Melissa’s guidebook
Food scene
Please note that times and days of operation vary greatly upstate and often change suddenly.
Lately, we love Rosalino's diner for breakfast and tuesdays at Andes Hotel for mexican night.
(around the corner across from the pool on Delaware Ave)
Eggs, Milk, Goat cheeses, and select meats. Sometimes packaged meals. Little red barn open 24 hours, pay is cash honor system or by Venmo
This is also a fun place to walk over with the kids to see the goats.
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Dirty Girl Farm
114 Delaware Ave(around the corner across from the pool on Delaware Ave)
Eggs, Milk, Goat cheeses, and select meats. Sometimes packaged meals. Little red barn open 24 hours, pay is cash honor system or by Venmo
This is also a fun place to walk over with the kids to see the goats.
Delicious natural wines and mostly local spirits in a super charming setting. Courtney, the shop owner, is knowledgeable and friendly.
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Wild Common Wine
49 Main StDelicious natural wines and mostly local spirits in a super charming setting. Courtney, the shop owner, is knowledgeable and friendly.
Bovina (10 minutes)
Fine dining in a casual chic setting. Reservations are a must.
Thursday-Sunday 6pm-10pm
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Brushland Eating House
1927 County Hwy 6 Bovina (10 minutes)
Fine dining in a casual chic setting. Reservations are a must.
Thursday-Sunday 6pm-10pm
Wayside Cider (2 doors down from 414 Lower Main st)
Drink local cider and dine on farm to table fare in an open air barn.
Thursday, Friday 5-10
Sat, Sun 12-8
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Wayside Cider
55 Redden LnWayside Cider (2 doors down from 414 Lower Main st)
Drink local cider and dine on farm to table fare in an open air barn.
Thursday, Friday 5-10
Sat, Sun 12-8
Steaks, Burgers, Flatbreads and weekend specials. Best Sundayb brunch.
Fun bar scene,
outdoor dining on the porch or picnic tables in the back in warm weather,
Check schedule for Karaoke, live music or cabaret night.
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The Andes Hotel
110 Main StSteaks, Burgers, Flatbreads and weekend specials. Best Sundayb brunch.
Fun bar scene,
outdoor dining on the porch or picnic tables in the back in warm weather,
Check schedule for Karaoke, live music or cabaret night.
People come from far and wide to get Wilson’s Bread and pastries on Saturday mornings. Best cup of coffee, too. Place an order online Wednesdays for pick up Saturday morning. Or stop by after 9:30am and see what they have left. Also, open on Friday mornings 9-12 for bread only.
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Wilson's Bread
143 Main StPeople come from far and wide to get Wilson’s Bread and pastries on Saturday mornings. Best cup of coffee, too. Place an order online Wednesdays for pick up Saturday morning. Or stop by after 9:30am and see what they have left. Also, open on Friday mornings 9-12 for bread only.
Coffee, sandwiches, and baked goods.
Friday, Saturday and Sunday 8am -6pm
We love to sit in the back by the stream.
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Dragonfly 55
55 Main StreetCoffee, sandwiches, and baked goods.
Friday, Saturday and Sunday 8am -6pm
We love to sit in the back by the stream.
Standard diner fare but with local eggs,cream, meat and syrup.
Mon, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Sat, Sun 7am-2am
Wednesday 7am-8pm
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Rosalino's
85 Main StreetStandard diner fare but with local eggs,cream, meat and syrup.
Mon, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Sat, Sun 7am-2am
Wednesday 7am-8pm
Hamden Inn Bar and Grill Hamden (20 minutes)
Thursday 4-10, Friday 4-12, Saturday 1-12, Sunday 1-10, Monday 4-10
Bar and grill fare in a vibey inn.
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Hamden Inn
35769 NY-10Hamden Inn Bar and Grill Hamden (20 minutes)
Thursday 4-10, Friday 4-12, Saturday 1-12, Sunday 1-10, Monday 4-10
Bar and grill fare in a vibey inn.
Located in the back of the general store. great vibey tavern with jukebox. Open everyday at 2pm. Bar food and good drinks. Great outdoor scene in the summer.
Dana's Place
Located in the back of the general store. great vibey tavern with jukebox. Open everyday at 2pm. Bar food and good drinks. Great outdoor scene in the summer.
Sightseeing
Play Putt Putt at Putt Putt Van Winkle ( really, you should, it’s special)
15 min drive to Bovina, the most charming Putt Putt that ever was. Great artist made course that tells the tale of Rip Van Winkle. They leave clubs and balls out even when they are not there, so
you can go play anytime. On the weekends, they serve yummy sandwiches and pastries. Ice cream bars and sodas. Picnic tables on the stream. Lovely!
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Putt Putt Van Winkle
New RoadPlay Putt Putt at Putt Putt Van Winkle ( really, you should, it’s special)
15 min drive to Bovina, the most charming Putt Putt that ever was. Great artist made course that tells the tale of Rip Van Winkle. They leave clubs and balls out even when they are not there, so
you can go play anytime. On the weekends, they serve yummy sandwiches and pastries. Ice cream bars and sodas. Picnic tables on the stream. Lovely!
Hike Palmer Trail.(about 10 min drive)
Mostly wide open trails with big vistas.
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Palmer Hill Trail
11 Finkle RdHike Palmer Trail.(about 10 min drive)
Mostly wide open trails with big vistas.
Visit Big Pond! Small beach area and non motorized boat rental. Go for a swim, fish or bring a raft and float the day away.
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Big Pond
Visit Big Pond! Small beach area and non motorized boat rental. Go for a swim, fish or bring a raft and float the day away.
Walk around the corner to Andes Rail Trail. Easy peasy hike (walk) with beautiful views. For a more vigorous hike, keep on to the Bullet Hole Spur Trail instead of turning around. Stunning forest and ferns, loops around at the end.
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Andes Rail Trail
266 Depot StWalk around the corner to Andes Rail Trail. Easy peasy hike (walk) with beautiful views. For a more vigorous hike, keep on to the Bullet Hole Spur Trail instead of turning around. Stunning forest and ferns, loops around at the end.
Swim at The Andes Pool! Monday-Friday 12-7 (adult swim 6-7pm) Weekends 10am-7pm.
The town pool is free, clean and refreshing. There are lifeguards on duty and it has a diving board! All are welcome. Bring a towel to lounge in the grass. Free swim class for any kid (wow!) Monday-Friday mornings. (call the pool between 8am -9am to inquire about a class time that suits your child)
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Andes Town Pool
115 Delaware AveSwim at The Andes Pool! Monday-Friday 12-7 (adult swim 6-7pm) Weekends 10am-7pm.
The town pool is free, clean and refreshing. There are lifeguards on duty and it has a diving board! All are welcome. Bring a towel to lounge in the grass. Free swim class for any kid (wow!) Monday-Friday mornings. (call the pool between 8am -9am to inquire about a class time that suits your child)
40 minutes away in Oneonta) Spend a rainy evening roller skating in a super legit, old school roller rink. Disco lights, arcade, crappy food.
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Interskate 88
5185 NY-2340 minutes away in Oneonta) Spend a rainy evening roller skating in a super legit, old school roller rink. Disco lights, arcade, crappy food.
In town spots
Hawk & Hive
61 Main StExcellent art gallery with a lovely gift shop.
Beautiful, curated bookstore.
Also, check out SOUNDS GOOD, the new record store on Mains street next to the General Store.
Diamond Hollow Books
Beautiful, curated bookstore.
Also, check out SOUNDS GOOD, the new record store on Mains street next to the General Store.
Amacebiso ngesixeko
Ungaphoswa
A few of our favorite things to do….
Farmer's Markets (mostly seasonal, May-November)
Andes
Teeny tiny but super sweet. Farm veggies, soaps, rolling pins and baked goods.
Saturdays 10-2
Margaretville
Pakatakan Farmers Market Saturday 9am-1pm
Huge! Every bit of farm produce, meat, cheese baked goods you could want. A few food stalls. Lots and lots of local items.
Bovina
Thursdays 4-7pm
Fresh produce, meat and local products.
Delhi
Wednesdays 9am-2pm courthouse square
Lots of vendors, produce, meat, baked goods, cheese, jewelry, spirits, pottery and more!
Ungaphoswa
Ballantine Park
Visit Ballantine Park (also just around the corner, across from the post office)
Beautiful, lush park by the stream. We love to walk to the very end of the park where the grass meets the stream. Perfect spot for a picnic or to dip your toes. Our pup’s favorite spot!
Ungaphoswa
Grocery Stores/pharmacy
Freshtown in Margaretville (15 min)
CVS located in the same shopping center
Also, Bun n Cone for ice cream!
Price Chopper in Delhi (15 min)
Walgreens located in same shopping center
Also, Ace Hardware, chinese take out and pizza parlor.
Both Margaretville and Delhi offer lovely main streets with shopping and dining options