Helen’s guidebook
Favorite family hikes
Poets' Walk Park
776 River RdGreat river views.
Very short hike uphill with great views across to Catskills. Also popular place to sled in the winter.
43 locals recommend
Drayton Grant Park at Burger Hill
3158 NY-9GVery short hike uphill with great views across to Catskills. Also popular place to sled in the winter.
Different length hikes for all levels. Wonderful pastural views.
25 locals recommend
Buttercup Farm Audubon Sanctuary
6862 NY-82Different length hikes for all levels. Wonderful pastural views.
Great forest hike with wonderful views of the catskills for those brave enough to climb the fire towe.
82 locals recommend
Ferncliff Forest
68 Mt Rutsen RdGreat forest hike with wonderful views of the catskills for those brave enough to climb the fire towe.
Sightseeing
Montgomery Place Historic Estate
River RoadLovely short hikes and historic home.
Short hike to lighthouse with great river views and access to the river.
212 locals recommend
Saugerties Lighthouse
168 Lighthouse DrShort hike to lighthouse with great river views and access to the river.
Innisfree Garden
362 Tyrrel RdBeautiful ornamental gardens. Entrance fee charged.
Staatsburgh State Historic Site
U.S. 1Lake Beaches
Great facilities for families. Snack bar, kayaking, rowing, playground.
132 locals recommend
Lake Taghkanic State Park
1528 New York 82Great facilities for families. Snack bar, kayaking, rowing, playground.
Wilcox Memorial Park
New York 199Neighborhoods
Lovely country village with great selection of restaurants, coffee shops and small boutique stores.
33 locals recommend
Rhinebeck Village
Lovely country village with great selection of restaurants, coffee shops and small boutique stores.
Great town with lots of restaurants, bars and small shops/boutiques. Great place to stroll around.
442 locals recommend
Hudson
Great town with lots of restaurants, bars and small shops/boutiques. Great place to stroll around.
Entertainment/activities
Old school bowling and arcade games. Good for a rainy day activity.
18 locals recommend
Lyceum Cinemas
15 Old Farm RdOld school bowling and arcade games. Good for a rainy day activity.
Southlands Foundation
5771 U.S. 9Pony rides/lessons and public access to pet horses.
Zoom Flume
20 Shady Glen RdMillbrook Vineyards & Winery
26 Wing RdFriday night food trucks. Jazz concerts.
Greig Farm
227 Pitcher LnPick your own fruit
Omega Institute for Holistic Studies
150 Lake DrFood scene
Great family friendly local ice cream place in Red Hook. Very reasonably priced.
28 locals recommend
Holy Cow
7270 S BroadwayGreat family friendly local ice cream place in Red Hook. Very reasonably priced.
Bubby's Take Away Kitchen
19 W Market StFamily favorite for burritos etc
Tivoli Bread & Baking
75 BroadwayDelicious bread and pastries.
Mercato Osteria Enoteca
61 E Market StGreat Italian spot in Red Hook.
Bread Alone Bakery
45 E Market StEat in or take out baked goods, soups, salads and sandwiches.
Terrapin Restaurant
6426 Montgomery StGigi Trattoria & Catering
6422 Montgomery StreetLe Petit Bistro
2-8 E Market StGreat french restaurant in Rhinebeck. Reservations recommended.