Barbara’s guidebook

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Highest standing waterfall in New York. This is now a common swimming area. Since a New York Times article came out it gets tons of traffic. There is a section called Fawn's Leap where people can dive and swim. Views are amazing.
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Kaaterskill Falls
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Highest standing waterfall in New York. This is now a common swimming area. Since a New York Times article came out it gets tons of traffic. There is a section called Fawn's Leap where people can dive and swim. Views are amazing.
Founded in 1978, Opus 40 is an earthwork sculpture park and museum located in Saugerties (Ulster County), New York. We bring natural and creative resources to the public through a park, museum, performance space and educational facility. Each year we offer a range of events and programs on out remarkable site.
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Opus 40
356 George Sickle Rd
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Founded in 1978, Opus 40 is an earthwork sculpture park and museum located in Saugerties (Ulster County), New York. We bring natural and creative resources to the public through a park, museum, performance space and educational facility. Each year we offer a range of events and programs on out remarkable site.
This is a beautiful lighthouse in a great location. You don’t see the lighthouse from the car park so it’s a lovely surprise when it appears
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Saugerties Lighthouse
168 Lighthouse Dr
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This is a beautiful lighthouse in a great location. You don’t see the lighthouse from the car park so it’s a lovely surprise when it appears
It was great to be out on the river on a beautiful day. The narration was interesting. There is so much history in the Hudson Valley. The tour should mention Rhinecliff which is right on the river and visible for much of the trip
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Hudson River Cruises
40 E Strand St
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It was great to be out on the river on a beautiful day. The narration was interesting. There is so much history in the Hudson Valley. The tour should mention Rhinecliff which is right on the river and visible for much of the trip
The whole experience was wonderful. The location in the Catskills is amazing. The resort was quiet despite having hundreds of families visiting. The food was very good - there is something for everyone. The swimming area is fabulous and refreshing and so clean, and the hiking, is great. Highly recommend.
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Mohonk Mountain House
1000 Mountain Rest Rd
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The whole experience was wonderful. The location in the Catskills is amazing. The resort was quiet despite having hundreds of families visiting. The food was very good - there is something for everyone. The swimming area is fabulous and refreshing and so clean, and the hiking, is great. Highly recommend.
The Ashokan reservoir, in West Shokan N.Y. is not to be missed. There are parking lots where you can hike from. All flat and paved with amazing views on the reservoir, the mountains, and bald eagles. Great for bikes, roller blades, kids, etc. less than 30 minutes from Kingston or Woodstock.
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Ashokan Reservoir
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The Ashokan reservoir, in West Shokan N.Y. is not to be missed. There are parking lots where you can hike from. All flat and paved with amazing views on the reservoir, the mountains, and bald eagles. Great for bikes, roller blades, kids, etc. less than 30 minutes from Kingston or Woodstock.

Things to do

Hunter Mountain, New York resides only about two hours to the north of New York City and sits at a base elevation 1,600 ft. with a summit that climbs to 3,200 ft.
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Hunter Mountain
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Hunter Mountain, New York resides only about two hours to the north of New York City and sits at a base elevation 1,600 ft. with a summit that climbs to 3,200 ft.
Tubing is the ultimate summer fun for adults and children 12 years and older, and it is an exciting summer adventure you’re sure to remember!
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Town Tinker Tube Rental
10 Bridge St
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Tubing is the ultimate summer fun for adults and children 12 years and older, and it is an exciting summer adventure you’re sure to remember!
North/South Lake, the largest and most popular state campground in the Catskill Forest Preserve, consists of 7 camping loop roads containing 219 tent and trailer sites. It is also a striking destination for hikers who wish to experience the extraordinary scenic beauty, exceptional views of the surrounding countryside, and historic sites
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North/South Lake Campground
874 N Lake Rd
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North/South Lake, the largest and most popular state campground in the Catskill Forest Preserve, consists of 7 camping loop roads containing 219 tent and trailer sites. It is also a striking destination for hikers who wish to experience the extraordinary scenic beauty, exceptional views of the surrounding countryside, and historic sites
What a beautiful way to enjoy Sunset on the Hudson River! Our guide Gail made the experience so enjoyable in every way
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I Paddle New York
61 S Partition St
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What a beautiful way to enjoy Sunset on the Hudson River! Our guide Gail made the experience so enjoyable in every way
We really had a blast. the weather was really good, and the the tubing activity was really fun. It started off really cold, but as we continued to ride the tubes, and go up the trail we began to warm right up. highly recommend
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Hunter Mountain Resort
8827 NY-23A
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We really had a blast. the weather was really good, and the the tubing activity was really fun. It started off really cold, but as we continued to ride the tubes, and go up the trail we began to warm right up. highly recommend
This is a great location to spend quality family time and be at one with nature. The views are breathless and plenty of walking trails. Definitely bring a camera and capture the best images.
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This is a great location to spend quality family time and be at one with nature. The views are breathless and plenty of walking trails. Definitely bring a camera and capture the best images.
This is a treasure in the Hudson Valley of New York. You can actually ride all the way across the river on the Walkway Over The Hudson to Highland. It's a great ride with numerous scenic views. It's also a great walking or jogging trail. It's very family friendly and the vibe is always good.
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Rail Trail Park
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This is a treasure in the Hudson Valley of New York. You can actually ride all the way across the river on the Walkway Over The Hudson to Highland. It's a great ride with numerous scenic views. It's also a great walking or jogging trail. It's very family friendly and the vibe is always good.
Lazy Swan is a great course, presents a challenge, always a great experience and a fun day. Best 19th hole anywhere!
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Lazy Swan Golf & Country Club
1754 Old Kings Hwy
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Lazy Swan is a great course, presents a challenge, always a great experience and a fun day. Best 19th hole anywhere!
Favorite place to get apples and apple cider donuts in Esopus! Picked up some doughnuts, locally grown apples, romaine lettuce. Their produce was very fresh and delicious. It's so important to buy local produce especially during when it's in season.
Apple Bin Farm Market
810 Broadway
Favorite place to get apples and apple cider donuts in Esopus! Picked up some doughnuts, locally grown apples, romaine lettuce. Their produce was very fresh and delicious. It's so important to buy local produce especially during when it's in season.

Food scene

Delicious food, great service!! Always a great atmosphere at Mirabellas!! The owner and his wife are always doing what they can for the community! An excellent home town place!!
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Mirabellas
123 Partition St
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Delicious food, great service!! Always a great atmosphere at Mirabellas!! The owner and his wife are always doing what they can for the community! An excellent home town place!!
Great place to watch sports and grab tasty casual bites. Open air restaurant makes for a perfect summer lunch or dinner.
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Stella's Station
150 Partition St
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Great place to watch sports and grab tasty casual bites. Open air restaurant makes for a perfect summer lunch or dinner.
The neat thing about Partition is that- it's actually an all-in-one type place with enough space than you'd imagine. The patio really looks like an adult playground where you can catch a live band, play some games, hobnob, sip, or just lounge- under the stars.
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The Partition Bar
124 Partition St
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The neat thing about Partition is that- it's actually an all-in-one type place with enough space than you'd imagine. The patio really looks like an adult playground where you can catch a live band, play some games, hobnob, sip, or just lounge- under the stars.
This place is great!! I had fish tacos and the nachos for an app and was in heaven!! Really nice staff, really cozy ambiance especially for the winter, and I shook hands with the chef (because the food was awesome!) and you just know some people love what they're doing and it shows.
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Main Street
244 Main St
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This place is great!! I had fish tacos and the nachos for an app and was in heaven!! Really nice staff, really cozy ambiance especially for the winter, and I shook hands with the chef (because the food was awesome!) and you just know some people love what they're doing and it shows.
What a great stop! The food is fresh and made to order, the service is personal and attentive, and the ambiance is cozy and welcoming
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Love Bites Cafe
69 Partition St
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What a great stop! The food is fresh and made to order, the service is personal and attentive, and the ambiance is cozy and welcoming
This is a cute eatery right in the heart of Saugerties with SUCH an adorable rustic 'grandma's country kitchen' feel- the decorations-and aprons- are so nostalgic. The menu is fresh and unique and served by very friendly staff.
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Miss Lucy's Kitchen
90 Partition St
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This is a cute eatery right in the heart of Saugerties with SUCH an adorable rustic 'grandma's country kitchen' feel- the decorations-and aprons- are so nostalgic. The menu is fresh and unique and served by very friendly staff.
Some of the best fish, scallops shrimp, crab cakes you can hope for. If you get there between 5 and 6 check out the early bird menu.
Bowery Dugout
857 Ulster Ave
Some of the best fish, scallops shrimp, crab cakes you can hope for. If you get there between 5 and 6 check out the early bird menu.
Great kid friendly restaurant. Also one of the few places in town you can go to watch a ball game and get a drink.
Texas Roadhouse
500 Miron Ln
Great kid friendly restaurant. Also one of the few places in town you can go to watch a ball game and get a drink.
Always have great food and amazing service! Love sitting outside by the water! Make sure to stop by on Fridays in the summer time for the live music
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Mariner's Harbor
1 Broadway
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Always have great food and amazing service! Love sitting outside by the water! Make sure to stop by on Fridays in the summer time for the live music
The food was outstanding, and the service was top notch. There's a beautiful view from inside and outside, but the back deck right on the water (you can feed your bread to the fish) was amazing now that spring is finally here.
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Ole Savannah
100 Rondout Landing
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The food was outstanding, and the service was top notch. There's a beautiful view from inside and outside, but the back deck right on the water (you can feed your bread to the fish) was amazing now that spring is finally here.

Neighborhoods

Saugerties is a very beautiful small town that is continuously growing. It is nestled in the heart of the Catskill Mountains along the Hudson River. In the heart of the town you will find multiple small bars, cafes, bookstores, antique shops, yoga studios, a locally operated movie theater, and more.
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Saugerties
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Saugerties is a very beautiful small town that is continuously growing. It is nestled in the heart of the Catskill Mountains along the Hudson River. In the heart of the town you will find multiple small bars, cafes, bookstores, antique shops, yoga studios, a locally operated movie theater, and more.
It is very beautiful and historic, with some remaining buildings dating back to pre-Revolutionary war era. There is a lot to learn and you can find a tour guide who will take you on a walking tour. There are a good handful of excellent restaurants to choose from.
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Kingston
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It is very beautiful and historic, with some remaining buildings dating back to pre-Revolutionary war era. There is a lot to learn and you can find a tour guide who will take you on a walking tour. There are a good handful of excellent restaurants to choose from.
It’s so beautiful here. There is hiking. Zip line. Festivals In non ski season. I was surprised to see a small art gallery. A piano museum and a nice movie theater.in the town There’s a breakfast place inside a antique shop you can sit and eat at the furniture that is for sale.
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Hunter
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It’s so beautiful here. There is hiking. Zip line. Festivals In non ski season. I was surprised to see a small art gallery. A piano museum and a nice movie theater.in the town There’s a breakfast place inside a antique shop you can sit and eat at the furniture that is for sale.
Rhinebeck is a very touristy town. The population is very small and many of the families who live here have lived here for generations. It is a hot spot for celebrity spottings, New York City getaways, hiking, shopping, and weddings.
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Rhinebeck Village
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Rhinebeck is a very touristy town. The population is very small and many of the families who live here have lived here for generations. It is a hot spot for celebrity spottings, New York City getaways, hiking, shopping, and weddings.

HIKING IN THE CATSKILLS MOUNTAINS

It’s not about the journey with this one: It’s about the destination. You’ll walk uphill along a gravel road with power lines the entire way -- not quite the bucolic getaway you traveled all the way from the city for. But you’ll hit the first cool landmark after about 2 miles -- the ruins of an old hotel from the area’s heyday as a resort destination ). A climbable fire tower (which you should definitely scale) is a half mile further. Follow the trail a little bit longer for a jaw-dropping cliff edge view of the Catskill Mountains and Hudson Valley. Told you it was worth it.
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Overlook Mountain
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It’s not about the journey with this one: It’s about the destination. You’ll walk uphill along a gravel road with power lines the entire way -- not quite the bucolic getaway you traveled all the way from the city for. But you’ll hit the first cool landmark after about 2 miles -- the ruins of an old hotel from the area’s heyday as a resort destination ). A climbable fire tower (which you should definitely scale) is a half mile further. Follow the trail a little bit longer for a jaw-dropping cliff edge view of the Catskill Mountains and Hudson Valley. Told you it was worth it.
Anywhere in the Catskills is amazing, you will find waterfalls and streams and great hiking wherever you go. Kaaterskill Falls is our favorite place to hike up and see the waterfalls, absolute breathtaking views. Woodstock and Phoenicia are a short ride and are great towns to visit with wonderful places to eat.
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North/South Lake Campground
874 N Lake Rd
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Anywhere in the Catskills is amazing, you will find waterfalls and streams and great hiking wherever you go. Kaaterskill Falls is our favorite place to hike up and see the waterfalls, absolute breathtaking views. Woodstock and Phoenicia are a short ride and are great towns to visit with wonderful places to eat.
catskills hike
Many hiking trails from Easy to Moderate to Hard . View the map to see locations & Skill levels
catskills hike
Many hiking trails from Easy to Moderate to Hard . View the map to see locations & Skill levels
A fairly moderate hike . The views from Giant Ledge were awesome but not so much so from Panther . Overall was a great workout . We were glad we went early as we were able to enjoy the views peacefully . There was quite a number of people we met on our way down making the ascent . I would come back for the Giant ledge views . I guess some of the best in Catskills !
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Giant Ledge
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A fairly moderate hike . The views from Giant Ledge were awesome but not so much so from Panther . Overall was a great workout . We were glad we went early as we were able to enjoy the views peacefully . There was quite a number of people we met on our way down making the ascent . I would come back for the Giant ledge views . I guess some of the best in Catskills !
Esopus Bend is a wonderful conservation area brimming with birds, butterflies, and flora and faunna. It's free and the trails are well-maintained and can be walked easily. Their have been eagle sightings. The Preserve offers ample chances to visit with a knowledgeable guide, so that's another option to learn more around the natural area. The walks take you to an opening with a magnificent view of the Catskill Mountains and the upper Esopus Creek.
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Esopus Bend Nature Preserve
4 Shady Ln
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Esopus Bend is a wonderful conservation area brimming with birds, butterflies, and flora and faunna. It's free and the trails are well-maintained and can be walked easily. Their have been eagle sightings. The Preserve offers ample chances to visit with a knowledgeable guide, so that's another option to learn more around the natural area. The walks take you to an opening with a magnificent view of the Catskill Mountains and the upper Esopus Creek.
Artist Rock, Sunset Rock, Newman's Ledge. you have to pay $10 to enter the campgrounds but it was well worth it. that campgrounds has a bunch of different trails and sadly we only had time for one. this trail is gorgeous right from the beginning. it was like eye candy for the people that really appreciate the trail as much as the scenic spots. since this trail has great woods, rock formations and vistas we took it slow to enjoy every step
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Artists Rock
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Artist Rock, Sunset Rock, Newman's Ledge. you have to pay $10 to enter the campgrounds but it was well worth it. that campgrounds has a bunch of different trails and sadly we only had time for one. this trail is gorgeous right from the beginning. it was like eye candy for the people that really appreciate the trail as much as the scenic spots. since this trail has great woods, rock formations and vistas we took it slow to enjoy every step