Mountaintop’s guidebook
Food scene
Just a quick drive from the house, this local restaurant is one of our favorites. Great menu that caters to varying palates and diets.
86 locals recommend
Aroma Thyme Bistro
165 Canal StJust a quick drive from the house, this local restaurant is one of our favorites. Great menu that caters to varying palates and diets.
We love this local restaurant and it’s great menu - be sure to order the cornbread.
24 locals recommend
Hoot Owl
26 Awosting RdWe love this local restaurant and it’s great menu - be sure to order the cornbread.
Perfect for any season, we love the Italian menu that accompanies the great drinks at Westwind.
255 locals recommend
Westwind Orchard
215 Lower Whitfield RdPerfect for any season, we love the Italian menu that accompanies the great drinks at Westwind.
Just down the road from Westwind Orchards, you’ll find great, local beers and spirits, including a food menu. Our favorite beer is the Berry Picker’s Path.
242 locals recommend
Arrowood Farm-Brewery
236 Lower Whitfield RdJust down the road from Westwind Orchards, you’ll find great, local beers and spirits, including a food menu. Our favorite beer is the Berry Picker’s Path.
You’ll find a delicious menu just steps away from Crystal Connection in downtown Wurtsboro. We really like the pakoras.
26 locals recommend
The Red Dot Vegetarian Kitchen
106 Sullivan StYou’ll find a delicious menu just steps away from Crystal Connection in downtown Wurtsboro. We really like the pakoras.
Great Italian menu - they’ll make certain menu items vegan, if requested.
24 locals recommend
Tony And Nick's Italian Kitchen
162 Canal StGreat Italian menu - they’ll make certain menu items vegan, if requested.
Great vineyard with delicious food. Outdoor seating can get snagged up quickly so best advice is to arrive early.
100 locals recommend
Bashakill Vineyards
1131 S RdGreat vineyard with delicious food. Outdoor seating can get snagged up quickly so best advice is to arrive early.
Sightseeing
A quick 5-minute drive from the house, Sam’s Point offers up great hiking, views, ice caves, and waterfalls. We recommend arriving before 10:00am or later in the afternoon, as the parking lot fills quickly each day.
111 locals recommend
Sam's Point Area of Minnewaska State Park Preserve
400 Sams Point RoadA quick 5-minute drive from the house, Sam’s Point offers up great hiking, views, ice caves, and waterfalls. We recommend arriving before 10:00am or later in the afternoon, as the parking lot fills quickly each day.
Great hiking to lakes and waterfalls and some of the best views in the area.
504 locals recommend
Minnewaska State Park Preserve
5281 Route 44-55Great hiking to lakes and waterfalls and some of the best views in the area.
The closest trail to the house, Bear Hill offers up great vistas. It’s just a short drive from the house.
15 locals recommend
Bear Hill Preserve
117 Dellenbaugh RdThe closest trail to the house, Bear Hill offers up great vistas. It’s just a short drive from the house.
We like to hike these easy trails in the summer and early fall. The highlight is a beautiful set of falls - a must see.
54 locals recommend
Neversink Gorge Trails
754 Katrina Falls RdWe like to hike these easy trails in the summer and early fall. The highlight is a beautiful set of falls - a must see.
We prefer to take the trail on the southside of the Reservoir - great place for photos of the Catskill Mountains.
232 locals recommend
Ashokan Reservoir
We prefer to take the trail on the southside of the Reservoir - great place for photos of the Catskill Mountains.