Athens and Coxsackie Guide

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Athens and Coxsackie Guide

Food scene

For some reason this side of the Hudson has scant dining options Sunday lunch but Stewart house (check opening times) often has a jazz trio and great food in a historic setting. Good other times too but clutch for a last weekend meal. Great Hudson riverside dining in summer plus ice cream window.
69 locals recommend
Stewart House
2 N Water St
69 locals recommend
For some reason this side of the Hudson has scant dining options Sunday lunch but Stewart house (check opening times) often has a jazz trio and great food in a historic setting. Good other times too but clutch for a last weekend meal. Great Hudson riverside dining in summer plus ice cream window.
69 locals recommend
Stewart House
2 N Water St
69 locals recommend
Known for fish. On Thursdays they do oysters on the half shell best to call ahead and reserve for take away or dine in.
21 locals recommend
Reds Restaurant
12005 State Route 9W
21 locals recommend
Known for fish. On Thursdays they do oysters on the half shell best to call ahead and reserve for take away or dine in.
Great pizza and greek salad and made-to-order sandwiches to go.
Griffin's Market
273 Mansion St
Great pizza and greek salad and made-to-order sandwiches to go.
cute coffee shop
26 locals recommend
The Athens Rooster
44 2nd St
26 locals recommend
cute coffee shop
Business in front, party in back. From the street this is a cute, clean pub with excellent food (known for onion rings and award-winning wings). But in the back, there are fire pits on tripods that host an eclectic crowd. Coming to you from the folks who are transforming the historic Patrick Henry tavern in downtown waterfront Coxsackie into a wood-fired pizza place.
22 locals recommend
The Cask and Rasher
245 Mansion St
22 locals recommend
Business in front, party in back. From the street this is a cute, clean pub with excellent food (known for onion rings and award-winning wings). But in the back, there are fire pits on tripods that host an eclectic crowd. Coming to you from the folks who are transforming the historic Patrick Henry tavern in downtown waterfront Coxsackie into a wood-fired pizza place.
elegant dining, special occasion
33 locals recommend
The Tavern at Diamond Mills
25 S Partition St
33 locals recommend
elegant dining, special occasion
Farmstand that also has meat and cheese
31 locals recommend
Black Horse Farms
10094 Rte 9W
31 locals recommend
Farmstand that also has meat and cheese
Savory Side Food Truck
Route 9W
Sweet Side Ice Cream
11051 Rte 9W
Lick's I Scream
11780 Rte 9W
Domenick bakes everything on site. Highly recommend the cream puffs but get there early as they sell out quick. He will do custom orders for pick up so you can always call ahead. The acronym of this bake shop is lbs. You've been warned!
The Little Bake Shop Inc
223 Mansion St
Domenick bakes everything on site. Highly recommend the cream puffs but get there early as they sell out quick. He will do custom orders for pick up so you can always call ahead. The acronym of this bake shop is lbs. You've been warned!
One of NY’s top diners great donuts and a bustling weekend morning scene. To avoid a wait order ahead for takeout and enjoy your meal on the picnic tables outside overlooking the flat falls.
121 locals recommend
Gracie's Luncheonette
969 Main St
121 locals recommend
One of NY’s top diners great donuts and a bustling weekend morning scene. To avoid a wait order ahead for takeout and enjoy your meal on the picnic tables outside overlooking the flat falls.
Coxsackie Farmer's Market Wednesdays 4pm-7pm from May to September. Grab a beer, shop for local produce and crafts and gaze at the Hudson. https://www.facebook.com/pg/CoxsackieFarmersMarket/posts/
Betke Boulevard
Betke Boulevard
Coxsackie Farmer's Market Wednesdays 4pm-7pm from May to September. Grab a beer, shop for local produce and crafts and gaze at the Hudson. https://www.facebook.com/pg/CoxsackieFarmersMarket/posts/
Bring your appetite and enjoy large portions of classic Italian food with some modern flair. Friendly staff and a cute interior.
22 locals recommend
Che Figata
10 Reed St
22 locals recommend
Bring your appetite and enjoy large portions of classic Italian food with some modern flair. Friendly staff and a cute interior.
New brewery opened July 2021. Excellent beer. Andre is very passionate about his craft and is a consummate host. You can take away cans of your favorites that he pours and seals on the spot to order.
10 locals recommend
Brewery LaHoff
50 Vedder Road
10 locals recommend
New brewery opened July 2021. Excellent beer. Andre is very passionate about his craft and is a consummate host. You can take away cans of your favorites that he pours and seals on the spot to order.
Raw honey harvested on site
117 Titus Mill Rd
117 Titus Mill Road
Raw honey harvested on site
Denise and Salah have created an amazing eclectic restaurant loved by locals and visitors alike.
Seconds Restaurant
Denise and Salah have created an amazing eclectic restaurant loved by locals and visitors alike.
Simply the best wine store in the area. Knowledgeable staff, great selection.
8 locals recommend
Lighthouse Liquors and Wines
2 S Washington St
8 locals recommend
Simply the best wine store in the area. Knowledgeable staff, great selection.

Sightseeing

Large selection of individual dealer booths. Eclectic. Mid-Century Modern finds to Victorian era and more.
39 locals recommend
Coxsackie Antique Center
12400 Rte 9W
39 locals recommend
Large selection of individual dealer booths. Eclectic. Mid-Century Modern finds to Victorian era and more.
Behind the Inn is the Leeds swimming hole. Flat rocks and nice low water.
17 locals recommend
Inn at Leeds
1125 Main St
17 locals recommend
Behind the Inn is the Leeds swimming hole. Flat rocks and nice low water.
Steve amassed a large vintage clothing collection and supplied many movies and tv shows. Now his daughter Anna is deaccessioning his eclectic inventory through a lightly curated storefront used clothing store.
Steve's Clothes
1 Mansion St
Steve amassed a large vintage clothing collection and supplied many movies and tv shows. Now his daughter Anna is deaccessioning his eclectic inventory through a lightly curated storefront used clothing store.
290 acres of forested uplands, tidal forested wetlands, tidal marsh, and small areas of freshwater wetlands. 1.6 mile out and back trail hike, boardwalk on the Hudson with bird watching including a handicapped-accessible blind. Continue past the Vosburgh Swamp sign to reach Four Mile Point State Park that has picnic tables right on the Hudson that are rarely occupied.
Vosburgh Swamp
290 acres of forested uplands, tidal forested wetlands, tidal marsh, and small areas of freshwater wetlands. 1.6 mile out and back trail hike, boardwalk on the Hudson with bird watching including a handicapped-accessible blind. Continue past the Vosburgh Swamp sign to reach Four Mile Point State Park that has picnic tables right on the Hudson that are rarely occupied.
horseback and pony riding, scenic trail rides
24 locals recommend
K&K Equestrian Center at Ravine Farm
5203 Co Rd 67
24 locals recommend
horseback and pony riding, scenic trail rides
Seasonal Athens - Hudson Ferry. More information at https://hudsoncruises.com/ferry-rides/ .
13 locals recommend
Hudson Cruises, Inc.
13 locals recommend
Seasonal Athens - Hudson Ferry. More information at https://hudsoncruises.com/ferry-rides/ .
Check in on the event schedule! Dock and get pizza. Hudson/Athens ferry seasonally.
13 locals recommend
Athens Riverfront Park
4 N Water St
13 locals recommend
Check in on the event schedule! Dock and get pizza. Hudson/Athens ferry seasonally.
Unique historical beauty
48 locals recommend
Hudson Athens Lighthouse
48 locals recommend
Unique historical beauty
9 locals recommend
Willows at Brandow Point
480 NY-385
9 locals recommend
61 locals recommend
Olana Visitor Center and Museum Store
Olana State Historic Site
61 locals recommend
aka the Hudson River Skywalk! Walk across the bridge and enjoy the vistas on either side down the Hudson!
28 locals recommend
Rip Van Winkle Bridge
28 locals recommend
aka the Hudson River Skywalk! Walk across the bridge and enjoy the vistas on either side down the Hudson!
1.1 mile looped trail accessible year round with Hudson River views. Dogs are permitted on leash.
21 locals recommend
Cohotate Preserve
450 NY-385
21 locals recommend
1.1 mile looped trail accessible year round with Hudson River views. Dogs are permitted on leash.
The FASNY Firemen’s Home
125 Harry Howard Ave
64 locals recommend
Hi-Way Drive-In Theatre
10699 Rte 9W
64 locals recommend
132 locals recommend
Lake Taghkanic State Park
1528 New York 82
132 locals recommend
17 locals recommend
Bronck Museum
90 Co Hwy 42
17 locals recommend
Bronck Farm 13-Sided Barn
Peter Bronk Road
9 locals recommend
Scenic Hudson’s Long View Park
1886 River Rd
9 locals recommend
Under renovation but hope to be open in 2022.
Sweet Side Ice Cream
11051 Rte 9W
Under renovation but hope to be open in 2022.
Kayak rental
33 locals recommend
Screaming Eagle Outdoor Adventures
28 N Warren St
33 locals recommend
Kayak rental
37 locals recommend
Fawns Leap
37 locals recommend
25 locals recommend
Olana House
5720 NY-9G
25 locals recommend
Animal sanctuary hosting 200 farm animals including pigs, bunnies, turkey, roosters and goats. Tours are available by appointment (518) 943-4343 Monday-Friday.
And-Hof Animals, Sanctuary for Farm Animals + Permaculture
25 Featherstone Rd
Animal sanctuary hosting 200 farm animals including pigs, bunnies, turkey, roosters and goats. Tours are available by appointment (518) 943-4343 Monday-Friday.
Great seasonal fruit farm for apples, cherries and pumpkins. Check website to see when orchards are open
11 locals recommend
Fix Bros Inc
215 White Birch Rd
11 locals recommend
Great seasonal fruit farm for apples, cherries and pumpkins. Check website to see when orchards are open
Susan and Andrew will provide private tours at this horse sanctuary.
Unbridled Thoroughbred Foundation
11 Farm to Market Rd
Susan and Andrew will provide private tours at this horse sanctuary.
Picnic tables right on the Hudson only a 600 foot walk from parking. Feels like your own personal retreat - we’ve often gone and been the only ones there.
10 locals recommend
Four Mile Point Preserve
169 4 Mile Point Rd
10 locals recommend
Picnic tables right on the Hudson only a 600 foot walk from parking. Feels like your own personal retreat - we’ve often gone and been the only ones there.
U pick apples, pumpkins and cider donuts, honey, beeswax candles.
24 locals recommend
Boehm Farm
233 County Rte 26
24 locals recommend
U pick apples, pumpkins and cider donuts, honey, beeswax candles.
Check hours but usually has meat and cheese for sale to public 9am-1pm Saturday and Sunday.
10 locals recommend
Lime Kiln Farm
523 Lime Kiln Rd
10 locals recommend
Check hours but usually has meat and cheese for sale to public 9am-1pm Saturday and Sunday.
Founder of the Hudson River school of painting, Thomas Cole maintained his studio and residence here. The buildings and grounds are now a museum.
163 locals recommend
Thomas Cole National Historic Site
218 Spring St
163 locals recommend
Founder of the Hudson River school of painting, Thomas Cole maintained his studio and residence here. The buildings and grounds are now a museum.
A round trip hike to the falls is only 1.4 miles from the trail head. Please pay attention to parking restrictions, Hunter has begun towing cars illegally parked along 23 for safety reasons. You can swim in the falls and view the Hudson Valley. A magical and sacred spot renowned by native Americans and Hudson River School painters.
114 locals recommend
Kaaterskill Falls Trail Head
New York 23A
114 locals recommend
A round trip hike to the falls is only 1.4 miles from the trail head. Please pay attention to parking restrictions, Hunter has begun towing cars illegally parked along 23 for safety reasons. You can swim in the falls and view the Hudson Valley. A magical and sacred spot renowned by native Americans and Hudson River School painters.
21 locals recommend
Thunderhart Golf Course
2740 Co Rd 67
21 locals recommend
8 locals recommend
Catskill Golf Resort
27 Brooks Ln
8 locals recommend
Golf course
Sycamore Country Club
38 Tompkins Rd
Golf course

Essentials

local market
12 locals recommend
Tops Supermarket
12 locals recommend
local market
Albany Med EmUrgentCare
11835 Rte 9W
On the way up from NYC if you take the Taconic. An alternative to Top’s.
257 locals recommend
Hannaford Supermarket
295 NY-375
257 locals recommend
On the way up from NYC if you take the Taconic. An alternative to Top’s.
Groceries and supplies
55 locals recommend
Walmart Supercenter
30 Catskill Cmns
55 locals recommend
Groceries and supplies

Neighborhoods

Before Kingston and Albany there was Athens, a potential capitol of New York! The historic waterfront remains today, perhaps a luckily overlooked center of commerce.
30 locals recommend
Athens
30 locals recommend
Before Kingston and Albany there was Athens, a potential capitol of New York! The historic waterfront remains today, perhaps a luckily overlooked center of commerce.
Great antiquing, upscale restaurants, bustling streets.
442 locals recommend
Hudson
442 locals recommend
Great antiquing, upscale restaurants, bustling streets.
Cute downtown and main street, waterfront park.
125 locals recommend
Catskill
125 locals recommend
Cute downtown and main street, waterfront park.
Bigger city for day trip or lunch/dinner.
162 locals recommend
Saugerties
162 locals recommend
Bigger city for day trip or lunch/dinner.