Kristin’s guidebook
Hiking
This is one of my favorite hikes! It's about 30-45 mins away. There is a beautiful hike around Minnewaska lake, a short hike to a waterfall, or a number of other trails. I believe there is also swimming at the lake in the summer
504 locals recommend
Minnewaska State Park Preserve
5281 Route 44-55This is one of my favorite hikes! It's about 30-45 mins away. There is a beautiful hike around Minnewaska lake, a short hike to a waterfall, or a number of other trails. I believe there is also swimming at the lake in the summer
Nice little walking trail that takes you out to a lighthouse on the Hudson River. Watch the tide schedule because you can only walk out there in low tide. This is a fun little trail for all ages!
212 locals recommend
Saugerties Lighthouse
168 Lighthouse DrNice little walking trail that takes you out to a lighthouse on the Hudson River. Watch the tide schedule because you can only walk out there in low tide. This is a fun little trail for all ages!
Poets' Walk Park
776 River RdVery easy trail through a forest. There is a fire tower you can climb up for great views of the Hudson Valley!
82 locals recommend
Ferncliff Forest
68 Mt Rutsen RdVery easy trail through a forest. There is a fire tower you can climb up for great views of the Hudson Valley!
Brewery
Suarez Family Brewery
2278 U.S. 9Great beer!
Arrowood Farm-Brewery
236 Lower Whitfield RdTwin Star Orchards
155 N Ohioville RdCity/town information
Super cute little town nearby. Walkable. Lots of shops and restaurants.
162 locals recommend
Saugerties
Super cute little town nearby. Walkable. Lots of shops and restaurants.
Another cute walkable town worth checking out! Lots of adorable shops and restaurants
224 locals recommend
Rhinebeck
Another cute walkable town worth checking out! Lots of adorable shops and restaurants
Check out the Stockade District (Uptwon) and the Rondout District (downtown, by the water). Lovely shops and good food.
266 locals recommend
Kingston
Check out the Stockade District (Uptwon) and the Rondout District (downtown, by the water). Lovely shops and good food.
Farms
Cute farm where you can pick your own strawberries or other seasonal produce.
78 locals recommend
Story Farms
4640 NY-32Cute farm where you can pick your own strawberries or other seasonal produce.
Sightseeing
Peekamoose Blue Hole
Peekamoose RoadFun, beautiful watering hole.
Food scene
Order off the specials menu. The tacos here are great. Ask the servers what to order — they are so nice and know the best stuff. They’ve never led me wrong.
The Tortilla Taco Bar
The Amsterdam
6380 Mill StGood for brunch!
Willow at Mirbeau
My favorite brunch place. The pork belly BLT is divine
SILVIA
42 Mill Hill RdThis is a must stop place for the fresh made donuts. I do t even like donuts, but these are amazing! Freshly made to order. Great coffee too.
14 locals recommend
Half Moon Rondout Cafe
36 BroadwayThis is a must stop place for the fresh made donuts. I do t even like donuts, but these are amazing! Freshly made to order. Great coffee too.
Rough Draft Bar & Books
82 John StBest coffee in town. Cute bookstore. Great vibes.
Ship to Shore
15 W Strand StOne of my favorite spots. The Tuna stack is a favorite.
City advice
Don't miss
Hudson River Brickyard Trail
about a 2 min walk down the hill is the start of the Hudson River Brickyard Trail. It's lovely! A great place for a walk, run, or bike ride. You can follow it down to Kingston Point Beach (a couple miles walk) where you can swim if you'd like. You could also continue riding your bike to the Rondout District (downtown) though I haven't done this and imagine it is quite hilly!
Don't miss
So much hiking!
I don't even know what to recommend specifically because there are so many options! I just use AllTrails and then filter for what I'm looking for. There are a number of great, easy trails within 15 mins. If you go further into the mountains you can catch some of the more challenging trails (like in Phoenicia).