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This artsy-hippy village boasts a tiny independent theater, a cheese store and an artisnal bakery.
There's a few upscale restaurants including The ByWater Bistro.
42 locals recommend
Rosendale
This artsy-hippy village boasts a tiny independent theater, a cheese store and an artisnal bakery.
There's a few upscale restaurants including The ByWater Bistro.
If you like browsing antique stores, don't miss The Barking Dog and The High Falls Mercantile. The town has a great lock walk.
76 locals recommend
High Falls
If you like browsing antique stores, don't miss The Barking Dog and The High Falls Mercantile. The town has a great lock walk.
New Paltz is a student town, so great for art supply stores, book shops and bars. Dont miss Hugeunot Street for historical homes
255 locals recommend
New Paltz
New Paltz is a student town, so great for art supply stores, book shops and bars. Dont miss Hugeunot Street for historical homes
Kingston was once New York's capital, check out the Senate Museum, Wall Street for old stone homes and a parade of unique shops. Kingston is also home to big box stores such as Target and Michaels
266 locals recommend
Kingston
Kingston was once New York's capital, check out the Senate Museum, Wall Street for old stone homes and a parade of unique shops. Kingston is also home to big box stores such as Target and Michaels
This outdoor market is small but boasts everything from blackcurrant liquor to local honey. There's a butcher and Dutch baker that I usually go to for the freshest local produce
112 locals recommend
Kingston Farmers Market
285 Wall StThis outdoor market is small but boasts everything from blackcurrant liquor to local honey. There's a butcher and Dutch baker that I usually go to for the freshest local produce
Wallkill Valley Rail-Trail
Bike or hike the trail.
Shawangunk Mountains
Rock climbing
Hurley
Beautiful old stone village
Belleayre Mountain Ski Center
181 Galli Curci RdGreat ski area
Hunter Mountain
The most boisterous ski resort, fun but busy.
My favorite place for Saturday shopping. Lots of art stores, book stores, antique shops and cares.
224 locals recommend
Rhinebeck
My favorite place for Saturday shopping. Lots of art stores, book stores, antique shops and cares.
old world atmosphere, roaring fireplace, low beamed ceilings. Like stepping into an old English tavern
70 locals recommend
Beekman Arms-Delamater Inn
6387 Mill St old world atmosphere, roaring fireplace, low beamed ceilings. Like stepping into an old English tavern
This place is so much fun. You can tour the distillery and the tasting room is wonderful.
First try the restaurant next door since they offer a discount on the tour/products.
86 locals recommend
Tuthilltown Spirits Distillery
14 Grist Mill LnThis place is so much fun. You can tour the distillery and the tasting room is wonderful.
First try the restaurant next door since they offer a discount on the tour/products.
If you love architecture, you have to see Frank Gehry's silver creation for Bard College. Its also an opera/concert venue during summer. A real design gem.
80 locals recommend
Fisher Center at Bard
Manor AvenueIf you love architecture, you have to see Frank Gehry's silver creation for Bard College. Its also an opera/concert venue during summer. A real design gem.
See how the first immigrant inhabitants used to live on Huguenot Street. You'll find a stunning collection of stone homes preserved for posterity. There's a small museum and store.
31 locals recommend
Huguenot Street
Huguenot StreetSee how the first immigrant inhabitants used to live on Huguenot Street. You'll find a stunning collection of stone homes preserved for posterity. There's a small museum and store.
Food Scene
This is my all time favorite restaurant in the universe and I dont even like German food. The pot roast, mash potato and Spaten beer are to die for. Reasonably priced considering views of the Gunx
182 locals recommend
Mountain Brauhaus
3123 US-44This is my all time favorite restaurant in the universe and I dont even like German food. The pot roast, mash potato and Spaten beer are to die for. Reasonably priced considering views of the Gunx
Boitson's
47 North Front StreetTry the chicken and mash potato
Simply the best Mexican in the nabe. The hostess is a delight. Huge portions, lots of chips and salsa.
54 locals recommend
Armadillo
97 Abeel StreetSimply the best Mexican in the nabe. The hostess is a delight. Huge portions, lots of chips and salsa.
The Culinary Institute of America
1946 Campus DrGreat place for lunch across the river
Great food. Long line for breakfast and lunch but offers good veggie options.
99 locals recommend
Main Street Bistro
59 Main StGreat food. Long line for breakfast and lunch but offers good veggie options.
Shopping
Heavenly breads of all kinds, great place for coffee and cakes and wifi
23 locals recommend
the alternative baker
407 Main StHeavenly breads of all kinds, great place for coffee and cakes and wifi
Drinks & Nightlife
This is a great bar for groups and they serve amazing cocktails with the most stylish bar snacks with ridiculously cheap prices.
108 locals recommend
Stockade Tavern
313 Fair StThis is a great bar for groups and they serve amazing cocktails with the most stylish bar snacks with ridiculously cheap prices.
Elephant
310 Wall StreetCool atmosphere, good tapas