Rhinebeck
6423 Montgomery Stpookstyle: thoughtful gifts
15 Main StSightseeing
Jack Shainman Gallery: The School
25 Broad StArt Gallery
Martin Van Buren National Historic Site
1013 Old Post RdSkiing in Winter/Zip Lining in Summer
Catamount Mountain Ski Resort
78 Catamount RdLocal Ski Area
Jiminy Peak
37 Corey RdHunter Mountain
Bousquet Mountain Ski Area
101 Dan Fox DriveAlso has tubing