Shannon’s guidebook to the Western Catskills
Food scene
A great local brewery with outdoor seating. They also have a food truck!
164 locals recommend
Catskill Brewery
672 Old Rte 17A great local brewery with outdoor seating. They also have a food truck!
Roscoe Diner
1908 Old Rte 17Classic diner with an old-timey vibe
A local staple! Perfect spot to hang out and chat with neighbors, watch a game, and sample some local beers.
47 locals recommend
The Cabin at Hessinger-Lare
495 Hessinger and Lare RdA local staple! Perfect spot to hang out and chat with neighbors, watch a game, and sample some local beers.
Indoor and outdoor dining, breathtaking views of Shandelee, and lots of space to explore. They also have a spa!
129 locals recommend
The Arnold House
839 Shandelee RdIndoor and outdoor dining, breathtaking views of Shandelee, and lots of space to explore. They also have a spa!
The Heron
40 Main StThe BEST brunch with gorgeous river views!
Outdoor dining and lots of options for delicious and unique pizzas
134 locals recommend
The Kaatskeller
39 Main StOutdoor dining and lots of options for delicious and unique pizzas
Sightseeing
Beautiful spot for a picnic. There are hiking trails, a playground, bathrooms, and gorgeous views.
39 locals recommend
Stone Arch Bridge Historical Park
25 Stone Arch RdBeautiful spot for a picnic. There are hiking trails, a playground, bathrooms, and gorgeous views.
Where Woodstock happened! Stunning views and a ton of history, plus lots of space to roam
495 locals recommend
Bethel Woods Center for the Arts
200 Hurd RdWhere Woodstock happened! Stunning views and a ton of history, plus lots of space to roam
Great hiking for all skill levels, plus picnic area, playground, and disc golf
50 locals recommend
Walnut Mountain Park
73 Walnut Mountain RdGreat hiking for all skill levels, plus picnic area, playground, and disc golf
A large state park with swimming, boating and boat rentals, fishing, playground, and picnic areas.
121 locals recommend
Lake Superior
342 Dr Duggan RdA large state park with swimming, boating and boat rentals, fishing, playground, and picnic areas.
City/town information
A classic Catskills small town with a vibrant main street. Come here for shopping (vintage and curated goods), local beer, cozy restaurants, and lovely views.
113 locals recommend
Livingston Manor
A classic Catskills small town with a vibrant main street. Come here for shopping (vintage and curated goods), local beer, cozy restaurants, and lovely views.
Stunningly beautiful little town right on the Delaware river. Lots of shopping, restaurants, and cozy bars.
172 locals recommend
Narrowsburg
Stunningly beautiful little town right on the Delaware river. Lots of shopping, restaurants, and cozy bars.
shopping
The perfect wine store! Knowledgeable staff, well-curated collection, and a homey vibe.
48 locals recommend
Upstream Wine & Spirits
65 Main StThe perfect wine store! Knowledgeable staff, well-curated collection, and a homey vibe.
Farms
Adorable family farm that promotes sustainable farming and energy. They usually have a Saturday class for children to learn some hands-on farming skills!
29 locals recommend
Apple Pond Farming Center
80 Hahn RdAdorable family farm that promotes sustainable farming and energy. They usually have a Saturday class for children to learn some hands-on farming skills!
Great family farm that sells their own milk, eggs, honey, and much more. Stunning views!
Diehl Homestead Farm
93 Diehl RdGreat family farm that sells their own milk, eggs, honey, and much more. Stunning views!
Beautiful alpaca farm that offers tours, as well as a farm store with lots of handmade products
83 locals recommend
Buck Brook Alpacas
12 Bestenheider RdBeautiful alpaca farm that offers tours, as well as a farm store with lots of handmade products