TMV's guidebook to the Northern Catskills
Good Eats
These are the local places that we have tried and liked!
Grab a seat by the back windows for a view of the river. Order the burger and make sure it is on a pretzel bun! Be sure to grab goodies from the bakery too.
121 locals recommend
Gracie's Luncheonette
969 Main StGrab a seat by the back windows for a view of the river. Order the burger and make sure it is on a pretzel bun! Be sure to grab goodies from the bakery too.
Note: Call first to make sure they are open.
Super cute restaurant and hotel! Zagat rated. Go on a Friday or a Saturday. In the summer you can sit on the patio by the creek.
18 locals recommend
Ruby's Hotel
3689 Co Rd 67Note: Call first to make sure they are open.
Super cute restaurant and hotel! Zagat rated. Go on a Friday or a Saturday. In the summer you can sit on the patio by the creek.
The kids love this one the waffles and smoothies and the quirky decor and cozy natural booths. We love the comfort food and the price tag!
65 locals recommend
The Yellow Deli
7771 NY-81The kids love this one the waffles and smoothies and the quirky decor and cozy natural booths. We love the comfort food and the price tag!
A good place to stop by on your way home to the city, as it is on the way to I-87. Serves big portions! They also have a 2 for 1 pizza deal on Thursdays.
39 locals recommend
Barnwood
14 Deer LnA good place to stop by on your way home to the city, as it is on the way to I-87. Serves big portions! They also have a 2 for 1 pizza deal on Thursdays.
Go here for REAL wood fired bread, pastries and excellent sandwiches, on Main Street in Cairo.
22 locals recommend
See and Be Kitchen
466 NY-145Go here for REAL wood fired bread, pastries and excellent sandwiches, on Main Street in Cairo.
Good food in a beautiful old world setting. Often has DJs, and always great cocktails. There is a pool too, open in the summer.
11 locals recommend
Trotwood Restaurant & Bar
230 Winter Clove RdGood food in a beautiful old world setting. Often has DJs, and always great cocktails. There is a pool too, open in the summer.
Betty's Place
1122 Main StreetThe diner where you will find ALL the locals.
New York Restaurant
353 Main StBusy place, make reservations!
A family-owned restaurant loved by the neighborhood, with huge portions of tasty Thai food.
20 locals recommend
Wasana's Thai Restaurant
336 Main StA family-owned restaurant loved by the neighborhood, with huge portions of tasty Thai food.
Also busy, make a reservations. Especially good if you are meeting by the train station and want to grab a cocktail and food before grabbing a cab to the house.
168 locals recommend
Wm. Farmer and Sons
20 S Front StAlso busy, make a reservations. Especially good if you are meeting by the train station and want to grab a cocktail and food before grabbing a cab to the house.
Adorable French place, with a garden and bakery in the back. Good for brunch.
101 locals recommend
Le Perche
230 Warren StAdorable French place, with a garden and bakery in the back. Good for brunch.
Rich decor and good food! In the summer they have a beautiful outdoor garden.
175 locals recommend
Helsinki Hudson
405 Columbia StRich decor and good food! In the summer they have a beautiful outdoor garden.
Super-tasty food, but small and hard to get in to if you are a larger group.
122 locals recommend
Swoon Kitchenbar
340 Warren StSuper-tasty food, but small and hard to get in to if you are a larger group.
Fish & Game
13 S 3rd StMeaty menu!
Lots of small great tasting dishes och cocktails, especially great in the summer when the kids can roam the garden.
143 locals recommend
Back Bar
347 Warren StLots of small great tasting dishes och cocktails, especially great in the summer when the kids can roam the garden.
A tribute to the best coffeehouses of Europe, the cafe is here to spend the day with you; from astounding coffee, made-that-morning breads and pastries from Bartlett House beside selections from our very own patisserie, classic cocktails, and a delicious menu of sandwiches, salads, and soups to stay in or take away.
141 locals recommend
The Maker Lounge
Prison AlleyA tribute to the best coffeehouses of Europe, the cafe is here to spend the day with you; from astounding coffee, made-that-morning breads and pastries from Bartlett House beside selections from our very own patisserie, classic cocktails, and a delicious menu of sandwiches, salads, and soups to stay in or take away.
Good espresso in cute location on Main Street Leeds. The owners are running a stationery printing shop out back, and you can get their goods in the café.
19 locals recommend
Hartland on Hudson
1130 Main StGood espresso in cute location on Main Street Leeds. The owners are running a stationery printing shop out back, and you can get their goods in the café.
Beautiful space, excellent coffee, good people and a cute outdoor veranda overlooking Main Street.
Red Star Cafe & Bakery
Beautiful space, excellent coffee, good people and a cute outdoor veranda overlooking Main Street.
A secret on Main Street. Pick up home-cooked ready-to-go indian food. This passionate man's dream is to eventually open up a restaurant. But in the meantime, we can support him by picking up a late night indian meal.
Citgo - Tamanna
A secret on Main Street. Pick up home-cooked ready-to-go indian food. This passionate man's dream is to eventually open up a restaurant. But in the meantime, we can support him by picking up a late night indian meal.
More local than farm-to-table, Henning and Julia grow much of their own produce. Check out their lovely dinners in Nearby Round Top.
Julia's Local
More local than farm-to-table, Henning and Julia grow much of their own produce. Check out their lovely dinners in Nearby Round Top.
Life By Chocolate
Adorable farm house filled with chocolates.
All the rage in the community. Excellent food (city prices). Conveniently right off the I-87 and perfect for snagging a great dinner either before arriving to ur house, or after leaving.
Casa Susanna
All the rage in the community. Excellent food (city prices). Conveniently right off the I-87 and perfect for snagging a great dinner either before arriving to ur house, or after leaving.
Angel's Family Restaurant
If you are looking for an easy dinner delivered to your door, this is it.
Five Furlongs Tavern
Nice burger, outdoor seating by a brook, often live bands in the summer.
A variety of exciting mix and match burger options. Cozy locale in small town. Great local beers on tap as well!
25 locals recommend
The Tasting Lab
4856 NY-81A variety of exciting mix and match burger options. Cozy locale in small town. Great local beers on tap as well!
Great Antiquing
Who doesn't love a GREAT find? These are the places we love. Even the kids!
Get the stuff before it makes it to Hudson (and while it is cheap). You got to be willing to browse and really look to find the gems here.
9 locals recommend
East Durham Flea Market
2195 NY-145Get the stuff before it makes it to Hudson (and while it is cheap). You got to be willing to browse and really look to find the gems here.
The best shop for quirky finds. Comes with a friendly and quirky owner and adorable cats. Negotiations rule here!
8 locals recommend
Hodge Podge Shop
1103 Main StThe best shop for quirky finds. Comes with a friendly and quirky owner and adorable cats. Negotiations rule here!
This is it. A feast for the eyes. You'll want EVERYTHING in here.
97 locals recommend
The Antique Warehouse Hudson NY
99 S Front StThis is it. A feast for the eyes. You'll want EVERYTHING in here.
Again, if you really look and take your time, this is a real gem. They have $10 bag sales, meaning fill a bag with anything on sale and you pay only $10!
Greene County Community Action
7856 Us Highway 9wAgain, if you really look and take your time, this is a real gem. They have $10 bag sales, meaning fill a bag with anything on sale and you pay only $10!
Coxsackie Antique Center
12400 Rte 9WAmazing large place full of finds!
Pickers Nation
2530 Rte 9WCavernous, full of small and large items.
Antiques, artifacts, objects, ephemera, books and furnishings, in a gorgeous white barn, expertly curated.
A.THERIEN
3026 Co Rd 23BAntiques, artifacts, objects, ephemera, books and furnishings, in a gorgeous white barn, expertly curated.
Sister Salvage 2.0
390 Main StCool curated finds.
Farmer's Markets, local meats and groceries
Where we get fresh green goods and pasture raised meats.
The best place to go on Saturday's during the warmer months.
58 locals recommend
Hudson Farmers Market
201 Harry Howard AveThe best place to go on Saturday's during the warmer months.
Great veggies and fun for the kids. They bring animals sometimes!
44 locals recommend
Saugerties Farmers Market
43 Partition StGreat veggies and fun for the kids. They bring animals sometimes!
Get off I-87 and drive north on Route 32 to this cute farm stand. Stock up before you get to the house, then cook a great dinner!
78 locals recommend
Story Farms
4640 NY-32Get off I-87 and drive north on Route 32 to this cute farm stand. Stock up before you get to the house, then cook a great dinner!
Hannaford is 8 min by car from the house, and they offer both Hannaford-to-go and delivery (through Instacart). Both options are very convenient; you can pre-order prior to your stay, the either pick up or pour yourself a glass of wine and wait on the porch.
105 locals recommend
Hannaford Supermarket
223 Main StHannaford is 8 min by car from the house, and they offer both Hannaford-to-go and delivery (through Instacart). Both options are very convenient; you can pre-order prior to your stay, the either pick up or pour yourself a glass of wine and wait on the porch.
Short drive from the house and has locally produced food. Has Thanksgiving turkeys if you order on time.
15 locals recommend
East Durham Farms
175 Brown RdShort drive from the house and has locally produced food. Has Thanksgiving turkeys if you order on time.
Stoneledge Farm (Farm)
145 Garcia LnFresh farm produce at its best!
Stunning mountain top location with cafe and shop. Has Thanksgiving turkeys if you order on time.
27 locals recommend
Heather Ridge Farm
989 Broome Center RdStunning mountain top location with cafe and shop. Has Thanksgiving turkeys if you order on time.
Slingerland Family Farm, located in Greenville, New York, is an innovative local farm, established in 2013. The farm specializes in raising all-natural, pasture-based animals in a responsible, ethical, and humane manner. All animals are 100 percent hormone- and antibiotic-free. Additionally, the farm utilizes environmentally responsible agricultural techniques and methods to produce high quality, sustainable products for the local community. If you are visiting for a holiday, such as Thanksgiving or Christmas, pre-order your free range turkey or meats from this farm. You pick up locally on a set time.
Slingerland Family Farm
158 Stewart RdSlingerland Family Farm, located in Greenville, New York, is an innovative local farm, established in 2013. The farm specializes in raising all-natural, pasture-based animals in a responsible, ethical, and humane manner. All animals are 100 percent hormone- and antibiotic-free. Additionally, the farm utilizes environmentally responsible agricultural techniques and methods to produce high quality, sustainable products for the local community. If you are visiting for a holiday, such as Thanksgiving or Christmas, pre-order your free range turkey or meats from this farm. You pick up locally on a set time.
You can reserve pasture-raised turkeys as well as fresh pies from this charming Coxsackie general store. Their turkeys, which are pastured-raised on 100% vegetarian, non-GMO feed, are sourced from small farms in the Finger Lakes region of upstate New York.
21 locals recommend
Mansion + Reed General Store
45 Reed StYou can reserve pasture-raised turkeys as well as fresh pies from this charming Coxsackie general store. Their turkeys, which are pastured-raised on 100% vegetarian, non-GMO feed, are sourced from small farms in the Finger Lakes region of upstate New York.
T&C Products
10 Birch Hill DriveA hidden gem if you crave larger custom cuts for the grill.
On the way up from NYC, stop by this store in Kingston/Lake Katrine for more high end groceries, meats, fish, cheeses etc. Great selections.
Adams Fairacre Farms
On the way up from NYC, stop by this store in Kingston/Lake Katrine for more high end groceries, meats, fish, cheeses etc. Great selections.
Hikes
From the beautiful Winter Clove Inn, you can hike numerous trails. Most of them are on trails.com. Our favorite so far is Rip's Rock. It is 5 miles long and strenuous at times. Our 12 and 5 year old hiked it with ease in the winter. In the summer, heat made it very hard.
Winter Clove Inn
557 Winter Clove RdFrom the beautiful Winter Clove Inn, you can hike numerous trails. Most of them are on trails.com. Our favorite so far is Rip's Rock. It is 5 miles long and strenuous at times. Our 12 and 5 year old hiked it with ease in the winter. In the summer, heat made it very hard.
If you just want to go for a 'civilized' walk (or run) on a prepped path that is short, flat and easy, then the Windham Path is great. In the winter, the area is great for cross country skiing as well.
114 locals recommend
The Windham Path
4982 NY-23If you just want to go for a 'civilized' walk (or run) on a prepped path that is short, flat and easy, then the Windham Path is great. In the winter, the area is great for cross country skiing as well.
This resort is also a hub for hiking trails and mountain biking trails. Our favorite is the 0.5 mile short hike to the Riedlbauer Falls. The resort often has events, so look out for Oktoberfest etc.
9 locals recommend
Riedlbauer's Resort
57 Ravine DrThis resort is also a hub for hiking trails and mountain biking trails. Our favorite is the 0.5 mile short hike to the Riedlbauer Falls. The resort often has events, so look out for Oktoberfest etc.
Elm Ridge Wild Forest
360001 Town Of WindhamGreat hikes!
Beautiful and easy hiking with loads of bridges and boardwalks and a gorgeous waterfall.
14 locals recommend
Eldridge Research Center
284 Pond Hill RdBeautiful and easy hiking with loads of bridges and boardwalks and a gorgeous waterfall.
Activities
For big and small kids!
Fireman's Firefighting Museum
117 Harry Howard AveSurprisingly large exhibit with amazing vehicles!
Wear shoes and bring bathing suits and a picnic. Adorable hiking trail takes you out to the lighthouse, and on low tide it is a shallow kid-friendly beach. Tables and benches for your lunch provided.
212 locals recommend
Saugerties Lighthouse
168 Lighthouse DrWear shoes and bring bathing suits and a picnic. Adorable hiking trail takes you out to the lighthouse, and on low tide it is a shallow kid-friendly beach. Tables and benches for your lunch provided.
Zoom Flume
20 Shady Glen RdGo on a hot summer day, so fun!
Howe Caverns
255 Discovery DrFun all year!
Blackthorne hosts events throughout the summer. Look out for the annual Rat's Nest Run-In in August...
8 locals recommend
Blackthorne Resort
348 Sunside RdBlackthorne hosts events throughout the summer. Look out for the annual Rat's Nest Run-In in August...
New York Zipline Adventures LLC
64 Klein AveIntense and long!
Windham Mountain Resort
19 Resort DrThey have a great mountain bike park in the summer!
This cute apple and pumpkin picking farm is 10 miles away, along scenic country roads. Apples are by the pound. And they have a cute indoor market as well.
24 locals recommend
Boehm Farm
233 County Rte 26This cute apple and pumpkin picking farm is 10 miles away, along scenic country roads. Apples are by the pound. And they have a cute indoor market as well.
Stunning hikes around this waterfall. Once can access it from the top now by going to North South Lake.
668 locals recommend
Kaaterskill Falls
Stunning hikes around this waterfall. Once can access it from the top now by going to North South Lake.
Nutmeg Soaring Club, Freehold Airport 1I5
Unique opportunity to try fly sailing by appointment!
If you are into science, food forests and environmental restoration – combined with easy hiking – check out this model forest.
Siuslaw Model Forest - Cornell Cooperative Extension
If you are into science, food forests and environmental restoration – combined with easy hiking – check out this model forest.
Mahayana Buddhist Temple
710 Ira Vail RdBeautiful and tranquil.
Adam & Eve’s Beauté Centre
Becasue you deserve a day at the spa.
Hull-O Farms
10 Cochrane RdProvides corn maze fun in the fall.
The secret? An 18-hole minigolf court in the back by the creek! Open in the summer.
41 locals recommend
Windham Theatre
11 Vets RdThe secret? An 18-hole minigolf court in the back by the creek! Open in the summer.
Hunter mountain ski bowl
64 Klein AveScenic Skyrides in the summer?
Screaming Eagle Outdoor Adventures
28 N Warren StExplore the Hudson river by kayak!
Greenville Drive In
10700 NY-32Movies are better outdoors. They have concessions and a bar!
Walk among the farm animals including: alpacas, sheep, donkeys and more. Shop the farm and fiber store for your spinning and knitting needs.
Cluckin A Critter Farm LLC
680 W RdWalk among the farm animals including: alpacas, sheep, donkeys and more. Shop the farm and fiber store for your spinning and knitting needs.
Calling all vikings to the ultimate challenge of The Viking Obstacle Course; rugged terrain and heart pounding fixed obstacles.
18 locals recommend
Sunny Hill Resort & Golf Course
352 Sunny Hill RdCalling all vikings to the ultimate challenge of The Viking Obstacle Course; rugged terrain and heart pounding fixed obstacles.
Plant Nurseries
Story's Nursery Inc
4265 Co Rd 67Great focus on natives and plants for zone 5.
Stunning location with jaw-dropping abundance of must-have natives.
11 locals recommend
Catskill Native Nursery
607 Samsonville RdStunning location with jaw-dropping abundance of must-have natives.
Horseback riding
K&K Equestrian Center at Ravine Farm
5203 Co Rd 67For scenic trail rides.
Catskill Equestrian Center
118 Castle RdProvides scenic trail rides.