Yuri’s guidebook
Noteworthy Cafes & Restaurants Nearby
Our log house is located in one of the most picturesque and fun-filled areas of the Hudson Valley. You're within a 10-minute drive of Kingston, NY, the 1st capital of New York state, which also has an impressive array of restaurants. Rhinebeck and Red Hook are also popular destinations and are within a 15-minute drive while Woodstock is only 20 minutes away. All these towns have lots of exciting restaurants that feature locally grown ingredients and farm-to-table cooking. Between these attractive destinations and Saugerties, you'll be busy eating out, partaking of local brews, visiting local farms and wineries and enjoying other activities such as hiking, shopping, horse-back riding, golfing, playing tennis, boating, sunbathing and having all sorts of fun.
A wonderful Italian eatery with tasty plates, large portions & great ambiance!
48 locals recommend
Annarella Ristorante
276 Malden TurnpikeA wonderful Italian eatery with tasty plates, large portions & great ambiance!
4 minutes from our house sits this local treasure with its organic breads, pastries, coffee, cakes & sandwiches. A MUST!
114 locals recommend
Bread Alone Bakery
45 E Market St4 minutes from our house sits this local treasure with its organic breads, pastries, coffee, cakes & sandwiches. A MUST!
5 minutes from the house, this family-owned restaurant provides a reliable & resonably priced fare
Reginato Ristorante
34 Leggs Mills Rd5 minutes from the house, this family-owned restaurant provides a reliable & resonably priced fare
Lox of Bagels
3103 Rte 9WA great variety of bagels & toppings - always crowded
Another excellent breakfast place, with bagels so enormous & delicious, you're gonna think you're in NYC!
11 locals recommend
Sunrise Bagel & Deli
496 Albany AveAnother excellent breakfast place, with bagels so enormous & delicious, you're gonna think you're in NYC!
Le Canard Enchaine
276 Fair StA lovely French brasserie, charming & cozy
Fresh seafood in an old district of Kingston lying along the water - perfect for a pre- or post-dinner stroll
71 locals recommend
Ship to Shore
15 W Strand StFresh seafood in an old district of Kingston lying along the water - perfect for a pre- or post-dinner stroll
Taqueria Poblano
8 Van Buren StTacos & other Mexican fare with large portions and friendly staff.
Local grass-fed beef burgers and other comfort food, with vegan & gluten-free options available. Also, an excellent choice of
local and craft beer on tap.
28 locals recommend
The Anchor
744 BroadwayLocal grass-fed beef burgers and other comfort food, with vegan & gluten-free options available. Also, an excellent choice of
local and craft beer on tap.
Pizzeria Posto
43 E Market StWood-fired Neapolitan pizza.
An upscale French bistro with great food and ambiance. Very popular locally!
100 locals recommend
Le Petit Bistro
2-8 E Market StAn upscale French bistro with great food and ambiance. Very popular locally!
Market St
19 W Market StExpertly prepared Italian fare with an easy-going vibe.
Duo Bistro
299 Wall StSmall but creative menu and an art-filled setting.
Miss Lucy's Kitchen
90 Partition StDelicious food, a cozy atmosphere & a retro look.
The Partition Bar
124 Partition StA popular rock & libations venue.
Mirabellas
123 Partition StGood drinks, excellent wings
A nice selection of beer and tasty burgers & fish n chips in a rustic setting.
84 locals recommend
Dutch Ale House
253 Main StreetA nice selection of beer and tasty burgers & fish n chips in a rustic setting.
For a truly extraordinary farm-to-table experience, take a ride to this lovely dining establishment headed by a husband & wife team, Devin and Marybeth Mills who hail from some of New York City’s finest restaurants: The Hudson River Club, Picholine, Le Bernardin, Guastavino’s, Atlantic Grill, Remi Restaurant, and the famed Gramercy Tavern. Seeking to move closer to the farms supplying their menu, they have beautifully restored this country farmhouse where the menu changes daily & the ingredients are the freshest available.
440 locals recommend
Peekamoose
8373 NY-28For a truly extraordinary farm-to-table experience, take a ride to this lovely dining establishment headed by a husband & wife team, Devin and Marybeth Mills who hail from some of New York City’s finest restaurants: The Hudson River Club, Picholine, Le Bernardin, Guastavino’s, Atlantic Grill, Remi Restaurant, and the famed Gramercy Tavern. Seeking to move closer to the farms supplying their menu, they have beautifully restored this country farmhouse where the menu changes daily & the ingredients are the freshest available.
A great place to sample the future chefs' outstanding creations, pick up new cooking techniques, sample local brew, all the while being in a beautifully picturesque setting overlooking the Hudson River.
223 locals recommend
The Culinary Institute of America
1946 Campus DrA great place to sample the future chefs' outstanding creations, pick up new cooking techniques, sample local brew, all the while being in a beautifully picturesque setting overlooking the Hudson River.
Hailed as one of the Hudson Valley’s best new restaurants, The Tavern at Diamond Mills features unique and sophisticated culinary creations in a casually elegant setting overlooking the Esopus Falls. Whether dining al fresco on the Grand Terrace overlooking the majestic falls or cozying up in a booth by the fire of the main dining room, The Tavern is the perfect place to meet friends, have a romantic dinner or grab a quick bite at the bar.
33 locals recommend
The Tavern at Diamond Mills
25 S Partition StHailed as one of the Hudson Valley’s best new restaurants, The Tavern at Diamond Mills features unique and sophisticated culinary creations in a casually elegant setting overlooking the Esopus Falls. Whether dining al fresco on the Grand Terrace overlooking the majestic falls or cozying up in a booth by the fire of the main dining room, The Tavern is the perfect place to meet friends, have a romantic dinner or grab a quick bite at the bar.
A cool venue to catch a live music show. Make sure you google bspkingston dot com (the link to the right will take you elsewhere).
BSP Inc
A cool venue to catch a live music show. Make sure you google bspkingston dot com (the link to the right will take you elsewhere).
Excellent food and drinks, innovative and delicious. The closest thing to NYC food and drinks you're likely to find around these parts, but with a local twist. Highly recommended!
21 locals recommend
Liberty Public House
6417 Montgomery StExcellent food and drinks, innovative and delicious. The closest thing to NYC food and drinks you're likely to find around these parts, but with a local twist. Highly recommended!
The Amsterdam
6380 Mill StInventive American fare in a 1798 Dutch townhouse.
Terrapin Restaurant
6426 Montgomery StAn ever-changing eclectic menu, inventive and tasteful.
An outstanding, creative, eclectic eatery with a separate and also excellent VEGAN menu. A rarity around here. Highly recommended!
8 locals recommend
Palizzata
298 Wall StAn outstanding, creative, eclectic eatery with a separate and also excellent VEGAN menu. A rarity around here. Highly recommended!
Ole Savannah
100 Rondout LandingSouthern comfort food at its best right on the water!
A standout regular menu with a raw bar, steamed clams and lamb sliders is complimented by an array of daily specials.
86 locals recommend
Boitson's
47 North Front StreetA standout regular menu with a raw bar, steamed clams and lamb sliders is complimented by an array of daily specials.
Lucky Dragon
38 W Market StA Chinese version of farm-to-table fare based on the local, Hudson Valley ingredients.
Cucina
109 Mill Hill RdA cozy, romantic spot in Woodstock, perfect for a date night.
An authentic Italian spot with lots of tasty pasta dishes, good selection of Italian wines and deserts.
28 locals recommend
Mercato Osteria Enoteca
61 E Market StAn authentic Italian spot with lots of tasty pasta dishes, good selection of Italian wines and deserts.
Brunette is a sweet, wallpapered bistro featuring natural wine, hard cider and petite snacks like potato chips dressed with trout roe, crème fraîche and feathery fronds of dill.
80 locals recommend
Brunette
33 BroadwayBrunette is a sweet, wallpapered bistro featuring natural wine, hard cider and petite snacks like potato chips dressed with trout roe, crème fraîche and feathery fronds of dill.
Lis is an intimate new spot in the emerging Midtown Arts District. Cocktails are well-made and small plates are inspired by Poland, with a revelatory chicken cabbage roll studded with prunes and showered with sourdough bread crumbs. There’s a quiet outdoor patio that’s hard to leave as well.
33 locals recommend
Lis Bar
240 Foxhall AveLis is an intimate new spot in the emerging Midtown Arts District. Cocktails are well-made and small plates are inspired by Poland, with a revelatory chicken cabbage roll studded with prunes and showered with sourdough bread crumbs. There’s a quiet outdoor patio that’s hard to leave as well.
A celebrity chef with a proven track record creates a delightful food and cocktail menu. Located in a beautiful area of Rhinebeck - great for walking around before or after dinner.
13 locals recommend
Bia
22 Garden StA celebrity chef with a proven track record creates a delightful food and cocktail menu. Located in a beautiful area of Rhinebeck - great for walking around before or after dinner.
Top Taste's Chef Albert Bartley is a recent nominee for James Beard award earning the honors for his mouthwatering Jamaican fare served in a mellow setting.
16 locals recommend
Top Taste
446 Hasbrouck AveTop Taste's Chef Albert Bartley is a recent nominee for James Beard award earning the honors for his mouthwatering Jamaican fare served in a mellow setting.
From sushi to ramen, this place doesn't disappoint. Eat in or take out, and you'll want to return here time and again.
Miso
478 Albany AveFrom sushi to ramen, this place doesn't disappoint. Eat in or take out, and you'll want to return here time and again.
Excellent sushi, generous portions and top-notch service distinguish this place.
25 locals recommend
Kyoto Sushi
337 Washington AveExcellent sushi, generous portions and top-notch service distinguish this place.
Delicious takeout for Indian cuisine with reasonable prices and good portions.
6 locals recommend
Namaste Indian Restaurant
3112 Rte 9WDelicious takeout for Indian cuisine with reasonable prices and good portions.
Local Farms & Vineyards
Whether you want to pick your own fruits and vegetables, pet farm animals or purchase ready-made, organic and locally made products, the historic Hudson Valley farms will create lots of pleasant memories for you.
Located right here in Saugerties, this farm raises chicken and goats and supplies locals with some of the tastiest eggs in the area.
Glenerie Farm, LLC
10 Glenerie LnLocated right here in Saugerties, this farm raises chicken and goats and supplies locals with some of the tastiest eggs in the area.
Crossing the Hudson and driving along Route 9, you can enjoy a pleasant bucolic landscape and hit several farms in a day. The first one along the way is Sawkill Farm with some of the tastiest eggs, meat & hot dogs in the area.
14 locals recommend
Sawkill Farm
7770 Albany Post RdCrossing the Hudson and driving along Route 9, you can enjoy a pleasant bucolic landscape and hit several farms in a day. The first one along the way is Sawkill Farm with some of the tastiest eggs, meat & hot dogs in the area.
The next farm along Route 9 is Greig Farm which has an artisanal market, a gallery, a small cafe and a store with fresh produce, cheeses, meats & fish.
101 locals recommend
Greig Farm
227 Pitcher LnThe next farm along Route 9 is Greig Farm which has an artisanal market, a gallery, a small cafe and a store with fresh produce, cheeses, meats & fish.
Next on your journey you'll encounter Northwind Farms where you'll see all kinds of animals grazing on their pastures and the store sells everything from chickens to beef & lamb. Highly recommended!
Northwind Farms
185 W Kerley Corners RdNext on your journey you'll encounter Northwind Farms where you'll see all kinds of animals grazing on their pastures and the store sells everything from chickens to beef & lamb. Highly recommended!
Excellent local wines. They also run incredibly relaxing yoga & wine classes
27 locals recommend
Millbrook Winery
Old Chestnut LaneExcellent local wines. They also run incredibly relaxing yoga & wine classes
One of the best wineries in the whole Hudson Valley and is definitely worth a ride along Route 9 with its bucolic, pastoral landscapes. On the way back, visit the quaint town of Hudson for some art seeing and eat at one of their amazing restaurants such as Rivertown Tavern, Backbar or the old standout Fish & Game.
15 locals recommend
Hudson Chatham Winery - Tannersville
6036 Main StOne of the best wineries in the whole Hudson Valley and is definitely worth a ride along Route 9 with its bucolic, pastoral landscapes. On the way back, visit the quaint town of Hudson for some art seeing and eat at one of their amazing restaurants such as Rivertown Tavern, Backbar or the old standout Fish & Game.
A friendly place to visit animals, watch vegan cooking demonstrations, and learn how to make cheese from scratch.
61 locals recommend
Catskill Animal Sanctuary
316 Old Stage RdA friendly place to visit animals, watch vegan cooking demonstrations, and learn how to make cheese from scratch.
A local treasure with pick-your-own fruits and vegetables including strawberries, cherries, sour cherries, peaches and more!
17 locals recommend
Rose Hill
Rose HillA local treasure with pick-your-own fruits and vegetables including strawberries, cherries, sour cherries, peaches and more!
A gorgeous vineyard with spectacular view that goes above and beyond to host large groups - highly recommended by my guests!
31 locals recommend
Milea Estate Vineyard
450 Hollow RdA gorgeous vineyard with spectacular view that goes above and beyond to host large groups - highly recommended by my guests!
Hiking, Golf, Tennis, Water Sports & Other Activities
The area in and around Saugerties is a nature-lover's paradise. From hiking to waterfalls to lakes, one can fill her days with endless activities.
A leisurely hike with incredible photo opportunities along the way which include an abandoned hotel and a fire tower at the top with some of the most spectacular vistas anywhere Upstate New York.
108 locals recommend
Overlook Mountain Trailhead
353 Meads Mountain RdA leisurely hike with incredible photo opportunities along the way which include an abandoned hotel and a fire tower at the top with some of the most spectacular vistas anywhere Upstate New York.
Parking there can be a challenge, but the hike is spectacular and the views around the waterfalls are jaw-dropping! One of the more incredible sites south of Niagara Falls.
114 locals recommend
Kaaterskill Falls Trail Head
New York 23AParking there can be a challenge, but the hike is spectacular and the views around the waterfalls are jaw-dropping! One of the more incredible sites south of Niagara Falls.
Devil's Path is probably the most challenging hike in the Northeast. The whole path is about 25miles, which is also referred to as one of the most dangerous hiking paths in the northeast due to the rapid elevation gains and drops (five peaks ~ 14,000 feet of ascent and descent in total!). It is the ultimate challenge in backpacking - every hiker's ultimate goal is to do an epic one-day hike like this.
Prediger Trail Head Road
Prediger Trail Head RoadDevil's Path is probably the most challenging hike in the Northeast. The whole path is about 25miles, which is also referred to as one of the most dangerous hiking paths in the northeast due to the rapid elevation gains and drops (five peaks ~ 14,000 feet of ascent and descent in total!). It is the ultimate challenge in backpacking - every hiker's ultimate goal is to do an epic one-day hike like this.
This one's super easy and lots of bird-watching to do on the way. The house is gorgeous, well preserved and affords great Hudson River views.
212 locals recommend
Saugerties Lighthouse
168 Lighthouse DrThis one's super easy and lots of bird-watching to do on the way. The house is gorgeous, well preserved and affords great Hudson River views.
A super cool place for adults and children alike. Lots to see and learn. From readings, lectures, lavender maze - the place is loads of fun all year round!
90 locals recommend
Mountain Top Arboretum
4 Maude Adams RdA super cool place for adults and children alike. Lots to see and learn. From readings, lectures, lavender maze - the place is loads of fun all year round!
One of the premier fly-fishing destination in the country! An excellent tubing destination as well.
17 locals recommend
Esopus Creek
One of the premier fly-fishing destination in the country! An excellent tubing destination as well.
North-South Lake is an 1,100-acre state campground in the Catskill Forest Preserve near Palenville, New York operated by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation which offers hiking trails, swimming beaches, small boat rentals & a campground.
146 locals recommend
North-South Lake
North-South Lake is an 1,100-acre state campground in the Catskill Forest Preserve near Palenville, New York operated by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation which offers hiking trails, swimming beaches, small boat rentals & a campground.
A beautiful hike along some of the most scenic vistas in the Catskills
6 locals recommend
Sunset Rock/South Taconic Trailhead (Alt)
A beautiful hike along some of the most scenic vistas in the Catskills
Rockmount Equestrian Center
825 Churchland CtExcellent place for horseback riding for the whole family
Tullin Ranch
1480 NY-32Another superb place for horseback riding with an expert
Bicycle Depot
15 Main StA great place to rent bikes, including mountain bikes.
April, May & part of June are excellent months for fishing striped bass as it migrates up the Hudson river to their traditional spawning grounds. An excellent way to see the beauty and grandeur of the Hudson river as well as the mansions along its banks.
Ace Charters-Hudson River Fishing Charters
20 Marina DrApril, May & part of June are excellent months for fishing striped bass as it migrates up the Hudson river to their traditional spawning grounds. An excellent way to see the beauty and grandeur of the Hudson river as well as the mansions along its banks.
A good place to book your striped bass fishing expedition along the Hudson River in April, May & June.
River Basin Sport Shop
66 Bridge StA good place to book your striped bass fishing expedition along the Hudson River in April, May & June.
Big Deep
A nice watering hole in the woods with crystal clear water.
A nice scenic hike, suitable for beginners and youngsters alike.
77 locals recommend
Falling Waters Preserve
Dominican LaneA nice scenic hike, suitable for beginners and youngsters alike.
The only year-round tennis camp in the area for beginners and advanced players alike.
Total Tennis-Saugerties NY
1811 Old Kings HwyThe only year-round tennis camp in the area for beginners and advanced players alike.
Red Hook Golf Club
650 NY-199An excellent, well-maintained & reasonably priced course.
The Twaalfskill Club
282 W O'Reilly StA challenging course with good food and ambiance.
Alapaha Golf Link & Driving
180 Sawkill RdA 9-hole, reasonably priced golf course & driving range.
The course, directly tied to the Gilded Age, offers terrific views of the Mills Mansion, the Hudson River, and the Catskills. The layout offers enough variety for a diverse level of players, and the greens are always in excellent shape.
14 locals recommend
Dinsmore Golf Course
199 Old Post RdThe course, directly tied to the Gilded Age, offers terrific views of the Mills Mansion, the Hudson River, and the Catskills. The layout offers enough variety for a diverse level of players, and the greens are always in excellent shape.
New Paltz Golf Course
215 Huguenot StA well kept 9-hole course with good food and ambiance.
Offering the largest zipline canopy tour in North America with 6 ziplines & 4 suspension bridges as well as night zipping. Truly an exhilarating experience for the whole family providing some spectacular views, especially in the summer and autumn. Must make reservations beforehand!
165 locals recommend
New York Zipline Adventures LLC
64 Klein AveOffering the largest zipline canopy tour in North America with 6 ziplines & 4 suspension bridges as well as night zipping. Truly an exhilarating experience for the whole family providing some spectacular views, especially in the summer and autumn. Must make reservations beforehand!
Kayak Tours and Kayak Rentals are available here and provide a great opportunity to relax and explore the beautiful Hudson Valley and enjoy the scenery of the majestic Catskill Mountains!
37 locals recommend
I Paddle New York
61 S Partition StKayak Tours and Kayak Rentals are available here and provide a great opportunity to relax and explore the beautiful Hudson Valley and enjoy the scenery of the majestic Catskill Mountains!
Very attentive staff and reasonable prices to rent canoes and paddle boards.
37 locals recommend
A Day Away Kayak Rentals
1000 NY-213Very attentive staff and reasonable prices to rent canoes and paddle boards.
A gorgeous nature preserve offering hiking, biking, rock-climbing, horseback riding and more. Fees apply.
264 locals recommend
Mohonk Preserve
3197 Route 44 55A gorgeous nature preserve offering hiking, biking, rock-climbing, horseback riding and more. Fees apply.
A nice swimming pool, only 15 minutes from the house, with swimming lessons for kids, open daily in the summer, with different levels of expertise. Reasonably priced.
Town of Rhinebeck Town Pool
Traver LaneA nice swimming pool, only 15 minutes from the house, with swimming lessons for kids, open daily in the summer, with different levels of expertise. Reasonably priced.
A well-run swimming and tennis club in a beautiful location less than 10 miles from the house with a swimming pool and tennis courts open for kids and adults alike. 5 stars!
Zena Recreation Park Swim and Tennis Club
714 Zena-Highwoods RdA well-run swimming and tennis club in a beautiful location less than 10 miles from the house with a swimming pool and tennis courts open for kids and adults alike. 5 stars!
If you enjoy white-water tubing, this is your place to rent a tube which you can use in the world-renown Esopus Creek.
153 locals recommend
Town Tinker Tube Rental
10 Bridge StIf you enjoy white-water tubing, this is your place to rent a tube which you can use in the world-renown Esopus Creek.
Festivals
Some quirky cultural stuff happening in and around Saugerties
Upward of 50,000 people make a pilgrimage to Saugerties the last weekend of September for a celebration of the "stinking rose," otherwise known as garlic. The highlight of the local gourmand's calendar, it holds concerts and lectures on topics like the folk uses of garlic and herbs in the Ozarks, and offers the chance to taste garlic caramels, garlic ice cream, garlic gum and garlic popcorn and garlic pickles.
15 locals recommend
Garlic festival
Small World AvenueUpward of 50,000 people make a pilgrimage to Saugerties the last weekend of September for a celebration of the "stinking rose," otherwise known as garlic. The highlight of the local gourmand's calendar, it holds concerts and lectures on topics like the folk uses of garlic and herbs in the Ozarks, and offers the chance to taste garlic caramels, garlic ice cream, garlic gum and garlic popcorn and garlic pickles.
Knitting aficionados flock to this gathering from all corners for a weekend of workshops, demonstrations, and a parade of knitted, weaved, crocheted and other fashions worn by most festival goers, making for a memorable art/fashion vibe throughout the proceedings.
10 locals recommend
Sheep & Wool Festival
6550 Spring Brook AveKnitting aficionados flock to this gathering from all corners for a weekend of workshops, demonstrations, and a parade of knitted, weaved, crocheted and other fashions worn by most festival goers, making for a memorable art/fashion vibe throughout the proceedings.
Held in October - (October 2-6, 2019) - it's an annual event that brings people & films from all over the world. Watch great flick and mingle with local artists while sampling local wine & cheese.
22 locals recommend
Woodstock Film Festival Inc
13 Rock City RdHeld in October - (October 2-6, 2019) - it's an annual event that brings people & films from all over the world. Watch great flick and mingle with local artists while sampling local wine & cheese.
Held on 2 consecutive weekends in August (9-11 & 16-18, 2019), the Bard Music festival attracts people and acts from all over the world.
Bard Music Festival
60 Manor AveHeld on 2 consecutive weekends in August (9-11 & 16-18, 2019), the Bard Music festival attracts people and acts from all over the world.
Night Life
Saugerties & the nearby Kingston are both experiencing a revival with a bevy of high-quality bars and restaurants opening in recent years. Here's but a short list.
A rustic tavern offering draft beer & cider, coffee, wine, bar food & books
144 locals recommend
Rough Draft Bar & Books
82 John StA rustic tavern offering draft beer & cider, coffee, wine, bar food & books
This cocktail-centric haunt also offers a tapas menu in stylish surrounds with an old-school vibe.
108 locals recommend
Stockade Tavern
313 Fair StThis cocktail-centric haunt also offers a tapas menu in stylish surrounds with an old-school vibe.
Unique burgers & delicious craft beers are the specialties at this cozy haunt with a relaxed ambiance.
28 locals recommend
The Anchor
744 BroadwayUnique burgers & delicious craft beers are the specialties at this cozy haunt with a relaxed ambiance.
A comfortable old-school tavern offering well-crafted drinks, with a cozy music venue in the back.
19 locals recommend
The Beverly Lounge
224 Foxhall AveA comfortable old-school tavern offering well-crafted drinks, with a cozy music venue in the back.
BSP Kingston
323 Wall StA great venue for music and drinks. Spacious too!
The Corner Bar & Grill
523 Delaware AveA nice local sports bar.
Brunette
33 BroadwayA nice wine bar with outdoor seating.
Kelly's Shamrock Tavern
482 BroadwayA local Irish pub.
Excellent beer selection and tasty, slightly upscale bar food in a nice setting with attentive service.
84 locals recommend
Dutch Ale House
253 Main StreetExcellent beer selection and tasty, slightly upscale bar food in a nice setting with attentive service.
Shopping
Excellent & unique vendors abound in this lovely Hudson Valley enclave.
A quick 10-minute ride to this local treasure, and you'll have everything you need for a fabulous weekend: fresh seafood, locally grown organic meats, produce that puts Whole Foods to shame, breads, cheeses, dairy, flowers - this place literally has it all, mostly locally grown and always in season at 1/3 the cost of NYC grocery stores - sImply AMAZING!
216 locals recommend
Adams Fairacre Farms
765 Dutchess TurnpikeA quick 10-minute ride to this local treasure, and you'll have everything you need for a fabulous weekend: fresh seafood, locally grown organic meats, produce that puts Whole Foods to shame, breads, cheeses, dairy, flowers - this place literally has it all, mostly locally grown and always in season at 1/3 the cost of NYC grocery stores - sImply AMAZING!
One of the best butchers in the Catskills. An incredible array of meats, always fresh, always delicious.
59 locals recommend
Smoke House of the Catskills
724 NY-212One of the best butchers in the Catskills. An incredible array of meats, always fresh, always delicious.
Even if you don't have any desire to buy furniture, Steve Heller, the owner, and artisan, is a local treasure. His store is like a museum, with a sculpture garden and pieces of furniture that will get passed on for generations. Truly a unique and marvelous place and you never know, you just might pick up a mirror or an occasional table just because it's so gorgeous!
7 locals recommend
Fabulous Furniture
3930 NY-28Even if you don't have any desire to buy furniture, Steve Heller, the owner, and artisan, is a local treasure. His store is like a museum, with a sculpture garden and pieces of furniture that will get passed on for generations. Truly a unique and marvelous place and you never know, you just might pick up a mirror or an occasional table just because it's so gorgeous!
The Merchant Wine and Spirits
730 Ulster AveA nice selection of wines at good prices.
Miron Wine & Spirits
15 Boices LnLots of good libations at affordable prices with knowledgeable staff.
Beer World
1221 Ulster AveEvery imaginable brew under the sun.
Montano's Shoe Store
77 Partition StA knowledgeable local cobbler.
If you decide to bring your bike with you and need a knowledgeable mechanic to look at it, this would be the place. Or if you decided to buy a bicycle while you're here.
Kingston Cyclery
612 Morton BlvdIf you decide to bring your bike with you and need a knowledgeable mechanic to look at it, this would be the place. Or if you decided to buy a bicycle while you're here.
Perfect Blend Yarn & Tea Shop
50 Market StLocals rave about this yarn shop.
Krause's Chocolates
41 S Partition StOutstanding chocolates and an equally impressive selection.
Lucky Chocolates
113A Partition StA superb chocolate shop.
A combination gas station chaine, convenience stores with FANTASTICALLY delicious, locally made ice cream at prices that will make you laugh, like $3.29/0.5 gallon on special. Make sure to try Death by Chocolate and Chocolate Chip - both to die foh!
Stewart's Shops
197 BroadwayA combination gas station chaine, convenience stores with FANTASTICALLY delicious, locally made ice cream at prices that will make you laugh, like $3.29/0.5 gallon on special. Make sure to try Death by Chocolate and Chocolate Chip - both to die foh!
Samuel's Sweet Shop
42 E Market StPaul Rudd's owned candy store that's as cute as it is small.
Held every Saturday from 10am to 2pm. Take a leisurely stroll through this casual market and pick up what's locally grown and in season.
112 locals recommend
Kingston Farmers Market
285 Wall StHeld every Saturday from 10am to 2pm. Take a leisurely stroll through this casual market and pick up what's locally grown and in season.
Held every Saturday 10am to 2pm, rain or shine. Here you'll find a unique selection of farm-fresh products such as fruits and vegetables, beef, pork, lamb, venison, buffalo, fish, chicken, turkey, duck, pheasant, rabbit, chicken eggs, duck, turkey and pheasant; goat, cow and sheep's milk cheeses, dairy, honey, juices, jams, flowers & plants, smoked products and much more.
56 locals recommend
Rhinebeck Fire Department
61 E Market StHeld every Saturday 10am to 2pm, rain or shine. Here you'll find a unique selection of farm-fresh products such as fruits and vegetables, beef, pork, lamb, venison, buffalo, fish, chicken, turkey, duck, pheasant, rabbit, chicken eggs, duck, turkey and pheasant; goat, cow and sheep's milk cheeses, dairy, honey, juices, jams, flowers & plants, smoked products and much more.
Sunflower Market
24 Garden StExcellent organic, GMO-free & locally grown produce.
Another outpost for organic, GMO-free & locally grown produce.
202 locals recommend
Sunflower Natural Foods Market
75 Mill Hill RdAnother outpost for organic, GMO-free & locally grown produce.
A delightful organic grocer and cafe with an emphasis on locally sourced foods from coffee to locally made cheeses and honey, pasta, syrups and sauces. They also make excellent sandwiches and organic coffee.
37 locals recommend
Olsen & Company Saugerties
11 Jane StA delightful organic grocer and cafe with an emphasis on locally sourced foods from coffee to locally made cheeses and honey, pasta, syrups and sauces. They also make excellent sandwiches and organic coffee.
They cater to vacationing New Yorkers supplying them with everything they may miss being a 100 miles from the city from excellent baguettes to French & Spanish cheeses to Italian salami and exceptional olive oils. They also make their own delicious soups and salads. And don't forget chocolates & caviar!
45 locals recommend
Cheese Louise
940 NY-28They cater to vacationing New Yorkers supplying them with everything they may miss being a 100 miles from the city from excellent baguettes to French & Spanish cheeses to Italian salami and exceptional olive oils. They also make their own delicious soups and salads. And don't forget chocolates & caviar!
For History Buffs & Art Lovers
From April 1, 1782 to August 19, 1783 George Washington used this fieldstone farmhouse as his headquarters from which he negotiated with Congress, oversaw troops, and ordered cessation of hostilities. A fun trip!
54 locals recommend
Washington's Headquarters State Historic Site
84 Liberty StFrom April 1, 1782 to August 19, 1783 George Washington used this fieldstone farmhouse as his headquarters from which he negotiated with Congress, oversaw troops, and ordered cessation of hostilities. A fun trip!
Shortly after Kingston became New York's first capital, the NY Senate rented space here before they were forced to flee when the British torched the town.
21 locals recommend
Senate House
296 Fair StShortly after Kingston became New York's first capital, the NY Senate rented space here before they were forced to flee when the British torched the town.
Constructed in 1852, it contains a huge Tiffany window and the Heritage Museum with artifact dating back to 1660.
33 locals recommend
Old Dutch Church
272 Wall StConstructed in 1852, it contains a huge Tiffany window and the Heritage Museum with artifact dating back to 1660.
An important historical building with changing exhibitions.
7 locals recommend
The Fred J. Johnston Museum
63 Main StAn important historical building with changing exhibitions.
Located along the picturesque Kingston waterfront, the museum is dedicated to preserving the maritime history of the Hudson River.
77 locals recommend
Hudson River Maritime Museum
50 Rondout LandingLocated along the picturesque Kingston waterfront, the museum is dedicated to preserving the maritime history of the Hudson River.
In 1677, a group of Huguenot families established a community in the Hudson Valley of New York in the hope of creating a home where they could worship as they chose. In 1894, their descendants formed what is now Historic Huguenot Street to protect their legacy in the buildings, objects, and stories they left behind.
80 locals recommend
Historic Huguenot Street
81 Huguenot StIn 1677, a group of Huguenot families established a community in the Hudson Valley of New York in the hope of creating a home where they could worship as they chose. In 1894, their descendants formed what is now Historic Huguenot Street to protect their legacy in the buildings, objects, and stories they left behind.
Located on the campus of SUNY, the museum contains over 5,000 works ranging from 4,000 year old pre-Columbian artifacts to contemporary paintings, with an emphasis on works of the artists in the region
23 locals recommend
Samuel Dorsky Museum of Art
1 Hawk DrLocated on the campus of SUNY, the museum contains over 5,000 works ranging from 4,000 year old pre-Columbian artifacts to contemporary paintings, with an emphasis on works of the artists in the region
Designed by Frank Gehry as his frst building in the Northeast, it is now the home of the SummerScape art festival and the Bard Music Festival.
80 locals recommend
Fisher Center at Bard
Manor AvenueDesigned by Frank Gehry as his frst building in the Northeast, it is now the home of the SummerScape art festival and the Bard Music Festival.
An iconic site of American theater, it was the first rural extension of Broadway.
90 locals recommend
Woodstock Playhouse
103 Mill Hill RdAn iconic site of American theater, it was the first rural extension of Broadway.
Constructed between 1730 and 1750, the building is home to the Empire period furniture, exquisite chandeliers, porcelain, and artwork. The surrounding grounds feature a walled garden, 1820's lilac walk, and the wilderness garden. Clermont trails feature some of the best birdwatching in the region.
68 locals recommend
Clermont State Historic Site
1 Clermont AveConstructed between 1730 and 1750, the building is home to the Empire period furniture, exquisite chandeliers, porcelain, and artwork. The surrounding grounds feature a walled garden, 1820's lilac walk, and the wilderness garden. Clermont trails feature some of the best birdwatching in the region.
Considered a landmark of picturesque landscape gardening with unrivaled views of the Hudson River Valley.
350 locals recommend
Olana State Historic Site
Olana State Historic SiteConsidered a landmark of picturesque landscape gardening with unrivaled views of the Hudson River Valley.
A museum-style display of the artist's personal artifacts and a home to a variety of educational programs.
163 locals recommend
Thomas Cole National Historic Site
218 Spring StA museum-style display of the artist's personal artifacts and a home to a variety of educational programs.
The stone Kiersted house, parts of which date from the 1720s, serves as the home of the Saugerties Historical Society and a museum. Inside you can see original architectural details, including wide-plank floors and fireplace mantels. The front lawn is the site of summertime concerts, periodic colonial reenactments, and other special events.
8 locals recommend
Saugerties Historical Society
119 Main StThe stone Kiersted house, parts of which date from the 1720s, serves as the home of the Saugerties Historical Society and a museum. Inside you can see original architectural details, including wide-plank floors and fireplace mantels. The front lawn is the site of summertime concerts, periodic colonial reenactments, and other special events.
Home of the Opus 40, the Quarryman's Museum containing 19th-century tools. The late Harvey Fite put 37 years into the making of this 6-acre outdoor sculpture, created in the rock bed of an abandoned bluestone quarry. The architectural creation is an assemblage of curving bluestone walkways, swirling terraces, and finely fitted ramps around pools, trees, and fountains.
50 Fite Rd
50 Fite RoadHome of the Opus 40, the Quarryman's Museum containing 19th-century tools. The late Harvey Fite put 37 years into the making of this 6-acre outdoor sculpture, created in the rock bed of an abandoned bluestone quarry. The architectural creation is an assemblage of curving bluestone walkways, swirling terraces, and finely fitted ramps around pools, trees, and fountains.
A terrific 500-acre outdoor sculpture museum where visitors enjoy large-scale sculpture under the open sky. A fabulous day trip!
471 locals recommend
Storm King Art Center
A terrific 500-acre outdoor sculpture museum where visitors enjoy large-scale sculpture under the open sky. A fabulous day trip!
An interesting - and free - regional museum at Bard College with rotating exhibitions.
20 locals recommend
Hessel Museum of Art
33 Garden RdAn interesting - and free - regional museum at Bard College with rotating exhibitions.
A gilded-age example par excellence with a rotating series of lectures and events.
227 locals recommend
Vanderbilt Mansion National Historic Site
119 Vanderbilt Park RdA gilded-age example par excellence with a rotating series of lectures and events.
You can visit Springwood, the estate of our 32nd President, where you'll find the Presidential Library & Museum.
109 locals recommend
Home of Franklin D. Roosevelt National Historic Site
4097 Albany Post RdYou can visit Springwood, the estate of our 32nd President, where you'll find the Presidential Library & Museum.
The property encompasses 181 acres of land, buildings and other historic features that Eleanor Roosevelt called Val-Kill
68 locals recommend
Eleanor Roosevelt National Historic Site
106 Valkill Park RdThe property encompasses 181 acres of land, buildings and other historic features that Eleanor Roosevelt called Val-Kill
Containing over 300 items of historical interest, this museum focuses on Saugerties citizens and their participation in wars past and present. The museum's artifacts range from the French and Indian war to today's wars and include uniforms contributed by veterans and their families, helmets, written materials, and other memorabilia. By appointment.
American Legion
30 John StContaining over 300 items of historical interest, this museum focuses on Saugerties citizens and their participation in wars past and present. The museum's artifacts range from the French and Indian war to today's wars and include uniforms contributed by veterans and their families, helmets, written materials, and other memorabilia. By appointment.