Ariane’s guidebook to the Catskills
Winter Activities
Skiing, Cross-Country Skiing, Snowshoeing, etc.
Belleayre Mountain Ski Center
181 Galli Curci Rdhttps://www.belleayre.com
Hunter Mountain
https://www.huntermtn.com
Windham Mountain Resort
19 Resort Drhttps://www.windhammountain.com
Bearpen Mountain Sports
1491 Co Rd 2Offers cross country ski and snowshoe rentals
Mountain Trails Cross Country
6198 Main StOffers cross country skiing and snowshoeing trails
Hiking
Giant Ledge Trailhead
Oliverea RoadDifficulty: Intermediate /
Distance: 3.75 miles
Difficulty: Intermediate /
Distance: One mile to the base of falls
114 locals recommend
Kaaterskill Falls Trail Head
New York 23ADifficulty: Intermediate /
Distance: One mile to the base of falls
Difficulty: Hard /
Distance: 5 miles /
Note the parking lot has limited space, so try to get there early to get a spot!
108 locals recommend
Overlook Mountain Trailhead
353 Meads Mountain RdDifficulty: Hard /
Distance: 5 miles /
Note the parking lot has limited space, so try to get there early to get a spot!
Peekamoose Blue Hole
Peekamoose RoadDifficulty: Beginner /
Distance: 11.5 miles
52 locals recommend
Ashokan Rail Trail- Boiceville Bridge Trailhead
5080 NY-28ADifficulty: Beginner /
Distance: 11.5 miles
Sam's Point Trailhead
Difficulty: Intermediate to Hard /
Distance: 7.5 miles
The Hunter Mountain Fire Tower
Difficulty: Hard / Distance: 8.2 miles
Shops/Antique Stores
The Quiet Botanist
447 Warren StBeautiful florist shop in Hudson
Blue Barn Antiques & Interiors
7053 NY-28Sundry.
6036 Main StCute home goods shop in Tannersville
Homestedt
6 Pearl StLovely Scandic-Catskills concept store with home goods
Breweries/Cider Mills
Wayside Cider
55 Redden LnCatskill Brewery
672 Old Rte 17Woodstock Brewing
5581 NY-28West Kill Brewing
2173 Spruceton RdFood scene
Nice spot for dinner and a 5 min drive from the Chalet. Reservation recommended (can be made via Resy)
440 locals recommend
Peekamoose
8373 NY-28Nice spot for dinner and a 5 min drive from the Chalet. Reservation recommended (can be made via Resy)
Great spot for dinner in Woodstock. Reservation recommended (can be made via Resy)
275 locals recommend
SILVIA
42 Mill Hill RdGreat spot for dinner in Woodstock. Reservation recommended (can be made via Resy)
Good spot for fresh bread, pastries, & coffee. The breakfast burrito is delicious! They have multiple locations including in Boiceville and Woodstock.
156 locals recommend
Bread Alone Bakery
3962 NY-28Good spot for fresh bread, pastries, & coffee. The breakfast burrito is delicious! They have multiple locations including in Boiceville and Woodstock.
Mama's Boy Burgers
6067 Main StFamily friendly burger joint with tasty ice cream/milk shakes
Although a bit far from the Chalet, the reuben and pulled pork sandwiches make the drive worth it! In the summer months, they have a nice outdoor section with picnic tables
58 locals recommend
West Taghkanic Diner
1016 NY-82Although a bit far from the Chalet, the reuben and pulled pork sandwiches make the drive worth it! In the summer months, they have a nice outdoor section with picnic tables
Local favorite for breakfast/lunch. There is frequently a line so be prepared to wait :)
597 locals recommend
Phoenicia Diner
5681 NY-28Local favorite for breakfast/lunch. There is frequently a line so be prepared to wait :)
The Mud Club
43 Mill Hill RdDelicious bagels offered on weekends, located in Woodstock
Nice and eccentric bar in Woodstock that also serves wood fire pizza on weekends
97 locals recommend
Early Terrible
45 Mill Hill RdNice and eccentric bar in Woodstock that also serves wood fire pizza on weekends
The Prospect
13 Scribner Hollow Rd
Foxfire Mountain House
72 Andrew LnDelicious south East Asian cuisine, in a nice stylish setting in Woodstock! Reservation recommended and can be made via Resy.
59 locals recommend
Good Night
15 Rock City RoadDelicious south East Asian cuisine, in a nice stylish setting in Woodstock! Reservation recommended and can be made via Resy.
The Pines
5327 NY-212Nice outdoor patio, with good cocktails
Lovely restaurant <5 minute drive from the Chalet, reservations available via Resy
Dandelion - Restaurant
Lovely restaurant <5 minute drive from the Chalet, reservations available via Resy
Nice breakfast/coffee shop in Phoenicia, 15 min drive from the Chalet
111 locals recommend
Sweet Sue's
49 Main StNice breakfast/coffee shop in Phoenicia, 15 min drive from the Chalet
Spa/Wellness
Menla
375 Pantherkill RdGroceries
Iga
4101 NY-28Closest grocery store located in Boiceville
Lovely farm stand with snacks and local produce. If you are from NYC, they have a stand at the Union Square Farmer's Market
50 locals recommend
Migliorelli Farms
5200 NY-28Lovely farm stand with snacks and local produce. If you are from NYC, they have a stand at the Union Square Farmer's Market
Tremper Hill Farms
5224 NY-28Great local produce
Sunflower Natural Foods Market
75 Mill Hill RdNatural, organic grocery store in Woodstock