Bridgitte & Kevin's Guidebook
Food scene
Some of the best Italian food in the Catskills. Cheryl the owner is charismatic and bubbly like a good bottle of wine. Shawn behind the bar throws down some of the best drinks in town.
We recommend the Shrimp Fra Diablo, Chicken Piccata, and for cocktails try the lemon drop martini.. it blows our minds every time.
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La Conca D'oro
440 Main StSome of the best Italian food in the Catskills. Cheryl the owner is charismatic and bubbly like a good bottle of wine. Shawn behind the bar throws down some of the best drinks in town.
We recommend the Shrimp Fra Diablo, Chicken Piccata, and for cocktails try the lemon drop martini.. it blows our minds every time.
You will not be disappointed in the flavorful & large portions that you receive here. This is one of the more affordable establishments in the area.. typically a large portion can feed two people. If you are a fan of rice, beans and a variety of Spanish seasoned meats this is for you. We personally order out here once a week.
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Angel’s Latin Restaurant
334 Main StYou will not be disappointed in the flavorful & large portions that you receive here. This is one of the more affordable establishments in the area.. typically a large portion can feed two people. If you are a fan of rice, beans and a variety of Spanish seasoned meats this is for you. We personally order out here once a week.
Angelo and Maria have been independent owner operators for as long as I can remember. This is a perfect place to stop for some of the best pizza and subs around! Pro Tip- They are cash only.
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Village Pizza II
416 Main StAngelo and Maria have been independent owner operators for as long as I can remember. This is a perfect place to stop for some of the best pizza and subs around! Pro Tip- They are cash only.
If you're in the mood for Chinese food, this is your best bet for some good eats. Order ahead as it is to-go only now. Our favorite order is the garlic chicken extra extra extra spicy. (You can ask them to modify any dish)
Great Wall
16 Grandview AvenueIf you're in the mood for Chinese food, this is your best bet for some good eats. Order ahead as it is to-go only now. Our favorite order is the garlic chicken extra extra extra spicy. (You can ask them to modify any dish)
Red Star Cafe & Bakery
526 Main StreetBest local coffee joint!
Need a cold one and a pool table? P.S. these guys do recreations of fast food dishes and traditional American bar food.
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Red Rooster Roadhouse
845 Main StNeed a cold one and a pool table? P.S. these guys do recreations of fast food dishes and traditional American bar food.
Entertainment
Take a step back in time and enjoy a double feature at the historic Hi-Way Drive-In. Best way to social distance and watch the latest movies. Don't forget to bring a few extra dollars. They feature a fantastic snack bar. Personal favorites are the fried pickles, popcorn and the miniature Ben and Jerrys.
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Hi-Way Drive-In Theatre
10699 Rte 9WTake a step back in time and enjoy a double feature at the historic Hi-Way Drive-In. Best way to social distance and watch the latest movies. Don't forget to bring a few extra dollars. They feature a fantastic snack bar. Personal favorites are the fried pickles, popcorn and the miniature Ben and Jerrys.
Great indoor entertainment for a rainy day in the Catskills.
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Hoebowl Bowling Center
305 W Bridge StGreat indoor entertainment for a rainy day in the Catskills.
Year round entertainment here. Perfect in the winter for Skiing, snowboarding and tubing. During the summer great hiking and they have their own fire tower and if you want to skip the hike they even have the ski chalet that you can take to the top. Perfect for viewing the leaves when the seasons change.
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Hunter Mountain
Year round entertainment here. Perfect in the winter for Skiing, snowboarding and tubing. During the summer great hiking and they have their own fire tower and if you want to skip the hike they even have the ski chalet that you can take to the top. Perfect for viewing the leaves when the seasons change.
Another skiing destination in the Catskills. Luckily our Airbnb is nestled between near many of the mountains. Both Windham and Hunter are surrounded by shops, bars, restaurants and hiking trails.
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Windham
Another skiing destination in the Catskills. Luckily our Airbnb is nestled between near many of the mountains. Both Windham and Hunter are surrounded by shops, bars, restaurants and hiking trails.
Left Bank Ciders makes small-batch ciders and meads that reflect the agricultural and ecological landscapes of the Hudson Valley and Catskill Mountains. All our ingredients are sourced from within an hour from our cellar where we press, ferment, and age.
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Left Bank Ciders
150 Water StLeft Bank Ciders makes small-batch ciders and meads that reflect the agricultural and ecological landscapes of the Hudson Valley and Catskill Mountains. All our ingredients are sourced from within an hour from our cellar where we press, ferment, and age.
Unique farm brewery that serves its own beer, local cider and spirits. Sometimes they have a food truck there!
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Subversive Malting + Brewing
96 W Bridge StUnique farm brewery that serves its own beer, local cider and spirits. Sometimes they have a food truck there!
Bar makes beer exclusively for the restaurant only. Unique menu that includes traditional comfort/american also has a surprisingly good Indian options. I always drink the barrel aged cocktails or their dark beer.
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Hunter Mountain Brewery
New York 23ABar makes beer exclusively for the restaurant only. Unique menu that includes traditional comfort/american also has a surprisingly good Indian options. I always drink the barrel aged cocktails or their dark beer.
Amazing local producer of small batch spirits right across the Hudson River. I'm obsessed with making old fashioneds with their black walnut whiskey.
if you are a big foodie and have an exploratory pallet they make a leek vodka.
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Olde York Farm Distillery & Cooperage
284 NY-23Amazing local producer of small batch spirits right across the Hudson River. I'm obsessed with making old fashioneds with their black walnut whiskey.
if you are a big foodie and have an exploratory pallet they make a leek vodka.
Neighborhoods
For Bavarian atmosphere and mountain culture – not to mention heaping plates of bratwurst washed down with mugs of Spaten – head to the Great Northern Catskills of Greene County. This little pocket of the Catskills offers a European feel that can be seen in everything from the architecture of the buildings, to the wardrobe of wait staff at German-themed restaurants where dirndls and lederhosen are a common sight.
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Round Top
For Bavarian atmosphere and mountain culture – not to mention heaping plates of bratwurst washed down with mugs of Spaten – head to the Great Northern Catskills of Greene County. This little pocket of the Catskills offers a European feel that can be seen in everything from the architecture of the buildings, to the wardrobe of wait staff at German-themed restaurants where dirndls and lederhosen are a common sight.
Catskill is the darling town in Greene County that is just as much a hub for history as it is for up-and-coming restaurateurs. Like the west-of-the-river county as a whole, Catskill is charmingly low-key. It nestles happily within the forested parks and preserves that surround it.
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Catskill
Catskill is the darling town in Greene County that is just as much a hub for history as it is for up-and-coming restaurateurs. Like the west-of-the-river county as a whole, Catskill is charmingly low-key. It nestles happily within the forested parks and preserves that surround it.
Sightseeing
For some of the best views of the Rip Van Winkle Bridge and the surrounding Catskill mountain scene in the background. There a few different ways to enjoy your time there. If you are up for it, park on the other side of the bridge after the round about and hike up the trails to Olana. Or follow your GPS and park at the top and enjoy the views without the hike. Pro Tip- If hiking from the bottom take a few extra minutes and walk the Rip Van Winkle Bridge.. Its a little loud with the traffic but the views around sun set our outstanding.
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The Olana Partnership
5720 NY-9GFor some of the best views of the Rip Van Winkle Bridge and the surrounding Catskill mountain scene in the background. There a few different ways to enjoy your time there. If you are up for it, park on the other side of the bridge after the round about and hike up the trails to Olana. Or follow your GPS and park at the top and enjoy the views without the hike. Pro Tip- If hiking from the bottom take a few extra minutes and walk the Rip Van Winkle Bridge.. Its a little loud with the traffic but the views around sun set our outstanding.
Overlook fire tower is one of our favorite views in the Catskills. 2.5 miles up and an additional 81 steps to get to the top of the viewing box. We encourage good hiking shoes, water and your favorite granola bar. This is a constant uphill grade the entire time, very few flat sections but plenty of places to rest along the trail. Parking is very limited like most Catskill hikes... go early. We hike all over and when our friends come and visit this is one of our favorite destinations. Pro-Tip refuel at yum yum noodle bar in Woodstock, NY.
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Overlook Mountain Trail - Fire Tower Spir
Overlook Mountain Trail - Fire Tower SpirOverlook fire tower is one of our favorite views in the Catskills. 2.5 miles up and an additional 81 steps to get to the top of the viewing box. We encourage good hiking shoes, water and your favorite granola bar. This is a constant uphill grade the entire time, very few flat sections but plenty of places to rest along the trail. Parking is very limited like most Catskill hikes... go early. We hike all over and when our friends come and visit this is one of our favorite destinations. Pro-Tip refuel at yum yum noodle bar in Woodstock, NY.
The Thomas Cole National Historic Site, also known as Cedar Grove, is a National Historic Landmark that includes the home and the studio of painter Thomas Cole, founder of the Hudson River School of American painting.
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Thomas Cole National Historic Site
218 Spring StThe Thomas Cole National Historic Site, also known as Cedar Grove, is a National Historic Landmark that includes the home and the studio of painter Thomas Cole, founder of the Hudson River School of American painting.
Views of the Hudson River Valley and 5 states. On a clear day, the panoramic view from this location encompasses the White Mountains of New Hampshire, the Green Mountains of Vermont, the Berkshire Mountains of Massachusetts, the Helderberg Mountains of New York and the Connecticut Valley.
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Five State Lookout
7604 NY-23Views of the Hudson River Valley and 5 states. On a clear day, the panoramic view from this location encompasses the White Mountains of New Hampshire, the Green Mountains of Vermont, the Berkshire Mountains of Massachusetts, the Helderberg Mountains of New York and the Connecticut Valley.
One of the most popular hiking trails in all of the catskills. The views are out of this world.
Parking is tougher than expected. I prefer to park at the Katterskill Falls Rail Trail and hike in from there. Go early and bring some cash. in 2021 it was $20 to park your car during peak season. They sometimes have a little food truck there as well.
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Kaaterskill Falls
One of the most popular hiking trails in all of the catskills. The views are out of this world.
Parking is tougher than expected. I prefer to park at the Katterskill Falls Rail Trail and hike in from there. Go early and bring some cash. in 2021 it was $20 to park your car during peak season. They sometimes have a little food truck there as well.
Experience the work of a 40 year art project. Last time I went was during the heat of covid and we had to book a time slot. There is plenty to explore but I think the best way to experience Opus 40 is to pack a lunch and enjoy the views after exploring.
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Opus 40
356 George Sickle RdExperience the work of a 40 year art project. Last time I went was during the heat of covid and we had to book a time slot. There is plenty to explore but I think the best way to experience Opus 40 is to pack a lunch and enjoy the views after exploring.
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Hiking
If you plan on hiking while in the Catskills, we highly recommend the "All Trails" app. You can filter your hikes by elevation, distance, difficulty, visible features (Mountain views, waterfalls, Ext..) This app does have a feature to download the maps ahead of time so incase you lose service you can still navigate the trail. As always check in at the beginning of the trail and tell someone where you will be hiking before you lose service.