David’s guidebook to Greenwood Lake and Surrounds
Food scene
One of our favs for brunch or lunch in Warwick. Reserve a table on their deck overlooking the creek.
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Wolfies of Warwick
38 Main StOne of our favs for brunch or lunch in Warwick. Reserve a table on their deck overlooking the creek.
Great coffeehouse in Warwick to have a crepe and just chill out.
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Cafe e Dolci
31 Main StGreat coffeehouse in Warwick to have a crepe and just chill out.
Excellent high-brow place in Warwick for a romantic dinner.
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fourteen railroad
14 Railroad AvenueExcellent high-brow place in Warwick for a romantic dinner.
Sing Loong Kitchen
102 Windermere AveReliably good Chinese take-out right in the village of Greenwood Lake
Our preferred pizza and Italian food in Greenwood Lake Village. They deliver too!
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Planet Pizza
Our preferred pizza and Italian food in Greenwood Lake Village. They deliver too!
Good casual Mexican in Greenwood Lake. Apparently a must visit for those hiking the Appalachian Trail.
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MexicanZingo Restaurant
104 Windermere AveGood casual Mexican in Greenwood Lake. Apparently a must visit for those hiking the Appalachian Trail.
Just outside of Sugar Loaf, in a beautiful setting, a great place to go for live music, good pub food, and local craft beers. Kid-friendly too.
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Tin Barn Brewing
62 Kings Hwy BypassJust outside of Sugar Loaf, in a beautiful setting, a great place to go for live music, good pub food, and local craft beers. Kid-friendly too.
Good Latin food in Warwick with excellent cocktails and an outside patio.
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Coquito
31 Forester AveGood Latin food in Warwick with excellent cocktails and an outside patio.
Good Greek food at reasonable prices in Warwick. Can eat in or take out.
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Opa! Greek Grill
10 Oakland AveGood Greek food at reasonable prices in Warwick. Can eat in or take out.
A unique place to eat or have a beer with excellent views of the lake. They also have live bands and great cabaret style entertainment. Check their schedule!
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Cove Castle Restaurant
13 Castle CtA unique place to eat or have a beer with excellent views of the lake. They also have live bands and great cabaret style entertainment. Check their schedule!
A must visit in the area for the freshest ice cream around. Beat the lines by going on a weekday or when they first open. Closed from late fall to early spring so check their website.
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Bellvale Farms Creamery
1390 NY-17AA must visit in the area for the freshest ice cream around. Beat the lines by going on a weekday or when they first open. Closed from late fall to early spring so check their website.
Tuxedo Sushi
233 NY-17Your best bet for quality sushi and Japanese in the area.
Great local coffee roastery just a 2 minute walk away.
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Greenwood Lake Roasters Craft Coffee
160 Windermere AveGreat local coffee roastery just a 2 minute walk away.
One of the oldest continuously operating taverns in America.
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Iron Forge Inn
38 Iron Forge RdOne of the oldest continuously operating taverns in America.
Very decent freshly made bagels right here in Greenwood Lake!
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Greenwood Lake Bagels
93 Windermere AveVery decent freshly made bagels right here in Greenwood Lake!
Food truck located just a few minute walk away with good and cheap BBQ! Order ahead.
Beer Pockets BBQ
1155 New York 17AFood truck located just a few minute walk away with good and cheap BBQ! Order ahead.
Awesome micro brew with beautiful laidback grounds.
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Drowned Lands Brewery
251 State School RdAwesome micro brew with beautiful laidback grounds.
Beautiful place in Goshen for a romantic dinner.
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Stagecoach Inn, Goshen NY
268 Main StBeautiful place in Goshen for a romantic dinner.
For a real splurge, make a reservation at the spa or at one of the restaurants at this Gilded Age gem.
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Glenmere Mansion
634 Pine Hill RdFor a real splurge, make a reservation at the spa or at one of the restaurants at this Gilded Age gem.
Just a few minutes walk away. Supposedly the only Food Truck Park in the Hudson Valley.
Minturn Bridge Food Truck Park
1155 New York 17AJust a few minutes walk away. Supposedly the only Food Truck Park in the Hudson Valley.
Towns
Check out the little hamlet of Sugar Loaf for cute shops, microbrews, and frequent live outdoor entertainment. The drive there is beautiful as well.
Chester
Check out the little hamlet of Sugar Loaf for cute shops, microbrews, and frequent live outdoor entertainment. The drive there is beautiful as well.
Town dating back to the colonial times with lots of shops and restaurants. Lots of history if you're interested too.
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Warwick
Town dating back to the colonial times with lots of shops and restaurants. Lots of history if you're interested too.
Our little village. Easy to explore from our place. There is a nice walking path if you cross Route 17 and follow Random Road for a couple of minutes and go left when you see a bench. There's also a nice track if you want to get in some exercise. Follow Windermere Avenue to get the beach (passes come with Airbnb). Don't miss our local Farmer's Market right by the beach every Saturday in June through October.
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Greenwood Lake
Our little village. Easy to explore from our place. There is a nice walking path if you cross Route 17 and follow Random Road for a couple of minutes and go left when you see a bench. There's also a nice track if you want to get in some exercise. Follow Windermere Avenue to get the beach (passes come with Airbnb). Don't miss our local Farmer's Market right by the beach every Saturday in June through October.
The county seat of Orange County with history going back to 1714. It's a lovely drive here and it's home to some of the areas best restaurants.
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Goshen
The county seat of Orange County with history going back to 1714. It's a lovely drive here and it's home to some of the areas best restaurants.
Some of our favorite hikes
Steep hike up right from the village to a sweeping view of Greenwood Lake. Best views when the trees are bare.
Village Vista Trail Jct. West
Appalachian TrailSteep hike up right from the village to a sweeping view of Greenwood Lake. Best views when the trees are bare.
Great loop hike that takes about two hours. Great for the whole family. If you do one hike, I'd recommend this one.
Sterling Lake Loop
Great loop hike that takes about two hours. Great for the whole family. If you do one hike, I'd recommend this one.
A 5-minute drive away and a short, easy hike to a waterfall. It's best after it rains. Once above the falls you can make it a longer hike by keeping along the Appalachian Trail until you get to Little Dam Lake or for as long as you want!
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Fitzgerald Falls.
Appalachian National Scenic TrailA 5-minute drive away and a short, easy hike to a waterfall. It's best after it rains. Once above the falls you can make it a longer hike by keeping along the Appalachian Trail until you get to Little Dam Lake or for as long as you want!
For a great workout and a gratifying view! Trailhead very close to Appalachian Trail Boardwalk.
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Stairway To Heaven Trail
For a great workout and a gratifying view! Trailhead very close to Appalachian Trail Boardwalk.
Beautiful State Park to hike in or drive through.
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Harriman State Park
800 Kanawauke RoadBeautiful State Park to hike in or drive through.
Easy flat hike along an interesting section of the Appalachian trail. Great for kids even when it's muddy. Can be easily combined with Stairway to Heaven Hike if you want to add a challenge.
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Appalachian Trail Boardwalk
Appalachian National Scenic TrailEasy flat hike along an interesting section of the Appalachian trail. Great for kids even when it's muddy. Can be easily combined with Stairway to Heaven Hike if you want to add a challenge.
Quintessential Hudson Valley Hike with great views and interesting rock formations. Fairly strenuous.
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Lemon Squeezer
Quintessential Hudson Valley Hike with great views and interesting rock formations. Fairly strenuous.
Another quintessential Hudson Valley Hike. Steep climbs and very rewarding views.
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Breakneck Ridge Trail
Another quintessential Hudson Valley Hike. Steep climbs and very rewarding views.
Local attractions
Skiing, snowboarding, and snow-tubing just minutes away.
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Eziko le Ski laseMount Peter
51 Old Mt Peter RdSkiing, snowboarding, and snow-tubing just minutes away.
Truly unique historical area with nice hiking trail. On the way to the NJ Botanical Garden.
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Long Pond Ironworks State Park
1334 County Road 511Truly unique historical area with nice hiking trail. On the way to the NJ Botanical Garden.
Great botanical garden with beautiful trails nearby.
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New Jersey Botanical Garden
2 Morris RoadGreat botanical garden with beautiful trails nearby.
We haven't tried it yet, but have heard it's a lot of fun. A great way to see the whole lake from water level.
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The Greenwood Lake Experience
538 Lakeside RdWe haven't tried it yet, but have heard it's a lot of fun. A great way to see the whole lake from water level.
Nice state park with a pristine beautiful beach and nice trails for hiking and biking.
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Wawayanda State Park
885 Warwick TurnpikeNice state park with a pristine beautiful beach and nice trails for hiking and biking.
Our local beach. A 20 minute walk or 3 minute drive.
Complimentary beach passes and beach chairs included with Airbnb. Clean lifeguarded beach open from Memorial Day to Labor Day. Nice picnic area as well. Great place to go and watch the sunset any time of year.
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Thomas P. Morahan Waterfront Park
7 Windermere AveOur local beach. A 20 minute walk or 3 minute drive.
Complimentary beach passes and beach chairs included with Airbnb. Clean lifeguarded beach open from Memorial Day to Labor Day. Nice picnic area as well. Great place to go and watch the sunset any time of year.
Always a lot going on here, from apple picking to live music to ice cream...you name it.
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Pennings Farm Market
161 NY-94Always a lot going on here, from apple picking to live music to ice cream...you name it.
Masker Orchards
45 Ball RdOur favorite for apple picking season.
Warwick Drive-In Theater
5 Warwick TurnpikeA blast from the past!
If outlet mall shopping is your thing, this is heaven!
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Woodbury Common Premium Outlets
498 Red Apple CtIf outlet mall shopping is your thing, this is heaven!
Ranked one of the best ten farmers markets in New York State. Highly recommended if you are here on a Sunday.
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Warwick Valley Farmers Market
21 South StRanked one of the best ten farmers markets in New York State. Highly recommended if you are here on a Sunday.
You may be surprised to find out that the Lower Hudson Valley contains a plenitude of wineries, distilleries, and cideries. This is just one of the larger ones. Many serve food and host live music. I'd encourage you to explore. The following website lists most of the options:
https://nytoanywhere.com/warwick-ny-wineries/
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Warwick Valley Winery & Distillery
114 Little York RdYou may be surprised to find out that the Lower Hudson Valley contains a plenitude of wineries, distilleries, and cideries. This is just one of the larger ones. Many serve food and host live music. I'd encourage you to explore. The following website lists most of the options:
https://nytoanywhere.com/warwick-ny-wineries/
Pacem In Terris
96 Covered Bridge RdA quirky sculpture garden in a lovely setting.
Open weekends from August 21 through October 3rd. One of the biggest fairs of its kind in the country. A unique experience with something for everyone. You don't have to come in costume but even more fun if you do!
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New York Renaissance Faire
600 NY-17AOpen weekends from August 21 through October 3rd. One of the biggest fairs of its kind in the country. A unique experience with something for everyone. You don't have to come in costume but even more fun if you do!
Applefest
30-98 Railroad AveLarge yearly festival in Warwick related to the apple harvest. Rides and live music.
Hickory Hill Golf Course
25 Country Park LaneGolf less than ten minutes away.
Nice skiing and tubing trails. More extensive trails than Mt. Peter but 30 minutes away. They also have a waterpark in the summer.
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Mountain Creek
200 NJ-94Nice skiing and tubing trails. More extensive trails than Mt. Peter but 30 minutes away. They also have a waterpark in the summer.
The nations newest major theme park and just a 25 minute drive away!
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LEGOLAND® New York Resort
1 Legoland BlvdThe nations newest major theme park and just a 25 minute drive away!
"An open air museum containing the what is perhaps the largest collection of contemporary sculpture in the United States." A half hour drive but well worth the trip! Make sure to get tickets ahead of time.
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Storm King Art Center
"An open air museum containing the what is perhaps the largest collection of contemporary sculpture in the United States." A half hour drive but well worth the trip! Make sure to get tickets ahead of time.
Great fun for older kids and great work out.
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Treescape Aerial Adventure Park
414 County Rd 517Great fun for older kids and great work out.
It's an hour drive away up the Hudson but definitely worth making the trip if you're a history buff. You could spend hours here but can combine with a tour of the Vanderbilt Mansion to make a full day of it.
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Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum
4079 Albany Post RdIt's an hour drive away up the Hudson but definitely worth making the trip if you're a history buff. You could spend hours here but can combine with a tour of the Vanderbilt Mansion to make a full day of it.