Guidebook for Olivebridge

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Guidebook for Olivebridge

Essentials

Wonderful, privately owned, local grocery store. Should be able to find everything that you need here. Approx 8 miles
168 locals recommend
Emmanuel's Market Place
3853 Main St
168 locals recommend
Wonderful, privately owned, local grocery store. Should be able to find everything that you need here. Approx 8 miles
great Farm stand.
85 locals recommend
Davenport Farms
3411 United States Rte 209
85 locals recommend
great Farm stand.
Another great option for you healthy eaters out there
95 locals recommend
High Falls Food Co-Op Inc
1398 NY-213
95 locals recommend
Another great option for you healthy eaters out there
If you are looking for a great ice cream cake, this is the place to order from
Boice Brothers Ice Cream
62 Oneil St
If you are looking for a great ice cream cake, this is the place to order from
This is a new establishment, and the name says it all. Not to be missed by cheese lovers.
45 locals recommend
Cheese Louise
940 NY-28
45 locals recommend
This is a new establishment, and the name says it all. Not to be missed by cheese lovers.

Sightseeing

Turn left out of our property and take 213 to the end -turn left and there you are at one of the most beautiful (and easy) walks in the world.
232 locals recommend
Ashokan Reservoir
232 locals recommend
Turn left out of our property and take 213 to the end -turn left and there you are at one of the most beautiful (and easy) walks in the world.
This just opened up less than two years ago. If you happen to be in the area
329 locals recommend
Walkway Over the Hudson State Historic Park
61 Parker Ave
329 locals recommend
This just opened up less than two years ago. If you happen to be in the area
If you are on the other side of the River. Much reward for little effort walk
43 locals recommend
Poet's Walk Park
43 locals recommend
If you are on the other side of the River. Much reward for little effort walk
Scenic loop hike - approx 1.5 - 2 hours. Easy walk
52 locals recommend
Onteora Lake
52 locals recommend
Scenic loop hike - approx 1.5 - 2 hours. Easy walk
Swimming, hiking, snowshoeing, cross country skiing - you can find it all here
504 locals recommend
Minnewaska State Park Preserve
5281 Route 44-55
504 locals recommend
Swimming, hiking, snowshoeing, cross country skiing - you can find it all here
Here you can swim in the river. Also, recently they seem to have kayak lessons and rentals available around here
60 locals recommend
Kingston Point Beach
102-144 Delaware Ave
60 locals recommend
Here you can swim in the river. Also, recently they seem to have kayak lessons and rentals available around here
Kingston was the first capital of New York State before being burned by the British. See historic old stone houses
90 locals recommend
Stockade District
90 locals recommend
Kingston was the first capital of New York State before being burned by the British. See historic old stone houses
State Park with swimming and hiking good place to go when it is very hot
165 locals recommend
North/South Lake Campground
874 N Lake Rd
165 locals recommend
State Park with swimming and hiking good place to go when it is very hot
scenic wonder when the falls are running full
668 locals recommend
Kaaterskill Falls
668 locals recommend
scenic wonder when the falls are running full
hike to the ice cave - Longer hike to ovelook over Verderkeer Kill Fals
111 locals recommend
Sam's Point Area of Minnewaska State Park Preserve
400 Sams Point Road
111 locals recommend
hike to the ice cave - Longer hike to ovelook over Verderkeer Kill Fals
Directly across from Kingston Point Beach. Lovely view of the Rondout
24 locals recommend
Kingston Point Rotary Park
Delaware Avenue
24 locals recommend
Directly across from Kingston Point Beach. Lovely view of the Rondout
half mile trail from Giant Ledge to Otter Falls and swimming hole
81 locals recommend
Giant Ledge
81 locals recommend
half mile trail from Giant Ledge to Otter Falls and swimming hole
swimming hole at bottom of falls
Kaaterskill Creek
swimming hole at bottom of falls
upper pool is "nudists pool"
40 locals recommend
Stony Kill Falls
Shaft 2A Road
40 locals recommend
upper pool is "nudists pool"
trailhead at 576 upper Cherrytown Road Follow road for 3.2 miles and DEC parking area on the right
70 locals recommend
Vernooy Kill Falls
70 locals recommend
trailhead at 576 upper Cherrytown Road Follow road for 3.2 miles and DEC parking area on the right
swimming hole right in Woodstock
21 locals recommend
Millstream Swimming Hole
21 locals recommend
swimming hole right in Woodstock

Food Scene

Still a favorite after 30 years
16 locals recommend
Taco Juan’s
31 Tinker St
16 locals recommend
Still a favorite after 30 years
Mohonk is a magical place. If you book a meal here you will have access to the grounds . So worth it. They sometimes have special deals. You should check their website
408 locals recommend
Mohonk Mountain House
1000 Mountain Rest Rd
408 locals recommend
Mohonk is a magical place. If you book a meal here you will have access to the grounds . So worth it. They sometimes have special deals. You should check their website
If you have time, it is definitely worth a trip to the Rondout waterfront. There are many restaurants, galleries and boutiques here.
71 locals recommend
Ship to Shore
15 W Strand St
71 locals recommend
If you have time, it is definitely worth a trip to the Rondout waterfront. There are many restaurants, galleries and boutiques here.
A local classic
54 locals recommend
Armadillo
97 Abeel Street
54 locals recommend
A local classic
Informal, lovely setting. Good food, great beer collection - Close to our house location. http://www.krumville.com/
69 locals recommend
The Country Inn
1380 Co Rd 2
69 locals recommend
Informal, lovely setting. Good food, great beer collection - Close to our house location. http://www.krumville.com/
Famous local watering hole. Scenes from the movie ""Tootsie" (with Dustin Hoffman and Jessical Lange) were filmed here
6 locals recommend
Hurley Mountain Inn
106 Old Rte 209
6 locals recommend
Famous local watering hole. Scenes from the movie ""Tootsie" (with Dustin Hoffman and Jessical Lange) were filmed here
All baking done on premises. Open 7 days until 3 or 4pm. Yummy baked goods, breakfasts, sandwiches and specials..
6 locals recommend
Pineview Bakery
3374 NY-28
6 locals recommend
All baking done on premises. Open 7 days until 3 or 4pm. Yummy baked goods, breakfasts, sandwiches and specials..
Formerly Rudy's Big Indian and then Jake Moons, the current restaurant comes highly recommended by one of my guests
440 locals recommend
Peekamoose
8373 NY-28
440 locals recommend
Formerly Rudy's Big Indian and then Jake Moons, the current restaurant comes highly recommended by one of my guests
This well established restaurant is now under management of the original owner. Have heard recent good reviews
6 locals recommend
Reservoir Inn
157 Basin Rd
6 locals recommend
This well established restaurant is now under management of the original owner. Have heard recent good reviews
delicious healthy gourmet take out. Guest recommended!
47 locals recommend
Blue Mountain Bistro To Go
948 NY-28
47 locals recommend
delicious healthy gourmet take out. Guest recommended!
I have heard reports that folks are traveling in from the city just for this Diner
597 locals recommend
Phoenicia Diner
5681 NY-28
597 locals recommend
I have heard reports that folks are traveling in from the city just for this Diner
Opened within the year, this is one of the closest restaurants to our location. Mostly Mexican, but a few other offerings
95 locals recommend
Santa Fe
52 Broadway
95 locals recommend
Opened within the year, this is one of the closest restaurants to our location. Mostly Mexican, but a few other offerings
One of the first restaurants I remember from when we first moved to the area 37 years ago - and still going strong. Middle Eastern food.
89 locals recommend
Joshua's Cafe
51 Tinker St
89 locals recommend
One of the first restaurants I remember from when we first moved to the area 37 years ago - and still going strong. Middle Eastern food.
Heading towards Stone Ridge this is one of the closest restaurants. Good food. Sorry, no delivery to our house location, but you can sit down and have an excellent meal.
28 locals recommend
Asia
3407 Cooper St
28 locals recommend
Heading towards Stone Ridge this is one of the closest restaurants. Good food. Sorry, no delivery to our house location, but you can sit down and have an excellent meal.
One of several locations. Locally famous homemade bread and cafe menu as well
156 locals recommend
Bread Alone Bakery
3962 NY-28
156 locals recommend
One of several locations. Locally famous homemade bread and cafe menu as well

Arts & Culture

First Saturday art openings and rotating exhibits
11 locals recommend
Arts Society of Kingston
97 Broadway
11 locals recommend
First Saturday art openings and rotating exhibits
Frank Gehry concert hall on Bard College campus. Also art museum on campus and beautiful formal garden overlooking the Hudson
Richard B. Fisher Center for the Performing Arts
Frank Gehry concert hall on Bard College campus. Also art museum on campus and beautiful formal garden overlooking the Hudson
Top notch small productions with modest ticket prices in a small theater. Sometimes big names turn up at this small theater..
42 locals recommend
Shadowland Stages
157 Canal St
42 locals recommend
Top notch small productions with modest ticket prices in a small theater. Sometimes big names turn up at this small theater..
Sunday concerts for classical music lovers
63 locals recommend
Maverick Concerts Inc
120 Maverick Rd
63 locals recommend
Sunday concerts for classical music lovers
During the non summer months, this library is the home of The Trail Mix Concert Series. These are usually piano concerts performed by world class professionals in this intimate setting
Olive Free Library
4033 NY-28A
During the non summer months, this library is the home of The Trail Mix Concert Series. These are usually piano concerts performed by world class professionals in this intimate setting
independent film house
95 locals recommend
Upstate Films Woodstock
132 Tinker St
95 locals recommend
independent film house
Independent film house
102 locals recommend
Upstate Films Rhinebeck
6415 Montgomery St
102 locals recommend
Independent film house
This is where the Regal Multiplex cinema is
8 locals recommend
Hudson Valley Mall
1300 Ulster Ave
8 locals recommend
This is where the Regal Multiplex cinema is
Now part of the Bardavon, we get some great shows and performers here http://www.bardavon.org/
53 locals recommend
Ulster Performing Arts Center
601 Broadway
53 locals recommend
Now part of the Bardavon, we get some great shows and performers here http://www.bardavon.org/
Alternative to the mall multiplex
46 locals recommend
Orpheum Theatre
156 Main St
46 locals recommend
Alternative to the mall multiplex
http://www.opus40.org/ Harvey Feit's life work. Massive blue stone walls, sculptures and monuments. There is an admission fee here. Sometimes a locale for concerts and events
351 locals recommend
Opus 40
356 George Sickle Rd
351 locals recommend
http://www.opus40.org/ Harvey Feit's life work. Massive blue stone walls, sculptures and monuments. There is an admission fee here. Sometimes a locale for concerts and events
Shakespeare lawn performances. 5pm on Friday, Saturday and Sunday from July through Labor Day Weekend. This year "Measure for Measure" $5 contribution. Bring blanket or chairs or rent chairs. Fun!
26 locals recommend
Comeau Trail
Comeau Trail
26 locals recommend
Shakespeare lawn performances. 5pm on Friday, Saturday and Sunday from July through Labor Day Weekend. This year "Measure for Measure" $5 contribution. Bring blanket or chairs or rent chairs. Fun!

Everything Else

Action/adventure. You should probably be young for this
153 locals recommend
Town Tinker Tube Rental
10 Bridge St
153 locals recommend
Action/adventure. You should probably be young for this
Want to avoid the crowds? Small family owned area. Check for days and hours of operation
260 locals recommend
Plattekill Mountain
469 Plattekill Rd
260 locals recommend
Want to avoid the crowds? Small family owned area. Check for days and hours of operation
Skiing anyone? http://www.belleayre.com/ Also site of summer music festival and other events
604 locals recommend
Belleayre Mountain Ski Center
181 Galli Curci Rd
604 locals recommend
Skiing anyone? http://www.belleayre.com/ Also site of summer music festival and other events
Close to us with extensive grounds. Check the calendar for an open to the public event http://www.ashokancenter.org/calendar.shtml
Ashokan Center
Close to us with extensive grounds. Check the calendar for an open to the public event http://www.ashokancenter.org/calendar.shtml
Home of Hudson River Landscape artist Frederick Church. You may combine with a visit to Hudson if you have a few days in the area. http://www.ashokancenter.org/calendar.shtml
350 locals recommend
Olana State Historic Site
Olana State Historic Site
350 locals recommend
Home of Hudson River Landscape artist Frederick Church. You may combine with a visit to Hudson if you have a few days in the area. http://www.ashokancenter.org/calendar.shtml
Still my favorite. If you visit Friendly Saugerties, make sure to stop here.
32 locals recommend
Krause's Chocolates
41 S Partition St
32 locals recommend
Still my favorite. If you visit Friendly Saugerties, make sure to stop here.
If you are interested in equestrian events http://www.hitsshows.com/
16 locals recommend
HITS
319 Main St
16 locals recommend
If you are interested in equestrian events http://www.hitsshows.com/
Hike recommended by Joel
Vernooy Kill
Hike recommended by Joel
Canopy Brook to Ashokan High Point - Hike recommended by Joel
High Point Mountain Road
High Point Mountain Road
Canopy Brook to Ashokan High Point - Hike recommended by Joel
Hike recommended by Joel. Rugged. Lovely view on Summit
11 locals recommend
Wittenberg mountain
961 Woodland Valley Road
11 locals recommend
Hike recommended by Joel. Rugged. Lovely view on Summit
When either or both of my kids come home to visit, this is the mountain that they always take the time to run up!
222 locals recommend
Overlook Mountain
222 locals recommend
When either or both of my kids come home to visit, this is the mountain that they always take the time to run up!
Scenic Rail Trail 2.2 miles are paved . The rest (at least 6 miles) is a cinder surface (suitable for walking and hybrid or mountain bikes. (skinny tires not reccommended)
O&W Rail Trail
O&W Rail Trail
Scenic Rail Trail 2.2 miles are paved . The rest (at least 6 miles) is a cinder surface (suitable for walking and hybrid or mountain bikes. (skinny tires not reccommended)
For the chocolate purist. This chocalate is made on premises right from the bean! Open for retail business weekends only.
27 locals recommend
Fruition Chocolate Works
3091 NY-28
27 locals recommend
For the chocolate purist. This chocalate is made on premises right from the bean! Open for retail business weekends only.
Dog Park - from Woodstock - pass through town and turn left on Dixon Ave before Gypsy Wolf . Turn down driveway to the left and cross in front of Rick Voltz Field. Parking lot for dog park at end.
Dixon Avenue
Dixon Avenue
Dog Park - from Woodstock - pass through town and turn left on Dixon Ave before Gypsy Wolf . Turn down driveway to the left and cross in front of Rick Voltz Field. Parking lot for dog park at end.
From Peekamoose Trail (off Peekamoose Road, County road 42 - hike 4.5 miles to falls
Sundown Wild Forest Peekamoose Valley Lower Field
County Road 42
From Peekamoose Trail (off Peekamoose Road, County road 42 - hike 4.5 miles to falls

Entertainment & Activities

If you are staying for a few days and in the mood for a water park, this is a drive, but fun (disclaimer -- the last time I was there was about 25 years ago). http://www.zoomflume.com/
892 locals recommend
Hunter Mountain
892 locals recommend
If you are staying for a few days and in the mood for a water park, this is a drive, but fun (disclaimer -- the last time I was there was about 25 years ago). http://www.zoomflume.com/
http://woodstocksanctuary.org/ Learn about the treatment of farm animals
77 locals recommend
Woodstock Farm Sanctuary
2 Rescue Rd
77 locals recommend
http://woodstocksanctuary.org/ Learn about the treatment of farm animals
Haven for rescued horses and farm animals http://casanctuary.org/
61 locals recommend
Catskill Animal Sanctuary
316 Old Stage Rd
61 locals recommend
Haven for rescued horses and farm animals http://casanctuary.org/

Shopping

This place is fantastic. Local artisans, good prices, friendly atmosphere. They will offer you wine,or cider or coffee Jewelry, gifts, glass, ceramics, etc. http://www.craftspeople.us/
9 locals recommend
Crafts People
262 Spillway Rd
9 locals recommend
This place is fantastic. Local artisans, good prices, friendly atmosphere. They will offer you wine,or cider or coffee Jewelry, gifts, glass, ceramics, etc. http://www.craftspeople.us/