Russell & Kim Catskills Guide - Stamford/Jefferson
Food scene
Best breakfast in all of the Catskills! Farm to table - enjoy eating at the farm. Go and visit the chickens, pigs and cows while you wait for your food. Only open on weekends.
52 locals recommend
Buck Hill Farm
185 Fuller RdBest breakfast in all of the Catskills! Farm to table - enjoy eating at the farm. Go and visit the chickens, pigs and cows while you wait for your food. Only open on weekends.
Our amazing local restaurant - every dish is delicious! And their cakes for dessert are a MUST. Walk-in or call ahead for a booking. Thursday-Sunday only
47 locals recommend
Mill Pond Inn
102 Main StOur amazing local restaurant - every dish is delicious! And their cakes for dessert are a MUST. Walk-in or call ahead for a booking. Thursday-Sunday only
A bit of a drive from the house but delicious food and in a cute town! Definitely a must see
136 locals recommend
Blue Bee Cafe
114 Main StA bit of a drive from the house but delicious food and in a cute town! Definitely a must see
Brushland Eating House
1927 County Hwy 6A local favorite. Book ahead :)
Another local favorite. Book in advance. In summer they have a Biergarten outside :)
96 locals recommend
The Bull & Garland
760 Main StAnother local favorite. Book in advance. In summer they have a Biergarten outside :)
Easy breakfast and lunch diner/cafe in Stamford, a few minutes from the house. We love their tuna sandwich
44 locals recommend
T P's Cafe
7 Railroad AveEasy breakfast and lunch diner/cafe in Stamford, a few minutes from the house. We love their tuna sandwich
Heartbreak Hotel
149 Main StLocal pub and restaurant in the heart of Jefferson.
Coffee
Stamford Coffee
79 Main StMountain Dog Cafe
5 Harper StWine, Beer & Cider
A bit of a drive from the house but it’s a great bar with yummy cider and in the wonderful town of Andes. A must see!
197 locals recommend
Wayside Cider
55 Redden LnA bit of a drive from the house but it’s a great bar with yummy cider and in the wonderful town of Andes. A must see!
A bit of a drive from the house but a great spot for beer and drinks outdoors. Perhaps stop by on your way up to the house!
236 locals recommend
West Kill Brewing
2173 Spruceton RdA bit of a drive from the house but a great spot for beer and drinks outdoors. Perhaps stop by on your way up to the house!
Closest to the house! Amazing cider and even better vibe. A definite must see!!
Rockland Cider Works - Upstate
Closest to the house! Amazing cider and even better vibe. A definite must see!!
Middleburgh Winery, LLC
2636 NY-145Hiking
Mine Kill State Park
161 Mine Kill RdThis is a 26 mile loop that you can enter and exit from any point. Closest entry to the house is in Stamford - park at the old Stamford Railway Station, and cross the road to the other side of the trail and enjoy your walk!
9 locals recommend
Catskill Scenic Trail
Benjamin RoadThis is a 26 mile loop that you can enter and exit from any point. Closest entry to the house is in Stamford - park at the old Stamford Railway Station, and cross the road to the other side of the trail and enjoy your walk!
Mount Utsayantha Fire Tower
Utsayantha Lake Area Loop is a 2.2 mile lightly trafficked loop trail located near Stamford, New York that features a lake and is rated as moderate.
See more details at https://www.alltrails.com/explore/trail/us/new-york/utsayantha-lake-area-loop
6 locals recommend
Utsayantha Lake
Utsayantha Lake Area Loop is a 2.2 mile lightly trafficked loop trail located near Stamford, New York that features a lake and is rated as moderate.
See more details at https://www.alltrails.com/explore/trail/us/new-york/utsayantha-lake-area-loop
Bald Mountain is a 4.5 mile lightly trafficked loop trail located near Stamford, New York that offers the chance to see wildlife and is rated as moderate.
See https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/new-york/bald-mountain--4
Bald Mountain
Bald Mountain is a 4.5 mile lightly trafficked loop trail located near Stamford, New York that offers the chance to see wildlife and is rated as moderate.
See https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/new-york/bald-mountain--4
Bearpen Mountain State Forest
Local Fare
Local farm stand with deliciously fresh fruit and vegetables year round! A MUST to stock up the kitchen for your stay. Corner of route 23 and route 10.
27 locals recommend
Barber's Farm
3617 NY-30Local farm stand with deliciously fresh fruit and vegetables year round! A MUST to stock up the kitchen for your stay. Corner of route 23 and route 10.
wide range of local meats, Clark’s milk, local eggs and bread. Make sure you have cash!
10 locals recommend
Humdinger Farm Store
53159 NY-10wide range of local meats, Clark’s milk, local eggs and bread. Make sure you have cash!
Incredible cheese and they have been making it for 3 generations! DM them on Instagram and say you are staying with Unwind Catskills to see if they can schedule you in for a tasting and tour :)
15 locals recommend
Harpersfield Cheese
1677 Co Rd 29Incredible cheese and they have been making it for 3 generations! DM them on Instagram and say you are staying with Unwind Catskills to see if they can schedule you in for a tasting and tour :)
Stamford Farmers Cooperative
6 South StreetLocal farm supply store that also offers local meat, milk and cheese.
In addition to amazing breakfast, they have an extensive selection of local food and goods, including milk, farm eggs, cheese, maple syrup, butter, jams, sauces, granola, house-made pies, muffins and pastries.
52 locals recommend
Buck Hill Farm
185 Fuller RdIn addition to amazing breakfast, they have an extensive selection of local food and goods, including milk, farm eggs, cheese, maple syrup, butter, jams, sauces, granola, house-made pies, muffins and pastries.
Neighborhoods
Hobart is known as the “Book Village of the Catskills,” so be sure to check out some of the seven local bookstores on Main St. Many specialize in different offerings. About 15 minutes from the house
44 locals recommend
Hobart
Hobart is known as the “Book Village of the Catskills,” so be sure to check out some of the seven local bookstores on Main St. Many specialize in different offerings. About 15 minutes from the house
A bit of a drive from the house, but lots of amazing things to offer! Restaurants, cider house, bars, vintage clothing and furniture stores and more!
96 locals recommend
Andes
A bit of a drive from the house, but lots of amazing things to offer! Restaurants, cider house, bars, vintage clothing and furniture stores and more!
Sightseeing
Howe’s Caverns are a great tourist attraction where you can walk or boat through the caves and take a tour. Look up Howes Caves for more information
34 locals recommend
Howes Cave
Howe’s Caverns are a great tourist attraction where you can walk or boat through the caves and take a tour. Look up Howes Caves for more information