Kristin’s guidebook
Food scene
Cherries!
Fabulous ice cream place on Route 209, between Stone Ridge and Accord. Special flavor featured every day!
Rough Cut is the closest restaurant to The Nest, just about a mile down the road. It serves lunch and dinner and has some remarkable local brews.
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Rough Cut Brewing Co.
5945 US-44Rough Cut is the closest restaurant to The Nest, just about a mile down the road. It serves lunch and dinner and has some remarkable local brews.
Aroma Thyme is an award-winning Certified Green,
Farm-to-Table restaurant about 6 miles away in Ellenville.
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Aroma Thyme Bistro
165 Canal StAroma Thyme is an award-winning Certified Green,
Farm-to-Table restaurant about 6 miles away in Ellenville.
Garvan's not only has superb cuisine, it is in a lovely setting, in an old, stone farmhouse at the end of Huguenot Street (more on that elsewhere in the guide) in New Paltz.
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Garvan's Gastropub
215 Huguenot StGarvan's not only has superb cuisine, it is in a lovely setting, in an old, stone farmhouse at the end of Huguenot Street (more on that elsewhere in the guide) in New Paltz.
Located right on Main Street in New Paltz, Main Course is a casual place with more than casual culinary standards. Great place for giant, fresh salads and entrees which change daily. (While there is an attractive dining room and also outdoor tables, there is no wait service.)
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Main Course Marketplace
175 Main StLocated right on Main Street in New Paltz, Main Course is a casual place with more than casual culinary standards. Great place for giant, fresh salads and entrees which change daily. (While there is an attractive dining room and also outdoor tables, there is no wait service.)
An authentic French bistro located in the Stockade district of uptown Kingston. Enjoy a stroll around this historic area if you go!
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Le Canard Enchaine
276 Fair StAn authentic French bistro located in the Stockade district of uptown Kingston. Enjoy a stroll around this historic area if you go!
Fabulous baked goods, and the baker himself is an engaging conversationalist. Try the lemon cake (the very one featured by Williams Sonoma).
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the alternative baker
407 Main StFabulous baked goods, and the baker himself is an engaging conversationalist. Try the lemon cake (the very one featured by Williams Sonoma).
Casual coffee shop in Gardiner offers breakfast all day, plus brunch and lunch, with daily specials featuring products from local farms, breweries and wineries.
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Cafe Mio
2356 US-44Casual coffee shop in Gardiner offers breakfast all day, plus brunch and lunch, with daily specials featuring products from local farms, breweries and wineries.
Mountain Brauhaus
3123 US-44Farm market in nearby Accord, with quiche, sandwiches, homemade baked goods, ice cream, and a remarkable kale salad!
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Saunderskill Farms
5100 United States Rte 209Farm market in nearby Accord, with quiche, sandwiches, homemade baked goods, ice cream, and a remarkable kale salad!
The Big Cheese
404 Main StIf you happen to be making a trip to Woodstock, this is a place for high-quality prepared food, mostly for take out, but with a few tables inside as well.
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Blue Mountain Bistro To Go
948 NY-28If you happen to be making a trip to Woodstock, this is a place for high-quality prepared food, mostly for take out, but with a few tables inside as well.
Arrowood Farm-Brewery
236 Lower Whitfield RdLocal cidery and restaurant, situated in an orchard, with indoor and outdoor dining. About 12 mins. away from the house.
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Westwind Orchard
215 Lower Whitfield RdLocal cidery and restaurant, situated in an orchard, with indoor and outdoor dining. About 12 mins. away from the house.
Delicious, fresh Vietnamese - Himalayan cuisine, in one of the old buildings with very high ceilings and plenty of space, right on Main Street in downtown New Paltz. Love the pho, spring rolls, and momos!
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Pho Tibet
58 Main StDelicious, fresh Vietnamese - Himalayan cuisine, in one of the old buildings with very high ceilings and plenty of space, right on Main Street in downtown New Paltz. Love the pho, spring rolls, and momos!
Great little coffee shop just a couple of minutes from The Nest, in a wonderful old building next to the Rondout Creek. They recently opened a restaurant as well. They sell many interesting culinary provisions, plus fresh baked breads, bagels, pastries and treats. I ordered a croissant that tasted convincingly Parisian. Sure enough, they ARE French--shipped frozen, and baked on the premises!
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Mill & Main Provisions
317- 319 Main StGreat little coffee shop just a couple of minutes from The Nest, in a wonderful old building next to the Rondout Creek. They recently opened a restaurant as well. They sell many interesting culinary provisions, plus fresh baked breads, bagels, pastries and treats. I ordered a croissant that tasted convincingly Parisian. Sure enough, they ARE French--shipped frozen, and baked on the premises!
Fresh, homemade vegan food in downtown New Paltz. Delicious baked goods too! Right near the bridge over the Wallkill River.
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Karma Road
11 Main StFresh, homemade vegan food in downtown New Paltz. Delicious baked goods too! Right near the bridge over the Wallkill River.
Local family-owned restaurant in a farmhouse in High Falls. Gas fireplace in the main dining room makes for a very pleasant, warm atmosphere. Outdoor dining on the screened porch, too.
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The Spy Social Eatery and Bar
155 Main StLocal family-owned restaurant in a farmhouse in High Falls. Gas fireplace in the main dining room makes for a very pleasant, warm atmosphere. Outdoor dining on the screened porch, too.
Small supermarket with quality, healthy products in a fun hamlet nearby.
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Accord Market
21 Main StSmall supermarket with quality, healthy products in a fun hamlet nearby.
Ollie's Pizza
4 Bruceville RdGaby's Cafe
141 Canal StStone House Tavern
4802 United States Rte 209Soy
419 Main StLagusta's Luscious Commissary!
25 Church StGaby's Cafe
141 Canal StInness
10 Banks StSuperb menu and setting.
Trattoria Marbella, Mediterranean - inspired Cuisine & Wine Bar
151 Canal StThe Red Dot Vegetarian Kitchen
106 Sullivan StGreat vegetarian food!
Sightseeing and Things to do
Reputed to be the oldest street in the US with the original houses. New Paltz was settled in the 1600s by a group of twelve (the "Duzine") French Protestants who sought religious freedom here. The local Lenape tribes from whom they purchased the swath of land guided them to build in this spot, just on the east side of the Wallkill River. If you are interested in early American history, don't miss having a tour of these houses.
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Historic Huguenot Street
81 Huguenot StReputed to be the oldest street in the US with the original houses. New Paltz was settled in the 1600s by a group of twelve (the "Duzine") French Protestants who sought religious freedom here. The local Lenape tribes from whom they purchased the swath of land guided them to build in this spot, just on the east side of the Wallkill River. If you are interested in early American history, don't miss having a tour of these houses.
The original building was constructed in 1660. The church spiral is a local landmark which can be seen from miles off. Even if you don't go inside, you can meander through the 17th-century graveyard.
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Old Dutch Church
272 Wall StThe original building was constructed in 1660. The church spiral is a local landmark which can be seen from miles off. Even if you don't go inside, you can meander through the 17th-century graveyard.
Samuel Dorsky Museum of Art
1 Hawk DrAlways an interesting show on here!
World-class chamber music and jazz at this 105-year-old music chapel in the woods! Weekend concerts, July 2 - Sept. 11, 2022.
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Maverick Concerts Inc
120 Maverick RdWorld-class chamber music and jazz at this 105-year-old music chapel in the woods! Weekend concerts, July 2 - Sept. 11, 2022.
Spectacular scenery, miles of trails for hiking and biking, swimming in the summer. A absolute must-visit during your stay at The Nest!
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Minnewaska State Park Preserve
5281 Route 44-55Spectacular scenery, miles of trails for hiking and biking, swimming in the summer. A absolute must-visit during your stay at The Nest!
Not only does the Preserve have the cliffs ("The Gunks") world famous among climbers, but it also consists of huge swaths of conserved land. Starting at the Gateway (which is in itself worth visiting), just west of New Paltz, the trails go all the way up the mountain, connecting to the those at Mohonk Mountain House and Minnewaska State Park.
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Mohonk Preserve
3197 Route 44 55Not only does the Preserve have the cliffs ("The Gunks") world famous among climbers, but it also consists of huge swaths of conserved land. Starting at the Gateway (which is in itself worth visiting), just west of New Paltz, the trails go all the way up the mountain, connecting to the those at Mohonk Mountain House and Minnewaska State Park.
Mohonk Preserve Testimonial Gateway
35 NY-299Mohonk Mountain House
1000 Mountain Rest RdPersen House
74 John StOpus 40
356 George Sickle RdIf you happen to be visiting Rosendale, you might enjoy looping by to have a look at this wonderful old covered bridge.
Perrine's Bridge Park
New York 213If you happen to be visiting Rosendale, you might enjoy looping by to have a look at this wonderful old covered bridge.
Hidden little treasure of a museum. This was the Bevier family homestead for more than 200 years. It started as one room stone structure and grew to become a large Victorian house. There is a fascinating collection of old tools, Civil War artifacts, a remarkable art and antique collection, and much more of historical interest. The colonial kitchen is fabulous! Very educational. Plus they often have interesting day-long courses. Worth a visit.
Open Saturdays and Sundays 11 - 5 through October 24th, 2021.
Ulster County Historical Society
2682 United States Rte 209Hidden little treasure of a museum. This was the Bevier family homestead for more than 200 years. It started as one room stone structure and grew to become a large Victorian house. There is a fascinating collection of old tools, Civil War artifacts, a remarkable art and antique collection, and much more of historical interest. The colonial kitchen is fabulous! Very educational. Plus they often have interesting day-long courses. Worth a visit.
Open Saturdays and Sundays 11 - 5 through October 24th, 2021.
Rosendale Trestle
Wallkill Valley Rail TrailWidow Jane Mine
668 NY-213Meet the animals at this nearby in High Falls! This is the home to 400+ rescued animals. Open for ticketed visits May 7 through October. By reservation: 845-247-5700 or on the website.
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Woodstock Farm Sanctuary
2 Rescue RdMeet the animals at this nearby in High Falls! This is the home to 400+ rescued animals. Open for ticketed visits May 7 through October. By reservation: 845-247-5700 or on the website.
Beautiful falls, at the origin of the Stonykill, more or less roaring depending on rainfall. A few minutes drive from The Nest, up Rocky Hill Road to the top, then Shaft Road.
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Stony Kill Falls
Shaft 2A RoadBeautiful falls, at the origin of the Stonykill, more or less roaring depending on rainfall. A few minutes drive from The Nest, up Rocky Hill Road to the top, then Shaft Road.
Cragsmoor Stone Church
280 Henry RdAn easy, about one mile walk along the towpath of the historic D + H Canal. While in High Falls, take in the D + H Canal Museum (open Spring 2022) and one of the restaurants in the hamlet.
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5 Locks Walk
1 2nd StAn easy, about one mile walk along the towpath of the historic D + H Canal. While in High Falls, take in the D + H Canal Museum (open Spring 2022) and one of the restaurants in the hamlet.
Located in the historic Stockade district of uptown Kingston, open Saturdays from 9 AM - 2 PM (May 7 - Nov. 19, 2022). Rotation of sixty local vendors.
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Kingston Farmers Market
285 Wall StLocated in the historic Stockade district of uptown Kingston, open Saturdays from 9 AM - 2 PM (May 7 - Nov. 19, 2022). Rotation of sixty local vendors.
Bouldering for adults and kids age 6+. Challenging indoor recreation to practice your skills for the Gunks. Great rainy-day family activity.
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BC's New Paltz Climbing Gym
234 Main StBouldering for adults and kids age 6+. Challenging indoor recreation to practice your skills for the Gunks. Great rainy-day family activity.
Rent a kayak or a canoe for an adventure on the Wallkill River!
The location is right in New Paltz, so you can explore the village, have a meal, walk down historic Huguenot Street, and connect to the River2Ridge trail for hiking or biking.
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New Paltz Biking
41 Springtown RdRent a kayak or a canoe for an adventure on the Wallkill River!
The location is right in New Paltz, so you can explore the village, have a meal, walk down historic Huguenot Street, and connect to the River2Ridge trail for hiking or biking.
Vernooy Kill State Forest
561 Rogue Harbor RdMore hiking trails! Plus check out Vernooy Falls.
Vernooy Falls Upper Cherrytown Trail Head Parking
Ashokan Rail Trail- Woodstock Dike Trailhead
1285 NY-28Nothing like cradling a baby goat!
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Frederick Farm Goat Rescue and Sanctuary
12 Sholam RdNothing like cradling a baby goat!
Nyquist-Harcourt Wildlife Sanctuary
133 Huguenot St