ChickenBarn Guidebook

Megan
ChickenBarn Guidebook

Food Scene

Lots of great food options in the area, especially spring-fall. Some of the farther places are definitely worth the trip!
Great restaurant about 30 mins away. Menu is seasonal but mainstays of honey almond roasted carrots and pork schnitzel are amazing. Currently doing take out BBQ on Thursdays (orders taken from Tues onwards) and some special food events. Limited outside seating available.
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Brushland Eating House
1927 County Hwy 6
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Great restaurant about 30 mins away. Menu is seasonal but mainstays of honey almond roasted carrots and pork schnitzel are amazing. Currently doing take out BBQ on Thursdays (orders taken from Tues onwards) and some special food events. Limited outside seating available.
Amazing smoked & cured meats! Only open weekend daytime hours. Best brisket, bacon, pates, sausages & salamis around. Locally foraged mushrooms & seasonal goodies. Delicious tastings and weekly specials. They take pre-orders online, so worth checking out their specials on Instagram ahead of time (@solinksys_meats)
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Solinsky's
103 Main St
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Amazing smoked & cured meats! Only open weekend daytime hours. Best brisket, bacon, pates, sausages & salamis around. Locally foraged mushrooms & seasonal goodies. Delicious tastings and weekly specials. They take pre-orders online, so worth checking out their specials on Instagram ahead of time (@solinksys_meats)
Great local meats, cheeses & maple products. Weekend breakfasts 8a-1p. Maple candy-making workshops & tours. Family-run farm. Very kid-friendly. http://buckhillfarm.com
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Buck Hill Farm
185 Fuller Rd
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Great local meats, cheeses & maple products. Weekend breakfasts 8a-1p. Maple candy-making workshops & tours. Family-run farm. Very kid-friendly. http://buckhillfarm.com
Fantastic Family Farm Cafe. Delicious local fare. Lovely drive. Worth the trip. Open on weekends (in winter, Sat 9a-1p only). https://www.facebook.com/SapBushHollowFarm/ http://theradicalhomemaker.net/farm-store-cafe/
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Sap Bush Hollow Farm Store & Cafe
832 W Fulton Rd
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Fantastic Family Farm Cafe. Delicious local fare. Lovely drive. Worth the trip. Open on weekends (in winter, Sat 9a-1p only). https://www.facebook.com/SapBushHollowFarm/ http://theradicalhomemaker.net/farm-store-cafe/
Great local cheeses! Tastings & cheese-making tours. Open 11a-4p. Best to call ahead, but knock on the house door if no one is in the shop. (607)278-6622 https://www.harpersfieldcheese.com
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Harpersfield Cheese
1677 Co Rd 29
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Great local cheeses! Tastings & cheese-making tours. Open 11a-4p. Best to call ahead, but knock on the house door if no one is in the shop. (607)278-6622 https://www.harpersfieldcheese.com
Nearby saloon with great prime rib & burgers.
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Heartbreak Hotel
149 Main St
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Nearby saloon with great prime rib & burgers.
Beautiful Local Veg & Meats. A must stop if you're heading anywhere nearby. Plus, local vodka tasting room!
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Barber's Farm
3617 NY-30
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Beautiful Local Veg & Meats. A must stop if you're heading anywhere nearby. Plus, local vodka tasting room!
Recently renovated. Good people. Good music. Good drink. Sometimes a food truck.
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Green Wolf Brewing Co.
329 Main St
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Recently renovated. Good people. Good music. Good drink. Sometimes a food truck.
Great outdoor veg market. Open summer-fall.
Shaul Farms Road Stand
3436 NY-30
Great outdoor veg market. Open summer-fall.
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Mill Pond Inn
102 Main St
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Great Coffee shop with changing food offerings and pop up evening events.
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Stamford Coffee
79 Main St
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Great Coffee shop with changing food offerings and pop up evening events.
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Mountain Dog Cafe
5 Harper St
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Great farm to table restaurant in Stamford open Fri-Mon 5-9pm
Half Acre
Great farm to table restaurant in Stamford open Fri-Mon 5-9pm
A lovely local cidery with live music and food truck/s and outside games. Children and dog friendly.
Rockland Cider Works - Upstate
A lovely local cidery with live music and food truck/s and outside games. Children and dog friendly.
Ice cream, burgers and more in Stamford.
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Mac-A-Doodles
33 Harper St
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Ice cream, burgers and more in Stamford.
Great cafe for breakfast and lunch in Stamford
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T P's Cafe
7 Railroad Ave
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Great cafe for breakfast and lunch in Stamford
Fantastic locally owned and operated bakery and cafe featuring ancient grains and mixes and a great selection of breads, cookies, granolas and more.
Middle Brook Mill
Fantastic locally owned and operated bakery and cafe featuring ancient grains and mixes and a great selection of breads, cookies, granolas and more.

Parks & Nature

Two entrances. One to overlook with deep waterfall and nice hike down to base. Other entrance with a series of trails and an olympic size swimming pool.
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Mine Kill State Park
161 Mine Kill Rd
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Two entrances. One to overlook with deep waterfall and nice hike down to base. Other entrance with a series of trails and an olympic size swimming pool.
30 miles of flat hiking & biking trails along the old railroad lines. Trail connects Roxbury, Grand Gorge, Stamford, Hobart & Bloomville with lots of access points throughout. Benjamin Rd is the closest access, but every stretch has its own charm.
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Catskill Scenic Trail
Benjamin Road
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30 miles of flat hiking & biking trails along the old railroad lines. Trail connects Roxbury, Grand Gorge, Stamford, Hobart & Bloomville with lots of access points throughout. Benjamin Rd is the closest access, but every stretch has its own charm.
Kayak rentals & camping. Also very close to a great swimming hole. Park at barricades and walk 5 mins to table rocks overlooking river.
Nickerson Park Campground
378 Stryker Rd
Kayak rentals & camping. Also very close to a great swimming hole. Park at barricades and walk 5 mins to table rocks overlooking river.
One of a few put in points for the Schoharie Reservoir. Kayaking, Canoeing, Fishing, Bald Eagle & Birdwatching, plus waterfalls. 240–398 Road 7 Gilboa, NY 12076
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Schoharie Reservoir
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One of a few put in points for the Schoharie Reservoir. Kayaking, Canoeing, Fishing, Bald Eagle & Birdwatching, plus waterfalls. 240–398 Road 7 Gilboa, NY 12076
Fantastic Views. Worth the hike!
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Vroman's Nose Hiking Trail
264 Mill Valley Rd
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Fantastic Views. Worth the hike!

Essentials

A great store with lots of locally made items and custom clothing (t-shirts, sweatshirts, hats etc.) designed and printed locally.
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Catskill Outpost
81 Harper St
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A great store with lots of locally made items and custom clothing (t-shirts, sweatshirts, hats etc.) designed and printed locally.

Arts & Culture

400 million year-old fossils! Recently renovated, the Gilboa Museum highlights Devonian era fossils found during excavations at the local damn during the last century. Open weekends 12p-4:30p. https://www.gilboafossils.org
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GILBOA FOSSILS
122 Stryker Rd
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400 million year-old fossils! Recently renovated, the Gilboa Museum highlights Devonian era fossils found during excavations at the local damn during the last century. Open weekends 12p-4:30p. https://www.gilboafossils.org
The Blenheim Bridge is Back! Lost during the floods of Irene, the town of Blenheim has worked hard for years to restore this historic treasure.
Blenheim Covered Bridge
The Blenheim Bridge is Back! Lost during the floods of Irene, the town of Blenheim has worked hard for years to restore this historic treasure.
Headwaters Arts Center
OSMOS Station

Event Space and Shop

Catskills Junction