Guide to Catskill & beyond
Food scene
Gracie's Luncheonette
969 Main StClassic locally sourced road food overlooking the creek.
Local diner down the street where everyone knows your name. Affordable comfort food—what more could you want? Open early, closes at 3pm.
15 locals recommend
Betty's Place
1122 Main StreetLocal diner down the street where everyone knows your name. Affordable comfort food—what more could you want? Open early, closes at 3pm.
You’re steps away from this family owned bar & restaurant that offers live music on weekends.
6 locals recommend
Murphy's Law Public House
1147 Main StYou’re steps away from this family owned bar & restaurant that offers live music on weekends.
Hip brewery in Catskill village with lovely outdoor garden.
81 locals recommend
Subversive Malting + Brewing
96 W Bridge StHip brewery in Catskill village with lovely outdoor garden.
Hands down the best farm stand in the area. Great veggies, plants, meats, dairy and friendly atmosphere.
78 locals recommend
Story Farms
4640 NY-32Hands down the best farm stand in the area. Great veggies, plants, meats, dairy and friendly atmosphere.
Rip Van Winkle Brewing Company
4545 NY-32Great local brews. Get a flight and stay a while
Creekside
160 W Main StFamily friendly restaurant overlooking the creek
Catskill Chocolate Co
473 Main StreetFor your sweet tooth
Log Cabin Cafe
795 Mountain AveFab local breakfast spot. Go hungry.
Local butcher specializing in sausages, cold cuts, and Old World German specialties.
Alpine Pork Store
County Road 23BLocal butcher specializing in sausages, cold cuts, and Old World German specialties.
Always reliable and friendly neighborhood bar in neighboring Hudson
28 locals recommend
Governor's Tavern
14 S 7th StAlways reliable and friendly neighborhood bar in neighboring Hudson
Beck eats here when he’s in town. What more do you need to know?
58 locals recommend
West Taghkanic Diner
1016 NY-82Beck eats here when he’s in town. What more do you need to know?
Goodies
261 West Bridge StreetBagels and schmear
Satisfy your sweet tooth at this local bakery down the block from the house in Leeds
Catskill Mountain Bakery and Market
1146 Main StreetSatisfy your sweet tooth at this local bakery down the block from the house in Leeds
Hip tavern and lodge that makes you feel like you’re at summer camp in all the best ways.
24 locals recommend
Glen Falls House
230 Winter Clove RdHip tavern and lodge that makes you feel like you’re at summer camp in all the best ways.
A hip cidery in Catskill with chill vibes and a weekly farmers market in summer
31 locals recommend
Left Bank Ciders
150 Water StA hip cidery in Catskill with chill vibes and a weekly farmers market in summer
Casual drinks and food on the banks of the Hudson River
39 locals recommend
Frank Guido's Port of Call
7 Main StCasual drinks and food on the banks of the Hudson River
Sightseeing
Kaaterskill Falls
This is why you came. To see the majestic falls!
We love this place to death. The best drive-in in the region. Always double features and always a kids movie. Something for everyone. Family owned and operated. Prize drawing at intermission. Bring a radio and tailgate outside the car like the locals do. May-October.
64 locals recommend
Hi-Way Drive-In Theatre
10699 Rte 9WWe love this place to death. The best drive-in in the region. Always double features and always a kids movie. Something for everyone. Family owned and operated. Prize drawing at intermission. Bring a radio and tailgate outside the car like the locals do. May-October.
Main Street Catskill has all the small town charm you’re after! Hit the record shop, vintage shop and cafes.
125 locals recommend
Catskill
Main Street Catskill has all the small town charm you’re after! Hit the record shop, vintage shop and cafes.
Walk the one-mile bridge at sunset for breathtaking mountain and Hudson River views. Free parking on the Hudson side directly across from the roundabout.
28 locals recommend
Rip Van Winkle Bridge
Walk the one-mile bridge at sunset for breathtaking mountain and Hudson River views. Free parking on the Hudson side directly across from the roundabout.
Thomas Cole is a major American landscape artist who founded the Hudson River School, an art movement that flourished in the mid 19th century. Tour his home, studio and gardens and see selected paintings.
163 locals recommend
Thomas Cole National Historic Site
218 Spring StThomas Cole is a major American landscape artist who founded the Hudson River School, an art movement that flourished in the mid 19th century. Tour his home, studio and gardens and see selected paintings.
Warren street in Hudson is worth an afternoon stroll for its boutiques and weekend vibes.
442 locals recommend
Hudson
Warren street in Hudson is worth an afternoon stroll for its boutiques and weekend vibes.
Do not miss this 120-acre outdoor sculpture garden. It’s free & open year round. A beautiful walk among the art.
310 locals recommend
Art Omi
1405 Co Rte 22Do not miss this 120-acre outdoor sculpture garden. It’s free & open year round. A beautiful walk among the art.
A historic home and museum perched on a hillside with breathtaking views of the Hudson and Catskill mountains
210 locals recommend
The Olana Partnership
5720 NY-9GA historic home and museum perched on a hillside with breathtaking views of the Hudson and Catskill mountains
A sweet, smaller drive-in that’s a little more hipster than Hi-Way Drive In with classic 70s flicks and an outdoor cocktail area.
61 locals recommend
Greenville Drive In
10700 NY-32A sweet, smaller drive-in that’s a little more hipster than Hi-Way Drive In with classic 70s flicks and an outdoor cocktail area.
Trails and outdoors
Some of our favorite hikes and walks
A flat loop around a beautiful marsh. Lovely just before sunset.
14 locals recommend
Mawignack Preserve
52 Snake RdA flat loop around a beautiful marsh. Lovely just before sunset.
Ramshorn-livingston Sanctuary
109 Dubois RdAnother lovely, easy hike in all seasons
The Windham Path
4982 NY-23Nice flat semi paved trail for year round walks
Windham Mountain Resort
19 Resort DrHit the slopes at this popular winter resort
Hunter Mountain
Ski, then après ski. Repeat.
Lovely wooded hike leading to a rocky outcropping along the Hudson
9 locals recommend
Willows at Brandow Point
480 NY-385Lovely wooded hike leading to a rocky outcropping along the Hudson
Greenport Conservation Area
319 Joslen BlvdAn easy flat trail with nice river and marsh lookouts
Lake Taghkanic State Park
1528 New York 82Lovely state beach on Lake Taghkanic
Catskill town park on the river with a playground, grills and free summer concerts.
9 locals recommend
Dutchman's Landing
Catskill town park on the river with a playground, grills and free summer concerts.
High Falls Conservation Area
540 Roxbury RdEasy hike—amazing view!
Riverview Marine Services Inc
103 Main StKayak rentals in Catskill
Cohotate Preserve
450 NY-385A lovely walk in the woods with Hudson River lookouts
Windham High Peak
A six mile round trip hike up Windham mountain with a great view of the Catskills
Antique, flea & shopping
Great vintage finds in this large indoor warehouse in the rolling hills of East Durham. Take a country ride!
9 locals recommend
East Durham Flea Market
2195 NY-145Great vintage finds in this large indoor warehouse in the rolling hills of East Durham. Take a country ride!
Spike's Record Rack
395 Main StDo you love vinyl like we do? This is the place for you.
Always enjoy visiting this large antique shop on Warren Street in Hudson.
Arenskjold Antiques, Art and Modern Design
605 Warren StAlways enjoy visiting this large antique shop on Warren Street in Hudson.
Super mod finds impeccably restored and curated. Fun to browse. On Warren Street in Hudson.
6 locals recommend
Magic Hill Hudson
307 Warren StSuper mod finds impeccably restored and curated. Fun to browse. On Warren Street in Hudson.
Sister Salvage 2.0
390 Main StCoxsackie Antique Center
12400 Rte 9WWoodstock farmers market! Plants! Handcrafted wares! Records! Oh my! Open seasonally Tues-Sunday
979 W Woodstock Rd
979 West Woodstock RoadWoodstock farmers market! Plants! Handcrafted wares! Records! Oh my! Open seasonally Tues-Sunday
A bit further afield but this outdoor summer market is huge and the sweet city of Troy has tons of historic charm from its industrial roots. Lots of hip downtown boutiques and cafes to browse.
60 locals recommend
Troy Waterfront Farmers Market
4 River StA bit further afield but this outdoor summer market is huge and the sweet city of Troy has tons of historic charm from its industrial roots. Lots of hip downtown boutiques and cafes to browse.
Always something new and different at our fave antique shop in Uptown Kingston
36 locals recommend
Kingston Consignments
66 N Front StAlways something new and different at our fave antique shop in Uptown Kingston
Zaborski Emporium
27 Hoffman StArchitectural salvage Mecca!
Basic needs—groceries etc.
Price Chopper
320 W Bridge StWalmart Supercenter
30 Catskill CmnsWalgreens
19 Central AveThe Home Depot
695 Co Rd 23BBeer World
170 W Bridge StStewart’s convenience shop is a regional chain loved by the locals. They have great ice cream.
Gas Station
County Road 23BStewart’s convenience shop is a regional chain loved by the locals. They have great ice cream.
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Traveler advice
What to pack
River shoes for wading, creek walking & swimming holes
A good pair of water shoes, old sneakers, closed-toed sandals or other shoes you don’t mind getting soaked can come in handy when visiting area swimming holes.
Don't miss
Our favorite fall drive
In peak autumn you can’t beat our 2-hour round trip loop from Leeds that passes scenic mountains and bubbling brooks against the backdrop of stunning fall foliage. From Leeds head up to Kaaterskill Falls via the Laurel House parking area (a quick walk to the lookout). Then drive through Tannersville, turn left on Route 214 south to Phoenicia and wind through Mt Tremper to downtown Woodstock. Pass through Saugerties then head back north toward Leeds along Route 9w for a scenic return along the river. You will not be disappointed in this stunning loop — the perfect fall day.