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Kerhonkson and Surrounding Areas
Kerhonkson /kərˈhɒŋksən/ is a hamlet in Ulster County, New York, United States. The population was 1,684 at the 2010 census. Kerhonkson is a small hamlet which, along with Accord, makes up the Town of Rochester on US 209. It is located in the Shawangunk Mountains, famous for the rock climbing and biodiversity of the Shawangunk Ridge. The Minnewaska State Park Preserve is located in Kerhonkson.
Kerhonkson is also the site of a colonial fort that protected the early settlers from Indian attacks. The fort was located on Deyo's Hill.
Before the burning of Kingston on October 12, 1777 all the important documents and government officials were moved to Kerhonkson, remaining for two weeks until they were moved to Albany making Kerhonkson the capital of New York for a short while.
The Rondout Creek, a tributary of the Hudson River, runs northeast just southeast of the main town. The Delaware and Hudson Canal was completed in 1828. This opened up local industries such as coal, lumber, dairy, and hotels. Barges towed by mules transported goods along the Rondout Creek from Pennsylvania to the Hudson River.
The Delaware and Oswego Railroad was constructed in 1909 along the old canal tow path and a station was constructed along main street to ship out dairy products. The tracks were pulled up in 1957 once products were being moved by truck upstate. This path is now a popular local hiking and biking destination referred to as the “Rail Trail”. It is 3.5 miles in length.
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Kerhonkson
Kerhonkson /kərˈhɒŋksən/ is a hamlet in Ulster County, New York, United States. The population was 1,684 at the 2010 census. Kerhonkson is a small hamlet which, along with Accord, makes up the Town of Rochester on US 209. It is located in the Shawangunk Mountains, famous for the rock climbing and biodiversity of the Shawangunk Ridge. The Minnewaska State Park Preserve is located in Kerhonkson.
Kerhonkson is also the site of a colonial fort that protected the early settlers from Indian attacks. The fort was located on Deyo's Hill.
Before the burning of Kingston on October 12, 1777 all the important documents and government officials were moved to Kerhonkson, remaining for two weeks until they were moved to Albany making Kerhonkson the capital of New York for a short while.
The Rondout Creek, a tributary of the Hudson River, runs northeast just southeast of the main town. The Delaware and Hudson Canal was completed in 1828. This opened up local industries such as coal, lumber, dairy, and hotels. Barges towed by mules transported goods along the Rondout Creek from Pennsylvania to the Hudson River.
The Delaware and Oswego Railroad was constructed in 1909 along the old canal tow path and a station was constructed along main street to ship out dairy products. The tracks were pulled up in 1957 once products were being moved by truck upstate. This path is now a popular local hiking and biking destination referred to as the “Rail Trail”. It is 3.5 miles in length.
Stone Ridge
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stone_Ridge%2C_New_York
Rosendale
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rosendale,_New_York
High Falls
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/High_Falls%2C_New_York
Kingston
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kingston,_New_York
Accord
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Accord,_New_York
New Paltz
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_Paltz,_New_York
Food
Hotel Kinsley
301 Wall StGreat place for a nice dinner in the historic section of Kingston.
Rough Cut Brewing Co.
5945 US-44Great craft beer pub right near the house.
Gaby's Cafe
141 Canal StAuthentic Mexican in downtown Ellenville, NY.
The Roost
3542 Main StGreat for brunch in Stone Ridge.
Nice restaurant in the beautiful and historic Hasbrouck House in Stone Ridge.
79 locals recommend
Butterfield Restaurant
3805 Main StNice restaurant in the beautiful and historic Hasbrouck House in Stone Ridge.
Mountain Brauhaus
3123 US-44Hearty and delicious Bavarian food nearby up the mountain.
Main Street Bistro
59 Main StBig menu and good food in New Paltz.
The Egg's Nest
1300 NY-213Cute brunch/dinner place in High Falls.
Westwind Orchard
215 Lower Whitfield RdHard cider and pizza al fresco nearby.
Kerhonkson Diner
6315 United States Rte 209Traditional, quality diner food (very nearby).
Ollie's Pizza
4 Bruceville RdNewly opened pizza place in High Falls.
Get there early for the best selection. Eat there or bring them home. https://www.helenaspecialtyfoods.com/
25 locals recommend
Helena Specialty Pierogies
5754 Rte 209Get there early for the best selection. Eat there or bring them home. https://www.helenaspecialtyfoods.com/
Highly Awarded Farm to Table restaurant
https://www.aromathymebistro.com/
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Aroma Thyme Bistro
165 Canal StHighly Awarded Farm to Table restaurant
https://www.aromathymebistro.com/
Unique inventory, lots of local options available for pre-order
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Damn Good Honey Farm
15 Old Queens HwyUnique inventory, lots of local options available for pre-order
Quality meats available, frozen for pre-order or fresh onsite in meat vending machines
42 locals recommend
Applestone Meat Co.
3607 Main StQuality meats available, frozen for pre-order or fresh onsite in meat vending machines
Outdated, Antique Cafe
314 Wall StRustic cafe in Kingston filled with antiques
Adams Fairacre Farms
765 Dutchess TurnpikeBest place for groceries
Arrowood Farm-Brewery
236 Lower Whitfield RdBrewery and distillery
https://arrowoodfarms.com/
Culture
Shadowland Stages
157 Canal Sthttps://shadowlandstages.org/
The 1,510-seat Ulster Performing Arts Center (UPAC) is a National Register property built in Kingston in 1927. It was acquired by the Bardavon in 2007, forming a powerful arts-and-performance alliance operating under the Bardavon name. UPAC presents topnotch music, dance, theater and classic films for diverse audiences, as well as extensive arts-based learning programs.
53 locals recommend
Ulster Performing Arts Center
601 BroadwayThe 1,510-seat Ulster Performing Arts Center (UPAC) is a National Register property built in Kingston in 1927. It was acquired by the Bardavon in 2007, forming a powerful arts-and-performance alliance operating under the Bardavon name. UPAC presents topnotch music, dance, theater and classic films for diverse audiences, as well as extensive arts-based learning programs.
Outdoor Recreation
Visitors can enjoy hiking, biking, swimming, picnicking, rock-climbing, bouldering, and marveling at the scenery. Horseback riding and cross-country ski trails are available as well. Technical Rock Climbing permitted.
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Minnewaska State Park Preserve
5281 Route 44-55Visitors can enjoy hiking, biking, swimming, picnicking, rock-climbing, bouldering, and marveling at the scenery. Horseback riding and cross-country ski trails are available as well. Technical Rock Climbing permitted.
Visitors can also enjoy hiking, biking, swimming, picnicking, rock-climbing, bouldering, and marveling at the scenery. Horseback riding and cross-country ski trails are available as well.
264 locals recommend
Mohonk Preserve
3197 Route 44 55Visitors can also enjoy hiking, biking, swimming, picnicking, rock-climbing, bouldering, and marveling at the scenery. Horseback riding and cross-country ski trails are available as well.
The museum is closed while it relocates, but the canal trail is great. https://www.canalmuseum.org/
21 locals recommend
Delaware and Hudson Canal Museum
1315 NY-213The museum is closed while it relocates, but the canal trail is great. https://www.canalmuseum.org/
The nearby mountain ridge (which includes Minnewaska and Mohonk). Check out the sky lakes and ice caves.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shawangunk_Ridge
86 locals recommend
Shawangunk Mountains
The nearby mountain ridge (which includes Minnewaska and Mohonk). Check out the sky lakes and ice caves.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shawangunk_Ridge
Kelder's Farm
5755 United States Rte 209Nearby, good for kids https://keldersfarm.com/
Challenging, public 9 hole golf course with beautiful views of Rondout Creek.
11 locals recommend
Stone Dock Golf Course
12 Stone Dock RdChallenging, public 9 hole golf course with beautiful views of Rondout Creek.
Mid-Hudson Sporting Clays
411 N Ohioville RdRifle shooting https://www.midhudsonsporting.com/
The Gunks are famous for mountain climbing. Mountain Skills provide expert instruction. https://www.mountainskills.biz/rock-climbing-in-the-gunks/
Mountain Skills Climbing Guides
5-6 Paradies LnThe Gunks are famous for mountain climbing. Mountain Skills provide expert instruction. https://www.mountainskills.biz/rock-climbing-in-the-gunks/
Nightlife
The Beverly Lounge
224 Foxhall AveBar and music venue
Shopping
Rough Draft Bar & Books
82 John StWell curated bookstore with a bar
Sightseeing
Beautiful church with amazing views in historic Cragsmoor.
https://www.cragsmoorstonechurch.info/
8 locals recommend
Cragsmoor Stone Church
280 Henry RdBeautiful church with amazing views in historic Cragsmoor.
https://www.cragsmoorstonechurch.info/
The Widow Jane Mine at the Snyder Estate from the 19th century natural cement boom in Rosendale.
https://www.centuryhouse.org/
29 locals recommend
Widow Jane Mine
668 NY-213The Widow Jane Mine at the Snyder Estate from the 19th century natural cement boom in Rosendale.
https://www.centuryhouse.org/