Wilderness Lake House Guidebook
Where to Eat
Looking for a delicious Banh Mi sandwich, need some cold drinks, or want to find the perfect gift to remember your stay in Forestburgh? Look no further than the warm and hospitabe folks at the General Store - just 3 minutes drive from Wilderness.
21 locals recommend
Forestburgh General Store
2841 NY-42Looking for a delicious Banh Mi sandwich, need some cold drinks, or want to find the perfect gift to remember your stay in Forestburgh? Look no further than the warm and hospitabe folks at the General Store - just 3 minutes drive from Wilderness.
Honestly the best pizza in the Catskills, maybe in New York. Their imported Stefano Ferrara Forni pizza oven from Naples makes the most magical Neapolitan pizza ever. Just 3 minutes away.
27 locals recommend
Forage Pizza
2846 NY-42Honestly the best pizza in the Catskills, maybe in New York. Their imported Stefano Ferrara Forni pizza oven from Naples makes the most magical Neapolitan pizza ever. Just 3 minutes away.
Kenoza Hall
5762 NY-52Excellent hotel and restaurant, just 20 minutes drive.
Only about 15 minutes drive is a year round restaurant serving classic American fare, the Homestead at Eldred Preserve. Perfect spot for a big steak or whitefish spread, a glass of wine at the expansive lounge, or on the porch overlooking their beautiful landscaped grounds.
The Old Homestead Restaurant + Lounge
1040 State Route 55Only about 15 minutes drive is a year round restaurant serving classic American fare, the Homestead at Eldred Preserve. Perfect spot for a big steak or whitefish spread, a glass of wine at the expansive lounge, or on the porch overlooking their beautiful landscaped grounds.
River’s Edge
Sightseeing
The location for the 1969 Woodstock Festival, Bethel Woods holds excellent shows and concerts all summer long - plus they have a great museum on the history of the festival and rock broadly.
495 locals recommend
Bethel Woods Center for the Arts
200 Hurd RdThe location for the 1969 Woodstock Festival, Bethel Woods holds excellent shows and concerts all summer long - plus they have a great museum on the history of the festival and rock broadly.
One of the only private racecourses in the East Coast, over 4 miles of race track for high end cars. Every year they offer a public race day for BMW and Porsche, usually in the fall, definitely worth a visit!
21 locals recommend
Monticello Motor Club
67 Cantrell RdOne of the only private racecourses in the East Coast, over 4 miles of race track for high end cars. Every year they offer a public race day for BMW and Porsche, usually in the fall, definitely worth a visit!
America's longest running summer theatre in the woods, founded in 1947, every summer it offers exceptional performances from summer resident student actors as well as guest performances from Broadway stars and more.
82 locals recommend
Forestburgh Playhouse
39 Forestburgh RdAmerica's longest running summer theatre in the woods, founded in 1947, every summer it offers exceptional performances from summer resident student actors as well as guest performances from Broadway stars and more.
The Rio and Mongaup Reservoirs are some of the largest fresh water reservoirs in New York State, stocked with trout annually for excellent fishing and surrounded by over 20,000 acres of protected land for exploring and hiking.
12 locals recommend
Rio Reservoir
The Rio and Mongaup Reservoirs are some of the largest fresh water reservoirs in New York State, stocked with trout annually for excellent fishing and surrounded by over 20,000 acres of protected land for exploring and hiking.
Neighborhoods
This is a go-to spot for accessing the Delaware River, for tubing, canoeing, or camping. Stickett Inn has Pink's tacos and a charming little bar to order drinks. Or if you're really hungry, check out the burger at BVH.
44 locals recommend
Barryville
This is a go-to spot for accessing the Delaware River, for tubing, canoeing, or camping. Stickett Inn has Pink's tacos and a charming little bar to order drinks. Or if you're really hungry, check out the burger at BVH.
Best nearby town for an afternoon stroll, window shopping at boutique stores, an iced coffee, and dinner at the Heron.
172 locals recommend
Narrowsburg
Best nearby town for an afternoon stroll, window shopping at boutique stores, an iced coffee, and dinner at the Heron.