Jamis’s guidebook
Easy level hiking
Alder Lake
Easy hiking for family and friends; great for a camping trip as well
The Catskill Scenic Trail is a multi-use rail trail along the former Ulster and Delaware Railroad right-of-way in rural Delaware County, New York. It runs approximately 19 miles from Grand Gorge, New York to Bloomville, New York. The western portion of the trail runs along the West Branch of the Delaware River.
30 locals recommend
Catskill Scenic Trail
Catskill Scenic TrailThe Catskill Scenic Trail is a multi-use rail trail along the former Ulster and Delaware Railroad right-of-way in rural Delaware County, New York. It runs approximately 19 miles from Grand Gorge, New York to Bloomville, New York. The western portion of the trail runs along the West Branch of the Delaware River.
Fishing
Big Pond
Good for fishing and relaxing amidst beautiful scenery
A haven for world-class trout fishing, including wild Rainbow and Brown Trout
A tailwater flowing from the Shandaken portal, experts recommend casting with nymphs and streamers for best results.
Esopus Creek
A haven for world-class trout fishing, including wild Rainbow and Brown Trout
A tailwater flowing from the Shandaken portal, experts recommend casting with nymphs and streamers for best results.
Easy to moderate level hiking
Forest Preserve in the Catskill Park for hiking, snow-shoeing, camping, hunting, and more
7 locals recommend
Big Indian Summit
Forest Preserve in the Catskill Park for hiking, snow-shoeing, camping, hunting, and more
Tanbark Trail
Ava Maria DriveSolid hiking overlooking Phoenicia, and easily accessible from town
A two-stage waterfall on Spruce Creek in the eastern Catskill Mountains of New York, between the hamlets of Haines Falls and Palenville in Greene County.
668 locals recommend
Kaaterskill Falls
A two-stage waterfall on Spruce Creek in the eastern Catskill Mountains of New York, between the hamlets of Haines Falls and Palenville in Greene County.
Moderate to challenging hiking
A 13,000-acre mountain forest preserve with ponds for fishing & canoeing, trails & campgrounds.
11 locals recommend
Balsam Lake Mountain Wild Forest
A 13,000-acre mountain forest preserve with ponds for fishing & canoeing, trails & campgrounds.
Places to eat
Nice selection of wood-fired pizza and comfort food, served by friendly staff
145 locals recommend
Oakley's Wood-Fired Pizza & Grill
44681 NY-28Nice selection of wood-fired pizza and comfort food, served by friendly staff
Upscale American fare made with locally sourced ingredients & served in a restored farmhouse.
440 locals recommend
Peekamoose
8373 NY-28Upscale American fare made with locally sourced ingredients & served in a restored farmhouse.
Binnekill Tavern
746 Main StNice diversity of menu and cocktails, served by friendly staff.
A small cafe serving a healthy and delicious menu; try their Moroccan tea!
24 locals recommend
Berbert's Condiments Cafe & Gallery
1164 Main StA small cafe serving a healthy and delicious menu; try their Moroccan tea!
Classic American comfort food with some modern twists at this old-school, locally focused diner.
597 locals recommend
Phoenicia Diner
5681 NY-28Classic American comfort food with some modern twists at this old-school, locally focused diner.
Chappie's
53535 NY-30A bar and restaurant in Roxbury
http://chappiesgoodfood.com/dinner
Food scene
Microbrewery offering beer on tap & bar bites in an industrial-chic setting with outdoor seating.
265 locals recommend
Woodstock Brewing
5581 NY-28Microbrewery offering beer on tap & bar bites in an industrial-chic setting with outdoor seating.
A family-oriented restaurant that hits all the right notes for kids and adults
Stop in for an indulgent meal and order from a menu featuring burgers and fries, wraps, pasta, pizza, and the all-important ice cream cone.
30 locals recommend
BUN N' CONE
86 BridgeA family-oriented restaurant that hits all the right notes for kids and adults
Stop in for an indulgent meal and order from a menu featuring burgers and fries, wraps, pasta, pizza, and the all-important ice cream cone.
Food shopping
Iga
4101 NY-28Supermarket between I-87 NYS Thruway and Belleayre Mountain
Award-Winning, small-batch craft chocolate sold; you can try samples before buying
27 locals recommend
Fruition Chocolate Works
3091 NY-28Award-Winning, small-batch craft chocolate sold; you can try samples before buying
Bread Alone Bakery
3962 NY-28Selling organic bread and fine baked goods.
Selling their own baked baguette and a great variety of cheese, oil, and much more; try their crab cake!
45 locals recommend
Cheese Louise
940 NY-28Selling their own baked baguette and a great variety of cheese, oil, and much more; try their crab cake!
A craft farm distillery that opened in February of 2016 and is located in Arkville, NY. Their first product is their award winning Vly Creek Vodka produced from local apples and wheat. They now also offer Catskill Mountain Maple Spirit, Drie Brook Rye Whiskey, and FirGIN.
130 locals recommend
Union Grove Distillery
43311 NY-28A craft farm distillery that opened in February of 2016 and is located in Arkville, NY. Their first product is their award winning Vly Creek Vodka produced from local apples and wheat. They now also offer Catskill Mountain Maple Spirit, Drie Brook Rye Whiskey, and FirGIN.