Matthew's Guidebook
Food scene
Peekamoose
8373 NY-28Phoenicia Diner
5681 NY-28Woodstock Brewing
5581 NY-28Wayside Cider
55 Redden LnMust have ciders even if you think you don’t like ciders.
West Kill Brewing
2173 Spruceton RdKimchee Harvest at East Branch Farms
52234 NY-30
Dragonfly 55
55 Main StreetSuper cute cafe with outdoor seating overlooking a stream.
Architect and foodie’s dream. Mountain views and excellent cocktails.
109 locals recommend
The Prospect
13 Scribner Hollow RdArchitect and foodie’s dream. Mountain views and excellent cocktails.
The Pines
5327 NY-212One of my very favorite restaurants and bars. Cozy over the top lodge feel. Reservations for dinner highly recommended.
30 locals recommend
Urban Cowboy Lodge
37 Alpine RdOne of my very favorite restaurants and bars. Cozy over the top lodge feel. Reservations for dinner highly recommended.
Another favorite dining spot. Cozy and delicious. Reservations recommended.
60 locals recommend
Foxfire Mountain House
72 Andrew LnAnother favorite dining spot. Cozy and delicious. Reservations recommended.
Lovely Christine and Mario serve up amazing lunch, teas, coffee and exotic sundries to go. 5 minute walk from Blue Bell Knoll.
The Village East Cafe & Market
Lovely Christine and Mario serve up amazing lunch, teas, coffee and exotic sundries to go. 5 minute walk from Blue Bell Knoll.
Recreation
Belleayre Mountain Ski Center
181 Galli Curci RdTown Tinker Tube Rental
10 Bridge StHunter Mountain
Windham Mountain Resort
19 Resort DrGorgeous, off the beaten path swimming pond. This spot is surrounded by mountains. There is no life guard on duty, a less unrestricted experience than Belleayre Beach.
34 locals recommend
Big Pond
Gorgeous, off the beaten path swimming pond. This spot is surrounded by mountains. There is no life guard on duty, a less unrestricted experience than Belleayre Beach.
Lesser known, family owned ski resort that is great for families.
260 locals recommend
Plattekill Mountain
469 Plattekill RdLesser known, family owned ski resort that is great for families.
Gorgeous reservoir. NYC DEP permit required for hiking, kayaking and fishing.
57 locals recommend
Pepacton Reservoir
Gorgeous reservoir. NYC DEP permit required for hiking, kayaking and fishing.
Provision Shopping
Pakatakan Farmers Market
46676 NY-30Freshtown
36 Bridge StTwo Stones Farm Store And Creamery
1060 Main StreetDirty Girl Farm
114 Delaware AveTremper Hill Farms
5224 NY-28Migliorelli Farms
5200 NY-28East Branch Farms
52234 NY-30Cody’s Sugar Shack and Farming
829 Basil Todd RdGreat local farm raised meats & maple syrup.
Home Goods of Margaretville
784 Main StDoolittle's is a unique coffee, groceries, and general goods gift shop that serves exquisite drip coffee, fresh squeezed orange juice and morning pastries.
Doolittle’s
Doolittle's is a unique coffee, groceries, and general goods gift shop that serves exquisite drip coffee, fresh squeezed orange juice and morning pastries.
Sightseeing
Giant Ledge
Kaaterskill Falls
Fawns Leap