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Recreation Activities
One of the premier ski mountains in upstate N Y, offering 285 skiable acres suitable for beginners to advanced skiers plus a tubing park. – 25 mins
515 locals recommend
Windham Mountain Resort
19 Resort DrOne of the premier ski mountains in upstate N Y, offering 285 skiable acres suitable for beginners to advanced skiers plus a tubing park. – 25 mins
A Catskills favorite, with over 320 skiable acres it is the perfect mountain for your next ski trip. Or fly above the Catskill Mountains on the highest and fastest zip line tour in North America. More mild zip line options are also available.– 30 mins
892 locals recommend
Hunter Mountain
A Catskills favorite, with over 320 skiable acres it is the perfect mountain for your next ski trip. Or fly above the Catskill Mountains on the highest and fastest zip line tour in North America. More mild zip line options are also available.– 30 mins
Zoom Flume
20 Shady Glen RdA great family friendly water park in The Catskills. – 20 mins
North/South Lake Campground
874 N Lake RdKayaking, swimming, hiking. 20 - 30 mins away
Offers the best of horse racing in a historical venue. – 1:30 hrs
211 locals recommend
Saratoga racetrack
267 Union AveOffers the best of horse racing in a historical venue. – 1:30 hrs
Casino and resort in lively downtown Schenectady. - 1 hour
49 locals recommend
Rivers Casino & Resort Schenectady
1 Rush StCasino and resort in lively downtown Schenectady. - 1 hour
Sightseeing
One of the largest waterfalls in the eastern United States. – 25 mins
114 locals recommend
Kaaterskill Falls Trail Head
New York 23AOne of the largest waterfalls in the eastern United States. – 25 mins
Take in the beauty of the Hudson River Valley and Catskill Mountains. Two locations available, 30 – 45 mins away.
67 locals recommend
Hudson River Cruises
40 E Strand StTake in the beauty of the Hudson River Valley and Catskill Mountains. Two locations available, 30 – 45 mins away.
Howe Caverns
255 Discovery DrExplore one of Upstate NY’s largest cave systems – 1 hr
Where greats become legends, a sports fans must. 1:45 hrs
275 locals recommend
National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum
25 Main StWhere greats become legends, a sports fans must. 1:45 hrs
Home of the famed early american painter. – 20 mins
163 locals recommend
Thomas Cole National Historic Site
218 Spring StHome of the famed early american painter. – 20 mins
Frederich Church Historical Site – home of the famed early American painter – 25 mins
210 locals recommend
The Olana Partnership
5720 NY-9GFrederich Church Historical Site – home of the famed early American painter – 25 mins
The largest collection of firefighter memorabilia in the country. – 30 min
40 locals recommend
Fireman's Firefighting Museum
117 Harry Howard AveThe largest collection of firefighter memorabilia in the country. – 30 min
Bronck Museum
90 Co Hwy 42Colonial life & farming in early America. – 30 mins
Martin Van Buren National Historic Site
1013 Old Post Rdsite of his home and museum – 50 min
Site of his home, presidential library and museum. – 1 hr
179 locals recommend
Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum
4079 Albany Post RdSite of his home, presidential library and museum. – 1 hr
The Farmers' Museum
5775 NY-80How farming shaped the country to present day. – 1:40 hrs
Created over 37 years in Saugerties by pioneering artist Harvey Fite, Opus 40 is a world-famous nonprofit sculpture park and museum with more than 60 acres of meadows, forested paths and bluestone quarries — including 6.5 acres of earthwork sculpture - 25 mins
351 locals recommend
Opus 40
356 George Sickle RdCreated over 37 years in Saugerties by pioneering artist Harvey Fite, Opus 40 is a world-famous nonprofit sculpture park and museum with more than 60 acres of meadows, forested paths and bluestone quarries — including 6.5 acres of earthwork sculpture - 25 mins
City/town information
Check out the great small town that are in this area.
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The county seat. Catskill Point and boat launch, shops, restaurants, bars - 15 mins
125 locals recommend
Catskill
The county seat. Catskill Point and boat launch, shops, restaurants, bars - 15 mins
A quaint town filled with antiquing, galleries, shops, cafes, bars and more. – 30 mins
442 locals recommend
Hudson
A quaint town filled with antiquing, galleries, shops, cafes, bars and more. – 30 mins
A historical town with antique shops, galleries, bistros, and more. – 30 mins
162 locals recommend
Saugerties
A historical town with antique shops, galleries, bistros, and more. – 30 mins
A college town near the beautiful Shawangunk Ridge. Lots of restaurants, shops, a rail trail for hiking or biking, and more. - 45 mins
255 locals recommend
New Paltz
A college town near the beautiful Shawangunk Ridge. Lots of restaurants, shops, a rail trail for hiking or biking, and more. - 45 mins
Historic uptown with a trendy art vibe. Restaurants, shops. Downtown Rondout Creek with Hudson River cruises and festival events. - 30 mins
266 locals recommend
Kingston
Historic uptown with a trendy art vibe. Restaurants, shops. Downtown Rondout Creek with Hudson River cruises and festival events. - 30 mins
New York's capitol. Numerous museums, restaurants, shops, recreational attractions. - 45 mins
59 locals recommend
Albany
New York's capitol. Numerous museums, restaurants, shops, recreational attractions. - 45 mins
Groceries and supplies
Hannaford Supermarket
223 Main StLocal supermarket in Cairo. - 10 mins
Price Chopper
320 W Bridge StLocal Supermarket in Catskill. - 20 mins
Local organic CSA open to non-members on Saturday and Sunday 9-4. - 5 mins
9 locals recommend
Stoneledge Farm (Farm)
145 Garcia LnLocal organic CSA open to non-members on Saturday and Sunday 9-4. - 5 mins
Spirits of Cairo
271 Main StGreat selection of wine and spirits.
Food scene
Sogo Sushi
20 Hope PlazaGreat sushi and more in West Coxsackie. - 20 mins
American and Polish menu. Great perogies and other delicious food in Catskill. - 20 mins.
106 locals recommend
New York Restaurant
353 Main StAmerican and Polish menu. Great perogies and other delicious food in Catskill. - 20 mins.
All homemade food including donuts, condiments. A local favorite in Leeds. - 10 mins
121 locals recommend
Gracie's Luncheonette
969 Main StAll homemade food including donuts, condiments. A local favorite in Leeds. - 10 mins
J & J Smokehouse
550 Main StDelicious barbecue in Catskill. - 20 mins
Vesuvio
49 Co Rd 65Delicious Italian food in Hensonville. - 30 mins
Delicious wine and food selection, great service. In Saugerties. - 20 mins
48 locals recommend
Annarella Ristorante
276 Malden TurnpikeDelicious wine and food selection, great service. In Saugerties. - 20 mins
Great mediterranean bowls. Delicious falafel. In West Coxsackie. -20 mins
19 locals recommend
Simone's Kitchen
18 Hope PlazaGreat mediterranean bowls. Delicious falafel. In West Coxsackie. -20 mins
Village Pizza II
416 Main StA local favorite in Catskill. - 20 mins
394 Main
394 Main StGreat mediterranean food. Delicious cocktails. In Catskill. - 20 mins
Rip Van Winkle Brewing Company
4545 NY-32Pizza, wings and beer in Catskill. -20 mins
El Rancho
2904 NY-32Mexican food, great guacamole. In Saugerties. 20 mins.
Thai food. Delicious hot and sour soup. In Catskill. - 20 mins
20 locals recommend
Wasana's Thai Restaurant
336 Main StThai food. Delicious hot and sour soup. In Catskill. - 20 mins
Baba Louie's
517 Warren StGreat wood fired pizza and amazing salads. In Hudson. - 25 mins.