2012 Ulster County Tourism Travel Guide

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Hudson Valley/Catskill Regions

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Get to the fun faster.

Fly into Stewart.

The quickest way to Hudson Valley mountain views, historic attractions and wineries is through Stewart International Airport.

Besides boating, fishing, hiking, winter sports and world-class restaurants, we offer on-time performance, stress-free boarding, convenient access to baggage and affordable fares all less than an hour from New York City. Next time you come to the Hudson Valley, land at Stewart, just like U.S. Airways, JetBlue and Delta do. Then, let the fun begin.

Stewart International Airport. Your neighborhood International Airport.

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The Great Outdoors

Art, Culture, History Antiques

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Art Associations

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Biking

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Art Galleries & Studios

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Boat & Kayaking Rentals

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Museums & Historic Sites

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Performing Arts

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Fishing

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Pottery & Ceramics

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Golf

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Guide Services

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Boat Rides & Charters

Hang Gliding, Ultra Light, Skydiving & Flying

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Horseback Riding

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Ice Skating

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Marinas

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Miniature Golf

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Nature Appreciation

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Paintball

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Parks

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Rock Climbing

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Scenic Views

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Skiing: Cross-Country

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Skiing: Downhill/Boarding/Snow Tubing

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Swimming

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Tennis

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Tours & Trails

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White Water Tube Rentals

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Famous Faces

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Where to Stay

Bed & Breakfasts

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Cabins & Cottages

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Campgrounds

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Dude Ranches

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Hotels

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Inns & Lodges

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Motels

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Resorts

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Spas & Spiritual Retreats

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TRAVELERS’ INFORMATION

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How to get to and around in Ulster County via public transportation, plus handy contacts

Indoor Recreation

Bowling

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Indoor Sports Park

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Movie Theaters

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Roller Skating

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Walkway Over the Hudson

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The Hudson Valley’s premier attraction.

Hidden Gems

Woodstock Playhouse

to make your visit more enjoyable.

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Table of Contents

Calendar of Events

Use our new foldout map to navigate your way around Ulster County. We’ve highlighted our tremendous recreational and cultural venues to make it easy to find all the attractions that make Ulster County a great place to visit.

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From Farm to Table Farms, U-Picks & Farmers’ Markets

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Christmas Tree Farms

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Maple Sugar Farms

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Wineries/Distilleries & Breweries

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Welcome!

to Ulster County and to the 2012 edition of the Travel Guide. In these pages, you’ll discover the endless opportunities in visiting a truly four-season destination. You’ll be worlds away from the hustle and bustle from metropolitan New York, yet only a 90-minute drive from midtown Manhattan.

Ulster County’s one-of-a-kind setting is brimming with art, energy and an endless array of culture.

Whether you choose to explore our many restaurants offering farm-to-table cuisine, or want to experience museums, music and local history, adventure is never in short supply.

Ulster County boasts more than 750,000 acres of woodlands, including 250,000 forever-wild acres (protected by the constitution of the State of New York); this land is comprised of 35 mountain peaks and 350 miles of unspoiled hiking trails, all at your disposal. Wherever you look, the thrill and beauty of the outdoors is all around.

Minnewaska State Park offers unparalleled cross country skiing and snowshoeing in the winter, biking trails in the summer and exquisite views all year round. If you’re interested in our past, Historic Huguenot Street in New Paltz is a National Historic Landmark District and offers over 300 years of colonial and American history.

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You’ll find these destinations and many more throughout the 2012 Travel Guide, where you’ll discover the many possibilities of experiencing the charm, character and identity unique to Ulster County. For even more information, be sure to consult our website, ulstercountyalive.com – to stay up to date and to conveniently search for dining, accommodations, historical sites and information about the many events that keep Ulster County alive.

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Inset Photos (left to right):

Falls on the Leuren Kill, Ellenville. Photo

by Steve Aaron, steveaaronphoto.com.

Mountain Bikers at Castle Point, Minnewaska State Park, New Paltz. Photo by Steve Aaron, steveaaronphoto.com

Snowboarder Nate Meckes gets airborne at Belleayre Mountain. Photo by Franz Edlinger

Girl at Pomeroy’s Swimming Hole, Wawarsing.

Photo by Steve Aaron, steveaaronphoto.com

Fly fishing on the Esopus Creek. Photo by Eric Krieger.

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Child on The Bridge at Black Creek.

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Calendar of Events

Ulster County Fair, New Paltz

April 2012 April 15

April 20

200th Anniversary Celebration of George Clinton, Ulster County’s Founding Father

April 29

May 20

New Paltz Annual Regatta and Duck Race

Annual Wing Fling

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Old Dutch Reformed Church 272 Wall St., Kingston 845 331-7380 countyclerk@co.ulster.ny.us

Parade, kayak race, homemade water crafts race and rubber ducky race down the Wallkill River in downtown New Paltz.

Live performances by local entertainment and food. Parade begins at 1 p.m. on Main Street followed by the kayak Race at 1:30 p.m., Family of New Paltz Duck Race at 2 p.m. and Homemade Water Craft Race at 2:30 p.m.

April 14-15

April 20 through October 13

Main Street in New Paltz newpaltzny.net/regatta

30th Anniversary of Kiwanis Kingston Classic

10K with a team challenge, awards, music, food and a 2.1 mile Fun-Run. USATF certified course starts and ends in the historic Stockade District in Kingston.

Pasta Primo Vino

Come celebrate spring with a tour of the wineries on the Shawangunk Wine Trail as they pair their magnificent wines with delicious pasta recipes.

Shawangunk Wine Trail Wineries throughout Ulster County 845 256-8456 gunkswine.com

There will be a ceremonial laying of wreaths at noon, followed by ceremonies dedicated to the man known as “The Father of New York.”

Accord Speedway Racing

The 2012 season kicks off on a 1/4-mile clay oval track racing stock cars every Friday from April - October. Racing go-karts and ATVs, Wed June - October.

Accord Speedway 299 Whitfield Rd., Accord 845 626-3478 accordspeedway.com

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HITS Saugerties

Free; Olympic-level, international equestrian show jumping. Watch as the best riders and horses in the world compete for prize money and ribbons.

May 19 (Rain date: May 20)

Open to all youths under the age of 16 years. Final weigh-in at 4 p.m.; barbecue follows; awards at 4:30 p.m.

All kids are welcome.

Certified Marina, LLC 166 First St., Connelly 845-339-3060 hudsonriverstripedbass.com

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Cantine Field Washington Avenue, Saugerties 845 338-5100 Ext. 106 ulsterchamber.org May 23 - 27, May 30 - June 3

May 2012 13th Annual Sponsor a Kid Fishing Tournament and BBQ

The 6th annual Wing Fling hosted by the Ulster County Regional Chamber of Commerce. Sample the best wings, enjoy free children’s entertainment, live bands and more.

Hours: 11:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.

HITS Showgrounds 454 Washington Ave. Extension, Saugerties 845 246-8833 HitsShows.com May 26-28

Woodstock/New Paltz Art and Crafts Fair

Juried crafts fair with more than 300 artists and craftspeople. Exhibitions, demonstrations and children’s center.

Memorial Day weekend: Sat and Sun,10 a.m. - 6 p.m.; Mon,10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Ulster County Fairgrounds 249 Libertyville Rd., New Paltz 845 679-8087, 845 246-3414 quailhollow.com

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June 2-3

July 4th

Hudson River Maritime Museum Open Regatta

The Kingston Sailing Club will host the annual Regatta in affiliation with the Hudson River Yacht Racing Association.

Hudson River Maritime Museum 50 Rondout Landing, Kingston 845 338-0071 hrmm.org June 9 - August 11

5th Annual Mount Tremper Arts Summer Festival

Interdisciplinary, artist-run festival in the Catskills that fosters an environment of creative risk taking and intellectual curiosity through an integration of performances, exhibitions, artist residencies and hybrid food and art programming.

Mount Tremper Arts 647 South Plank Rd., Mount Tremper 845 688-9893 mounttremperarts.org

July 4th Celebration in Kingston

Enjoy a spectacular evening along the historic waterfront of New York State’s first capitol. Bring your lawn chairs, families and friends for music and festivities starting 6 p.m., with fireworks at 9:30 p.m.

T.R. Gallo Park, Rondout District Kingston 845 334-3902 ci.kingston.ny.us July 14 (rain date July 15)

Rondout Valley Garden Tour

Self-guided exploration of some of the area’s most delightful private gardens and horticultural attractions in the Rondout Valley.

Saunderskill Farms Route 209, Accord 845 687-4567 RondoutValleyBusinessAssociation.org Weekends, July 7 - September 1

Belleayre Music Festival

June 9

World-class performers. Beautiful Catskill Mountain setting.

From instruction in the basics, to advanced skills and technique, to a great deal on a new boat, the festival is the place to be.

Hours:10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Belleayre Mountain Ski Center 181 Galli Curci Rd., Highmount 800 942-6904, 845 254-5600 Ext. 1344 belleayremusic.org

Kingston Point Beach 53 Delaware Ave., Kingston kingstonkayakfestival.info

July 14

Kingston Kayak Festival

Hurley Stone House Day

Old-fashioned festival with hamburgers, hot dogs, strawberry desserts, yard sale, raffle and live music. Noon - 3 p.m.

Explore America’s oldest private homes in a National Historic Landmark village.

Costumed guides, militia encampment, Sojourner Truth “visit,” colonial-era demonstrations, Native American Dancers; cafeteria and activities for children.

Klyne Esopus Museum 764 Broadway (Route 9W), Ulster Park 845 338-8109 klyneesopusmuseum.org

Hurley Reformed Church 11 Main St., Hurley 845 331-4121 StoneHouseDay.org

June 16

Strawberry Festival

June 16-17

Around the World in 80 Miles

Each winery on the Shawangunk Wine Trail becomes a different country.

Discover each country’s food paired with regional wines.

Shawangunk Wine Trail,wineries throughout Ulster County 845 256-8456 shawangunkwinetrail.com JUNE 20 - AUGUST 11

Woodstock Playhouse (Professional Summer Stock Theater)

Summer season includes The Producers (June 21 - June 30); Legally Blonde (July 5 - July 15); Equus (July 19 - 21) and Chicago (August 2 - 11).

103 Mill Hill Rd., Woodstock 845 679-6900 woodstockplayhouse.org

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July 21

Hudson River Day

A valley-wide event celebrating the Hudson River and its contribution to the environment, arts, history, industry and culture. Various events on and around the river.

Rondout waterfront, Kingston July 21-22

The Rosendale Street Festival

“One Street, two Days, five Stages, 74 Bands.” This is a family friendly festival featuring the best bands of the Hudson Valley. Handicap Accessible. $5/pp suggested donation.

Hours: Sat, noon-10 p.m.; Sun, noon-6 p.m.

Main Street, Rosendale 845 943-6497 RosendaleStreetFestival.org

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July 31 - August 5

125th Ulster County Fair

Celebrating 125 years of country life.

One price admission includes all entertainment, shows, parking and exhibits. Located at Ulster County Fairgrounds.

Agricultural Society of Ulster County 249 Libertyville Rd., New Paltz 845 255-1380, 845 255-1701 ulstercountyfair.com

August 2012 August 2-5

The Phoenicia International Festival of the Voice

Four-day festival program offering a diverse range of world-class vocal artists in the Catskill Mountains.

Multiple venues, Phoenicia 845 688-1344, 888 214-3063 phoeniciavoicefest.com

Pat Metheny at Belleayre

Pat Metheny Unity Band with Chris Potter, Antonio Sanchez and Ben Williams

The Pat Metheny Unity Band with Chris Potter, Antonio Sanchez and Ben Williams caps Belleayre’s Catskill Mountain Jazz Series in compelling style. Nineteen-time Grammy winner and Downbeat Poll’s #1 Guitarist, Pat Metheny has been acclaimed by critics and fans alike as “the most outstanding jazz guitarist of his generation.”

Belleayre Mountain Music Festival’s Jazz Series also features: August 3 - Ed Palermo’s Frank Zappa Little Big Band; August 4 - M.F. Production’s Celebration of Lionel Hampton featuring Jason Marsalis and Dianne Schuur; August 10 - Stefon Harris and Blackout.

Belleayre Music Festival Belleayre Mountain Ski Center 181 Galli Curci Rd., Highmount 800 942-6904, 845 254-5600, Ext. 1344 belleayremusic.org

Ulster County Fair Celebrates Its

125th Anniversary!

Tuesday, July 31 - Sunday, August 5

125th Ulster County Fair

An old-fashioned country fair with food, rides, agricultural displays and shows, entertainment, 4-H booths, horse shows and more. Entertainment includes Lee Brice, Wed. night; Village People, Thur. and John Michael Montgomery, Sun. night. $15/person includes parking, entertainment and rides; Thursday seniors are free Hours: Tues: 4 p.m. – 10 p.m. carload night - $40/carload Wed and Thur: 10 a.m. - 10 p.m.

Fri and Sat: 10 a.m. - midnight Sun: 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.

Ulster County Fairgrounds 249 Libertyville Rd., New Paltz 845-255-1380; 845-255-1701 ulstercountyfair.com

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HITS-on-the-Hudson, Saugerties

August 11

August 11-12

Live music, craft vendors, a variety of delicious foods, blueberry pie judging contest, local cultural/historical area, children’s entertainment and more.

Hours: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

An annual event where you can discover the work of painters, furniture makers, sculptors, print makers, potters, photographers and mixed media artists.

Individuals and small groups of five to 10 people per studio are welcome.

Hours: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Shawangunk Mountain Wild Blueberry and Huckleberry Festival

Canal Street, Ellenville 845 647-4620 ewcoc.com

Saugerties Artists Studio Tour

Antique and vintage fire trucks from Ulster County fire departments and private collectors in Ulster, Dutchess and Orange Counties and other localities throughout the Northeast. Free hot dogs, soda and other refreshments.

Closing parade to the Town of Ulster with a reception for the participants.

Volunteer Firemen’s Hall and Museum 265 Fair St., Kingston 845 331-4481

September 2

Kansas City Barbeque Society contest; food vendors, entertainment, cooking demonstrations and children’s country games.

Hours: Sat, 11 a.m. - 10 p.m.; Sun, 11 a.m. -5 p.m.

Independent Studios throughout Saugerties 845 246-7493 saugertiesarttour.com

Ulster County Fairgrounds 249 Libertyville Rd., New Paltz 845 306-4381 HudsonValleyRibFest.org

August 18

September 2012

August 11

9th Annual Antique Fire Engine Muster and Open House

August 18-19

8th Annual Hudson Valley Rib Festival

Hurley Corn Festival

Craft and antique vendors, food, craft demonstrations, children’s activities and cooking contest, rain or shine.

Admission $3/Adults, children under 12 free.

Hours:10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Hurley Reformed Church 11 Main St., Hurley 845 338-1661, 845 339-4748 hurleyheritagesociety.org

September 1 - October 28

Catskill Corn Maze

16-acre corn maze with check points in the maze and a map to get you through. Zipline, bike rentals with a 2-mile path, canoe and kayak rental with access to the Esopus. Free outdoor movies on mega-screen weekend nights.

1375 Hurley Mountain Rd., Hurley 845 338-7276, 845 389-3057 catskillcornmaze.com

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Hooley on the Hudson Irish Festival

Bagpipes, food, music, step dancing, Ceili dancing, craft demonstrations, storytelling, authentic Celtic products, entertainment and more.

T.R. Gallo Park Rondout Waterfront (lower Broadway), Kingston 845 338-6622, 845 246-7195 ulsteraoh.com

September 1-3

Woodstock/New Paltz Crafts Fair

Woodstock Playhouse

Juried crafts fair. Over 300 artists and craftspeople. Exhibitions, demonstrations and children’s center. Furniture, supplies, entertainment, specialty foods and health care products.

Hours: Labor Day Weekend, Sat - Mon; Sat and Sun,10 a.m. - 6 p.m.; Mon, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

September 9

Ulster County Fairgrounds 249 Libertyville Rd., New Paltz 845 679-8087, 845 246-3414 quailhollow.com

HITS Showgrounds 454 Washington Ave. Extension, Saugerties 845 246-8833 HitsShows.com

Pfizer $1 Million Grand Prix at HITS Saugerties

The grand finale of the season will feature international equestrian stars.

Watch as the best riders and horses in the world compete for a $1 million dollar purse and other prizes.

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22nd Annual Taste of New Paltz

Food, wine and beer tastings, arts and crafts, live music and a kids’ expo.

Ulster County Fairgrounds 249 Libertyville Rd., New Paltz 845 255-0243 newpaltzchamber.org September - October

Headless Horseman Hayrides and Haunted Houses

Named #1 Haunted Attraction in America. New theme each season.

Hayride, six haunted houses, corn maze, five gift shops and three food cafes.

September to October, evenings and weekends. Reservations required.

Hours: dusk - 11 p.m.

Ulster Park 778 Broadway (Route 9W) 845 339-2666 headlesshorseman.com September 28-29

Jennie Bell Pie Festival

The eighth annual festival, held in the beautiful Rondout Valley, will include a judged bake-off, pie sales, silent auction, talent show, arts and crafts vendors, live music, hay rides, amusement rides, games and more. Spectacular fireworks display Saturday evening.

Hours: Fri, 6 p.m.-10 p.m.; Sat, noon - 10 p.m.

Kelder’s Farm 5755 Rt. 209, Kerhonkson jenniebell.org September 29-30

October 10-14

November 18

Annual independent film festival has drawn top talent, including Uma Thurman, Lucy Liu, Woody Harrelson, Rosie Perez, Matt Dillon, Tim Robbins, Ethan Hawke, Peter Gabriel and Steve Buscemi. Featuring films, concerts, panels and more.

Various vendors, many countries represented with food and cultural music. Contests, prizes and pickles.

Sunday before Thanksgiving.

Woodstock Film Festival

Various locations in Woodstock, Rosendale and Kingston 845 679-4265 woodstockfilmfestival.com October 26

Hurley’s Ghost Walk

Take an evening stroll along Main Street and the cemetery, and meet the ghosts of Hurley. Ages 16 and over.

Refreshments served. Admission: $10.

Hours: Begins at 7 p.m.

Hurley Reformed Church 11 Main St., Hurley 845 339-6792, 845 338-1661(Museum) hurleyheritagesociety.org

November 2012 November-December 30th Fri, Sat, Sun.

A Frosty Fest

Enchanted Forest with animated light displays, glistening gardens, magical mansion, Santa’s North Pole, Frosty’s Adventures (A 3-D Experience), 30 foot train, stage shows, food, cafes, gift shops and more.

778 Broadway (Route 9W) Ulster Park 845-339-2666 AFrostyFest.com

Hudson Valley Garlic Festival

November 16

Cantine Field, Saugerties 845 246-3090 hvgf.org

What a great way to do your holiday shopping. Downtown New Paltz, including Huguenot Street, will be open late to start the holiday shopping season. Always the Friday before Thanksgiving.

Two-day event garlic celebration with food, crafts, music, chef and farmer lectures. Tons of garlic. No pets please.

October 2012 October 6

Heart of the Hudson Valley Bounty Festival

Downtown New Paltz Unwrapped

International Pickle Festival

Rosendale Community Center, 1055 Route 32 Rosendale, NY 845-658-9649 picklefest.com November 22

8th Annual Family of New Paltz Turkey Trot

As much of a tradition as the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, this event features a 5K (3.1 miles) run/walk; the Mashed Potato Kids Fun Run; a brigade of local volunteers and, of course, plenty of spectators cheering everyone on.

The scenic course starts at Water Street Market. A fun event to raise money to provide food for area residents during the holidays and to give runners and walkers a healthy way to start the holiday.

Waterstreet Market, New Paltz newpaltzturkeytrot.com November 19-20 December 3-4, 10-11

Wreath Fineries at the Wineries on the Shawangunk Wine Trail

Shawangunk Wine Trail’s holiday event. Receive an SWT-etched wine tasting glass souvenir and a handmade grapevine wreath at the first winery visited. Then, travel along the trail to receive a beautiful ornament at the remaining wineries to decorate your wreath.

Shawangunk Wine Trail Ulster County 845 256-8456 gunkswine.com

Headless Horseman Hayrides and Haunted Houses, Ulster Park

December 2012 December

Frozendale

An annual December tradition celebrating the coming of winter and Rosendale with the Main Street event called Frozendale. Programs and events will be held indoors and out, with treats, hot coca, live music, gifts for sale, art gallery showings and more.

Main Street, Rosendale 914 466-1517, 845 546-5358 December 2

Holiday in the Village throughout the Village Feel the holiday spirit in the friendly Village of Saugerties. Fun for all ages.

Horse-drawn wagon rides; Santa at the historic Kiersted House; holiday crafts for kids; carolers; choirs; giant toy raffle and more. Merchants open late with free refreshments.

Saugerties 800 957-0124 welcometosaugerties.com

Historic Huguenot Street, Main, North Front and Church Streets and Water Street Market, New Paltz 845 255-1660 huguenotstreet.org

A day-long event showcasing agricultural heritage and businesses making up the beautiful Hudson Valley.

Farm cuisine competition, wine, crafts, entertainment and kids’ fare.

Fun for everyone.

Cluett Schantz Memorial Park 1801-1805 Rt. 9W, Milton 845 616-7824 hvbountyfestival.com meetmeinmarlborough.com Adrian Grenier, Meira Blaustein, Clark Stiles and Nathan Khyber Woodstock Film Festival

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Hudson River Maritime Museum, Kingston by Anita Defina Hadley

The 1898 steam tugboat Mathilda has been a permanent feature of the Hudson River Maritime Museum in downtown Kingston since her arrival in 1983, courtesy of her previous owners, the McAllister Towing Company. The Hudson River Maritime Museum is just one of the many attractions tourists and local residents alike visit all year round along the spectacular city of Kingston waterfront.

December 7

January 18-20

February 23

March 23

Holiday kickoff event, with fabulous window displays, Christmas caroling, local businesses serving refreshments, great holiday shopping and unique merchandise throughout the famous arts colony of Woodstock. Crisp air, twinkling lights and lots of folks making merry.

Multiple clinics on all the skills and techniques you need to go ice climbing; basic skills, dry-tooling, glacier travel.

Slide shows on Friday and Saturday night, special guests. Reservations required.

Over 800 bowls and tumblers handmade in the Women’s Studio Workshop’s ceramics studio by interns, resident artists, staff or community volunteers will be on sale. Come find the perfect bowl and then use it to enjoy a hearty helping of chili generously donated by favorite local chefs.

Hours: Early admission 2 - 4 p.m., $5; 4 p.m. - 7 p.m., Free.

A performance featuring various styles of dance and dance companies.

Produced by the Ulster Ballet Company.

Woodstock Holiday Open House

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January 2013 January 12

Hudson Valley Rail Trail Winterfest

Featuring hay rides, snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, chili cook-off and chef’s ice carving demonstration.

Hudson Valley Rail Trail Depot 101 New Paltz Rd., Highland HudsonValleyRailTrail.net

14th Annual Catskill Ice Festival

845 658-3094 alpineendeavors.com January 20-27

Belleayre Mountain Winter Festival Week

Annual event, last full week in Jan. Heavily discounted lift tickets and fun events. Mon - Fri.

Rosendale Recreation Center 1055 Rt. 32, Rosendale 845 658-9133 wsworkshop.org

Belleayre Mountain Ski Center 181 Galli Curci Rd., Highmount 800 942-6904, 845 254-5600 belleayre.com

March 2013

February 2013

St. Patrick’s Day Parade and 26th Annual Shamrock Run

February 1-3 January 14

15th Annual Shandaken Primitive Biathlon

Competitions in target shooting with black powder muzzle loaders, tomahawk and knife throwing and sharp shooting. Primitive dress desired but not required. Fee to participate; free for spectators.

Biathlon Activity Center Little Peck Hollow Road (off County Route 47), Shandaken 845-331-5201 shandakenprimitivebiathlon.com

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15th Annual Chili Bowl Fiesta

Winter Weekend at Ashokan Center

Activities such as maple sugaring, ice skating, snow tubing. Workshops on Team building, nature journal writing, astronomy, drumming, primitive skills, nature history hikes, etc.

Registration required.

Ashokan Center 477 Beaverkill Rd., Olive Bridge 845 657-8333 ashokancenter.org

March 10

Team Ireland present a 2-mile fun run before the parade that is fast, flat and first class down Broadway along the parade route. The parade follows with numerous bands and floats celebrating the “wearing of the green” down Broadway. Starts at 1 p.m. at Kingston Plaza and finishes in the Rondout District. Held the Sunday before St. Patrick’s Day.

Festival of Dance

Ulster Performing Arts Center 601 Broadway, Kingston 845 339-6088(UPAC) 800 745-3000 (Ticketmaster) upac.org; ulsterballet.org March 24-25

Maple Sugaring at Frost Valley

Experience all the elements of sugaring including a snowy forest hike, brisk mountain air, sun melting snow, the scents of good soil, swelling buds, tapping trees, collection of sweet sap, the heat of a good wood fire, the steam of evaporating water and the sweet taste of arriving at 67% sugar content maple syrup. Free tours run every half hour at our Maple Sugar House.

Frost Valley YMCA 2000 Frost Valley Rd., Claryville 845 985-2291, 845 985-0056 FrostValley.org

Broadway, Kingston 845 338-6622, 845 246-7195 ulsteraoh.com

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TOP: View from the top of Belleayre Mountain by Rae Bottino; LEFT: Wallkill Valley Rail, New Paltz; RIGHT: Sail boat on Hudson River in front of Kingston

The Grea t Outdoors You’ll find it in Ulster County…

Where, in one trip, can you go from sailing, kayaking and skiing to extreme rock climbing, mountain biking, camping and hang gliding? If you’re looking for the ultimate outdoor adventure destination, look no further than Ulster County — just two hours from New York City, located in the heart of the Hudson River Valley.

Covering more than 1,100 miles in all and more than

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750,000 acres of woodlands and mountains, you’ll find 12 golf courses, 35 peaks, 50 parks and more than 350 miles of hiking and biking trails here… and that’s just the beginning. Ulster County is comprised of endless countryside, fresh streams deep forests, and locals that are as inspired as their surroundings.

Step aboard a Hudson River cruise and enjoy a day of sightseeing,

or take a train ride along Esopus Creek on the Catskill Mountain Railway; take a private fly fishing lesson or take a leap of faith at The Blue Sky Ranch skydiving center. No matter what your pace, you’ll discover the best that the great outdoors has to offer.

If a day trip is what you’re in search of, the Mohonk Preserve, Walkway Over the Hudson, and Belleayre Mountain have

incredible trails and even more stellar views. There is tennis, horseback riding, hang gliding, ice skating, tubing and more for every member of your family.

Check our website for regular updates on activities and events, fairs, destinations and more. No place does adventure quite like Ulster County.

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Biking Accord Bicycle Service 5770 Rt. 209, Kerhonkson 845 626-7214 accordbicycleservice.com

Sales, service and rentals. Open March-December.

Bicycle Depot 15 Main St., New Paltz 845 255-3859 bicycledepot.com Bicycle Rack 13 North Front St., New Paltz 845 255-1770 thebicyclerack.com

Sales and service since 1974.

Year-round. Hours: Tue - Sat, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Thu, 9 a.m.-7 p.m.

Favata’s Table Rock Tours and Bicycle Shop 386 Main St., Rosendale 845 658-7832 trtbicycles.com

Bicycle rentals, sales, services and tours.

Year-round.

Hours: Mon, Wed, Thur, Fri, 11 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sat, 11 a.m.-5p.m.; Sun, noon-5 p.m.; closed Tues.

Lightsey Cycles 133 Main St., Gardiner 845 255-0888 lightseycycles.com

Bike sales, rentals, repairs and equipment for everyone from the recreational rider to the serious mountain biker.

Mid-Hudson Bicycle Club Various locations in Ulster County 845 255-7535 midhusonbicycle.org

Organized bicycle rides of various distances and meeting at various locations throughout the Ulster County region. Group rides Saturday and Sunday; training rides mid-week. View our website or call for more information.

Boat & Kayaking Rentals Belleayre Mountain Pine Hill Lake Day Use Area Route 28, Pine Hill 800 942-6904, 845 254-5202 belleayre.com

Lake, swimming, boating, rowing/pedal boats, fishing and hiking. Beach and picnic area, pavilions and snack bar.

Bring your own canoe/kayak. Call 845-254-5202 for groups of 20 or more. Open Memorial Day-Labor Day.

City of Kingston Kayak Tours Kingston 845 481-7336 ForsythNatureCenter.org kingston-ny.gov Join the City of Kingston’s Forsyth Nature Center for guided natureoriented kayak tours on the Hudson River and Rondout Creek. Frequent sightings include Bald Eagles, Osprey, turtles and much more.

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Kenneth L. Wilson Campground and Day Use Area 859 Wittenberg Rd., Mt. Tremper 845 679-7020, 845 256-3099 dec-campgrounds.com

Boat rentals, fishing, hiking, nature trails, launching site, horse shoe pits, picnic tables and rental pavilion. Tent and RV sites (no electrical hook ups).

Mid-May - Columbus Day, 9 a.m.-9 p.m.

Saugerties Marina 24 Ferry St., Saugerties 845 246-7533 saugertiesmarina.com

Sales, service, motorboat and kayak rentals, ship’s store, transient slips, dock use, local and long distance transportation. Hudson River tours.

Year-round. Hours: Summer, 9 a.m.-9 p.m.; Winter, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Boat Rides & Charters Black Swan Sailing Ferry Street, Saugerties 845 542-SAIL (7245) blackswansailing.com

U.S.C.G. licensed Captain Robert Henderson and crew sail the Black Swan, a 36-foot Catalina sailboat, on the Hudson River. Up to six guests.

Departing from Saugerties. Open daily May - October, with weekday evening sails, weekend all hours.

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Hudson Cruises, Inc. P.O. Box 72, Hudson 914 388-2949, 518 822-1014 hudsoncruises.com

Blue Dolphin Charters Rondout Landing, Kingston 845 334-9738, 845 399-1531 bluedolphincharter.com

New Orleans style paddle boat, “Spirit,” available for tours, charters, dinner cruises and excursions for up to 120 people. Education charters and more leaving from the Hudson River Maritime Museum.

Hudson River Cruises Rondout Landing, Kingston 800 843-7472, 845 340-4700 hudsonrivercruises.com

Sightseeing cruises aboard the M/V 300-passenger “Rip Van Winkle,” Historical narration. Full-service beverage and snack bar. Daytime sightseeing, evening music and mystery dinner cruises. Charters available.

May - October, Tue - Sun.

Hudson River Water Taxi Rondout Landing, Kingston 800 843-7472, 845 340-4700 hrwatertaxi.com

Historic Rondout Lighthouse; trips at 2 p.m. See website for schedule to Rhinecliff Dock. Open May-October.

Hudson Sailing 1 Broadway, Kingston 845 687-2440, 845 667-1394 hudsonsailing.com

Excursions and instruction aboard Cirrus, a 28-foot trimaran. Cirrus is fast, comfortable and safe. Accommodates up to six passengers. All excursions are captained by Dan Feldman, a U.S. Coast Guard licensed captain, and departs from the Rondout Creek.

Private boat trips for six people or less aboard a classic 1962 Hatteras Sport Cruiser. April - October.

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Golf

You’ll find it in ULSTER COUNTY While very few new golf courses are being built in the United States these days due to the sluggish economy, Ulster County has a proud new addition to its outstanding collection of quality public golf courses in 2012. This spring, Lazy Swan Golf and Country Club Village in Saugerties expanded from nine holes to 18 holes and golfers were expected to flock to the high-end layout owned by Tony Bacchi.

The original nine holes designed by architect Barry Jordan opened to rave reviews in 2008. Bacchi brought Jordan back to expand the course to 18 holes, which now features a par of 70 and measures about 6,400 yards. The course’s signature hole figures to be the par-5 third hole, which features a dramatic elevation drop from the tee to a narrow fairway below. The original nine holes will be integrated into the new nine and the variety of the holes and the abundance of water will surely make Lazy Swan an attractive destination for golfers from all over the Northeast.

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Alapaha Golf Links 190 Sawkill Rd., Kingston 845 331-2334

Nine-hole executive golf course. Grass tee area and driving range. Open mid-March - October, Hours: 7:30 a.m. - Dusk.

Apple Greens Golf Course 161 South St., Highland 845 883-5500 applegreens.com

27-hole public golf course. Driving range. Outings available. Scenic views, restaurant on premises. March mid-December.

Hours: 7 a.m. - dusk.

Green Acres Golf Club 250 Harwich St., Kingston 845 331-2283

Nine holes of golf, reasonably priced.

Senior discounts available. Open daily April - mid-December.

Hours: 7 a.m. - dark.

Hudson Valley Resort and Spa 400 Granite Rd., Kerhonkson 888 948-3766, 845 626-8888 hudsonvalleyresort.com Challenging 18-hole, par-71 championship golf course, as demanding as it is beautiful.

Hours: Opens at 7 a.m. daily.

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Ulster County has 12 public courses ranging from challenging mountain resort courses to pristine layouts designed by notable golf course architects such as Robert Trent Jones Sr. Our fantastic courses offer variety, friendly service, affordable rates and no waiting. There’s something for every golfer to experience in Ulster County, one of the top golfing counties in New York State.

Mohonk Mountain House 1000 Mountain Rest Rd., New Paltz 800 772-6646, 845 256-2154 mohonk.com Historic nine-hole Scottish-style golf course. Golf packages. Tee times required.

New Paltz Golf Course 215 Huguenot St., New Paltz 845 255-8282 newpaltzgolf.com

“Best 9 holes in the Hudson Valley” - Golf Link USA. Pro shop, driving range and lessons available. Call for weekend tee times. Open March - November.

Hours: Dawn - dusk

Rondout Golf Club Whitfield Road, Accord 888 894-9455, 845 626-2513 rondoutgolfclub.com

Breathtaking views, 3 ½ star rated 18-hole golf course. Sunrise-sunset. Golf lessons and group packages available.

Full menu restaurant and bar.

Stone Dock Golf Course 12 Stone Dock Rd., High Falls 845 687-7107 stonedockgolfclub.com

Enjoy breathtaking scenery on this competitive course, complemented by friendly people and the High Falls Cafe for year-round dining. Golf course open daily.

Hours: 7 a.m.-6 p.m.

The Golf Course at Honor’s Haven Resort and Spa 1195 Arrowhead Rd., Ellenville 845 210-1600 honorshaven.com

Designed by Robert Trent Jones, Sr., our championship golf course is one of the premier nine-hole courses in the Northeast. It offers a challenge to players of all handicap levels. Driving range, golf school, packages and memberships available.

The Lazy Swan Golf and Country Club Village 1754 Old Kings Hwy., Saugerties 845 247-0075 thelazyswan.com

A new 18-hole championship-caliber golf course located just five minutes off of the New York State Thruway Exit 20 in Saugerties. A unique golf experience with incredible views of the Catskill Mountains.

Turtle Creek Golf Course at the Garden Cathay 219 Plattekill Ardonia Rd., Wallkill 845 564-3220 turtlecreekgolf.net

Picturesque nine-hole course of well-manicured 2,900 yards of golf with sand traps, grass bunkers and water hazards. Lunch available at The Grille.

Catering available. Open daily, April - November.

Shawangunk Country Club 38 Country Club Rd., Ellenville 845 647-6090

A well-conditioned nine-hole course, with spectacular views from every hole.

March - November.

Hours: weekdays, 7:30 a.m.-6 p.m.; weekends, 7 a.m.-6 p.m.

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North River Charters, “The Teal” Kingston Waterfront, Kingston 845 750-6025 theteal.com

Sightseeing tours, corporate and private charters, school trips and dinner cruises on “The Teal” for up to 75 guests. Full bar available.

Fishing Big Indian Guide Service with Hank Rope P.O. Box 150, Big Indian 845 254-5904 Guided fishing trips and fly fishing instruction.

Fly Fishing With Bert P.O. Box 153, Tillson 845 658-9784 flyfishwithbert.com

Fly fishing school and guide service on Catskill trout streams. Private lessons, group and corporate classes.

April - November.

GoFish-Now.com P.O. Box 262, New Paltz 845 520-7777 gofish-now.com

Custom personalized fishing adventures in locations throughout Ulster County.

Guided trips and lessons. Trips available for any fish in season.

Open daily, year-round.

Ray Ottulich’s Wildfish Angler P.O. Box 264, Stone Ridge 845 657-9522, 845 417-6685 rayottulich.com

Fly fishing guide service - Catskill trout and smallmouth and Hudson stripers.

Drift boat float trips. Neversink River, Hudson River, Esopus and Rondout Creeks. Beginner instruction. Groups up to four people. Year-round.

Roaring Brook Guide Service P.O. Box 368, Highmount 845 254-5944 Fly fishing instructions and guide service. April - November Hours: Dawn to dusk.

Guide Services Alpine Endeavors, LLC P.O. Box 58, Rosendale 845 658-3094 alpineendeavors.com

Catskill Outback Adventures 8243 Rt. 28, Big Indian 845 254-9888 catskilloutback.com

Hiking/snowshoeing, fishing, canoes and kayaks, mountain bikes, rope course and rapelling and team building.

Equipment rentals, lessons and guided trips. Geo caching/ letterboxing.

Eastern Mountain Sports Climbing School 3124 Rt. 44/55, Gardiner 800 310-4504, 845 255-3280 emsclimb.com

Rock and ice climbing school and guide service. Instruction at all levels.

Full-service retail tech shop. Daily, year-round.

Hours: 8:30 a.m.- 5 p.m.

Edgewood Consulting and Services P.O. Box 122, New Paltz 845 255-7007 edgewoodcs.com

Professional instruction and custom guided trips: rock climbing, ice climbing, mountaineering, snowshoeing, hiking, backpacking, in Shawangunk and Catskill Mountains. AMGA certified guides and accredited program. All abilities.

Year-round by appointment only.

Private guided hikes and snowshoeing excursions in Ulster County’s popular and scenic areas. Half day or whole day, customized. Team building facilitation can be added. Insured. Serving individuals, couples and small groups.

Year-round.

Barry Knight Interpretive Walks 1451 Rt. 28A, West Hurley 845 331-1214

Favata’s Table Rock Tours and Bicycle Shop 386 Main St., Rosendale 845 658-7832 trtbicycles.com

Easy hike to campsite, tower and views of the Catskill Mountains, Ashokan Reservoir, Mohonk Mountain House and more. Year-round.

Daily, by appointment.

Guide services include kayaking, bird walks in the Kingston area and surrounding community, snowshoeing, nature hikes, full moon hikes and paddles, eco-tours and educational programs at the Forsyth Nature Center and other city parks.

Rock climbing specialists since 1974, we are a premier guide service and school, offering climbing from beginner to advanced. Accommodating individuals as well as corporate groups, camps, scouts and outdoor clubs.

Kenco The Work and Play Outfitters 1000 Hurley Mountain Rd., Corner of Route 28 and Hurley Mountain Road, Kingston 800 341-4103, 845 340-0552 atkenco.com

A guide service providing kayaks, equipment and snacks for small groups.

Also offers Hudson River kayak tours and rental service. Open Memorial Day-Labor Day. For tour information contact Wynter Kennedy at 845-3385021, Ext. 126

Mountain Skills Climbing Guides P.O. Box 991, New Paltz 845 853-5450 mountainskills.biz

Guided rock climbing, ice climbing and hiking in the Shawangunk and Catskill Mountains. Fully insured and A.M.G.A. accredited.

Bicycle rentals, sales, service and tours.

Year-round.

Hours: Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, 11 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sat, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun, noon - 5 p.m.; Closed Tuesday.

Forsyth Nature Center’s Guided Programs Lucas Avenue, Kingston 845 331-1682 Ext.7336 or 7339 forsythnaturecenter.org

HighXposure Adventures, Inc. Mohonk Preserve 3197 Rt 44/55, Gardiner 800 777-2546 high-xposure.com

Where the Pavement Ends 356 Scarawan Rd., Stone Ridge 845 687-7008 wherethepavementends.net

Offering guided hikes and backpacking trips tailored to individual abilities and interests. Trailhead to trailhead shuttle service. Year-round, daily, 8 a.m.-8 p.m.

Hang Gliding, Ultra Light, Skydiving & Flying Kingston-Ulster Airport (20N) 1161 Flatbush Rd., Kingston 845 336-8400 kingstonulsterairport.com

Community airport offering hangar and tie-down rentals. Flight school and maintenance on site. 100LL fuel available.

Hours: Daily, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

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Mountain Wings 77 Hang Glider Rd., Ellenville 845 647-3377 mtnwings.com

Hang gliding instruction, sales, rides and fun.

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Skydive The Ranch 45 Sandhill Rd., Gardiner 845 255-4033 skydivetheranch.com

Open for first-time jump students and experienced jumpers. Large fleet of turbine powered aircrafts available.

Year-round.

Hours: Weekdays 10 a.m.-Sunset, weekends 8 a.m.-Sunset.

The Blue Sky Ranch 45 Sand Hill Rd., Gardiner theblueskyranch.com

Skydiving center. Large fleet of turbine aircraft. Instruction available.

Year-round.

Hours: Weekdays 9 a.m.-sunset, weekends 8 a.m.-sunset.

Horseback Riding Ashokan Horseback Riding and Woodstock (Sword) Fencing Club Umberto and Elene Schoeps 363 Beaverkill Rd., Olivebridge 845 657-8021 ashokan.com

Enjoy the harmonious relationship between horse and rider, nature and horses. Learn to fence. Please call for reservations. Year-round.

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Pinegrove Dude Ranch and Family Resort 30 Cherrytown Rd., Kerhonkson 800 346-4626, 845 626-7345 pinegroveranch.com

Day guest passes available. Horseback riding for additional fee.

Rocking Horse Ranch Resort 600 Rt. 44/55, Highland 800 647-2624, 845 691-2927 rockinghorseranch.com

Horseback riding stables, trail rides, pony rides and lessons. Open to the public. Year-round.

Our overnight guests can enjoy the many fun-filled activities at our all-inclusive property. They include unlimited horseback riding, Big Splash indoor water park, over 100 activities, children’s day camp, outdoor pools, water slides, Winter Fun Park, nightly entertainment and much more. A fun-filled, year-round family resort.

Coyote Ridge Stables 583 Lattintown Rd., Marlboro 845 236-1136 coyoteridgestableny.com

Ulster County Horse Council New Paltz 845 626-2669 uchc-ny.org

Braden Brook Stables 19 Mountaindale Rd., Greenfield Park 845 647-7556 bradenbrook.com

Horseback riding, pony rides and lessons. Appointments preferred. Open to the public.

Mohonk Mountain House 1000 Mountain Rest Rd., New Paltz 800 772-6646, 845 255-1000 mohonk.com

Trails and carriage rides through 7,000 historic acres. Reservations required.

Payne Farm Too 125 Dubois Rd., New Paltz 845 255-0177 PayneFarmToo.com

Trail rides, horseback riding, pony rides.

Enjoy breathtaking views of the Shawangunk and Catskill Mountains from your saddle on one of our sweet, safe and willing horses or ponies.

Indoor/outdoor rings and trails. All levels welcome. Year-round.

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Non-profit organization dedicated to all equestrians to encourage cooperation and participation among people interested in preserving, promoting and improving Ulster County’s overall equine environment; part of the State Horse Council. Sponsors annual horse shows, trail rides, educational events and more

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Mohonk Mountain House Ice Skating Pavilion 1000 Mountain Rest Rd., New Paltz 800 772-6646, 845 255-1000 mohonk.com Ice skating in a Victorian open-air pavillion.

Marinas Anchorage Marina and Restaurant 182 Canal St., Eddyville 845 338-9899 anchorage55.com

Located across from the first lock of the D&H Canal. Year-round. Restaurant Closed Monday.

Certified Marina, LLC 166 First St., Connelly 845 339-3060 hudsonriverstripedbass.com

Full-service marina: Mercury O/B, Mercuiser, Volvo-Penta, Universal, Yanmar and Westerbeake. Gas and diesel sales and service. Bait and tackle.

Dockage, winter storage, land storage, launch ramp, ship’s store. Bar n’ Café open on weekends. Open daily Feb.-Nov.

Hideway Marina 170 Abeel St., Kingston 845 331-4565

Launch ramp. Pump out. 35-ton boat lift. Summer and winter storage. Daily.

March-December.

Hours: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Jeff’s Yacht Haven 140 First St., Connelly 845 331-9248

Specializes in short haul and mast stepping. Transit and seasonal rates.

Winter storage. March - December.

Kingston City Marina Broadway Landing, Kingston 845 331-6940 kingstoncitymarina.com

Full-service marina at the foot of Broadway on the historic Rondout. Walk to area restaurants and shops. Hourly, transient and seasonal slips available.

Make reservations early for best party on the Rondout. Open 24/7 May 15 Oct. 15.

Lou’s Boat Basin 944 Abeel St., Kingston 845 331-4670

Marina, ship’s store, boat ramp, fuel, gas and diesel. April - November., Hours: Open daily, 10 a.m.- 6 p.m.

Ice Skating Kiwanis Ice Arena Cantine Veterans Memorial Complex Saugerties 845 247-2590 Ext. 300 kiwanisicearena.com

Fully enclosed, refrigerated Olympic-size ice rink facility. Private and public sessions, figure skating, ice dance , instructional. Daily, Aug. - April. Off-ice training room, meeting rooms. Year-round birthday and group parties/outings.

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Paintball Action Paintball 365 Broadway (Route 9W) Ulster Park 845 331-8759 actionpaintball.com

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Lynch’s Marina 2 Ferry St., Saugerties 845 247-0995

Mooring of boats on the Esopus Creek, near the Hudson River. Open daily from April 1-Oct. 31.

New Ulster Marine 440 Abeel St., Kingston 845 532-7678, 845 339-4363 newulstermarine.com

Our marina offers repairs and boat sales, transient docks, outdoor bathrooms and shower facilities, grill and tent area.

Open daily April 1-Oct. 31.

Rondout Bay Marina and Restaurant 1000 Rt. 213, Kingston 845 339-3917 rondoutbaymarina.com

Full description, menu, pictures, events and local attractions on our website.

Year-round.

Rondout Yacht Basin 102 First St., Connelly 845 331-7061 rondoutyachtbasin.com A full-service marina.

Saugerties Marina 24 Ferry St., Saugerties 845 246-7533 saugertiesmarina.com

Sales, service, motorboat and kayak rentals, ship’s store, transient slips, dock use, local and long distance transportation. Hudson River Tours.

Year-round.

Hours: summer, 9 a.m.-9 p.m.; winter, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

West Shore Marine 140 Dock Rd., Marlboro 845 236-4486 westshoremarine.info

Marina, boat sales and service. Gas and diesel. Year-round. Call for hours.

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Ascot Park Golf Center 163 Esopus Ave., Kingston 845 339-6395 ascot_park@aol.com

Belleayre Mountain Interactive Nature Center Belleayre Mountain Ski Center, 181 Galli Curci Rd., Highmount 800 942-6904, 845 254-5600 belleayre.com

Driving range, chipping range, putting green, miniature golf, golf professional, lessons and parties - playground, too.

Homegrown Mini-Golf Kelder’s Farm, 5755 Rt. 209, Kerhonkson homegrownminigolf.com

Play miniature golf on the only farm-themed course with edible landscaping. Have fun and learn about local food. Open May 1 - Oct. 31.

Hours: Daily, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Lukanoos Family Fun Center 180 Sawkill Rd., Kingston, 845 331-2545 lukanoosffc.com Batting cages, go-karts, miniature golf, snack bar. Birthday parties; summer camps, group outings.

Puttin’ Plus 455 Washington Ave., Saugerties 845 246-4501 puttinplus.com

Mini-golf, go-kart track, batting cages and laser tag. April - Sept. Park is haunted end of September - Oct. 31.

Yummie Ice Cream and Mini Golf Café 288 Rt. 299, Highland 845 691-7080

Miniature golf. Eight flavors of Jane’s Homemade Ice Cream, 12 flavors of Hershey ice cream. Hamburgers, veggie burgers, hot dogs, sandwiches, gourmet coffee, baked goods, soft ice cream.

Reserve for parties.

Hours: Daily 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Seasonal, opening April 2012.

Full-service six-acre paintball park featuring woodsball field, PSP X-Ball field, compressed air (3500, 4500 PSI), CO2, picnic area. Great for birthday, bachelor, corporate, and team building events, etc. Join the action and bring it on.

Parks Andretta Pool Joy’s Lane, Kingston 845 338-2115 kingston-ny.gov

Family swimming. Swim classes for ages 6-16. Lap swimming in mornings.

Vending machines.

Andy Lee Field Rock City Road, Woodstock 845 679-2113

Free parking and admission. Open July - September.

Hours: Mon-Fri, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.; Sat, Sun and holidays, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Catskill Animal Sanctuary 316 Old Stage Rd., Saugerties 845 336-8447 casanctuary.org

Belleayre Mountain Pine Hill Lake Day Use Area Route 28, Pine Hill 800 942-6904, 845 254-5202 belleayre.com

A haven for abused horses and farm animals featuring 200 animals of 12 different species. Offering guided tours, workshops, cooking classes, guest speakers and adoptions. Family friendly.

April - October.

Hours: Sat - Sun, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.

Forsyth Nature Center 157 Lucas Ave., Kingston 845 339-3053 forsythnaturecenter.org

A quaint visitor-friendly facility in a garden setting allowing for close contact to the animals. Reptile house, birds of prey, domestic and wild birds, small and large mammals and apiary.

Environment and nature programs available. Open year-round.

Woodstock Farm Animal Sanctuary 35 Van Wagner Rd., Willow 845 679-5955 WoodstockSanctuary.org

As a non-profit organization, the Sanctuary takes in abandoned, abused and discarded farm animals while working to promote farm animal welfare. 200 plus rescued farm animals. Educational tours and events. April - October.

Hours: Weekends, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.

Lake, swimming, boating, fishing and hiking in the majestic Catskill Mountains. Call 845-254-5202 for groups of 20 or more. Open Memorial Day - Labor Day.

Berean Park Reservoir Road, Highland 845 691-8011 townoflloyd.com

Reservoir/beach, pavilion, picnic tables and snack bar. Children’s playground, tennis and basketball courts and children’s swimming lessons.

Big Indian Park Route 28, Big Indian shandaken.us

Swings, jungle gym, merry-go-round, baseball, small pavilion that can be reserved for parties.

Block Park Abeel Street, Kingston 845 331-1682 kingston-ny.gov

Basketball courts, softball field, green space, playground and pavillion available for group/party rental.

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Indoor R ecrea tion

Bob Shepard Highland Landing Park 42 River Rd., Highland 845 224-4464 highlandlandingpark.org

Spectacular views of the Hudson River.

Activities include fishing, kayaking, picnicking (no fires, please) and bird watching. Events. Open year-round, Sunrise -Sunset.

Cantine Veterans Sports Complex Washington Ave. Extension, Saugerties 845 246-5890 Ext. 309 saugerties.ny.us

127-acre sports complex featuring 11 baseball/softball fields, four soccer fields, a fully-enclosed refrigerated ice arena, three playgrounds, four pavillions, trails, skate park, senior citizens’ multi-purpose recreation center and many other year-round recreational services and amenities.

Cass Landi Mini-Park Route 213 at Union Center Rd., Remy 845 331-3709 esopus.com Cluett Schantz Memorial Park and Marlborough Summer Camp 1801-1805 Rt. 9W, Milton 845 795-5100 marlboroughny.com

Basketball courts, soccer field, baseball fields, bocci court, children’s playground, walking areas. Pavillion available by reservation through town clerk.

Forsyth Nature Center 157 Lucas Ave., Kingston 845 339-3053 forsythnaturecenter.org kingston-ny.gov

A quaint visitor-friendly facility in a garden setting allowing for close contact to the animals. Reptile house, birds of prey, domestic and wild birds, small and large mammals and apiary.

Environment and nature programs available. Open May - October.

Franny Reese State Park Johnson Iorio Park (access), Haviland Road, Highland 845 473-4440 scenichudson.org

Just south of the Mid-Hudson Bridge and Walkway Over the Hudson, with 250 acres, impressive ridgeline with scenic overlook and dramatic views.

Park at Johnson-Iorio Park, just north of bridge. Path connects to carriage trail and 2.5 miles of woodland trails.

You’ll find IT in ULSTER COUNTY

If the weather just isn’t cooperating, or when you simply want a break from the sun, rest assured that the fun doesn’t stop when you step indoors. Ulster County holds several recreation centers, where the kids (and even adults) can enjoy a day of laser tag, arcades, bumper cars, roller skating, batting cages, go-karts and indoor mini golf.

Bowling Ellenville Lanes 8109 Rt. 209, Ellenville 845 647-2695

Upstate Films at Tinker St. 132 Tinker St., Route 212, Woodstock 845 679-6608 upstatefilms.org

Ferraro’s Mid-City Lanes 20 Cedar St., Kingston 845 331-6161

Roller Skating

Bowling.

Bowling.

Hoebowl-On-The-Hill 644 East Chester St. By-Pass, Kingston 845 338-1414, 845 331-1419 hoebowlkingston.com Bowling family recreation center.

Indoor Sports Park Hudson Valley Sportsdome 240 Milton Tpk., Milton 845 795-5220 hudsonvalleysportsdome.com

87,000 square foot arena with turf for indoor field sports.

Youth and adult leagues and tournaments: Soccer, flag football, lacrosse and field hockey. Field rentals, corporate and special events. Seven acres of outdoor lawns available for festivals, craft fairs or concerts.

Skate Time 209 5164 Rt. 209 at Mettacahonts Road, Accord 845 626-7971 skatetime209.com

All indoor. Roller skating rink, skateboard park, arcade, birthday parties, snack bar and free Wi-Fi.

Wood ‘N Wheel Family Fun Center 365 Broadway, Ulster Park 845 331-9680 woodnwheel.com

Family fun center featuring roller/inline skating, laser tag, bumper cars, spaceball ride, arcade, indoor and outdoor rock climibing walls, outdoor bungee trampoline and more. Specializing in birthday parties, private parties and corporate events. Year-round.

Movie Theaters New Paltz Cinema 2 New Paltz Plaza, New Paltz 845 255-0420 Four first-run movies. Daily.

Orpheum Theatre 156 Main St., Saugerties 845 246-6561

Three first-run movies. Daily

Regal Cinemas Hudson Valley Mall, 1300 Ulster Ave., Kingston 845 336-4188 regmovies.com 12 first-run movies. Daily.

Rosendale Theatre 408 Main St., Rosendale 845 658-8989 rosendaletheatre.org

Theatre Collective. Nightly movies. Serves as a venue for live theater, music, other special events. View website for schedules of films and events. Closed most Tuesdays

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Single-screen movie theater, showing mainly independent and foreign films.

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Galeville Park Long Lane, Wallkill 845 895-2611 shawangunk.org

Walking trails, two picnic tables, porta potty.

Garrison Park Between Central and Park Avenues, Wallkill 845 895-2611 shawangunk.org Playground, basketball court. No bathroom facility.

George Freer Memorial Beach Canal Street, Port Ewen 845 331-3709 esopus.com George Majestic Memorial Park Murphy Lane, Gardiner 845 255-9675 Ext. 100 townofgardiner.org

Lovely park with playground, pavilion and softball field. Offering plenty of parking, grills, picnic tables and nature trails.

George Terpening Sr. Memorial Malden Mini Park 215 Riverside Dr., Malden-on-Hudson 845 246-5890 Ext. 310 saugerties.ny.us River front and boat launching dock.

Picnic tables and grills. Summer Sunset Concert. Limited parking. Handicap accessible. Year-round, Hours: Sunrise to sunset.

Glasco Riverfront Mini Park 232 Hudson St., Glasco 845 246-5890 Ext. 310 saugerties.ny.us

Boat launching, dock, fishing pier.

Separate launch for kayaks and carry-ins. Pavilion with picnic tables and grills. Playground. Summer Sunset Concerts. Handicap accessible.

Year-round, sunrise to sunset.

Glenbrook Park Route 42, New Paltz 845 688-5004 shandaken.us

Swings and jungle gym, regulation softball field, basketball court, large pavilion with barbeque pit that can be reserved for parties.

Hasbrouck Park Corners of Plattekill and Mohonk Avenues, New Paltz 845 255-0130 villageofnewpaltz.org Open daily, 6 a.m. - 9 p.m.

Hasbrouck Park Delaware Avenue, Kingston 845 331-1682 kingston-ny.gov

Pavilion and indoor building, ball field, playground, basketball court, walking trails, open space.

Hutton Park Clifton Avenue and Grant Street, Kingston 845 331-1682 kingston-ny.gov

Pavilion, tennis courts, basketball court, ballfield, handball wall and new playground designed for youths 5-12 years old.

James Reiker Memorial Park First Street, Connelly 845 331-3709 esopus.com Joe Clark Park Floyd Ackert Road, Ulster Park 845 331-3709 esopus.com

Loughran Park Manor Avenue and Charlotte Street, Kingston 845 331-1682 kingston-ny.gov Hudson River access, walking areas and picnic area pavilion.

Johnson-Iorio Memorial Park Haviland Road, Highland 845 691-8011 TownofLoyd.com Passive park, picnic tables, vistas of the Hudson River Access to Franny Reese State Park.

Marbletown Town Park Tongore Road, Stone Ridge 845 687-0800 marbletown.net

Swimming lessons, playground, picnic area and pavilion. Basketball, volleyball and horseshoes. Pavilion available for private events.

Minnewaska State Park Preserve Route 44/55, New Paltz 845 255-0752 nysparks.state.ny.us

Kenneth L. Wilson Campground and Day Use Area 859 Wittenberg Rd., Mt. Tremper 845 679-7020, 845 256-3099 dec-campgrounds.com

Boat rentals, fishing, hiking, nature trails, launching site, horse shoe pits, picnic tables and rental pavilion. Tent and RV sites (no electrical hook up).

Mid-May - Columbus Day, 9 a.m.-9 p.m.

Kingston Point Beach Lower Delaware Avenue, Kingston 845 331-1682 kingston-ny.gov

The park preserve is situated on the dramatic Shawangunk Mountain Ridge and is listed as “Best Park” by Hudson Valley Magazine. 35 Miles of carriage roads, 25 miles of foot paths, four sky lakes and several waterfalls.

Mohonk Preserve 3197 US Hwy. 44, Gardiner 845 255-0919 mohonkpreserve.org

Kingston Point BMX Park Lower Delaware Avenue., Kingston 845 339-0618 nbl.org

Nature trails. Hiking, biking, crosscountry skiing and horseback riding paths. Bouldering and rock climbing cliffs. Educational programs. Rated one of the five best city escapes by Outside Magazine. Visitor Center’s indoor and outdoor exhibits. Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve after noon, Christmas day and New Year’s Day.

Lippman Park Route 209, Wawarsing 845 647-6560 lippmanpark.org

Moriello Park and Public School Mulberry Street, New Paltz 845 255-1700, 845 255-0100 townofnewpaltz.org

Swimming in the Hudson River; playground and pavilion.

Kayak/boat launch.

Youth bicycle competition track.

Recreation areas for soccer, basketball, handball, softball, playground, mountain biking. Picnic area and pavilion trails.

Memorial Day - Labor Day Hours: noon-7 p.m.

New Paltz BMX Track Clearwater Road, New Paltz 845 255-1269 newpaltzbmx.net

Bicycle, motocross. Sanctioned by the USA BMX. Open May - October.

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Swings, beach, volleyball, hiking trail, basketball and field games.

Popp Park Route 208 South, Wallkill 845 895-2611 shawangunk.org Pavilion and fishing access.

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Rick Volz Field Dixon Avenue, Woodstock 845 679-2113 woodstockny.org Rider Park Ulster Landing Road, Kingston 845 382-2455 townofulster.org Boat launch.

Robert E. Post Park Park Road, Kingston 845 382-2455 townofulster.org

Hudson River views; pavilions.

Rosendale Recreation Center 1055 Rt. 32, Rosendale 845 658-8198 townofrosendale.com Community center and pavilion available for rent year-round. Public Olympic pool, playground, tennis courts, basketball courts, softball field and youth center.

Ross Park Corner of West Stout and Bowne Streets, Port Ewen 845 331-3709 esopus.com Rotary Park at Kingston Point Lower Delaware Avenue, Kingston 845 331-1682 kingston-ny.gov Swimming in the Hudson River; playground and pavilion; kayak/boat launch.

Saugerties Beach Partition St., Saugerties 845 246-2321 village.saugerties.ny.us

Beach, boat launch, fishing and picnic area.

Seamon Park Route 9W, Saugerties 845 246-2321 Ext. 1 village.saugerties.ny.us

Gardens, children’s play area, picnic area and pavilion.

Small World Playground Washington Avenue, Saugerties 845 246-5890 Ext. 310 saugerties.ny.us Smith Park Route 28 and Elm Street, Pine Hill 845 688-5004 shandaken.us

Swings, jungle gym, climbing tunnel, basketball and hiking trails.

Coming soon: Freestyle skating/biking/ boarding park.

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T.R. Gallo Park Broadway and West Strand, Historic Rondout Waterfront, Kingston 845 331-1682 kingston-ny.gov Boat docks and kayak launch. Many nearby shops, restaurants, galleries and museums.

The Sojourner Truth Ulster Landing County Park 916 Ulster Landing Rd., Saugerties 845 336-8484, 845 340-3100 co.ulster.ny.us

Swimming, beach, hiking trails, picnic/ play area, pavilion and boat launch area. May-Sept. See website for specific dates and times.

Thomas Felten Park Route 32 and Patura Road, Modena 845 883-7331 town.plattekill.ny.us Tony Williams Park Riverside Road, Highland 845 691-8011

Ball fields, tennis courts, basketball courts and children’s playground.

Pavilions and picnic tables. Restroom facilities. Hudson Valley Rail Trail access.

Town of New Paltz Sports and Recreation Park Libertyville Road, New Paltz 845 255-3631 townofnewpaltz.org/recreation

Open to the public and offering picnic areas, softball fields, jogging, hiking, sledding and ice skating. Two clay/sand volleyball courts. Summer day camp/ recreation for residents and nonresidents. Year-round.

Town of Rochester Park 50 Scenic Rd., Accord 845 626-7384 townofrochester.com

The Great Indoors in the Heart of The Great Outdoors A unique Hudson Valley experience — hip and vibrant European-inspired community of over 20 Boutiques, Stores, Galleries and Restaurants, set on the banks of the Wallkill River, at the base of the Shawangunk Ridge.

Playground. Pavilion. Baseball field. No smoking permitted. Open daily from dawn to dusk.

Ulster County Public Pool Libertyville Road, New Paltz 845 255-7027, 845 340-3100 co.ulster.ny.us

Swimming, kiddie pools, playground and snack bar. June-Labor Day. See website for specific dates and times.

VanBuren Street Playground VanBuren Street, Kingston 845 331-1682 ci.kingston.ny.us

WaterStreetMarket.com 10 Main St, New Paltz (845) 255-1403

Gazebo and playground.

NYS Thruway Exit 18.

Take Route 299 West (Main St) to left onto Water St. at the foot of the bridge. Look for the Tower.

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Mountain Skills Climbing Guides P.O. Box 991, New Paltz 845 853-5450 mountainskills.biz

Guided rock climbing, ice climbing and hiking in the Shawangunk and Catskill Mountains. Fully-insured and A.M.G.A. accredited.

Rock Climbing Alpine Endeavors, LLC P.O. Box 58, Rosendale 845 658-3094 alpineendeavors.com

Professional instruction and guided trips for rock/ice climbing. Mountaineering, snowshoeing and fly fishing in Shawangunk and Catskill Mountains.

Year-round by appointment only.

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Catskill Outback Adventures 8243 Rt. 28, Big Indian 845 254-9888 catskilloutback.com

Hiking/snowshoeing, fishing, canoes and kayaks, mountain bikes, rope course and rapelling and team building.

Equipment rentals, lessons and guided trips. Geo caching/ letterboxing.

Eastern Mountain Sports Climbing School 3124 Rt. 44/55, Gardiner 800 310-4504, 845 255-3280 emsclimb.com

Rock and ice climbing school and guide service. Instruction at all levels.

Full-service retail tech shop. Daily.

Year-round, 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.

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Verkeederkill Park 3232 Rt. 52, Pine Bush 845 895-2611 shawangunk.org

Two pavilions, two playgrounds, basketball court, softball and volleyball fields; handicap fishing access.

VanBuren Street Playground VanBuren Street, Kingston 845 331-1682 ci.kingston.ny.us Gazebo and playground.

Veteran’s Memorial Park Route 9W, Highland 845 691-8011

Monuments date from Civil War to Vietnam War. Contemplative gardens.

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Walkway Over The Hudson State Historic Park 87 Haviland Rd., Highland 845 834-2867 nysparks.com/parks/178 facebook.com/ walkwayoverthehudson

Opened to the public in 2009, this unique linear park was built as a railroad bridge in 1888. Panoramic views of the Hudson River Valley. Walking, jogging, biking or rollerblading. Pets permitted on leash. Restrooms available. Wheelchair accessible. Year-round.

Hours: 7 a.m.-sunset; weather permitting.

High Exposure Adventures, Inc. Mohonk Preserve 3197 Rt. 44/55, Gardiner 800 777-2546 high-xposure.com

Longest operating rock climbing school and guide service in the Mohonk Preserve. Daily, April - November.

Minnewaska State Park Preserve Route 44/55, New Paltz 845 255-0752 nysparks.state.ny.us

Located in the Shawangunk Mountains.

Hiking and rock climbing. April 1-Dec. 1 (weather permitting), Hours: Open at 9 a.m. Call for closing times and fees.

Mohonk Preserve 3197 US Hwy. 44, Gardiner 845 255-0919 mohonkpreserve.org

Lands open daily. Rock climbing cliffs and bouldering. Day fee for non-members.

Sundance Rappel Tower 64 Rt. 214, Phoenicia 845 688-5640

Challenge our 60- foot tower.

Year-round. Weekends by appointment.

The Inner Wall 234 Main St., New Paltz 845 255-ROCK (7625 ) theinnerwall.com

Indoor rock climbing gym, equipment rentals, youth program safety training.

Group rates. Year-round.

Scenic Views Belleayre Mountain Sky Ride Belleayre Mountain Ski Center 181 Galli Curci Rd., Highmount 800 942-6904, 845 254-5600 belleayre.com

Fall Festival on Columbus Day Weekend.

Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Catskill Mountain Railroad 5408 NYS Rt. 28, Mt. Tremper 845 688-7400 catskillmtrailroad.com

Scenic rail rides along the Esopus Creek.

Fall foliage schedules. Special events.

Regular schedule begins Memorial Day weekend. Check our website for more information, train times and our Kingston Special Events Train Operation.

Skiing: Cross-Country Frost Valley YMCA 2000 Frost Valley Rd., Claryville 845 985-2291 frostvalley.org

35 kilometers of groomed cross-country ski and hiking trails in the heart of the Catskill Mountains.

Open daily, year-round.

Minnewaska State Park Preserve Route 44/55, New Paltz 845 255-0752 nysparks.state.ny.us

Located in the dramatic Shawangunk Mountains. Call for current ski conditions. No pets.

Hours: Opens 9 a.m.

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Mohonk Mountain House 1000 Mountain Rest Rd., New Paltz 800 772-6646, 845 255-1000 mohonk.com Cross-country skiing and snowshoeing

Mohonk Preserve 3197 Hwy. 44, Gardiner 845 255-0919 mohonkpreserve.org

Cross-country skiing and snowshoeing.

Occasionally groomed trails. Day fee for non-members. Open daily, conditions permitting.

Skiing: Downhill/ Boarding/Snow Tubing Belleayre Mountain 181 Galli Curci Rd., Highmount 800 942-6904, 845 254-5600 belleayre.com

Ranked # 3 in the 2011 SnowEast Reader Survey for Overall Favorite Eastern Resorts, behind industry powerhouses Killington and Mount Snow. 2012 Cat-access skiing and snowboarding, with 55 trails, glades and parks with varied terrain from beginner to expert in the spectacular Catskill Mountains. 9 kilometers of X-country trails from beginner to expert.

8 lifts, 4 lodges, 2 lounges, concessions, rentals and ski school available. Open November - April.

Sawkill Family Ski Center 167 Hill Rd., Kingston Off Sawkill and Jockey Hill Roads 845 336-6977 sawkillski.com

Family ski center, located just minutes from the City of Kingston, offers skiing, snow tubing and snowboarding.

Ski shop and snack bar in lodge.

Open weekends and holidays beginning Dec. 26.

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Swimming Andretta Pool Joy’s Lane, Kingston 845 331-1682 kingston-ny.gov

Family swimming; swim classes for ages 6-16. Lap swimming in mornings.

Vending machines.

Belleayre Mountain Pine Hill Lake Day Use Area Route 28, Pine Hill 800 942-6904, 845 254-5202 belleayre.com

Lake, swimming, boating, fishing, hiking in the majestic Catskill Mountains. Call 845-254-5202 for groups of 20 or more. Open Memorial Day - Labor Day.

Kingston Point Beach Delaware Avenue, Kingston 845 331-1682

Swimming in the Hudson, playground and pavilion.

YEAR-ROUND FAMILY FUN! Enjoy our fun and exciting round-trip train excursions along the scenic Esopus Creek departing Phoenicia and seasonal train trips through the historic city of Kingston!

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Walkway Over The Hudson

That there’s something irresistible about being able to stroll along, 212 feet above the surface of the Hudson River, while enjoying incomparable panoramic views, is borne out by the fact that, since Walkway Over the Hudson opened on October 3, 2009, more than a million people have climbed the steps and made the journey across the river.

Before it was the Walkway, it was the Poughkeepsie-Highland Railroad Bridge and, in 1888, was the longest bridge in the world. Today, at 6,767 feet (1.28 miles) it is the world’s longest elevated pedestrian bridge. Walkway Over the Hudson is open year-round (weather permitting), from 7 a.m. until sunset, and welcomes walkers, bicyclists, and rollerblading. You can even bring your well-behaved pet, as long you keep Fido on a 6-foot leash. And admission is free.

In Ulster County, the bridge is located at 87 Haviland Rd. in Highland, along NY 218/Route 9. It is also accessible through the Hudson Valley Rail Trail, a paved four-mile trail that stretches from the Walkway Over The Hudson to the downtown district of the Town of Lloyd. The rail trail is suitable for hiking, biking, roller blading and cross-country skiing. There is free parking along Haviland Road and a fee-based lot at the park entrance. For more information and details of special events, visit walkway.org.

Marbletown Town Park Tongore Road, Stone Ridge 845 687-0800 marbletown.net

Swimming lessons, playground, picnic area, pavilion, basketball, volleyball and horseshoes. Pavilion available for private events. Open April-October.

Minnewaska State Park Preserve Route 44/5, New Paltz 845 255-0752 nysparks.state.ny.us

Located in the Shawangunk Mountains.

Offering swimming, hiking, mountain biking, nature programs, rock climbing, horseback riding, boating, picnicking, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing and snowshoe rentals.

Moriello Park and Public Pool Mulberry Street, New Paltz 845 255-1700, 845 255-0604 Memorial Day - Labor Day. Hours: noon-7 p.m.

Rosendale Recreation Center and Public Pool 1055 Rt. 32, Rosendale 845 658-8198 (recreational center), 845 658-9347 (pool) townofrosendale.com

Olympic pool, playground, tennis courts, basketball courts and softball field.

Youth center, community center and pavilion available for rental.

Hours: Open summer; noon - 8 p.m.

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The Sojourner Truth Ulster Landing County Park 916 Ulster Landing Rd., Saugerties 845 336-8484, 845 340-3100 co.ulster.ny.us Swimming, beach, hiking trails, picnic/ play area, pavilion and boat launch area. May-September. See website for specific dates and times.

Tours & Trails

Catskill Forest Preserve Ulster County 845 256-3000 dec.ny.us

Ashokan Resevoir Route 28 and Winchell’s Corners, Shokan 800 575-LAND (5263) nyc.gov/dep

Ulster County Public Pool Libertyville Road, New Paltz 845 255-7027, 845 340-3100 co.ulster.ny.us

Walk on a seasonal, two-mile plus paved walkway along the Ashokan, one of the largest reservoirs within the New York City water supply and system.

Enjoy panoramic views of the reservoir and Catskill Mountains. Visit the informational kiosk at the eastern end of the walkway. Access to the east and west parking areas is from Route 28A.

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Belleayre Mountain 181 Galli Curci Rd., Highmount 800 942-6904, 845 254-5600 belleayre.com

Swimming, kiddie pools, playground and snack bar. June-Labor Day. See website for specific dates and times.

Total Tennis 1811 Old Kings Hwy., Saugerties 800 221-6496, 845 247-9177 totaltennis.com

An 11-red clay, 7-all weather, 2-synthetic grass and 5-court indoor facility. Lessons. Year-round.

Hours: Daily, 7 a.m.-10 p.m.

Woodstock Tennis Club Corner of Sawkill and Zena Roads, Woodstock 845 679-5900, 917 841-2468 woodstocktennis.com

Memberships. Private lessons. Stringing.

Open tennis mixers Thursdays, 5:30 p.m.- dark. Drop in. Small fee. Junior Tennis Camp ages 6-16. Call for schedule and special event information.

Catskill Mountain Club P.O. Box 558, Pine Hill catskillmountainclub.org

Devoted to outdoor recreation, public land stewardship, education, hiking, camping, fishing, hunting, caoeing, kayaking, biking and nature-related pursuits in the Catskill Mountains.

D&H Canal Heritage Corridor Ulster County 845 626-3089 dandhcorridor.org

Elevations from 600 to 3,325 feet of varied terrain. Hike from the Belleayre Beach in Pine Hill or the Interpretive Adventure Trail. Sign up for back country tours in the winter.

Black Creek Forest Preserve Winding Brook Acres Road (off Route 9W), Esopus 845 473-4440 scenichudson.org/parks

State-owned and maintained land within Catskill Park. 300,000 acres of forests with meadows, lakes, springs, waterfalls, cliffs, fire towers, wildlife, hiking, mountain biking and snowmobile trails.

35-mile trail from Kingston to Ellenville, comprised of the Delaware and Hudson Canal tow paths and the Ontario and Western Railway. Guided walks, biking, equestrian and cross-country skiing.

130 acres with two-mile wooded trail starting at dramatic suspension bridge across Black Creek leading to rocky Hudson River shoreline. Great for nature study. Year-round, dawn to dusk.

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Esopus Meadows Point Preserve and Education Center 257 River Rd., Port Ewen 845 473-4440 scenichudson.org/esopus.htm

96 acres with two-mile wooded trail and Hudson River Water Trail site affording views of Esopus Lighthouse and Mills Mansion. Picnicking, bird watching and education center for Clearwater programs. Year-round, dawn to dusk.

Falling Waters Preserve Dominican Lane, Glasco 845 473-4440 scenichudson.org/parks

A peaceful riverfront destination with over two miles of trails leading to dramatic views of the Hudson River, a meadow, waterfalls and views of the Catskill Mountains. Perfect for picnics, dog walking (on leash), fishing, hiking, cross-country skiing and more.

Five Locks Walk 23 Mohonk Rd., High Falls 845 687-9311 canalmuseum.org

National Historic Landmark. Walk along the towpath of the Delaware and Hudson Canal from Locks 16 to 20. No bicycles or horses. Year-round, dawn to dusk.

Hudson Valley Apple Trail Ulster County hudsonvalleyappletrail.com

Celebrate autumn in the country. Seven family-owned apple orchards each provide a unique apple picking experience. Variety of delectable fruits.

Local favorites, such as fresh pressed apple cider, homemade fruit pies, fruit butter and jams.

Hudson Valley Pottery Trail High Falls 845 626-49323 potterytrail.com

Five nationally-recognized potteries in the scenic Mid-Hudson Valley. Close to many fine inns, restaurants, hiking and biking trails and golf courses.

Hudson Valley Rail Trail 101 New Paltz Rd., Highland hudsonvalleyrailtrail.net

4-mile nature trail extending from Walkway Over the Hudson State Historic Park to Highland, with entries located at Tony Williams Park, Riverside Road, Rte. 9W, 75 Haviland Road, Commercial Avenue and HVRT Depot. Walking, mountain biking, cross-country sking and more.

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Hurley’s Historic District Walking Tour 52 Main St., Hurley 845 331-8852, 845 338-1661 hurleyheritagesociety.org

Guided walking tours along Main Street, listed as a National Historic Landmark District. Many old stone houses, dating from the 1670’s to the late 1800’s, line this charming neighborhood. Tours held on the fourth Sunday of each month, May - October.

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Hurley Rail Trail Route 209, Hurley townofhurley.org/plan/ html/rail_trails.html

Easy, well-maintained and level for hiking or biking, this rail trail connects the quaint, historic hamlets of Hurley and High Falls. Discover beautiful pastoral landscapes, with dense, deciduous woodland, tranquil farmland and rivers and streams.

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Lighthouse Park 255 River Rd., Ulster Park 845 331-0676

Park sits directly on the Hudson River offering stunning views of the Esopus Lighthouse. Picnic tables, fishing, canoe and kayak accessible. Year-round.

Dawn-Dusk.

Mohonk Preserve Visitor Center 3197 US Hwy. 44, Gardiner 845 255-0919 mohonkpreserve.org

Hiking, biking, cross-country skiing and horseback riding paths. Bouldering and rock climbing cliffs. Lands open daily.

Day fee for non-members. Free admission to the Visitor Center.

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Minnewaska State Park Preserve Route 44/55, New Paltz 845 225-0752 nysparks.state.ny.us

Located in the Shawangunk Mountains and listed as “Best Park” by Hudson Valley Magazine. Open daily for hiking, swimming, mountain biking, crosscountry skiing, horseback riding and rock climbing.

Overlook Mountain Fire Tower Meads Mountain Road, Woodstock 845 679-2580 catskillcenter.org/towers Views of the Hudson Valley, Catskill Mountains, Ashokan Reservoir and Overlook Hotel ruins. 2.5-mile trail, with vertical rise beginning to end at 1,400 feet. Rated moderately difficult. Weekends and holidays, June-Columbus Day.

The Hudson Valley’s newest 18 hole golf course.

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Perrine’s Bridge Junction State Route 32 and Route 213, Rifton 845 331-0676 nycoveredbridges.org Built circa 1835, this antique bridge is the oldest covered bridge in New York State. Spans the Wallkill River. Fishing area. Year round. Dawn-Dusk.

Rondout National Historic District Walking Tours 20 Broadway, Kingston 845 339-0720 fohk.org

Friends of Historic Kingston guided tours trace the rise of Rondout as a prosperous maritime village with a rich legacy of 19th century architecture.

Some uphill walking. Tours depart 11a.m. from Kingston Heritage Area Visitors Center.

Sam’s Point Preserve 400 Sam’s Point Rd., Cragsmoor 845 647-7989 nature.org/samspoint

5,000-acre preserve in the northern Shawangunk Mountains. One of the best examples of a ridgetop dwarf pine barrens in the world. Trails lead to Sam’s Point, Verkeerderkill Falls, the Ice Caves, High Point and Indian Rock.

Groups of 12-30 maximum; must reserve in advance.

Sleightsburg Park Everson Lane, Sleightsburg 845 331-3709 esopus.com

79-acre park encompassing the south peninsula at the mouth of the Rondout Creek. Two trails and a boat launch.

Year-round. Dawn-dusk.

Shawangunk Grassland National Wildlife Refuge Hoagerburgh Road, Wallkill 973 702-7266 fws.gov/northeast/shawangunk

As part of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, this 566-acre wildlife refuge, near the hamlet of Wallkill, operates to conserve the biological diversity of the Wallkill Valley. View the spectacular Shawangunks from the observation area.

Shawangunk Mountains Scenic Byway Ulster County mtnscenicbyway.org

Officially designated a New York State Scenic Byway in 2006, this beautiful region, pronounced Shon-gum, consists of mountains, forests, farms, rivers and streams, small hamlets and rolling countryside.

Shaupeneak Ridge 1169 Old Post Rd., Esopus 845 473-4440 scenichudson.org/parks

790 acres of mountain forest featuring Louisa Pond, a waterfall, 5.5 miles of trails and views of the Hudson River and Catskills. Upper lot is on Poppletown Road, Ulster Park (UC Rt. 24).

Year-round, dawn to dusk.

Shawangunk Wine Trail Ulster County 845 256-8456 gunkswine.com

White Water Tube Rentals

Stockade National Historic Walking Tours Corner of Main and Wall Streets, Kingston 845 339-0720 fohk.org

F&S Adventure Tube Rentals 29 Main St., Phoenicia 866 437-8823, 845 688-7633 fstuberental.com

Guided tour of New York’s largest extant early Dutch settlement and neighborhood where New York State was born. Departs 2 p.m., from Friends of Historic Kingston Gallery. Tour Fee, Hours: First Saturday each month.

May-October.

Tube rentals for the exhilarating experience of tubing down the Esopus Creek by the Catskill hamlet of Phoenicia.

Town Tinker Tube Rental 10 Bridge St., Phoenicia 845 688-5553 towntinker.com

The Huguenot Path Nature Sanctuary 18 Broadhead Ave., New Paltz 845 255-1889, 845 255-1660 huguenotstreet.org

Self-guided tour through marshlands and around Oxbow Lake. Adjacent to Historic Huguenot Street and maintained with the assistance of the New Paltz Environmental Conservation Commission.

Town of Shawangunk Rail Trail 14 Central Ave., Wallkill 845 895-2611

Three plus section of rail and trail with views of the Bordan Estate and the Shawangunk Mountain Range. Provides easy access to the Village of Wallkill.

Wallkill River nearby. Handicap accessible. Porta-potties available.

Many award-winning wineries along an 80-mile route hosting seasonal events in the heart of the Hudson Valley.

Nestled between the Shawangunk Mountains and the majestic Hudson River, this trail is the perfect way to discover Hudson Valley Wine Country.

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Whitewater tubing adventures on the scenic Esopus Creek. Wet suits and transportation available. Memorial Day Weekend - Sept. 30.

Hours: Daily, 9 a.m.-6 p.m.

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Billy A Sanctuary For Over 200 Rescued Farm Animals Visit Weekends • Apr-Oct • 35 Van Wagner Rd, Willow WoodstockSanctuary.org or 845.679.5955

10 Bridge Street, Phoenicia, NY (845) 688-5553 www.towntinker.com Memorial Day Weekend to September 30

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Hidden Gems

Ver Nooy Kill Falls, Kerhonkson on the Fourth of July by Meagan Pagano

Sometimes, the greatest adventures are the ones you don’t expect. In Ulster County, the land is teeming with gems small and large, just waiting to be discovered. One of our favorites is Sam’s Point Preserve. The highest point of the Shawangunk Ridge, it covers 4,600 acres and lies on the Ellenville and Shawangunk borders; its hills are still populated with the many “Berry Shacks” from the 19th century and today, Sam’s Point is still one of Ulster County’s best-kept secrets for berry picking, especially during huckleberry season.

The Preserve also encompasses the Ellenville Fault Ice Caves. Take a day to hike the mountain and its many crevasses which hold snow and ice for several months, often until late August. The cool micro climate allows for plants such as the hemlock, creeping snowberry and black spruce to thrive all year round. You’ll experience cool mists of water, subterranean waterfalls and more wonders that will transport you to another place entirely.

Ver Nooy Kill Falls, also often called “Trail’s End” by locals of Ulster County, is a collection of breathtaking views and scenic swimming holes in the town of Kerhonkson. A four-mile round trip will send you to a series of waterfalls that drops 30 feet in four stages. Grab your bathing suit, a picnic lunch and a few friends, and you’ve got a day trip.

In addition to Ver Nooy Kill Falls, the valleys and hills of Ellenville, Kerhonkson, Accord, Wawarsing and others are laden with natural pools and waterfalls to enjoy during the warmer months. If you follow a trail to The Big Deep, just minutes outside of Woodstock, you can cliff dive and cannonball to your heart’s content. Another is Peekamoose Blue Hole, located on the Rondout Creek. The deep pool is named for the purity of its water—and some say, for how cold you are after a swim.

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RIGHT: Apple picking at Hurds Family Farm, Modena

From Farm to Table You’ll find it in Ulster County…

“Farm to Table” cuisine is not just another trend here; it’s a way of life, and the Hudson Valley is very much central to this resurgence that’s sweeping the country. A short ride down any part of Ulster County will surely be sprinkled with farmstands, where you’ll find freshly picked produce, greens and more, ready to be enjoyed.

If you’re looking to go a more do-it-yourself route, there are a number of orchards where you can pick your own berries,

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apples, pumpkins… you name it; and if you’re visiting us during the holidays, don’t forget the possibilities and excitement in cutting your own Christmas tree.

While visiting each of our unique towns and hamlets, be sure to check out their farmers’ markets, which offer everything from delectable cheeses and homemade artisan breads, to delicately baked pies with the freshest of fruit, and even locally made maple syrup.

Seasoned wine connoisseurs and

newcomers alike will find a haven in Ulster County’s vineyards and wineries. The Hudson Valley is the oldest wine region in the country and lends itself well to Ulster’s many tasting rooms and awardwinning wines. The Shawangunk Wine Trail spans 80 miles of gorgeous terrain and includes nine wineries (five of which are in Ulster County). Nestled between the famous Shawangunk Mountains and the nearby Hudson River, the Trail is the ideal venue in which to experience

the best in wine tastings, pairings, local food and more.

When your day of adventure winds to a close, nothing is better than gathering around a table to enjoy it all—the crisp produce, freshly caught fish and award-winning wines come together to create all types of culinary delights. You have the choice of a rustic picnic to be enjoyed in the scenic outdoors; sophisticated gourmet spreads at a variety of refined restaurants and everything in between.

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Farms, U-Picks & Farmers’ Markets Adams Fairacre Farms 1560 Ulster Ave., Lake Katrine 845 336-6300 adamsfairacrefarms.com

Farm fresh fruits and vegetables.

Cheeses, gourmet coffees, fish and meats. Bakery. Gifts. Candy counter.

Garden supplies, plants and nursery stock.

Hours: Mon-Fri, 8 a.m.-9 p.m.; Sat, 8 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sun, 8 a.m.-7 p.m.

Apple Hill Farm 124 Rt. 32 South, New Paltz 845 255-1605 applehillfarm.com

U-Pick apples and pumpkins (August October). Enjoy the restored 1859 barn.

All varieties of fruits and vegetables.

Fresh pressed cider, donuts and homemade pies. Gifts. Weekend hayrides. August-October Hours: Open daily, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.

Apple Valley Farms, LLC 155 North Ohioville Rd., New Paltz 845 255-7077

U-Pick apples. Picnic area available.

Late August-October Hours: weekends, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Barthel’s Farm Market 8057 Rt. 209, Ellenville 845 647-6941

Bedding plants, shrubs, hanging baskets, garden supplies, Christmas trees and wreaths. All varieties of vegetables.

April-December.

Hours: 8 a.m.-6 p.m.

Boice’s Farm & Garden 600 Kings Hwy.., Saugerties 845 246-7426

Flowers (perennials and annuals), vegetables and fruits in season.

Specializing in sweet corn. Fall squashes, gourds and pumpkins.

May - mid- December.

Hours: Daily, 9 a.m.-6 p.m.

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Borchert Orchards 278 Lattintown Rd., Marlboro 845 236-7239 Fresh fruits for sale in season.

Hours: Daily, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

Burd Farm 6611 Rt. 209, Kerhonkson 845 626-7620, 845 626-2090

U-Pick pumpkins, strawberries, tomatoes and other vegetables, herbs and flowers.

Farm stand has produce, bedding plants and sweet corn. Cider, apples and pears in season. Hayrides in the fall.

Wholesale, retail and farmers’ markets.

May - October.

Hours: Opens daily at 8 a.m.

Buzzanco’s Greenhouse & Farm 2050 Sawkill-Ruby Rd., Kingston 845 336-6528 buzzancogreenhouses.com

Houseplants, ferns, annuals and perennials, flowering plants and unusual cactus and herbs. Vegetables in season.

April-October.

Hours: Daily, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Catskill Native Nursery 607 Samsonville Rd., Kerhonkson 845 626-2758 catskillnativenursery.com

Over 600 species of perennials, herbs, ornamental and fruiting shrubs and trees, water lilies and wetland plants.

Unusual pottery and garden art. Open second Saturday in April - Oct. 31.

Hours: Thu - Mon, 9:30 a.m. - 6 p.m.; Closed Tue - Wed.

Davenport Farms 3411 Rt. 209, Stone Ridge 845 687-0051 davenportfarms.com

Local fruits and vegetables. Greenhouse with bedding plants, perennials, trees and shrubs. Apples, cider and baked goods. Open March - mid-December.

Davenport’s Farm Stand Washington Avenue Extension, Kingston 845 334-9004

Gardiner Greenmarket Gardiner Library 133 Farmers Tpk., Gardiner 845 255-0087

Dolan Orchard 1166 Rt. 208, Wallkill 845895-2153

Gill Corn Farms (2 locations) 1875 Hurley Mountain Rd. Route 209, Hurley 845 331-8225, 845 338-0788

Farming in the Hudson Valley since 1869. Specializes in flowers and fresh produce in the spring, fruits and vegetables in the summer and cider, apples and fresh produce in the fall.

Daily, April-November, 6:30 a.m.-7 p.m.

U-Pick apples, pumpkins and cherries.

Apples, peaches, pears, plums, vegetables and cider. Daily, AugustFebruary, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

Summer Market: June - October, Fridays, 4 p.m. - dusk, on the library grounds.

Winter Market: November - May, third Saturday, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. in the library’s community room.

U-Pick vegetables, flowers, pumpkins and more. Specializing in sweet corn, home-baked goods, ice cream and dairy products. Fall festival weekends in October featuring hayrides, a maze and pumpkin painting. Handicap accessible.

April-October, daily.

9 a.m.-6 p.m.

Dressel Farms 271 Rt. 208, New Paltz 845 255-0693 dresselfarms.com

U-Pick strawberries, apples and pumpkins. Specialize in apples, cider, peaches, pears and strawberries. Farm Market: January-May, Mon -Fri, 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m., Sat, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Sun, 11a.m.-4 p.m.; June-December, daily, 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Ice cream: Mothers’ Day-Halloween, noon - 9 p.m.

Grey Mouse Farm 22 Grey Mouse Rd., Saugerties 845 246-3405

DuBois Farms U-Pick 209 Perkinsville Rd., Highland 845 795-4037 duboisfarms.com

Hanover Farms Roadside Farm Market 5200 Rt. 28, Mt. Tremper 845 688-5667 shandaken.us

Berries, peaches, apples and cider.

Homemade jams, mustards, pickles and relishes. Sanctuary for geriatric farm animals. Year-round. By appointment only.

Olde New England style farm offering an array of fruit, baked goods, lunch, family fun activities and more. Open mid-August - November.

Hours: daily, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Local and regional homegrown farm products. Plants, flowers, fruit, vegetables, milk, syrup, honey, baked goods and more. Mid-April - early December. Open 24 hours.

Four Winds Farm 158 Marabac Rd., Gardiner 845 255-3088 bestweb.net/~fourwind

Certified organic vegetables; heirloom vegetable seedlings and herbs. Turkey, pork and grass-fed beef. Call for appointment.

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Heart of the Hudson Valley Farmers’ Market Cluett-Schantz Park 1801-1805 Rt. 9W, Milton 845 616-7824 hhvfarmersmarket.com

Farm market with freshly picked fruits and vegetables, baked goods, specialty items, organic products and more.

Special events every Saturday - live music, Kids’ Day, craft/flea markets, cooking demos, health expos with guest speakers. June - October.

Hours: Sat. 9 a.m.-2 p.m.

Highland Farmers’ Market Town Field, Municipal Parking Lot Main Street, Highland 845 691-2144 townoflloyd.com

Fruits, vegetables, cut flowers, plants, jams and jellies, homemade bread, grass fed beef and local wineries. Handicap accessible. Mid-June - mid-October.

Hours: Wed, 3 p.m.-7 p.m.

Horn of Plenty 419 Rt. 28, Kingston 845 331-4318 meredithsbread.com

Fruits, vegetables, cider, honey, homemade baked goods and house plants. Home of Meredith’s Bread.

Hurds Family Farm 2187 Rt. 32, Modena 845 883-7825 hurdsfamilyfarm.com

Family-friendly popular tour destination.

School, youth groups, parties, reunions, picnics, hayrides, cow train, mazes, eco-trail, kids corral, cider, doughnuts and gifts. U-Pick apples, pears, raspberries, pumpkins, tomatoes and veggies.

Aug. 25 - Oct. 31 Hours: Daily, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

Jenkins-Lueken Orchards Route 299 West, New Paltz 845 255-0999 jlorchards.com

U-Pick apples and pumpkins. All varieties of apples, including Northern Spy and Macoun, pears, peaches, cherries, blackberries, raspberries, tomatoes and other vegetables in season. Honey and cider produced on the farm. Bakery on premises. Daily, July - end of May.

Kelder’s Farm Market 5755 Rt. 209, Kerhonkson 845 626-7137 kelderfarm.com

U-Pick fruits and vegetables- from asparagus to zucchini. Farm market, greenhouse, petting zoo, school trips, jumping pillow, corn maze and mini-golf. Pet food. Open year-round, seasonal hours.

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Kiernan Farm 1308 Bruynswick Rd., Gardiner 845 255-5995 kiernanfarm.com

A unique 100% grass-fed beef farm located beneath the Shawangunk Ridge in Gardiner, and on the Shawangunk Wine Trail, where your appetite for superb beef and scenic beauty are gratified. Open daily year-round.

Call ahead.

Kingston Farmers’ Market Wall Street, between John and North Front Streets (Summer) Old Dutch Church, Wall Street entrance (Winter) Kingston 845 853-8512 kingstonfarmersmarket.org

“Best of the Hudson Valley Harvest.”

Certified organic,naturally grown and traditional farm fresh fruits, vegetables and cheeses, meats, baked goods and more. Special events and crafts on John Street: first and third Saturday and opening day.

Hours: Memorial Day weekend - Nov. 17, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Winter: first and third Sat, December - April, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

Liberty View Farm, LLC 340 Crescent Ave., Highland, 845 399-9545 libertyviewfarm.biz

Very progressive - beyond organic.

“America’s Top Ten Apple Picking Farm”, featured in several books, magazines and TV programs. Apples, veggies, herbs and flowers. Promoting ag tourism, classes; hosting fundraisers, weddings and parties. Old farm house, several barns, various yurts and more. By appointment only.

Locust Grove Farm 159 North Rd., Milton 845 795-5194

U-Pick apples, blueberries, cherries, peaches, plums and pumpkin in season.

Noon-dusk.

Maynard Farms 326 River Rd., Ulster Park 845 331-6908 maynardfarms.com

U-Pick apples, pears and pumpkins.

Farm stand with fresh-picked vegetables. September-October. Hours: Sat-Sun, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Facebook page Maynard Farms.

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Meadow View Farm 105 Phillies Bridge Rd., New Paltz 845 255-6093 meadowviewfarmstand.com

Certified naturally-grown fruits and vegetables. June-November, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Grass-fed and grass-finished beef available year-round.

Minard Farms 250 Hurds Rd., Clintondale 845 883-7102 minardfarms.com

U-Pick apples. Fresh-pressed cider, hayrides, homemade pies, jams, jellies, apple butters and honey. Apple cider doughnuts made on premises. Picnic tables. September - October. Hours: Sat-Sun, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Mr. Apples Low Spray Orchard Route 213 West, High Falls 845 687-0005 mrapples.com

Natural flavor and organic style. Tranquil family outing above waterfalls and below Mohonk Mountain.

August - mid-November, daily, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.

New Paltz Farmers’ Market 24 Main St., New Paltz 845 255-5995 newpaltzfarmersmarket.com

Locally-grown farm produce: fruits, vegetables, flowers, wine, cheese, meats, breads, jams, desserts, chef demonstrations and special events.

Early June - November.

Hours: Sun, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

Prospect Hill Orchards 40 Clark’s Lane, Milton 845 795-2383 prospecthillorchards.com

U-Pick cherries (mid-June to July), peaches (August), apples, pears and pumpkins (mid-September - midOctober). Weekend hayrides. Picnic area.

Special events.

Hours: Seasonally, Sat - Sun, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

Rosendale Farmers’ Market Rosendale Community Center 1055 Rt. 32, Rosendale 845 339-0819, 845 943-8098

15 plus local producers; free coffee, tea; live acoustic music; demonstrations.

Winter Market (indoors): January - May, first Sunday,10 a.m.-2 p.m. Summer Market (outside): Sun, June - late October, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Find us on Facebook.

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Rowe’s Apiaries 331 Clifton Ave., Kingston 845 331-4058

Wholesale and retail sale of honey and honey bee products. April - mid-January, Hours: Daily, 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. or by appointment.

Sauer Farm 640 Kings Hwy., Saugerties 845 246-2725

Homegrown fruits and vegetables in season. Specialize in raspberries. Fresh eggs. Handicap accessible. Open year-round.

Hours: 10 a.m.-8 p.m.

Saugerties Farmers’ Market 119 Main St., Cahill School Parking Lot (Summer) 207 Market St., Senior Center (indoors, Winter) Saugerties 917 453-2082, 845 246-9371 saugertiesfarmersmarket.com

Locally grown fruits, vegetables, flowers, wine, dairy, meats, poultry, breads, jams, baked goods and specialty products.

Breakfast and lunch. Chef demos. Live music. Special events. Summer: Sat, May 26 - Oct. 6, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Winter: Select Sundays.

Saunderskill Farms 5100 Rt. 209, Accord 845 626-2676 saunderskill.com

U-Pick strawberries, blueberries, raspberries. Pumpkins, vegetables and fruits in season. Flowering annuals and perennials, herbs, vegetable plants and nursery stock. Bakery, maple syrup, honey, jams and jellies. Gift items.

Horse-drawn hayrides in the fall.

April - December.

Hours: Tue - Sun, 7 a.m.-6 p.m.

Sheeley’s Farm Stand 2752 Lucas Tpk., Accord 845 687-4497

Organic grown produce. Greenhouse open in May, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., for bedding and vegetable plants.

July - September.

Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Stone Ridge Orchard 3120 Rt. 213, Stone Ridge 845 687-2587 (stand), 845 266-3979 (office) stoneridgeorchard.us

U-Pick apples (September-November), raspberries, pumpkins, cherries, organic vegetables and fruit. Fresh cider, local farm products, hayrides and school tours. Open weekends June, July, August and November; daily September-October.

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Sunfrost Farms 217 Tinker St., Woodstock 845 679-6690 sunfrostfarms.com

Organic and conventional wholesale and retail fruits and vegetables. Juice bar, greenhouses, herb garden and cut flowers. Prepared food items to go, local dairy products and homemade pies.

Open year-round.

Hours: Daily, 9 a.m.-6 p.m.

Swenson’s Organic Produce 81 Towpath Rd., Accord 845 626-3915 Family farm for over 50 years. Organic produce. Vegetables and fruits in season. Chestnuts in season.

May-November.

Hours: Daily, dawn-dusk.

Taliaferro Farms CSA & Organic Family Market 187 Plains Rd., New Paltz 845 256-1592 taliaferrofarms.com

Certified organic family farm selling the highest quality produce, chickens and eggs. Profiled in NBC’s Today Show Goes Green. Fruits, vegetables, milk, cheese, locally raised organic beef, u-cut flowers, wine tasting and much more.

Hours: Thu, 8 a.m.-7 p.m.

Tantillo’s Farm Market 730 Rt. 208, Gardiner 845 256-9109 tantillosfarm.com

U-Pick apples, sweet and sour cherries, tomatoes and pumpkins. Homegrown fruits and vegetables picked daily.

Soft-serve ice cream, ice cream cakes.

Raffaela’s homemade fruit pies, desserts, breads, jams and jellies. Fruit, cheese or vegetable platters. April - mid-December.

Hours: Daily, 9 a.m.-6 p.m.

The Apple Bin Farm Market 810 Broadway, Ulster Park 845 339-7229 theapplebinfarmmarket.com

U-Pick apples (October). Family run market. Homegrown seasonal fruit. Fresh baked goods, pies, coffee, honey, maple syrup and gourmet items. Breakfast and lunch sandwiches. Holiday items. Hours: Daily, March - Dec. 31.

Town of Plattekill Farmers’ Market Plattekill Town Hall 1915 Rt. 44/55, Modena 845 883-7331 Ext. 14 town.plattekill.ny.us

Featuring produce fresh from local farms, local pasture-fed beef, gluten-free baked products and more.

Late June - late October.

Hours: Thur, 3 p.m.-7 p.m.

Trapani Farms, LLC Mulberry Lane, Milton 845 795-5607

Locally grown fruits and vegetables available directly from the farm to you.

Raspberries, blackberries, gooseberries, red currants, cherries, peaches, apricots, pears and wide selection of apples. June - October. Call for availability.

Wallkill View Farm 15 Rt. 299 West, New Paltz 845 255-8050 wallkillviewfarmmarket.com

Weed Orchard 43 Mt. Zion Rd., Marlboro 845 236-0237 weedorchards.com

U-Pick apples, peaches, pears, plums, grapes and pumpkins. Weekend hayrides.

Cider, pies and doughnuts. Handicap accessible. Picnic area. August - October.

Hours: Weekdays, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sat, Sun, and holidays, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

Westwind Orchard, LLC 215 Lower Whitfield Rd., Accord 845 626-0659 westwindorchard.com

U-pick apples. Certified organic. Farm stand, organic apples, berries, garlic and local products. Open mid-September - mid-October Hours: Weekends, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.

U-Pick apples and pumpkins.

Vegetables, fruits and cider. Open daily, Labor Day - Oct. 31.

Woodstock Farm Festival Maple Lane/Houst Parking Lot Woodstock woodstockfarmfestival.com

Celebrate our farmers and our community with fresh local produce, outdoor dining, live music, special events, children’s activities, scintillating conversation and ... Peace, Love and Music, of course. Early June - late October, every Wed, rain or shine.

U-Pick apples and cherries. Fruits, vegetables, cider, honey and maple syrup. Pies, breads, jams and apple butter. Bedding plants and hanging baskets. Seasoned apple wood.

Hours: Daily, 8 a.m.-6 p.m

Christmas Tree Farms

Fresh fruits and vegetables. Bakery.

Garden center: annuals, perennials, stone and bulk mulch. U-pick pumpkins.

Corn maze. Christmas trees, poinsettias, wreaths. Open daily, March - December.

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Wilklow Orchards 341 Pancake Hollow Rd., Highland 845 691-2339 wilkloworchards.com

Wright Farms 699 Rt. 208, Gardiner 845 255-5300 eatapples.com

Bell’s Tree Farm 647 Mettacahonts Rd., Accord 845 626-7849 bellschristmastrees.com

Assorted Firs and Spruces. U-cut, or fresh-cut and potted trees available.

Drilling, shaking and baling available.

Wreaths, roping, kissing balls, maple syrup, gifts and more. Nov. 23 - Dec. 24.

Hours: Mon-Fri, 9:30 a.m.- dusk; Sat Sun, 8 a.m. - dusk.

Christmas Tree Lane 9 Christmas Tree Dr., Wallkill 845 895-3536

U-cut trees. Douglas and Fraser Fir; Balsam. Free netting, twine. Family picture, free refreshments, gift barn, wreaths, table settings, tree stands and more. Animated barn with 200- foot Christmas train, live animals. Open weekends after Thanksgiving-mid-December.

Hours: Sat-Sun, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

Corey’s Christmas Trees on The Farm Marlboro 845 591-9375, 845 236-0022

Blue and White Spruce; Douglas Fir; Norwegian and regular pine. Round wreaths, door knocker wreaths and potpourri sachets homemade on the farm. Come see how wreaths are made and enjoy a cup of cocoa on us just for visiting our farm. Open Nov. 23 Dec. 24.

DiGrazia Christmas Tree Farm 469 Pine Bush Rd., Stone Ridge 845 687-0449, 845 705-1492

Canaan and Fraser Fir, Balsam, Norway and White Spruce. U-cut. Pre-tagging, saws and free wrapping available.

Christmas shop, wreaths, table decorations, garlands, roping.

Nov. 23 - Dec. 24.

Hours, Daily, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

East Mountain Tree Farm 9 Mancuso Rd., Napanoch 845 647-5548

Colorado Blue and White Spruces, Douglas Fir. U-cut. Weekends, Thanksgiving - Dec. 24, 8:30 a.m. dusk. Weekdays by appointment.

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Hardenburgh Christmas Tree Farm 206 Hardenburgh Rd., Ulster Park 845 658-8894, 808 295-6591 hardenburghfarm.com

U-cut or we cut. Blue and White Spruce.

Pre-cut Douglas and Fraser Fir. Pre-harvested trees in our barn. Novice harvesters welcome. Cozy country gift shop, wreaths, garlands, holiday crafts.

Tractor rides to the trees. Refreshments.

Tree shaking, drilling, netting. Nov. 23-mid-Dec. 2012.

Hours: Weekends, 9 a.m.-dusk.

Hurds Christmas Tree Farm 76 Hurds Rd., Clintondale 845 883-7825 hurdsfamilyfarm.com

Enjoy an outdoor family tradition.

Fragrant fresh cut or u-cut evergreens.

Wreaths, kissing balls and living potted trees. Bailing and assistance provided.

Christmas Country Cow Train, toasty campfire, hot cocoa and s’mores. Watch Santa parachute in on opening day at noon. Nov. 23-Dec. 18.

Hours: Weekends, 9 a.m.-dusk.

K&D Tree Farm 319 Orchard Rd., Highland 845 691-7854

Cut your own and pre-cuts. Over 20 acres to choose from. Assistance provided. Freshly made wreaths, crosses and hearts, holiday greenery, hot cider and much more. Friday after Thanksgiving - Dec. 24.

Hours: Daily, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

Marshall’s Tree Farm 58 Whitfield Rd., Accord 845 626-4059

Concolor and Canaan Firs. Tree sizes range from tabletop to seven feet. Easy access to trees. Cut your own. Baling available. Day after Thanksgiving December, daily, dawn-dusk.

Please call ahead for availability after mid-December.

Mountain Fresh Farms 282 Orchard Rd., Highland 845 795-2260, 845 795-2728 mountainfreshfarms.com

Douglas, Fraser, Balsam, Concolor and Canaan Fir, Blue Spruce. Cut your own or we cut. Other Christmas items available. Tractor hay rides, Santa, food, hot chocolate and cider, large outdoor fire pit. Full service. Handicap accessible.

Nov. 23 - mid-December 2012.

Hours: Weekends, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

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Mountain View Tree Farm 69 Spurck Rd., Saugerties 845 389-1973

Scotch Pine, Norway Spruce, Balsam and Douglas Fir. Saws available. From Village of Saugerties, take Rt. 32 North, go 5 miles to High Falls Rd., then to Kelly Rd.; signs posted to Spurck Rd. Open after Thanksgiving - Christmas.

Hours: Sat and Sun, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

Polizzi Tree Farm 70 Hudson Terrace, Marlboro 845 236-4521

Colorado Blue Spruce, all heights, including cathedral. Open after Thanksgiving - mid-December.

Hours: Weekends, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. or by appointment.

Reilly’s Christmas Trees 38 Poppletown Rd., Esopus 845 389-0097

Scotch Pine and Douglas Fir, but mostly Blue Spruce, and they’re very tall. Open day after Thanksgiving.

Hours: Weekends, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. and weekdays by appointment.

Split Rail Nursery 346 Mahoney Rd., Milton 845 795-5643

Norway Spruce, Balsam, Douglas Fir and Coloado Blues. Pre-tagged, netting available. You choose, we cut.

Homemade wreaths. Potted Blue Spruce. Open day after ThanksgivingDec., Sun before Christmas.

Hours: Fri, noon-4 p.m., Sat - Sun, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

Swenson’s Family Farm 81 Towpath Rd., Accord 845 626-3915

Family farm for over 50 years. U-cut.

After Thanksgiving - mid-December.

Hours: Sat, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun, noon-5 p.m.; weekdays by appointment.

West Wind Tree Farm 543 Bruyn Turnpike, Wallkill 845 895-3807

U-cut short-needle Scotch Pine and Douglas Fir grown on the farm. Also, pre-cut Fraser and Balsam Fir. Wreaths, kissing balls, crosses and more items handmade at the farm. Nov. 23 - Dec. 23. Open daily, dawn-dusk.

Maple Sugar Farms Arrowhead Farm 5941 Rt. 209, Kerhonkson 845 626-7293

Tours available March-April. Call ahead.

Syrup sold year-round.

High Point Mountain Maple Syrup 75 Whispell Rd., West Shokan 845 332-3579

Maple products can be purchased year-round.

Lyonsville Sugarhouse 591 County Rt. 2, Accord 845 687-2518

Tours available by appointment, mid-February - April. Products available year-round.

Oliverea School House Maple Syrup 609 Oliverea Rd., Oliverea 845 254-5296

State-of-the-art maple farm with over 3,000 taps in the Catskill Mountains.

Tours available year-round by appointment. Syrup sold year-round.

Products sold at Woodstock, Saugerties and New Paltz Farmers’ Markets, The Emerson Country Store, High Falls Co-op and other locations.

Baldwin Vineyards 176 Hardenburgh Rd., Pine Bush 845 744-2226 baldwinvineyards.com

Our Strawberry, Chocolate and Wine Festivals offer wine tastings with three strawberry/chocolate desserts.

Hours: April-June and November December, Thu-Sun, noon-5 p.m.; July-October - Wed-Fri and Sun, noon-5 p.m

Benmarl Winery 156 Highland Ave., Marlboro 845 236-4265 benmarl.com

Vineyards and winery situated high on a hill overlooking the vineyard, orchards, Hudson River and beyond. Picnic area.

Hours: April-December - Daily, noon-6 p.m.; January-March, Fri-Sun, noon-5 p.m. or by appointment. Closed major holidays.

Brimstone Hill Winery 61 Brimstone Hill Rd., Pine Bush 845 744-2231 brimstonehillwinery.com

A family-operated winery specializing in French- style wines. Known for its dry red wines and sweet white wines.

Memorial Day - Columbus Day, Fri Mon; rest of the year, open Sat - Sun. Hours: 11:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.

Sugar Brook Maple Farm 351 Samsonville Rd., Kerhonkson 845 626-3466

Tours available March - mid-April.

Maple products and equipment can be purchased year-round. Call ahead.

Wineries/Distilleries & Breweries Adair Vineyards 52 Allhusen Rd., New Paltz 845 255-1377 adairwine.com

Located in a 200 plus year-old Dutch barn. All wine made from estate-grown grapes. May - October, Sat - Sun, 11 a.m. - 6 p.m.; November - December, Sat - Sun, 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.; January - March: Closed.

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Cereghino Smith 2583 Rt. 32, Bloomington 845 334-8282 cereghinosmith.com

A unique local winery producing artisanal and handcrafted wines. Grapes are hand-sorted and sourced from small New York and West Coast growers.

Year-round, by appointment, weather permitting. Please call first.

Hours: Fri, noon-5 p.m., Sat - Sun, by appointment.

Dutch Ale House & Brewery 253 Main St., Saugerties, 845 247-BEER (2337) dutchalehouse.com

The Hudson Valley’s newest brewery.

Produced entirely on-site, our beers are handcrafted from the finest ingredients available, brewed in small batches with close attention to detail, and transferred to kegs until its flavor is at its peak.

Open daily year-round.

El Paso Winery 742 Broadway (Route 9W), Ulster Park 845 331-8642 elpasowinery.com

Variety of New York State wines produced, bottled and sold at the winery. Free tastings. Gift shop. Closed January - March.

Hours: Wed - Sun, 11 a.m.-6 p.m.

Gilded Otter Brewing Company 3 Main St., New Paltz 845 256-1700 gildedotter.com

Restaurant and award-winning brewery.

Hours: Mon-Thu, 11:30 a.m.- 10 p.m.; Fri-Sat, 11:30 a.m.-10:30 p.m.; Sun, noon-9 p.m. Pub food served till midnight.

Glorie Farm Winery 40 Mountain Rd., Marlboro 845 236-3265 gloriewine.com

Savor our magnificent view of the Hudson Valley. Offering finely crafted wines from estate grown grapes and fruit. Weekends, mid-April - August, November - December and Monday holidays, noon-5 p.m; September October, noon-6 p.m.; and by appointment.

Keegan Ales 20 St. James St., Kingston 845 331-BREW (2739) keeganales.com

Live music Thursdays - Sundays, never a cover. Hours: Sun, 1 p.m.-10 p.m.; Tue, 4 p.m.-11 p.m. (kitchen closed these 2 days). Wed, 4 p.m.-11 p.m.; Thu, 4 p.m.-midnight; Fri - Sat, 11:30 a.m.-midnight. (Kitchen closes Wed -Sat. at 10 p.m.) Closed Mondays.

Magnanini Farm Winery 172 Strawridge Rd., Wallkill 845 895-2767 magwine.com

Royal Wine Corporation (Kedem) 1519 Rt. 9W, Marlboro 845 236-4000, 845 234-3651 kedemwinery.com

Tuthilltown Spirits Distillery 14 Grist Mill Lane, Gardiner 845 633-8734 tuthilltown.com

Tasting room and free tastings. Picnic area. Call for parties.

Hours: Sun - Thu, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Closed all Jewish holidays.

Shawangunk Wine Trail Ulster County 845 256-8456 gunkswine.com

Many award-winning wineries along an 80-mile route hosting seasonal events in the heart of the Hudson Valley.

Nestled between the Shawangunk Mountains and the majestic Hudson River, this trail is the perfect way to discover Hudson Valley Wine Country.

Stoutridge Vineyard 10 Ann Kaley Lane, Marlboro 845 236-7620 stoutridge.com

Open year-round for tastings and tours.

Hours: Fri, Sat and Sun, 11 a.m.-6 p.m.

Tour the first whiskey distillery in New York since Prohibition. Taste whiskey made from locally grown grains and vodkas from local apples. Year-round.

Hours: Thu - Mon, 11 a.m.-6 p.m., except Sun, noon-6 p.m. Prices and tour times on website. Group rates available.

Whitecliff Vineyard and Winery 331 McKinstry Rd., Gardiner 845 255-4613 whitecliffwine.com

70-acre award winning winery growing Chardonnay, Seyval Blanc, Cabernet Franc, Pinot Noir and others. Recognized by the Wall St. Journal for high quality wine and tasting experience.

Spectacular views of the Shawangunk Cliffs. Art gallery.

Hours: June - October, Daily; February - May, November - December, Thu Mon; January, Sat.

Wine tasting Sat, 6 p.m.-7 p.m.; Sun, noon-1 p.m. Northern Italian restaurant open Sat, 7 p.m.; Sun, 1 p.m. by reservation.

Robibero Family Vineyards 714 Albany Post Rd., New Paltz 845 255-WINE (9463) Rnewyorkwine.com

Visit the Hudson Valley’s newest winery and experience a friendly and unique environment at our small, family-owned winery. Our warm, inviting and spacious setting is perfect for relaxing with friends and family. Sip and savor a bottle of wine in our newly renovated facility.

Hours: Thu - Sun, 11 a.m.-6 p.m.

Our hours are 11AM to 6PM, Friday - Sunday 10 Ann Kaley Lane, Marlboro, NY 12542 Phone: (845) 236-7620.

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TOP: Senate House Historic Site, Kingston; LEFT: Ellen Barkin, Vincent D’Onofrio and Festival organizer, Meira Blaustein at the Woodstock Film Festival; RIGHT: Samuel Dorsky Museum of Art, SUNY New Paltz

Art, Culture, History You’ll find it in Ulster County…

Ulster County combines centuries of captivating history, classical art and modern day creations of all kinds to create a vibrant, one-of-akind aesthetic that just can’t be duplicated. Come explore Historic Huguenot Street in New Paltz, whose original stone houses date back to 1705; or charter a tour boat to Rondout Lighthouse in Kingston, where you’ll see period furnishings and exhibits documenting the history of the lighthouse keepers, starting in 1913.

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If art and music is more up your alley, you’re in luck. There’s more to Ulster County than Woodstock—although, that’s certainly where many of our most talented residents got their start.

It’s thanks to these creative minds that our area is one of the richest cultural regions in the nation; Ulster boasts a bright gallery scene that lines our streets, and vivacious singers and musicians keep our cafes and clubs alive with energy and inspiration.

Chances are, if you haven’t attended one of Ulster County’s

numerous festivals, you have heard of at least a few. After just 10 years in existence, the Woodstock Film Festival became one of the top regional film venues in the country; film lovers from around the world gather every fall for an innovative variety of films, concerts, workshops, celebrity-led panels and more.

The Mount Tremper Arts Summer Festival brings the best of dance, photography and music from New York City to Ulster County; and every spring, the Woodstock Art and Crafts Fair draws over

300 artists and craftspeople from around the Northeast for visitors to sample their creations.

For information on antiques, art galleries, museums, concerts and more, look to the following pages as your guide for planning your adventures. Also be sure to check out ulstercountyalive.com where you’ll find the latest updates on upcoming happenings and events.

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Antiques Accord

Downtown 23 Main St., Accord 845 706-1070

Primitives to Industrial. Rustic to decorative. Home and garden.

Furniture, cupboards, ironstone, glass, lighting, mirrors and art.

Hours: Sun, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. and by appointment.

Rose Hill Antiques 5066 Rt. 209, Accord 845 626-7155 rosehillantiques.com

Buying and selling antiques and collectibles. 1,500-square feet of 19th and early 20th century antiques and used furniture. Something for everyone.

Hours: Year-round, Fri - Sun, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.

The Vintage Barn 176 Lower Whitfield Rd., Accord 845 706-5796

Antiques, collectibles, trinkets, second-hand treasures. Open April Dec. most weekends.

Hours: noon-5 p.m. or by appointment.

Gardiner

Grandpa’s Antiques 2175 Rt. 44-55, Gardiner 845 255-6217

Multi-dealer shop featuring an ever-changing variety of vintage furniture, artwork, clothing, jewelry and pottery. Hours: Thu - Tue, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Wednesdays by chance.

HiHo Home Market 132 Main St., Gardiner 845 255-1123 hihohome.com

15 rooms of ever-changing new and vintage home decor. Largest selection of vintage Christmas ornaments in the Hudson Valley.

Hours: Mon and Wed, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Thu, 10 a.m.-7:30 p.m.; Fri- Sat, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sun, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.

Closed Tuesdays.

Yesteryear Antiques 244 Leggett Rd., High Falls 845 687-9344, 914 466-4310

Primitive and Victorian furniture and early iron. April - Summer.

Hours: Mon-Fri, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., or by chance or appointment.

Hurley

From The Grapevine Antiques 60 Main St., Hurley 845 331-4852

Our barn in Hurley’s historic district is stocked with 19th and 20th century antiques and collectibles. Year-round.

Hours: Daily 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Call to be sure.

Van Deusen House Antiques 59 Main St., Hurley 845 331-8852

Located in the center of Olde Hurley, with its many charming and picturesque pre-revolutionary stone houses. Country and formal furnishings, early porcelain, glass orientals, tools and paper ephemera.

Hours: 10 a.m.- 5 p.m. Call to be sure.

Kerhonkson

Old Brick House Antiques 5858 Rt. 209, Kerhonkson 845 626-5206 oldbrickhouse.com

Fun and relaxing shopping experience with something for everyone to enjoy.

Open daily except Wednesdays.

Off-season: by chance or appointment.

Kingston

Boulevard Attic 400 Boulevard, Kingston 845 339-6316

Eclectic mix of used furniture, housewares and collectibles. Year-round.

Hours: Thu - Mon, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.

Mezzanine Antiques 79 Lower Broadway, Kingston 845 339-6925 mezzanine.us

Eclectic shop in historic Rondout waterfront, specializing in vintage, antique and mid-century jewelry, art, ceramics and home décor.

On the Hill / Skillypot Antique Center 41 Broadway, Kingston 845 338-6779 abeelstreet.com

A year-round fun and fabulous antique shop filled with hidden treasures and “just becauses.” Located in the Rondout Historic District.

Hours: Daily, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.

Winter : Fri-Mon, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.

Outback Antiques 72 Hurley Ave., Kingston 845 331-4481 outbackantiquesny.com

Hours: April - December, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Closed Tuesday and Sunday. Winter hours by appointment only and 24-hour notice.

Pages Past Books 75 Pearl St., Kingston 845 339-6484 pagespast.com

Primarily an internet mail order book shop. Located in historic uptown Kingston, we carry old, used and rare books, collectibles, sport cards, comics, ephemera and more. Year-round. By chance or appointment.

Stan’z Used Items and Antiques 743 Ulster Ave., Kingston 845 331-7579

An eclectic mix of anything you could be looking for.

Hours: Tue-Sat, 11 a.m.- 4 p.m.

Zaborski Emporium 27 Hoffman St., Kingston 845 338-6465 stanthejunkman.com

Hours: Wed-Sat, 11a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun, 1p.m.-5 p.m. or by appointment.

Mt. Tremper

Velsani Mt. Tremper Arts and Antiques at the Inn at the Emerson 5340 Rt. 28, Mt. Tremper 845 688-5966

Unique collection of antique glass, ceramics, vintage jewelry and sculptures as well as many other intriguing objects of art and history. Specializing in Mylo Quam paintings. Year-round.

Hours: Sun-Thu, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Fri-Sat, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.

New Paltz

Antiques at Water Street Market 10 Main St., New Paltz 845 255-1403 waterstreetmarket.com

Multi dealer, two-story “barn” with an affordable mix of furniture, jewelry, pottery and glass; an antiquer’s heaven alongside the Wallkill River, just minutes from the New York State Thruway.

Antiques on Main Water Street Market,10 Main St., New Paltz 845 255-3976 waterstreetmarket.com

Multi dealer shop with a mix of antique and vintage furniture, clothing, jewelry, glass and pottery. Open year-round. Hours: Daily, April December, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; Jan. March, closed Tuesdays.

Barner Books 3 Church St., New Paltz 845 255-2635 barnerbooks.com

Specializes in used and out-of-print books with an emphasis on art, literature and popular culture.

Year-round.

Hours: Daily, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.

High Falls

Barking Dog Antiques 7 Second St. and Route 213, High Falls 845 687-4834

Eclectic assortments that emphasize Americana. To contact store, please call weekends or e-mail woofdogbd@yahoo. com during the week. year-round Hours: 11 a.m.- 5 p.m.

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Shokan

Memorabilia 3038 Rt. 28, Shokan 845 657-6366, 845 657-7365

The Byrdcliffe art colony, located in the town of Woodstock, is the nation’s oldest arts and crafts colony. It brought the first artists to the area to teach and produce furniture, metal works, ceramics, weaving, and established the town’s first painting school.

Jenkinstown Antiques 520 Rt. 32 South, New Paltz 845 255-4876 jenkinstownantiques.com

Country and formal furniture, paintings and accessories. Buying, selling and appraising antiques and art at this address since 1974. Located four miles south of town, just past Locust Lawn Museum. Open weekends and anytime by chance or appointment.

Medusa Antiques 215 Main St., New Paltz 212 470-8887 medusantiques.com

Specializing in one-of-a-kind stone Buddhas and Asian meditational garden items. Year-round.

Hours: Thu-Sun, noon-5 p.m. or by appointment.

Pine Bush

Country Heritage Antiques Center Route 302, Pine Bush 845 744-3792, 845 800-8955 countryheritageantiques.com

Large selection of 18th and 19th century furniture and accessories, including armoires, cupboards, desks, dressers, chairs, tables, china cabinets, bookcases, curios and more.

Hours: Thu - Sun, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. or by appointment. Please call for winter hours.

Roberson’s Auctions 19 Recreation Park Rd., Pine Bush 845 744-3388 robersonsauctions.com Estate and consignment auctions.

May - November.

William Lohrman Antiques 248 Rt. 208, New Paltz 845 255-6762

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Phoenicia

Custom furniture; period lighting.

Open year-round.

Hours: Sat, Sun., 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and by appointment.

By appointment.

Craftsmen’s Gallery 48 Rt. 214, Phoenicia 845 688-2100 craftsmensgallery.com

Cloudspinners Antiques 12 Elm St., Pine Hill 845 254-4838 cloudspinners.com

Custom-made furniture and antiques in the style of the Arts and Crafts movement. Year-round.

Hours: weekends, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. or by appointment.

Port Ewen

Homer’s Books d’Arte 72 Main St., Phoenicia 845 688-7868 mysteryspotantiques.com

By chance or appointment only.

Out of print used and useful books on the arts. Painting, sculpture, architecture, photography, design and interesting old books in many other fields. May-Dec. Weekends and holidays.

Hours: 1 p.m.-4 p.m. with extended summer days and hours.

Mystery Spot Antiques 72 Main St., Phoenicia 845 688-7868 mysteryspotantiques.com

Come explore seven rooms packed to the rafters with antiques, vintage clothing, vinyl LPs, rusticalia, found objects, paintings and oddities.

May-Dec., weekends and holidays.

Hours: 11 a.m.-4 p.m. with extended summer days and hours.

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Auctions Unlimited and Silvestro Antiques 173 Broadway, Port Ewen 845 338-6494 auctions-unlimited.com Samsonville

Red Dog Antiques 1947 Samsonville Rd. (County Road 3), Samsonville 845 657-8895

Hartmann Antiques 1033 Hoagerburg Rd., Wallkill 845 895-2672 hartmannantiques.com

Specializing in 19th and 20th century lighting and plumbing fixtures, claw foot tubs, marble top sinks, architechtural, furniture and general line. Two floors of antiques. Lamp repairs.

Hours: Thu - Mon, noon - 5:30 p.m.

Large old red barn with two floors of untouched and refinished antiques. Pine and Cherry country furniture plus collectibles. Year-round. Hours: Sat - Sun, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Call for weekday hours.

From Europe to You, Inc. 2910 Rt. 9W, Saugerties 845 246-7274 fromeuropetoyou.com

Wallkill River House 35 Wallkill Ave., Wallkill 845 895-1410 wallkillriverhouse.com

One of the largest importers of antique and architectural items in New York State. Year-round.

Hours: Daily, 8 a.m.- 5 p.m.

Newberry Antiques Co-Op 236 Main St., Saugerties 845 246-9106

Saugerties’ largest and most varied antique shop, with 5,000 square feet of quality antiques and vintage furniture, lamps, books, china and glassware.

Year-round.

Hours: Wed - Mon, 11 a.m.-5 p.m

Saugerties Antique Center 220 Main St., Saugerties 845 246-8234

The Woodworker and Out of the Closet Emporium 150 Stoll Rd., Saugerties 845 246-2424 thewoodworkerny.com

Saugerties

Shandaken

Blue Barn Furniture and Gifts 7053 Rt. 28, Shandaken 845 688-2161

Hours: Year-round, Fri-Mon, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; Winter months, Sat - Sun, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.

Old-fashioned Country Store in historic circa 1850 carriage house nestled in the hamlet of Wallkill. Country furniture, cupboards and lighting, country textiles including window treatments, candles, fresh and dried florals, antiques and country home décor.

Hours: Tue-Fri, 11 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sat-Sun, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.

Art Associations Kingston

Wiltwyck Quilters Guild P.O. Box 3731, Kingston wiltwyckquilters.org

Located on the bustling main thoroughfare of the village of Saugerties. Multiple dealers. Year-round.

Hours: Mon-Sat, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun, noon-5 p.m.

Hours: Year-round, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

Winter, weekends only.

Antiques, collectibles and dolls.

April - Dec. Please call ahead.

Wallkill

Fed-On Lights Antiques 34 Market St., Saugerties 845 246-8444, 518 678-3581 fedonlights.com

Full-service woodworking shop.

Antiques, redeux, local art work and jewelry.

Childhood Memories 1614 Rt. 212, Saugerties 845 246-5236

Antiques, collectibles, jewelry, glassware, furniture, lighting, art, gifts and more. Seasonal. Call ahead for hours or appointment.

Organization to preserve tradition and history of quiltmaking, foster awareness of creative innovation in the art of quiltmaking, and promote and sponsor interest and appreciation of quiltmaking.

Woodstock

Woodstock Arts Consortium Woodstock artsinwoodstock.org

Arts organizations, galleries and related busineses working together to promote Woodstock: the Colony of the Arts, one of America’s premier cultural tourism destinations.

Woodstock School of Art 2470 Rt. 212, Woodstock 845 679-2388 woodstockschoolofart.org

Year-round classes in drawing, painting, sculpture and printmaking. Beginners welcome. No entrance requirements. Art gallery open to the public.

Hours: 9 a.m.-3 p.m.; Winter: Tue - Sat; Summer: Mon - Sat.

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Art Galleries & Studios Arts Society of Kingston Gallery 97 Broadway, Kingston 845 338-0331 askforarts.org

Art gallery, performance space, other events, Kingston Sculpture Biennial, Kingston Open Studio Tour. Year-round.

Hours: Tues - Sat., 1 p.m.-6 p.m. First Saturday Art Openings, 5 p.m.- 8 p.m.

Bearsville Graphics Fine Art Gallery 68 Tinker St., Woodstock 845 684-5476 bearsvillegraphics.com

Contemporary New York State artists with an emphasis on printmaking (block prints, etchings, mezzotints, lithographs) and the cityscape. Ceramics or mosaics also on exhibit. Year-round.

Hours: Fri. noon-6 p.m.; Sat-Sun, 11 a.m.-6 p.m.; holiday Mondays, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.; extended summer hours and by appointment.

Bradford Graves Sculpture Park Route 209, Kerhonkson 845 230-0521 bradfordgravessculpturepark.com

Showcases over 200 works of a man who worked primarily in stone and possessed a deep and unyielding fascination with archeology and all things of the earth. Graves (1939-1998) created flat horizontal slabs that sprawled on the floor and upright totemic blocks recalling the ancient sites that inspired these pieces. Open May through the end of October. All sculpture is for sale. The sculpture park welcomes photographers for photo shoots of fashion and weddings. By appointment only.

Cabane Studios 38 Main St., Phoenicia 845 688-5490 cabenestudios.com

Fine art gallery features upcoming and mid-career local and regional artists with a variety of work. The gallery is making fine art more accessible to the public.

Handicap accessible. April 1 - Feb. 1 Hours: Sat, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., or by appointment.

Center for Photography at Woodstock 59 Tinker St., Woodstock 845 679-9957 cpw.org

Home for contemporary photography and related media, with exhibitions, workshops, access to professional workspace including digital lab and darkroom, services for artists, gallery talks, permanent print collection, library, residency program, fellowship and publication. Handicap accessible.

Year-round.

Hours: Wed -Sun, noon-5 p.m.

Crafts People 262 Spillway Rd., West Hurley 845 331-3859 craftspeople.us

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A craft gallery representing 500 contemporary craftspeople. Items include pottery, fine-blown glass, jewelry, clocks, candles, kaleidoscopes, rocking chairs and much more.

Hours: Fri - Mon, 10:30 a.m.-6 p.m.

DeBaun Art Studio 21 Tuytenbridge Rd., Lake Katrine 845 399-7574, 845 382-6011 debaunart.net

Exhibiting the oil and watercolor paintings of Barry DeBaun. Realistic landscapes, seascapes, figurative and still life. By appointment.

Elena Zang Gallery 3671 Rt. 212, Shady 845 679-5432 elenazang.com

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Esopus Creek Fine Arts 247 Broadstreet Hollow Rd., Shandaken 845 688-2977 esopuscreek.com

Contemporary fine art and ceramics by E. Zang and A. Hoffman. Outdoor sculpture garden. Local and internationally-known artists. Located in Woodstock. Year-round.

Hours: Daily, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.

Outdoor metal sculptures, original oils, watercolors, illustrations and a large collection of limited edition silkscreen prints by many important artists, all in a serene country garden studio setting.

Hours: Daily, 10 a.m.-8 p.m., or by appointment.

Ellenville Public Library and Museum’s Gallery Link 40 Center St., Ellenville 845 647-5530 eplm.org

Fintasia Gallery at Fabulous Furniture 3930 Rt. 28, Boiceville 845 750-3035 fabulousfurnitureon28.com

Gallery Link hosts exhibits by local and regional artists, a permanent collection of paintings by Cragsmoor’s artists and display cases with historic exhibits of local culture and industry. Handicap accessible. Year-round.

Hours: Mon-Wed, 9:30 a.m.-8 p.m.; Thu-Fri, 9:30 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sat, 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m.

Artist Steve Heller has been making sculptures and furniture from wood, metal and car parts for 35 years. He recently won People’s Choice Award at the Norman Rockwell Museum’s Robot Show.

Fletcher Gallery 40 Mill Hill Rd., Woodstock 845 679-4411 fletchergallery.com

20th century American art, including important 20th century Woodstock artists. Year-round.

Hours: Thu-Sun, noon-6 p.m.

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G. Steve Jordan Gallery Water Street Market 10 Main St., New Paltz 845 255-6800 JordanGallery.com

Fine art photography of the Shawangunk Mountains and the Hudson Valley. Year-round.

Hours: Wed-Sun, 11 a.m.-5:30 p.m.

Galerie BMG 12 Tannery Brook Rd.,Woodstock 845 679-0027 galeriebmg.com

Representing contemporary fine art photographers with monthly shows of guest artists.

Hours: Fri- Mon, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. or by appointment.

Genesis Studio/Gallery Route 212 and Harmati Lane, Shady 845 679-4542 genesis-gallery.com Paintings, jewelry and Judaica from Israel and the Middle East. Pond site sculpture garden and studio. Sculpture lessons given in stone carving and steel welding. May-December.

Hours: usually open noon-5 p.m.

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Gray Owl Gallery Water Street Market 10 Main St., New Paltz 845 518-2237 grayowlgallery.com

Gray Owl Gallery has something for everyone’s collection, with a variety of styles and mediums by both internationally known and Hudson Valley contemporary fine artists.

Year-round. Hours: Daily, 11 a.m.-6 p.m.

Hawthorn Gallery 34 Elwyn Lane, Woodstock 845 679-2711, 845 679-2226, 845 514-0462 hawthorngallery.com

A fine collection of new and antique furniture and art from India, China and Tibet. Accessories and gifts for the home. Fine art.

Hours: Fri-Sun, noon-5 p.m. or by appointment.

Hot Stuff Glass Workshop 509 Rt. 214, Chichester, 845 688-7720 hotstuffblownglass.com

Full-blown glass forms, glass beads, pendants, mosaic fusion artwork and sterling silver jewelry.

Hours: May-December, Fri - Sat, noon-5 p.m.

Jane BloodgoodAbrams Studio 89 Broadway, Kingston 845 331-3755 janebloodgoodabrams.com

Luminous oil paintings of the Hudson River and its valley by Jane BloodgoodAbrams. Commissions accepted. Still life and landscape paintings by Paul Abrams available as well. Open year-round, daily, by chance and appointment.

Free admission.

Lotus Fine Art 33 Rock City Rd., Woodstock 845 679-2303 Lotuswoodstock.com

Contemporary art gallery specializing in regional fine art original paintings, rare lithographs, custom jewelry and framing.

We are also the home of reverse handpainted chandeliers by Jamie Barthel, lamps and window hangings.

Hours: Mon, Thu and Fri, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sat, 11 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sun, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., or by appointment..

Muroff Kotler Gallery/ Ulster Co. Community College Ulster County Community College 491 Cottekill Rd., Stone Ridge 845 687-5113 sunyulster.edu The gallery’s exhibition series include solo shows by prestigious local artists, themed juried shows and the work of visual arts students and faculty. Gallery Hours: Mon - Fri, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. and by appointment. Closed college holidays.

Red Pump Studio/Gallery 75 Allhusen Rd., New Paltz 845 256-1236 adairjim.com

Art gallery and studio featuring local artists. Watercolor classes. Framing.

Year-round.

Hours: noon-5 p.m.

Robert Selkowitz Paintings 3024 Rt. 28, Ashokan 845 657-6982 artfolks.com

Beautiful Catskill Mountain pastels and oils of American and maritime landscapes, prints, posters, note cards and books. Art for enjoyment, healing and renewal. Mid-September mid-June.

Samuel Dorsky Museum of Art SUNY New Paltz 1 Hawk Dr., New Paltz 845 257-3844 newpaltz.edu/museum

The Loveland Museum/ Justin Love Painting Gallery and Studio 4 Churchland Rd., Saugerties 845 246-5520, 845 430-0005 justinlove.com

Sweetheart Gallery 8 Tannery Brook Rd., Woodstock 845 679-2622 sweetheartgallery.com

Fine American craft, home furnishings, personal accessories and gifts handmade by Studio Craft Artisans and designers of fine American crafts.

Overlooking a beautiful waterfall in the heart of Woodstock.

Hours: April-December. Daily, 10:30 a.m.-6 p.m.; January-March, Fri-Sun, noon-5 p.m.

The Arts Upstairs Gallery 60 Main St., 2nd Floor, Phoenicia 845 688-2142 artsupstairs.com

A multi-room gallery with monthly group shows. Eclectic art, including pastural landscapes to the avant-garde.

Hours: Third Saturday Openings 6 p.m.-9 p.m. Gallery, Fri, 3 p.m.-6 p.m., Sat, 10 a.m.-7 p.m., Sun, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

The Gallery 1604 Rt. 212, Saugerties 845 247-0054

Gallery’s exhibits:“Mystery of the Kingdoms” in watercolor and “Paintings of Heavenly Experiences in the Throne Room” in oil and watercolor.

Year-round.

Hours: Wed-Sat, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.

Specializing in works in encaustic and oil paint. Gallery on premises.

Handmade paints factory and store.

Workshops in encaustic and oil stick technique held year-round.

Hours: Mon-Fri, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sat, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

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Fine art gallery in an expansive garden setting. Special emphasis on the Woodstock Art Colony.

Hours: Tue-Fri, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Also open spring, summer and fall, Sat-Sun, noon-5 p.m.

The premier public showplace for Hudson Valley art, artists and cultural scholars, plus world art from the museum’s permanent collection. Free admission with voluntary contributions encouraged. Handicap accessible.

Year-round.

Hours: Wed.-Sun., 11 a.m. Closed college holidays.

The Gallery at R & F 84 Ten Broeck Ave., Kingston 800 206-8088, 845 331-3112 rfpaints.com

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The James Cox Gallery at Woodstock 4666 Rt. 212, Willow 845 679-7608 jamescoxgallery.com

Museum and gallery featuring the paintings of world-renowned artist Justin Love. Located in a 19th century country church near Woodstock.

Handicap accessible. Mid-April-January.

Hours: noon-6 p.m. or by appointment.

The Mark Gruber Gallery Main St. (17 New Paltz Plaza), New Paltz 845 255-1241 markgrubergallery.com

Fine art gallery featuring the finest artists in the Hudson Valley. Continually changing exhibits. Quality custom framing. Museum store. Year-round.

Hours: Mon, 11 a.m.-5:30 p.m., Tues-Fri, 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m., Sat, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sunday by appointment.

The Storefront Gallery 93 Broadway, Kingston 845 338-8473, 845 514-3998 thestorefrontgallery.com

Contemporary art gallery featuring artists from the Hudson Valley and beyond. Opening receptions coincide with Kingston’s First Saturday Art Tours, 5 p.m. - 8 p.m. Year-round.

Hours: Thu, Fri and Sat, noon-5 p.m. and by appointment.

The Studio 4 City Hall Rd., Accord 845 626-2843 saraharrisgallery.com

Colorful, contemporary impressionist landscapes by Sara Harris inspired by local environment. Year-round. Call for hours.

Unison Arts Gallery and Learning Center 68 Mountain Rest Rd., New Paltz 845 255-1559 unisonarts.org

Eight gallery shows including fine art, photography and sculpture. Outdoor sculpture garden. Year-round.

Hours: Mon-Fri, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

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Woodstock Playhouse A unique piece of history in the heart of Ulster County, the Woodstock Playhouse dates back to 1929. Since then, it’s endured a few challenges—disastrous fires in both 1938 and 1988, followed by a foreclosure as recently as 2010.

Near the end of the same year, the Playhouse was rescued by a generous loan from Catskill Watershed Corporation to the Hurley-based Pan American Dance Foundation, a not-for-profit organization that has been doing business for 25 years as the New York Conservatory for the Arts. This loan has enabled the foundation to purchase and renovate the property entirely, including enclosing the previously open-air theater, installing stage lighting, new seating and more.

2012 spring and summer performances are scheduled to include “A Chorus Line,” “Anything Goes,” and “Hair.” Further information regarding the Playhouse, its shows and more is available at WoodstockPlayhouse.org or at (845) 679-6900.

Varga Gallery 130 Tinker St., Woodstock 845 679-4005 vargagallery.com

Exhibiting eclectic, innovative artists with unique works and uninhibited style.

Hours: Thu-Sun, noon-5 p.m. or by appointment. Check our website for openings and events.

Velsani Mt. Tremper Arts and Antiques at the Inn at the Emerson 5340 Rt. 28, Mt. Tremper 845 688-5966

Unique collection of antique glass, ceramics, vintage jewelry, sculptures and paintings as well as many other intriguing objects of art and history.

Specializing in Mylo Quan paintings.

Year-round.

Hours: Sun-Thu, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Fri-Sat, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.

Wall Space 323 Wall St., Kingston 845 338-8700 bspinfo.net

Wall Space is the front room of Backstage Productions (BSP). Presents monthly gallery exhibits of various media. Handicap accessible. Year-round.

Hours: noon-9 p.m. or by appointment.

Closed Tuesdays. Call for a schedule of events.

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Whitecliff Vineyard and Winery Gallery 331 McKinstry Rd., Gardiner 845 255-4613 whitecliffwine.com

Rotating exhibits of Hudson Valley artists; photography.

Hours: Thu-Mon, 11:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.

Closed January.

Women’s Studio Workshop 722 Binnewater Lane, Rosendale 845 658-9133 wsworkshop.org Studios in printmaking, papermaking, ceramics, photography and book arts.

Residencies, fellowships, internships.

Summer Arts Institute intensive workshops for adult artists and art studio education program for young people. Year-round.

Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

Woodstock Artists Association and Museum 28 Tinker St., Woodstock 845 679-2940 woodstockart.org Art gallery and museum exhibiting historic and contemporary work of area artists.

Hours: Sun, Mon and Thu, noon-5 p.m.; Fri - Sat, noon-6 p.m. January and February, limited hours. Call for information.

Woodstock Framing Gallery 31 Mill Hill Rd., Woodstock 845 679-6003 wfggallery.com Many varieties of fine art exhibited.

Custom framing shop; convenient parking; handicap accessible.

Year-round.

Hours: 11 a.m.-5 p.m.

Closed Wednesdays.

Museums & Historic Sites Bevier House Museum/Ulster County Historical Society 2682 Rt. 209, Marbletown 845 338-5614 bevierhousemuseum.org Built in the 1680’s as a one-room dwelling, the museum reflects the history of the Hudson Valley and its inhabitants. First floor only is handicap accessible. Admission fee. Open weekends May - October. Call for times and additional dates of operation.

Byrdcliffe Art Colony Upper Byrdcliffe Road, Woodstock 845 679-2079 byrdcliffe.org

America’s oldest continuing Arts and Crafts colony on 300 wooded acres with 30 unique, picturesque buildings. Listed on National Register of Historic Places.

Home to Byrdcliffe’s Artist in Residence Program. Classes in ceramics, jewelry making and woodworking.

May-October.

Canal Forge 496 Towpath Rd., Alligerville Corner of County Route 6 and Towpath Road 845 687-7130 hudsonvalleyblacksmith.com

A working blacksmith shop and display of old tools. Overlooking the Rondout Creek adjacent to the old D&H Canal.

Hours: Mon - Fri, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; weekends, by appointment.

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Greenfield Park Schoolhouse/Museum Route 52 West, Greenfield Park 845 647-6560

From Ellenville, six miles west on Rt. 52, left onto Oakridge Rd. Across from the museum is the old Quaker Meeting House. Thurs-Sun, JulySeptember. For hours call Mon-Fri, 8 a.m.-4 p.m.

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D & H Canal Museum 23 Mohonk Rd., High Falls 845 687-9311 canalmuseum.org

National Historic Site. Working lock model. Original canal locks #16-20 of the D&H Canal. May- October.

Hours: Sat - Sun, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. School and other group tours by appointment.

Admission fee.

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25 rooms filled with dolls of the centuries and from various countries, with over 3,000 dolls on display.

Admission: $25/Adults, $20/Seniors, $15/children. Open year-round by appointment.

Esopus Meadows Lighthouse, 1871 River Road, Ulster Park 845 848-3669 esopusmeadowslighthouse.org

Terwilliger House Museum displays local history artifacts. An extensive research file, photographs and obituaries.

Year-round.

Hours: Wed, Fri and Sat, noon-3 p.m. and by appointment.

Last wooden lighthouse on the Hudson River. The tower light is an official U.S. Coast Guard navigational aid. Can be seen from Lighthouse Park, 255 River Rd., Ulster Park. Tours are held June - October. Call for times and reservations.

Empire State Railway Museum 70 Lower High St., Phoenicia 845 688-7501 esrm.com

Fred J. Johnston Museum 63 Main St., Kingston (Corner of Main and Wall Streets) 845 339-0720 fohk.org

Restored 1899 Phoenicia Junction railroad station exhibiting Catskill railroad archival artifacts, photographs, films. Gift shop. Restoring railroad rolling stock, 1910 Alcoa steam locomotive (Kingston). Catskill Mountain Railroad train departs museum for round trip through the heart of the scenic Catskill Mountains.

Memorial Day - Oct. 31., holidays and weekends. 11 a.m.-4 p.m.

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Circa 1812 Federal style house featuring 18th and early 19th century furnishings and decorative arts in eight elegant room settings. Guided tours, May October. Tour fee.

Hours: Sat - Sun, 1 p.m.-4 p.m. or by appointment.

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Friends of Historic Kingston Gallery 63 Main St., Kingston (Corner of Main and Wall Streets) 845 339-0720 fohk.org

Exhibits relating to local history and heritage. Shop with regional books and gifts. Free admission. Handicap accessible. May - October.

Hours: Sat - Sun, 1 p.m.-4 p.m.

Friends of Historic Rochester Museum 12 Main St., Accord 845 626-7104, 845 256-5587 fhraccord.org

Weekly guided genealogical research, Wednesdays, noon-3 p.m. Museum open year-round by appointment. Annual Fall Heritage Day and Pumpkin Festival held on the first Saturday in October, with local history, heritage crafts, food, contests, book sales and more.

Friends of Milton on Hudson Train Station 38 Dock Rd., Milton 845 795-5498 trainstationfriends.com

Come on down to the 1883 Historic Train Station, once the hub of our agricultural community. When rehabilitated by the “Friends,”this landmark will offer new opportunities for cultural events and recreational fun.

Located at the foot of Dock Road.

Gomez Mill House 11 Mill House Rd., Marlboro 845 236-3126 gomez.org

Visit 295 years of history. Circa 1714.

Events and Sunday programs. Admission fee. April - October.

Tour Hours: Wed-Sun., 10:30 a.m., 1:15 p.m. and 2:45 p.m.

National Historic Landmark District includes visitors’ center, seven original 18th century stone houses, reconstructed 1717 French church, burial ground, special exhibits and galleries, gift shop, research library, archives and 10 landscaped acres.

Tours and special programs offered.

May 19 - Oct. 31.

Historical Society of Woodstock Comeau Drive, Woodstock 845 679-2256 woodstockhistory.org

Preserving Woodstock’s history through exhibits, publications and collections. For membership and exhibit information or research requests, please email us.

Summer only.

Hudson River Maritime Museum 50 Rondout Landing, Kingston 845 338-0071 hrmm.org

Located in Kingston’s historic Rondout waterfront district. Explore Hudson River history by “following the river through time.” Exhibits, permanent collection, educational and visiting vessels programs, events courtyard, lecture series, gift shop and docking. 2012 exhibits: “The Face of Work Today in the Hudson Valley” and “Tugboats.”May October.

Hours: Daily, 11a.m-5p.m.

Hurley Heritage Society Museum 52 Main St., Hurley 845 338-1661 hurleyheritagesociety.org

In celebration of Hurley’s 350th anniversary of incorporation, the 2012 exhibit will be about Dutch life. Free brochures for walking the historical district (private homes dating from 1670’s to late 1800’s). Museum shop on premises. May - October.

Hours: Sat, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Groups and school tours by appointment.

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John Burroughs Sanctuary (Slabsides) 261 Floyd Ackert Rd., West Park 845 384-6320 research.amnh.org/burroughs

Old Dutch Reformed Church 272 Wall St., Kingston 845 338-6759 olddutchchurch.org

Klyne Esopus Museum 764 Broadway (Route 9W), Ulster Park 845 338-8109 klyneesopusmuseum.org

Perrine’s Bridge Junction of State Route 32 and Route 213, Rifton 845 338-8109 klyneesopusmuseum. org/perrines.html

Retreat of naturalist John Burroughs; sanctuary on 170 acres with greenway trails and spectacular pond. Guided tours by appointment. Year-round.

Hours: Slabside Days Open House, third Saturday in May and first Saturday in October, noon-4:30 p.m.

Housed in a former Dutch country church built in 1827. Exhibits about the culture, commerce and history of the Town of Esopus. Annual special exhibits and free Saturday speakers’ series. 2012 Exhibit: Arts in Esopus. Check website for details. June 3 - Oct. 31.

Hours: Fri-Mon, 1 p.m.-4 p.m.

Kripplebush Schoolhouse Museum Kripplebush Road, Kripplebush 845 687-9229, 687-7528 (groups) ulster-web.com/schoolhouse

One-room furnished schoolhouse established in 1857. Adjacent museum housing a large array of local artifacts.

Groups welcome by appointment.

June - August.

Hours: Sun, 2 p.m.-4 p.m.

Locust Lawn: An American Homestead Farm 400 Rt. 32 South, New Paltz 845 454-4500, Ext. 211 lgny.org

Locust Lawn includes the Josiah Hasbrouck House, an elegant Federal-style mansion and the Evert Terwilliger House, a 1738 Dutch-style stone house; listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Both houses are preserved as museums. Tours are available by appointment only.

O & W Napanoch Train Station/ Museum Institution Road, Napanoch 845 647-7400 ext. 4326 nyow.org (click on “Napanoch Depot”)

Restored 1902 depot with displays, artifacts and memorabilia that tell the history of the station and its relationship to the D&H Canal, Eastern New York Correctional Facility and surrounding communities. First and second Sunday of each month.

Hours: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. and 11 a.m.-3 p.m., respectively, or by appointment.

Call to schedule group visits. Closed January - February.

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Organized in 1659. Current edifice built in 1852. Ancient burial grounds contain grave site of George Clinton, New York State’s first governor. For tours, church museum, cemetery and genealogy, call 845 338-6759. Year-round.

Hours: Mon-Fri, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. for self-guided tours.

Covered bridge built around 1844 by Benjamin Wood. The last surviving example of the “Burr arch truss” design in New York State. Spans the Wallkill River between the Towns of Esopus and Rosendale. Listed on National Register of Historic Places.

Rondout Lighthouse Rondout Creek, Kingston 845 334-3955 kingston-ny.gov

Historic 1913 lighthouse. Period furnishings and exhibits documenting the history of the Rondout Lighthouse keepers. Access by tour boat only.

Available for private functions. Call or e-mail for more information.

Saugerties Historical Society/Kiersted House 119 Main St., Saugerties 845 246-9529 saugertieshistoricalsociety.com

Built in 1727, home to the Saugerties Historical Society. Historical reenactments in May; History Day in October, free seasonal concerts and historical displays on the front lawn.

May - October.

Hours: Sat, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.; Sun, 1 p.m.-4 p.m.

Saugerties Lighthouse Conservancy Lighthouse Drive, Saugerties 845 247-0656 saugertieslighthouse.com

Artifacts of the lighthouse and the commercial heyday of the Saugerties waterfront. Nature trail to lighthouse (check tides). Memorial Day - Labor Day. Also a B&B (see B&B listings.)

Tour Hours: Sundays, noon - 3 p.m.

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Ars Choralis PO Box 903, Woodstock 845 679-8172, 845 679-8587 arschoralis.org

A 50-member vocal ensemble performing music of many styles and periods, with an increasing interest in peace and non-violence issues.

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Guided tours of the furnished historic house. Museum featuring art, objects and documents of the 17th-19th centuries. Picnic in park-like setting.

Tours for groups and school programs year-round by appointment.

April 15 - Oct. 31; some holidays.

Hours: Wed-Sat, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun, 1 p.m.-5 p.m. and by appointment.

The A.J. Snyder Estate/ Century House Historical Society 668 Rt. 213, Rosendale 845 658-9900 centuryhouse.org

Rosendale Natural Cement Historic District, listed on the State and National Register of Historic Places. Tour Widow Jane Mine, cement kilns, D&H Canal, Snyder Canal Slip, exhibition hall and the Snyder Carriage and Sleigh collection. Picnic area. Special events.

Handicap accessible. May - September.

Hours: Sun, 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. or by appointment.

The Matthewis Persen House 74 John St., Kingston 845 340-3040, 845 338-1247 co.ulster.ny.us/archives Named after its longest resident, Matthewis Persen (1739-1819). Within Kingston’s Stockade National Historic District; the house’s earliest portions date from 1661. The corner of John and Crown Streets is the only intersection in the U.S. with 18th century stone houses on all four corners. Tours held Memorial Day Weekend - Labor Day Weekend.

Hours: Tue-Sat, 10-2 p.m.

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Backstage Productions (BSP) 323 Wall St., Kingston 845 338-8700 bspinfo.net teer

A 27,000-square-foot arts and entertainment complex hosting wall space, the art gallery; danceCOLLECTIVE a 2,000-square-foot professional dance studio; StagesInTheArts Theater Company, which has five productions per year. Live events every week. Call for schedule of performances. Year-round.

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Town of Shandaken Historical Museum 26 Academy St., Pine Hill 845 254-4460 shandaken.us

The museum is a 1920’s schoolhouse in historic Pine Hill with many and varied displays of historical tools and artifacts from the 1800’s on. 1900’s schoolroom and kitchen; displays on the people and history of the 12 hamlets of Shandaken; a library of books on the Catskills; genealogy files and wireless internet.

For appointment, call 845-254-9977.

Trolley Museum of New York 89 East Strand (Rondout Landing) Kingston 845 331-3399 tmny.org Trolley rides on original tracks along the historic Kingston waterfront to Kingston Point Park on the Hudson River. Visitors Center and Museum Store. Memorial Day-Columbus Day. Hours: weekends and holidays, noon-5 p.m. Last ride at 4:15 p.m.

Ulster County Genealogical Society Hurley Reformed Church 11 Main St., Hurley 845 658-8085 ucgsny.org

Research census, church records, naturalizations (1830-1925), cemetery records, printed histories and genealogies, maps, the New Netherlands Connections, wills, abstracts, and major genealogical society publications. Handicap accessible. January - November.

Hours: Second Saturday, third and fourth Monday, 10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., or by appointment.

Barefoot Dance Center, LLC P.O. Box 127, West Park 845 384-6146 barefootdancecenter.com

Volunteer Firemen’s Hall and Museum 265 Fair St., Kingston 845 331-0866; 845 338-1247

A “Little Gem of a Museum” housed in the 1857 Wiltwyck Fire House. Display of many firemanic artifacts, equipment and memorabilia. 9th Annual Antique Fire Engine Muster, Sat, Aug. 11.

Hours: May, September and October, Fri- Sat, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.; June - August, Wed-Fri, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.; Sat, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Woodstock Musuem 13 Charles Bach Rd., Saugerties 845 246-0600 woodstockmuseum.com

Movies on Woodstock and Woodstock Festivals. Solar energy. Artifacts of Woodstock and its official sister city, Nimbin, Australia. Camping available.

Tour buses welcome by appointment.

May 1-mid-October.

Hours: Sat-Sun, noon-4 p.m.; weekdays by appointment. Call for details.

Bearsville Theater 291 Tinker St., Woodstock 845 679-5555 bearsvilletheater.com

Live music, special events, private parties. For updated concert and events listings, see our website or call us.

Hours: Mon - Fri, noon- 5 p.m., and show dates and times.

Belleayre Music Festival Belleayre Mountain Ski Center 181 Galli Curci Rd., Highmount 800 942-6904, 845 254-5600, Ext. 1344 belleayremusic.org

World-class performers in a beautiful Catskill Mountain setting. Folk, opera, jazz, rock, country, dance. Weekends, July - September.

Performing Arts Arm-of-the-Sea-Theater P.O. Box 175, Malden-on-Hudson 845 246-7873 armofthesea.org

Offers classes in creative movement, modern technique, ballet, improvisation and choreography. Home to Teen Troupe and Barefoot Dance Company.

Summer session, rental space, birthday parties, dance performances and school residencies.

Arm-of-the-Sea creates contemporary works of mask and puppet theater. Their large-scale productions are featured at many festivals and cultural centers throughout the region. A special event, “The Esopus Creek Puppet Suite,” is held every August at Tina Chorvas Waterfront Park.

Bird-on-a-Cliff Theatre Company Comeau Property, Woodstock 845 247-4007 birdonacliff.org

Offering free outdoor Shakespeare.

July - August.

Hours: Fri -Sun, 5 p.m.

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Bridge Music (2 locations) Mid-Hudson Bridge Towers Highland 845 831-0695 JosephBertolozzi.com

Hear music composed solely of the sounds of the bridge. Walk out to the bridge’s towers and press a button (April - November), or listen from your radio (year-round, 24 hours a day, on 95.3 FM) at Johnson/Iorio Park, Haviland Road, Highland.

Byrdcliffe Kleinert/James Center for the Arts 36 Tinker St., Woodstock 845 679-2079 byrdcliffe.org

A multi-purpose facility hosting musical and literary events and cutting-edge art exhibitions. Call or check our website for a schedule of community events and performances.

Hours: Fri -Sun, noon-6 p.m.

Byrdcliffe Theater 3 Upper Byrdcliffe Rd., Woodstock 845 679-2079 byrdcliffe.org

Located on the grounds of the Byrdcliffe Arts Colony, the theater is used for the performing arts, concerts, dance performances and community events.

May - October. Call or check website calendar for performance schedule.

Café hours: noon-2 p.m. during the summer season.

Catskill Ballet Theatre 795 Broadway, Kingston 845 339-1629 catskillballet.org

Provides performing experience, mentoring programs and the opportunity to work with professionals.

Performances include “The Nutcracker,” performed annually at the Ulster Performing Arts Center (UPAC), A Mid-Summer Night’s Dream and other ballets.

Center for Creative Education (2 Locations) 20 Thomas St., Kingston 845 338-7664 cce-kingston.org

Community Playback Theatre Boughton Place 150 Kisor Rd., Highland 845 691-4118, 845 255-7502 (msg)

For over 25 years CPT’s skilled improvisational actors have employed music, movement and spoken word to play back stories told by audience members. Stories range from comic to soulful, spiritual to tragic, the whole spectrum of human experience.

Year-round. Performances the first Friday of each month at 8 p.m.

Deep Listening Institute, Ltd. 77 Cornell St., Suite 303, Kingston 845 338-5984 deeplistening.org Deep Listening Institute fosters a unique approach to music, literature, art and meditation. Programs include exhibitions, films, concerts, workshops and study group. Year-round.

Fiddle and Dance P.O. Box 49, Saugerties 800 292-0905, 845 246-2121 ashokan.org

Classes and performances in folk, swing, Cajun and old-time music and dance.

Fine Arts Recital Series Old Dutch Church 272 Wall St., Kingston 845 338-6759 olddutchchurch.org

Hudson Valley organists perform classical works of organ literature on one of the area’s finest pipe organs, end of June - first week of September.

Fine Arts at Old Dutch Church musical performances featuring area artists, April - May and September - November.

Hours: Thurdays, 12:15 p.m. - 12:45 p.m.

Hudson River Playback Theatre Ulster County 845 255-7716 hudsonriverplayback.org

Improvisational theater from true stories for entertainment and community dialogue. Public shows, school programs and more. Year-round. For schedules and bookings, visit our website.

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John caldWell, march 8, 1981, the neW york times For information call (845) 230-0521. To learn more, visit: bradfordgravessculpturepark.com or email: bradfordgravessculpturepark@gmail.com Open May through the end of October, by appoinment only.

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Classes for children, youth and adults in music, dance and theater. Home of Energy Dance Company and the Percussion Orchestra of Kingston (POOK).

Hours: Year-round, 9 a.m.-9 p.m.

Coach House Players 12 Augusta St., Kingston 845 331-2476 coachhouseplayers.org

Celebrating over 60 years of community theater in its historic building. Handicap accessible with assistance. Year-round.

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New Paltz Ballet Theatre 1 Bonticouview Dr., New Paltz 845 255-0044 NPSBallet.com

School of Fine and Performing Arts SUNY New Paltz 1 Hawk Dr., New Paltz 845 257-3860 newpaltz.edu/artsnews

Premier ballet school and not-for-profit ballet company. Student performances.

Annual Nutcracker performance in December.

Performances, exhibitions, conferences, workshops, lectures by distinguished visiting artists, composers and musicians. Handicap accessible.

Summer: Piano Summer Festival Institute and museum exhibitions.

New York Conservatory for the Arts 120 Schildknecht Rd., Hurley 845 339-4340 nyca.org

Phoenicia International Festival of The Voice August 2 - 5, 2012 20 Venues throughout Phoenicia phoeniciavoicefest.com

This unique summer festival seeks to promote the human voice as an instrument of peace, healing and artistic expression, through world-class performances of opera, song, gospel, baroque and choral music and the vocal arts of traditional cultures.

With 20 musical events over four days, this year’s highlight is a performance of Madame Butterfly on Saturday night in Parish Park. World-class performances set in the heart of the Catskill Mountains.

Levon Helm’s Midnight Ramble Levon Helm Studios 160 Plochmann Lane, Woodstock 845 679-2744 levonhelm.com

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame legend and Woodstock resident, Levon Helm performs along with his friends and guests in an intimate setting – a barn on his Woodstock farm. Guests are treated like visiting friends and encouraged to bring food or a side dish for the community table for all to share.

This place is all about the music and you never know what special guest may be sitting in for a song or two on any given night.

Marbletown MultiArts (MaMA) 3588 Main St., Stone Ridge 845 687-8890 ComeToMama.org

Maverick Concerts 120 Maverick Rd., Woodstock 845 679-8217 maverickconcerts.org

World-class chamber music in an historic woodland setting. Handicap accessible. July - September.

Sat, 11 a.m.: Young People’s Concerts Sat, 6 p.m.: classical concerts Sat, 6:30 p.m.: Jazz and World Music Sunday performances at 4 p.m.

Call or visit us online for a concert schedule. Visit us on Facebook.

Mount Tremper Arts 647 South Plank Rd., Mt. Tremper 845 688-9893 mounttremperarts.org

An intimate performance, exhibition and artist residency center, with a focus on modern dance and photography. 5th Mount Tremper Arts Festival will be June 9 - Aug. 11, 2012.

Concerts. Health food café. Full schedule of classes in yoga, tai chi and dance.

Cultural arts center featuring year-round educational and performance programs in music, theater and drama. Summer arts workshops, children’s theater series, student theater company and repertory theater offering full season of performances in intimate cabaret theater setting.

Performing Arts of Woodstock, Inc. Various locations, Woodstock 845 679-7900 performingartsofwoodstock.org Presenting three major theatrical productions a year. Performances at various locations in Woodstock. Please call or view our website for details.

Pine Hill Community Center 287 Main St., Pine Hill 845 254-5469 pinehillcommunitycenter.org

Youth, family and community-building activities, internet radio station, concerts and performances, classes, workshops, after-school programs, computer lab, art and craft shop and more. Year-round.

See website or call for full schedule.

Quimby Theatre SUNY Ulster 491 Cottekill Rd., Stone Ridge 845 687-5262 sunyulster.edu

Summer theater during June and July.

Concert series and drama presentations during spring and fall semesters. Other special events are held throughout the year.

Saugerties Pro Musical Concert Series Saugerties United Methodist Church Corner of Washington Avenue and Post Street, Saugerties 845 246-5021, 845 679-5733 saugertiespromusica.org An inexpensive concert series of professional nationally and/or internationally known musicians performing classical, jazz and bluegrass music. Handicap accessible. Sun, 3 p.m.

Admission: $12/adults, $10/seniors/free for students.

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Shadowland Theatre 157 Canal St., Ellenville 845 647-5511 shadowlandtheatre.org

Ulster County’s only professional, not-for-profit Actor’s Equity theater in a 1920’s art-deco building with state-of-the-art technical elements.

Handicap accessible. Year-round.

Shandaken Theatrical Society 10 Church St., Phoenicia 845 688-2279, 845 657-6543 stsplayhouse.com

A community theater organization offering quality theater to the public.

The season includes a spring musical, a summer production, a play in the fall, and Christmas and winter shows. Showing older movies monthly on weekend nights. Visit our website for details.

Summer Songs Ulster County 845 247-7049 summersongs.com

Music retreat for adults and families.

Two weekend retreats a year: one in the summer and one in the winter.

The Phoenicia International Festival of the Voice Multiple Venues in Phoenicia 845 688-5411 phoeniciavoicefest.com

The four-day Phoenicia International Festival of the Voice offers a diverse range of world-class vocal artists in the Central Catskill Mountains. Visit our Web site for specific details.

Trail Mix Chamber Concerts Olive Library 4033 Rt. 28A, Shokan 845 657-6864 trailmixmusic.org

Trail Mix Chamber Concerts brings outstanding artist and audience members together for an intimate and enriching cultural experience.

“Delicious” - Leslie Gerber of the Woodstock Times. Handicap accessible.

Admission: $20. Held third Thursday of the month, Sept.-May

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Great Performances

In Music Theatre Dance Film Fine Art A History of Celebrated Summer Stock Theatre Since 1937 At the Gateway to Woodstock, New York The Colony of the Arts

www.WoodstockPlayhouse.org (845) 679-6900 103 Mill Hill Road info@WoodstockPlayhouse.org

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Historic Huguenot Street, an early French settlement, includes six 18th century stone houses, a reconstructed 1717 French church, a burial ground, a research library, a portrait gallery and ten landscaped acres. Rotating exhibits feature our original documents, paintings, and photographs. For hours and tour information, visit www.huguenotstreet.org.

a NatioNal Historic laNdmark district

81 Huguenot Street Downtown New Paltz 845.255.1889 | 1660

Spring, Summer, winter, fall— experience the SeaSonS of huguenot Street

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Ulster Ballet Company 10 First St., Saugerties 845 246-4316 ulsterballet.org

Providing an opportunity for professional, semi-professional and aspiring dancers to utilize their skills in an innovative and creative manner.

Ulster Chamber Music Series Church of the Holy Cross 30 Pine Grove Ave., Kingston 845 340-9434 ulsterchambermusicseries.org

In its 44th year, the Sunday concert series is held in an acoustically superb venue, beginning at 3 p.m. and followed by a free reception with the performers.

Handicap accessible. 2012 Season Performances: American String Quartet, Feb. 19; Chiara String Quartet, March 25; Four Nations, April 22. Admission: $20/adults, $15/seniors, age 18 and under free.

Ulster Choral Society Various locations, Ulster County ulsterchoral.org

Sixty-person ensemble that sings sacred and secular classics by contemporary and old masters. Performs two or three concert cycles each season with orchestra, organ and piano professional soloists.

Ulster Performing Arts Center 601 Broadway, Kingston 845 339-6088 upac.org

The newly-renovated historic theater, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, is one of the last great show palaces in New York State. With seating capacity of 1,500, UPAC and the Broadway Theater offer year-round entertainment including theatre, dance, music and more.

Unison Arts and Learning Center 68 Mountain Rest Rd., New Paltz 845 255-1559 unisonarts.org

Gallery, outdoor sculpture gardens, workshops and performances for children and adults. Summer camps for children. Year-round.

Hours: Mon-Fri, 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m.

Vanaver Caravan 10 Main St., Suite 322, New Paltz 845 256-9300 vanavercaravan.org

Dance and music company available for touring, workshops in schools, concerts and celebrations. Dance Institute classes available year-round in New Paltz and Stone Ridge.

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West African and Afro Brazilian Drum and Dance Mountain View Studio, Woodstock 845 687-9001

Classes in West African drum and dance, music and art forms of Africa and Brazil.

Master classes with native folklorists.

Woodstock Chamber Orchestra Woodstock Playhouse 103 Mill Hill Rd., Woodstock 845 679-6431 wco-online.com

Offering diverse music for everyone, ranging from classical to modern pieces.

Woodstock performances take place in a concert hall intimate setting on Sundays beginning at 3 p.m.

Woodstock Film Festival P.O. Box 1406, Woodstock 845 679-4265 woodstockfilmfestival.com

Woodstock Film Festival presents an annual five-day roster of over 150 films, panels, concerts, parties and panels.

Festival participants have included actors like Adrian Grenier, Edie Falco, Ethan Hawke, Woody Harrelson, Lucy Liu, Uma Thurman and Steve Buscemi.

Featuring films, concerts, panels and more. Oct. 10-14, 2012.

Woodstock Fringe Festival of Theatre and Song Byrdcliff Theatre Upper Byrdcliff Rd., Woodstock 845 810-0123 woodstockfringe.org

Critically-acclaimed Festival of Theater and Song. Plays, musical events, performance art and cabaret.

Performances August - Labor Day.

Woodstock Playhouse 103 Mill Hill Rd., Woodstock 845 339-4340 woodstockplayhouse.org

Woodstock’s infamous playhouse, newly refurbished for year-round performances and presentations; fully enclosed, climate controlled, galleries, fine theater comfort with outstanding summer stock.

Year-round.

Henry Cavanagh Ceramic Studios 679 Lapla Rd., Kingston 845 338-2199 ceramicar.com

Pottery studio and sales room. Diner and automobile-themed decorative tableware. Year- round by appointment.

Kaete Brittin Shaw Functional and Sculptural Porcelain 1415 Rt. 213, High Falls 845 687-7828 KaeteBrittinShaw.com

Stacking bowls, one-of-a-kind teapots, musical instruments, outdoor sculpture and more. Year- round.

Hours: Sat, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun, noon-4 p.m. and by appointment.

Laura Wilensky 679 Lapla Rd., Kingston 845 338-2199 laurawilensky.com

Studio established in 1980. Functional stoneware, porcelain, garden items, birdhouses, globes and sculptures.

Educational programs available.

Year- round.

Hours: Daily, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

Stone Window Gallery 17 Main St., Accord 845 626-4932 potterytrail.com/stonewindow

Handmade pottery crafted on premises.

Charter member of the Hudson Valley Pottery Trail. Simple designs with attention to detail and some humor.

Educational programs available for children, teens and adults. Year-round.

Hours: Sat-Sun, 1 p.m.-5 p.m.; Mon-Fri, by appointment.

Triplo Studios/Art for the Home 4320 Rt 209, Stone Ridge 845 687-4932

Studio tour and small showroom of handmade porcelains with narrative scenes in relief, specializing in pet portraits. Year-round by appointment.

A gallery/showroom displaying handmade functional porcelains, paintings and wall pieces. Year- round.

Hours: Tue-Sun, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.

Liz Lawrence Painted Earthware 29 Pleasant Ridge Dr., West Hurley 845 679-4882 potterytrail.com/liz

Vichinsky Judaica Pottery 1559 Rt. 213, Ulster Park 845 338-0173 judaicapottery.com

Working pottery studio with retail showroom. Pottery lessons and workshops for children, adults and families. Group visits possible with demonstrations. Educational programs available. Year-round by appointment.

Marsha KaufmanRubinstein Ceramic Artist 6 Highwoods Rd., Saugerties 845 246-3414 mkrubinstein.com

Steve Fabrico Pottery 76 Church St., Bloomington 845 331-4760 potterytrail.com/steve/ steve_fabrico.htm

A pottery studio making handcrafted objects for Jewish holidays, customs and life cycle events. Educational programs available. Year-round by appointment.

Studio and gallery featuring functional hand-thrown, hand-built porcelain with hand painted and etched landscape and floral motifs. Adult and children’s classes. By appointment.

Pottery & Ceramics Babroff Ceramic Studio 103 Winne Rd., Mt. Tremper 845 688-2263 jerilynnbabroff.etsy.com

A studio that designs and makes handmade, colorful contemporary and whimsical ceramics. Year-round.

Hours: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. by appointment.

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Famous Faces Levon Helm at his Midnight Ramble, Woodstock

In the quaint hamlet of Stone Ridge, home to a plethora of art galleries and theaters, lives one of the greatest non-fiction writers of our time; and if you didn’t know it, he may just blend in with his fellow artists and creative thinkers. Roger Kahn is the author of the classic 1972 memoir, “The Boys of Summer,” in which he recounts his childhood in his native Brooklyn.

Kahn is often hailed as the best American sports writer in the country, and rightly so. He is a past sports editor of Newsweek Magazine, and was Editor at Large of The Saturday Evening Post for a time. Eventually making the decision to settle in Stone Ridge, Kahn does as much as he can to give back to the community; in 2004 he used his talents to teach at SUNY New Paltz, where he held the distinguished position of Ottaway Professor of Journalism.

Another name on the map who calls Ulster County home is Chris DeForest. A Cottekill local and Rondout Valley High School graduate, the 23-year old professional golfer was often tagged as the “Cinderella Story” of the 2011 U.S. Open. Less than one month after receiving his diploma from the University of Illinois, DeForest was competing professionally on the Nationwide Tour, the training ground for the PGA Tour.

Levon Helm, a native of Arkansas, is no stranger to small towns. He puts his heart and soul into everything he loves about Woodstock, where he now resides. Its music, artists, and especially nature are just some of the reasons you won’t find Helm leaving anytime soon. A four-time Grammy Award winner and Rock and Roll Hall of Famer, Helm is known for his drumming and vocals for The Band.

Nowadays, his biggest gig is at the Midnight Ramble, his home and studio, “The Barn,’ in Woodstock. He and his many guest performers—Elvis Costello, David Rawlings, Donald Fagen of Steely Dan, Norah Jones, Emmylou Harris, Jackson Browne and more—have continued to draw crowds night after night, year after year.

Helm loves the original and innovative ambiance of Ulster County, but more than anything, he enjoys the slower pace and the friendly faces that surround him here.

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Where to Stay

You’ll find it in Ulster County…

Accommodation options in Ulster County are as varied as your options for adventure; so, whether you’re looking for a rural cabin, a campsite for the whole family, or an elaborate spa for a romantic getaway, you’ll find it here. We have nearly 2,000 individual camp sites and five award-winning camping resorts; each is among

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the top-rated campgrounds in the state for customer satisfaction. Dude ranches are a fun and unique way to keep your entire crew entertained— with activities including everything from water slides and miniature golf to bonfires and nightly entertainment.

The area is dotted with nearly 100 bed and breakfasts that are as

quaint and charming as the towns they are located in. Get a feel for Ulster County as it was back in the day, when front porches and good friends were the essence of life; and experience some of the best hospitality and homecooked food we have to offer.

When you’re planning a pampering retreat, Ulster County has several all-inclusive resorts

and some of the best, awardwinning spas right here in our area. Book a massage or facial and spend a relaxing session in the sauna; play a round of golf or just enjoy a view of the course from your window; sometimes the best vacation is where you’re doing nothing at all.

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Bed & Breakfasts Bed & Breakfast Hotline Ulster B&B Alliance 800 957-0126 hudsonvalleybandbs.com Hours: Year-round, 9 a.m.-9 p.m.

Accord

Country and Farm B&B 71 Stonykill Rd., Accord 845 626-4596 countryandfarm.com

Two rooms, one efficiency, two private baths. 20-acre horse farm between Kingston and New Paltz. Newlyrenovated one-bedroom apartment. Hot tub and fireplace. Shopping, restaurants, cross-country skiing, trails, swimming and satellite TV. Pets allowed.

Year-round.

Bearsville

Glenford

B&B’s Bed & Breakfast 140 Glenford/Wittenberg Rd., Glenford 845 657-2518

One efficiency. Private bath. Private entrance. Jacuzzi. Country setting: lawns, gardens, scenic koi pond with waterfall. View overlooking Ashokan Reservoir. Children over five welcome.

Pets allowed. Year-round.

High Falls

A Little Guest House 16 School Hill Rd., High Falls 845 687-8816 alittleguesthouse.com

Two suites. Two private baths. Idyllic 1850 storybook cottage. Beamed ceilings. Wide planked floors. Country antique furnishings. A/C. In-ground pool.

3.5 woodland acres. Yummy breakfast.

Year-round.

Carol’s Woodstock Country Inn 185 Cooper Lake Rd., Bearsville 845 679-9380 woodstockcountryinn.com

Arbor Bed and Breakfast 44 Mohonk Rd., High Falls 845 687-9888 arborbb.com

Boiceville

Blue Stone Cottage 440 Mohonk Rd., High Falls 845 687-7717 bluestonecottagebandb.com

Four rooms. Private baths. Dining room.

Full organic breakfast. Heated saltwater pool. Peaceful and secluded, surrounded by mountain views. Two miles to village. Hiking. Recommended by the New York Times.

The Onteora Mountain House 96 Piney Point Rd., Boiceville 845 657-6233 onteora.com

Seven rooms. Private baths. Fireplaces.

Billiard Room. Sauna. Meeting facilities.

Weddings a specialty.

Claryville

Four Rooms. Two private baths.

Meeting/conference facilities for eight. Dining room. Short walk to restaurants, country shops and antiques. Full breakfast.

Captain Schoonmaker’s B&B 913 Rt. 213, High Falls 845 687-7946 captainschoonmakers.com

Gardiner

The Sheeley House 6 Fairview Ave., High Falls 845 687-4360 thesheeleyhouse.com

Blueberry Inn on Kiernan Farm 1308 Bruynswick Rd., Gardiner 845 255-8998 Blueberry-Inn.com

Four Rooms. Two private baths. Full breakfast served. Views of Shawangunk Mountains. Close to Minnewaska, Mohonk, hiking, biking, climbing, skydiving, antiquing and restaurants. On the Shawangunk Wine Trail. Year-round.

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Four Rooms. Private baths. Fireplace.

Private jacuzzi. Outdoor hot tub. Located on 50 acres of woods. Year-round.

Highland

Fox Hill B&B 55 South Chodikee Lake Rd., Highland 845 691-8151 foxhillbandb.com

Three rooms. Private baths. Outdoor pool and whirlpool spa. Fitness center/ game center. A/C, TV and VCR. Centrally located between New Paltz and Hyde Park. Year-round.

Highland Manor B&B 2 Windsor Hills Rd., Highland 845 691-9080 highlandmanorbandb.com

Five rooms. Private baths. Four fireplaces in rooms. Jacuzzi. A/C. Voted one of North America’s top B&B’s for “Best Weekend Escape,” three years in a row

by Inn Traveler Magazine. Hand-crafted beer and wine tasting. Year-round.

Inn at Twaalfskill 144 Vineyard Ave., Highland 845 691-3605 innattwaalfskill.com

Large rooms and oversized luxury baths.

Sitting areas with fireplace, period antiques and two side porches. Relax outdoors on the bluestone patio, with beautiful grounds and flowing brook.

Jingle Bell B&B 302 Swartekill Rd., Highland 845 255-8458 jinglebellbandb.com

Upstairs of a converted barn 30’ x 50’.

Cathedral ceilings, lovely antiques, fully-equipped kitchen, private bath.

Landscaped pool in summer.

Stonegate B&B 34 North Rd., Highland 845 834-3183 stonegatebb.com

Four rooms. Private baths. Three large common rooms, A/C, wireless internet, TV, and DVD. 19th Century Victorian village setting with wraparound porch.

Year-round.

Three rooms with private baths. Wi-Fi. Full breakfasts. Minutes from Mohonk; hiking, golf, restaurants and shops.

Expansive porches, patios, gazebo, English gardens with meditation water garden make Blue Stone a lovely four-season destination.

Intimate weddings.

Blue Horizon Bed & Breakfast 60 Coons Rd., Claryville 845 985-2121 bluehorizonbedandbreakfast.com Two rooms with private baths and hot tub. Dining room and lounge with fireplace. Spectacular 50-mile view over the mountains, nearby waterfalls, great hiking and snowshoeing. Gourmet meals on request. Year-round.

Whispering Pines B&B 60 Cedar Hill Rd., High Falls 845 687-2419 whisperingpinesbb.com

Five rooms. Private baths. Three whirlpool tubs. Four fireplaces.

Five-course breakfast. Country setting by stream and waterfalls and fishing.

Year-round.

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Highmount

Alpine Osteria Bed & Breakfast Belleayre Mountain Road (Galli Curci Road), Highmount 845 254-9851 alpineosteria.com

Seven rooms with private baths.

Immaculate accommodations. Full breakfast. Most rooms sound-proofed.

Fireplace. 1/4 mile to Belleayre Ski Center. Year-round.

The Gateway Lodge B&B 11 Highland Rd., Highmount 845 254-4084 gatewaylodgebandb.com

Five rooms. Private baths. Two suites for families up to seven people. Lovely 1920’s inn. Great room with fireplace.

Mountain view deck. Minutes to Belleayre skiing and hiking. Pets allowed. Year-round.

Hurley

The Stone House Bed & Breakfast 476 Old Rt. 209, Hurley 845 339-4041 hurleystonehouse.com

Five rooms with private baths. Early Hudson Valley Dutch Estate with architectural features dating from the original Dutch settlement of the New Netherlands. Whirlpool tubs in some rooms. Many antiques. Dining room, lounge and Wi-Fi. Kerhonkson

Quiet Mountain Sanctuary 190 Stillerberg Strada,Kerhonkson 845 626-7234 quietmountainsanctuary.com

Two rooms. Private baths. Our luxury suite has its own private oversized whirlpool tub and steam shower for two. Yoga, massage and other wellness activities. Spectacular mountain views.

Year-round.

Kingston

A Kingston Bed and Breakfast at the Thomas L. Southwick House 131 Fair St., Kingston 845 514-2365 akingstonbedandbreakfast.com Three rooms. two shared baths. Fully restored to its original glory, this home is conveniently located near Kingston’s Stockade and Rondout Districts.

Delicious continental breakfast on weekends and holidays, with other amenities available. A grand dining room and two spacious, antique-filled reception rooms are perfect for guests to relax or use for special occasions.

Bel’s Inn 69 Spring St., Kingston 845 339-5125, 845 943-0622 belsinn.com

Two rooms. Dining room. Meeting facilities. Romantic getaway. Walking distance to marina, restaurants, galleries and antiquing. Pet friendly. Year-round.

Miss Gussie Bug 11 West Strand, Kingston 845 334-9110 missgussiebug.com

Two rooms. Private baths. Located in the historic Rondout waterfront district.

Year-round.

Milton

River Hill Bed and Breakfast 64 Sands Ave., Milton 845 795-5706 bbonline.com/ny/riverhill Three rooms. One private bath; two shared bathrooms. Gourmet breakfast.

Wrap-around porch overlooking the Hudson River. Garden. Antiques. Guest refrigerator. Year-round.

Modena

Brookfield Farm B&B 129 Patura Rd., Modena 888 822-7868, 845 883-7868 brookfieldfarm.com

Two suites, private baths, A/C, fridge, TV/ DVD, Wi-Fi. Pool, gardens, walking trail, Scottish Highland cattle. Breakfast delivered to your door.

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Maplestone Inn 541 Rt. 32 South, New Paltz 845 255-6861 maplestoneinn.com

Mt. Tremper

Le France D’Amerique at La Duchesse Anne 1564 Wittenberg Rd., Mt. Tremper 845 688-5260 laduchesseanne.com

10 rooms. Private baths, TV, free Wi-Fi. Meeting facilities, weddings, private parties, bar, seasonal outside dining.

Conde Nast Traveler rates it as “One of America’s 25 best eating inns.”

Specializing in French cuisine. Handicap accessible. Pets allowed

The White Swan Inn 119 Abbey Rd., Mt. Tremper 845 679-7926

Moondance Ridge B&B 55 Shivertown Rd., New Paltz 845-255-4161 moondanceridge.com

Five rooms. Private baths. Sauna.

Conservatory. Labyrinth. Cable TV, Wi-Fi. Electric fireplaces. Whirlpools.

Mountain views.

One Room. Private bath. Art gallery.

Entertainment. Sacred gardens.

Spiritual healing.

Mountain Meadows Bed &Breakfast 542 Albany Post Rd., New Paltz 845 255-6144 mountainmeadowsbnb.com

Napanoch

Catskill Mountain House 44 Continental Rd., Napanoch 845 647-4288 catskillmountainhouse.com

Three rooms with fireplace. Private baths. Wireless internet, central air, dining room, common rooms with fireplace. Breakfast. Patio and acres of lawn and gardens.

Five rooms. One suite. Fireplace. Jacuzzi.

Outdoor pool. Gourmet breakfast.

Afternoon tea. Meeting facilities. Weekly and monthly rates available. Year-round.

Four rooms. Private baths. Fireplace.

Outdoor pool and hot tub. Large recreation room, pool table, TV and wireless internet. Beautiful mountain views. Handicap accessible (limited).

Year-round.

The Shanley Hotel 56 Main St., Napanoch 845 210-4267 shanleyhotel.com

Roots and Wings 12 Ramah Lane, New Paltz 845 255-2278 rootsnwings.com/getaways.html

Four Rooms. Private and shared baths.

Dining Room. A paranormal hotel... considered by many to be the most haunted. We have a ghost tour along with a ghost investigation. Featured on TV shows “Ghost Lab” and “Ghost Hunters.” Refreshments served.

Continental breakfast. Year-round.

New Paltz

Hungry Ghost Guest House 35 Cragswood Rd., New Paltz 845 255-1702 hungryghostguesthouse.com

Three rooms. Shared baths. Exercise room, hot tub, rail trail, vegan/raw cooking lessons, swim lessons, running instruction and massage.

Inn at Orchard Heights 20 Church St., New Paltz 845 255-6792 innatorchardheights.com

Five rooms. Private bath. Intimate meeting facilities. Historic 1888 Queen Anne Victorian in heart of village.

Year-round.

One room with family room. One efficiency. Private baths. Labyrinth.

Sauna. Perfect for quiet retreats. Cable TV. Massage. Pastureland and mountain views. Year-round.

The Suite Escape 5 Angel Rd., New Paltz 845 750-6262 thesuiteescape.biz

A 900-square-foot suite just for you as the only guests. Sleep Number king-size bed. Quiet. Nearby hiking, climbing, biking. Small dining area with microwave, toaster, Keurig coffee machine and refrigerator fully stocked for a light breakfast. Special diets accommodated with advance notice.

Phoenicia

Phoenicia Belle B&B 73 Main St., Phoenicia 845 688-7226 phoeniciabelle.com

Four rooms. Two private baths. Close to hiking, swimming, skiing and biking.

Year-round.

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The Phoenicia Loft 93 Main St., Phoenicia 845 688-2941 phoenicialoft.com

Two rooms. Private baths. Luxurious ultra modern studio loft with magnificent mountain views; huge bathroom with walk-in steam shower.

Close to skiing, hiking and swimming.

Mid-week specials. Year-round.

Rosendale

Creek Locks Bed and Breakfast 1046 Creek Locks Rd., Rosendale 845 331-5889 creeklocksbedandbreakfast.com Three rooms. Private baths. A newly renovated 1866 Gothic Revival farmhouse on four woodland acres along the historic Rondout Creek.

Hiking, kayaking and fishing.

Fresh organic gourmet breakfasts served. Nearby dining, shopping and sightseeing.

Sky Lake Lodge Bed and Breakfast 22 Hillcrest Lane, Rosendale 845 658-8556 skylakelodgebnb.com

Beautiful lodge lined with cedar on Shawangunk Ridge. Eight rooms: private bath and veranda. Ingredients for sumptuous breakfast from local farms.

Access to meditation, hiking, art and restaurants. Hospitality Green member.

Individual retreats. Year-round.

Saugerties

Barclay Heights Bed & Breakfast 158 Burt St., Saugerties 845 246-3788 outstandinghospitality.com

Five rooms. Private Baths. Breakfast prepared by CIA chefs. Jacuzzi. Hiking, biking, walking, lighthouse and nature preserve nearby. One mile to village of Saugerties. Year-round.

Bed By the Stream Bed and Breakfast 9 George Sickle Rd., Saugerties 845 246-2979 bedbythestream.com

Five rooms. Three efficiencies. Five private baths. Located in the heart of the beautiful Catskill Park between the “cool” town of Saugerties and the famous art colony of Woodstock. Our amenities include A/C, fireplace, hot tubs, pool and fishing. Pet friendly.

Year-round.

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Chateau and Tudor Rooms, Saugerties Bed and Breakfast 122 Burt St., Saugerties 845 246-4058, 845 399-8302 saugertiesbedandbreakfast.com

Saugerties Lighthouse Lighthouse Drive, Saugerties 845 247-0656 saugertieslighthouse.com

Two rooms. Two private baths.

Waterfront English Tudor estate. Views of the Catskill Mountains and Esopus Creek. Gardens, pond, sculpture park and reflecting pool. Year-round.

Two rooms. Shared bath. Kitchen available. Grill for outdoor picnic.

Lighthouse reached by private boat from south side of the Esopus Creek or by nature trail on Lighthouse Drive.

Must know the tide schedule to access the lighthouse.

Harmony House B&B 1659 Rt. 212, Saugerties 845 679-1277 harmonyhousebandb.com

The Holmestead B&B 3 Old Rt. 9W, Saugerties 845 246-9830, 845 548-4835 theholmesteadbandb.com

Four rooms. Private baths and terraces.

Elegance in a serene country setting, conveniently located between Woodstock and Saugerties. Four-course breakfast, cozy fireplace and private woodland views.

Pine Grove Lodge B&B 173 Stoll Rd., Saugerties 845 246-1337 pinegrovelodge.net

Two rooms with shared bath.

Conveniently located between the historic villages of Woodstock and Saugerties. Situated on 5 1/2 private acres with a backdrop of Overlook Mountain, this artist’s residence has country charm, warmth and style.

One-bedroom suite. Private bath. Living room. Refrigerator, microwave, A/C, TV/ VCR/DVD, Wi-Fi. Private entrance.

Outdoor pool. On 11 acres with breathtaking view of Catskill Mountains.

1-1⁄2 miles from village of Saugerties.

Year-round.

The Montgomery Bed and Breakfast 76 Montgomery St., Saugerties 845 234-0083 montgomerybandb.com

Five rooms. Private baths. Wi-Fi, cable, A/C. One mile to Saugerties Lighthouse and HITS. Next door to Diamond Mills Hotel and Conference Center.

Year-round.

The Renwick Clifton House B&B 27 Barclay St., Saugerties 845 246-0552 renwickclifton.com

Four rooms. Private baths. Grand Southern Style 1812 mansion. Hudson River views. Marble tiled bathrooms, Jacuzzi tub, A/C, Wi-Fi. Arrive to fresh cut flowers and chocolate truffles. Four course gourmet breakfast made with fresh, local ingredients.

The Inn at Café Tamayo 89 Partition St., Saugerties 845 246-9371 cafetamayo.com saugertiesbnb.com

Three rooms with queen-size beds.

Two- bedroom suite sleeps four. Private baths. Historic 1864 building in the heart of Saugerties. Reasonably priced.

Year-round.

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Inn at the Ridge 2098 Bruynswick Rd., Wallkill 845 895-9251 innattheridge.com

Four rooms. Two private baths.

Time-share setting, with kitchen with amenities. CIA graduate makes weekend breakfasts. Dining room, living room and large porch. Nearby hiking, biking, wine trails and mountains. Weddings. Wi-Fi. Pet friendly. Year-round.

Stone Ridge

1712 House 93 Mill Dam Rd., Stone Ridge 845 687-7167 1712house.com

Six rooms. Private baths. Fireplace in two living rooms. Perfect romantic getaway for couples. Exercise room.

Outdoor patio and stream. 80 unspoiled acres with total privacy. Year-round.

Baker’s B&B 24 Old Kings Hwy., Stone Ridge 888 623-5513, 845 687-9795 bakersbandb.com

Four rooms. Private baths. Fireplace.

1780 stone farm house surrounded by a 500-acre horse farm in a historic district.

Hiking trails. Full country breakfast.

Celebrating our 33rd year. Year-round.

ElmRock Inn Bed and Breakfast 4494 Rt. 209, Stone Ridge 845 687-4492 marksuszczynski.com

Five rooms. Private baths. Fireplaces.

Carriage house for families. Gourmet breakfast by award-winning Chef/ Owner. Voted “Best B&B” by Hudson Valley Magazine 2007. Catering for private parties and weddings.

Year-round.

The Inn at Stone Ridge 3805 Rt. 209, Stone Ridge 845 687-0736 innatstoneridge.com

Six rooms. Private baths. Two-bedroom suites. Fireplaces. Outdoor pool.

Restored 18th century Dutch Colonial mansion in peaceful hamlet surrounded by 150 acres of gardens, fields and woods. Fully-functioning restaurant on premises. Year-round.

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Victorian Knoll B&B 30 Peak Farm Rd., Stone Ridge 845 687-9639 victorianknoll.com

Three rooms. Private baths. Elegance and romance nestled in a private wooded setting. Experience the ambiance and serenity of a beautiful “Painted Lady”. Year-round.

Wallkill

Audrey’s Farmhouse B&B 2188 Brunswyck Rd., Wallkill 800 501-3872, 845 895-3440 audreysfarmhouse.com

Five rooms. Three private baths.

Gourmet breakfast in bed. Sunroom with mountain views. In-ground pool.

Jacuzzi. Saturday night cocktail party.

“Best Pet Friendly B&B in USA,” Arrington’s Journal. Rail pick-up and drop-off service. Hiking, snowshoeing, snowboarding, cycling. Weddings. Full house rentals. Pets allowed. Year-round.

Bernetta’s Place Bed and Breakfast 12 Calderone Dr., Wallkill 845 464-5106 bernettasplace.com

Three rooms. Private baths. Wraparound porch. Outdoor entertainment area. Outdoor salt water pool. Jacuzzi.

Gourmet breakfast. Nearby lake and close to Minnewaska Preserve, hiking and biking. Country setting with picnic baskets and hammocks provided.

Children over 10 welcome. Pet friendly.

Year-round.

Ashokan Dreams B&B 111 High Point Mountain Rd., West Shokan 845 657-2312 ashokandreams.com

Historic B&B, with three private suites decorated in rustic comfort reminiscent of the Adirondacks “Great Camps.” In the heart of the Catskill Forest Preserve with breathtaking Catskill Mountain and Ashokan Reservoir views. Perfect location for a special weekends, wedding or event. Fireplaces, A/C, internet access. Indoor/outdoor meeting facilities.

Willow

The Guesthouse at Woodstock Farm Animal Sanctuary 39 Van Wagner Rd., Willow 845 679-5955 guesthousewoodstock.com

Four rooms. Private baths. Fireplaces.

Outdoor heated saltwater pool and hot tub. Full breakfast. Massage and Reiki healing. Pond with waterfall on eight private acres. Year-round.

Pike Lane B&B 54 Pike Lane, Woodstock 845 679-0551 pikebb.com

Three rooms. Private baths. Outdoor pool. Located on nine wooded acres.

Walking distance to Woodstock. Private yoga instruction. Rated #1 on Trip Advisor in 2011 for Woodstock area.

Year-round.

Retreat at Tree Gap 316 Upper Byrdcliffe Rd., Woodstock 845 679-5345 treegapretreat.com

Beautifully renovated pre-Civil War farmhouse overlooking pastures of happy rescued farm animals and spectacular views of the Catskill Mountains. Two rooms, private baths.

Dining room. Pet friendly. Wi-Fi. Handicap accessible. Year-round.

Two rooms with private bath. An eco-friendly bed and breakfast nestled on 16 acres in the heart of Woodstock.

The Maple Tree 12 Old Forge Rd., Woodstock 845 679-6342 themapletreebandb.com

The Inn at Willow 95 Ostrander Rd., Willow 845 679-6632 theinnatwillow.com

Renovated 1802 Dutch Colonial with two guest suites include couch, coffee and dining table, movie and music armoire. Wi-Fi; high speed internet; handicap accessible. Year-round.

Stylish, mountain-top three-room suite in spectacular Woodstock setting.

Private and luxurious with Wi-Fi, a stocked kitchenette, outdoor fireplace and swimming pond.

The Wild Rose Inn 66 Rock City Rd., Woodstock 845 679-8783 thewildroseinn.com

Woodstock

A Woodstock Waterfall Hideaway 8A Tannery Brook Rd., Woodstock 845 810-2732, 845 332-7332 awoodstockwaterfall hidwaway.com

DeForest House is a 1920’s Byrdcliffestyle private home located on five wooded acres with in-ground pool within walking distance of Woodstock’s Town Center. Only two guests. Fireplace.

Wi-Fi, internet. Open year-round.

Enchanted Manor of Woodstock 23 Rowe Rd., Woodstock 845 679-9012 enchantedmanorinn.com

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Five rooms. Private baths. Private whirlpool tubs. Victorian inn with antiques. Walking distance to Woodstock. Year-round.

Private luxury vacation rental on quiet side street walking distance to Woodstock and New York City bus stop (no car needed). Queen-size bed, luxury linens, fold-out couch, fully-equipped kitchen (stocked with breakfast foods, optional), soaking tub, cable TV, Wi-Fi, balcony overlooking waterfall. Decorated with artwork and crafts from Sweetheart Gallery. Sleeps four. Year-round.

Twin Gables 73 Tinker St., Woodstock 845 679-9479 twingableswoodstockny.com

Located in the center of the Woodstock village, a Woodstock landmark, established in 1926. Complimentary continental breakfast, 24/7 coffee/tea, Wi-Fi. Period furnishings, original artwork, comfortable and charming.

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Village Green B&B 12 Tinker St., Woodstock 845 679-0313 villagegreenbb.com

Two rooms. Private baths. A/C. Stereo CD, cable TV, Wi-Fi. Overlooking Woodstock town square. Steps from dining, shopping, entertainment, hiking and public transportation. Year-round.

Cabins & Cottages ­Big Indian

Cold Spring Lodge 530 Oliverea Rd., Big Indian 845 254-5711 coldspringlodge.com

The Lodge has seven cozy, individual two- and three-bedroom efficiency cottages with wood-burning fireplaces in a lovely mountain setting, kitchen and private baths, plus six double bedrooms with private baths in the main lodge. A restaurant and bar/lounge are on premises. Outdoor pool. Pets allowed. Year-round.

Claryville

Wild Cat Mountain Cottage 331 Wild Cat Mountain,Claryville 917 697-7809 homeaway.com/vacationrental/p143717

The Cottage has two bedrooms (sleeps four to five), wood-burning stove and a glorious screened-in porch for dining and star gazing. The large house has three bedrooms (sleeps up to six), large fireplace and a wonderful front patio for entertaining. Rent separately or together for a family and friends retreat.

Two-night minimum.

Esopus

Winding Brook Acres on Hudson 195 Winding Brook Rd., Esopus 845 384 6788, 845 336-6282 windingbrookacres.com

Eight efficiency cottages. Outdoor pool.

Boating. Basketball. Shuffleboard.

Horseshoes. Hiking. On the banks of the Hudson River. Pets allowed. Monthly.

Year-round.

Greenfield Park

Shady Pines 75 Tamarack Rd., Greenfield Park 845 647-6418

Six cottages with screened porches.

June-September. Monthly rental only.

Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park at Birchwood Acres 85 Martinfield Rd., Greenfield Park 800 552-4724, 845 434 4743 nyjellystone.com

64 cabins. Luxury trailers and deluxe lodges. All rental units have cable TV and free wireless internet. Enjoy our pools, lake, sports, snack bar, playgrounds and activities program. Meet Yogi BearTM and friends. Open May 1-Oct. 8.

High Falls

Adagio Guest House 62 Cedar Hill Rd., High Falls 845 687-2419 whisperingpinesbb.com

Four rooms. Three private baths.

Fireplace. Jacuzzi. Outdoor deck. Fully equipped kitchen. Video/DVD library.

Wi-Fi nearby. Very quiet, off road in the woods. Two and a half miles from Mohonk Mountain House.

Clove Cottages 200 Rock Hill Rd., High Falls 845 687-4170 clovecottages.com

Seven cottages. Llamas. Mountain views. Near great hiking. Child and pet friendly. Environmentally responsible.

Solar powered.

Kerhonkson

Blackberry Barn Queens Highway, Kerhonkson 917 653-6555 blackberybarn.net

Modernized lofted barn on seven acres.

Sleeps two to six. 1.5 baths. Fireplace, full kitchen and pond. Minutes from Mohonk and Minnewaska. Rates from $190/night. Available year-round.

Sky Island Cottage 367 Main St., Kerhonkson 845 626-3661 vrbo.com/16207

Queen bedroom sleeps two adults.

Private bath. Wood-burning fireplace.

Full kitchen, washer and dryer. Private deck faces field along Rondout Creek.

Non-smoking. Year-round.

Kingston

The Carriage House 596 Lenox Place, Kingston 845 339-3907

Beautiful loft apartment in restored carriage house. Open floor plan and very private. Full kitchen and dining area, spacious living room and bath.

Bedroom has queen-sized bed that sleeps two.

Ellenville

Lake Hill

Art Efficiency Apartment 4182 Rt. 212, Lake Hill 845 679-8440

One efficiency. Kitchen. Private bath.

Fireplace. State and watershed land for hiking. Located on New York City bus route (Rt. 212). Gallery setting.

Year-round.

Phoenicia

Belleayre and Phoenicia Vacations 175 High St., Phoenicia 845 688-5759 belleayreandphoenicia vacations.com

Rent together or separately. one has three bedrooms, one bath and sleeps 6-11. Romantic, welcoming and comfortable with a fireplace and mountain view. Other unit is a hip, spacious studio with loft, one bathroom and sleeps 2-4. Both have all amenities; Wi-Fi, cable and outdoor hot tub for five. Next to state forest and Esopus Creek. Walk to town. Easy commute to New York City on Trailways buses.

Pets welcome.

Phoenicia Lodge 59 Rt. 28, Phoenicia 845 688-7772 phoenicialodge.com

Vintage Catskills lodging. Five motel rooms, six cottages and two suites.

Close to the best hiking, skiing, swimming, tubing, horseback riding, fishing, shops and restaurants.

Pet-friendly. Year-round.

Simpler Times 5973 Rt. 28, Phoenicia 845 688-5410 simplertimescabin.net

Six efficiency cabins on Esopus Creek (two sleep 4; four sleep 2), and new log cabin for two to four guests. Three cabins are year-round.

Emerald Forest Bungalows 949 Ulster Heights Rd., Ellenville 845 647-9543 emeraldforestbungalows.com

One- and two-bedroom bungalows (sleeps four-six) with kitchens and porch. Tucked away on 75 acres in the enchanting Shawangunk Mountain Valley, for recreation or relaxation.

In-ground saltwater pool. Two-acre pond stocked with bass.

Sande Creek Cabin 161 Black Joe Rd., Ellenville 516 805-4987 facebook.com/sandecreek

Beautiful cabin for rent. Large and spacious with two bedrooms and a loft; two full bathrooms, full kitchen, great room with stove, cable and phone.

Wrap-around deck on 12 private acres.

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So-Hi Campground 425 Woodland Rd., Accord 845 687-7377 sohicampground.com

100 sites; 70 electric, 70 sewage hookups. Camp store, children’s play area, dumping station, fireplaces, fishing, flush toilets, hiking trails, laundry room, pool, pond, recreation building, showers, stream and tables. Pets allowed. Mid-May - mid-October.

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Belleayre Lodge and Cabins 15 Hostel Dr., Pine Hill 845 254-4200 belleayrelodge.com

Five new, two-bedroom cabins with kitchens, porch and living rooms. Three self-contained cottages. Gas fireplace.

Recreation hall for guests. Available for conferences of 60 people. Walk to lake and beach. One mile to Belleayre ski area, fishing, hiking, tubing and swimming.

The Carriage House 281 Main St., Pine Hill 845 254-4947

Renovated 19th century carriage house (sleeps seven). Full kitchen and dining room. Minutes from Belleayre.

Saugerties

Arkadia by the Reservoir 5 Reservoir Rd., Saugerties 888 ARKADIA (275-2342) 845 246-9922 arkadiacottages.com arkadiabythereservoir.com

Two new immaculate cottages on 10 plus acres of park-like setting with reservoir and mountain views.

Swimming/boating area. Deluxe amenities, full kitchen, fireplace, Wi-Fi and hi-def TV/HBO. Pet friendly. Near Woodstock. Groups welcome.

Year-round.

Barn on the Pond 1203 Glasco Turnpike, Saugerties 845 247-3982 barnonthepond.com

Three rooms and two baths. Beautiful water and mountain views. Gourmet meals prepared in our gourmet kitchen available upon request. Lake, fireplace, dining room, Wi-Fi and high-speed internet. Pet friendly. Wedding and special events. Horse trailers welcome.

Washer/dryer on site. Year-round.

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Catskills Waterside Cottage 210 Esopus Creek Rd., Saugerties 845 246-3788 esopuscreekcottage.com

One cottage (sleeps up to eight). Fullyequipped galley kitchen and den with fireplace. Wireless internet, cable TV, waterfront, bluestone deck, canoe and kayak friendly. One mile from village.

Ulster Park

Pinecrest Acres Cottages 181 Ulster Ave., Ulster Park 845 331-2292

Six efficiency cottages on 10 acres of grounds with trails for hiking. Located within five miles of three state parks and a nature conservancy. Pets allowed with deposit. Year-round.

Wallkill

Scofide’s Cottages 183 East Rd., Wallkill 845 728-0106

Six efficiencies. Private bath. Screened front porch. Reminiscent of days long ago. Close to Hudson Valley attractions.

90 miles from New York City.

June-September.

Woodstock

Arts and Crafts Cottage 66 Muse Rd., Woodstock 845 679-8426

Newly restored, charming home in the woods, peaceful and secluded. Two bedrooms (one double, one single), large eat-in screen porch, A/C, cable TV, Wi-Fi. Walk to Maverick Concerts.

Minutes to Woodstock, Bearsville Theater, Levon Helm Midnight Rambles and KTD Monastery. May-late October.

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One cabin with efficiency kitchen, cable TV and wireless internet. Outdoor pool.

Close to skiing, hiking, shopping and restaurants. Three miles from Woodstock Green. Less than one mile from Levon Helm’s Rambles.

Getaway-on-the-Falls 5 Waterfall Way, Woodstock 845 679-2568, 845 389-3978 getawayonthefalls.com

Located in the heart of Woodstock, each of our four units has its own personality.

Find all the comforts of home, with fully-equipped kitchens and private baths. Fireplace in one unit. Some pet-friendly units. Waterfalls and pond.

Swimming. Wireless internet.

Year-round. Log cabin is closed Dec. 15 - April 1.

Campgrounds Accord

Rondout Valley Camping Resort 105 Mettacahonts Rd., Accord 845 626-5521 rondoutvalley.com

400 sites: 380 w/electric, 270 w/sewage hookups. Five rental units. Camp store, children’s play area, laundry room, recreation building, hiking trails, fishing, pool, river/stream, pond, fireplaces, tables, hot showers, flush/dry toilets and dumping station. Pets allowed.

Year-round.

Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park at Lazy River 50 Bevier Rd., Gardiner 845 255-5193 lazyriverny.com

150 sites; 128 electric, 88 sewage hookups. Two swimming pools, boat rentals, fishing, camp store, Tiki Bar, snack bar, cable TV, children’s play area, tables, fireplaces, hot showers and laundry room. Flush toilets and dumping stations. Pets allowed-call for policy.

May - Columbus Day. Greenfield Park

Skyway Camping Resort 99 Mountain Dale Rd., (Route 52) Greenfield Park 800 447-5992, 845 647-5747 skywaycamping.com

147 sites with electric and full hookups.

Top-rated luxury camping. Beach, boat rentals, cable TV, camp store, children’s play area, fireplaces, fishing, flush toilets, hiking trails, hot showers, laundry room, pond, recreation building, swimming pool, tables and Wi-Fi. Seasonal sites and activities. Pets welcome; dog runs. Open May - mid Oct.

Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park at Birchwood Acres 85 Martinfeld Rd., Greenfield Park 800 552-4724, 845 434-4743 nyjellystone.com

A family camping and lodging resort.

Enjoy our pools, lake, sports, snack bar, playgrounds and activities program.

Cable TV for RV sites and cabins and free wireless internet. Meet Yogi Bear ™ and friends. Open May 1 - Oct. 8.

Mt. Tremper

Kenneth L. Wilson Public Campground 859 Wittenberg Rd., Mt. Tremper 845 679-7020, 845 256-3099 dec-campgrounds.com

76 tent/RV sites. Boat rentals, fishing, launch site, bike and hiking trails, fireplaces, flush toilets, hot showers, lake, dumping station and picnic tables.

Check in noon-9 p.m. Pets allowed (restrictions). Open mid-May Columbus Day.

Dude Ranches You’ll find them in ULSTER COUNTY

Dude Ranches Highland

Rocking Horse Ranch Resort 600 Rt. 44/55, Highland 800 647-2624 rockinghorseranch.com

Our all-inclusive property includes Big Splash indoor water park, unlimited horseback riding, over 100 activities, children’s day camp, outdoor pools, water slides, Winter Fun Park, nightly entertainment and much more. A fun-filled, year-round family resort.

Kerhonkson

Pinegrove Dude Ranch and Family Resort 30 Cherrytown Rd., Kerhonkson 800 346-4626 pinegroveranch.com

120-room, 600-acre family-owned resort ranch. All-inclusive packages feature three meals daily, dining room with freestyle dining hours, free snack bar, 30 indoor and outdoor facilities with daily social director and scheduled activities. Cocktail parties and nightly live evening entertainment featuring the only city slicker cattle drive east of the Mississippi. Spa and fitness center available. Free day camp and nursery services. Cater to groups and families. Open year-round.

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Phoenicia

Hide-A-Way Campsite 900 Woodland Valley Rd., Phoenicia 845 688-5109

48 sites; electric and sewage hookups.

Dry/flush toilets and hiking trails nearby.

Pets allowed. Open May - September.

Phoenicia Black Bear Campground and RV Park 17 Bridge St., Phoenicia 845 688-7405 phoeniciacampground.com

Campsites on the Esopus Creek.

Restrooms and hot showers. Dumping station, electric and water hookups.

Large firepits. Tables at each site.

Seasonal monthly, weekly and daily rates. Groups welcome. Pets allowed.

Year-round.

Romer Mountain Park 355 Woodland Valley Rd., Phoenicia 845 688-7440

Seasonal tent camping. Event field for group camp outs, parties, weddings and corporate picnics. May - October.

Sleepy Hollow Campsite 5636 Rt. 28, Phoenicia 845 688-5471

97 sites with electric. Creek, dumping station, fireplaces, fishing, flush toilets, hiking trails, showers and tables. Pets allowed. May - early October.

Uncle Pete’s Campground 570 Old Rt. 28, Phoenicia 845 688-5000 unclepetescampground.com

60 sites. We own one mile of the famous Esopus Creek, perfect for tubing to your campsite. Activities include a softball field, horse shoes, volleyball, basketball, hiking and fly fishing. Pet friendly. May - October.

Woodland Valley Public Campground 1319 Woodland Valley Rd., Phoenicia 845 688-7647, 845 256-3099 dec-campgrounds.com

72 sites. Dumping station, fireplaces, flush toilets and hot showers, tables, hiking trails and streams. Pets allowed.

Mid-May - Columbus Day. Plattekill

New York City North/ Newburgh KOA Kampground Freetown Highway, Plattekill 845 564-2836 newburghkoa.com

160 sites including tents, kabins and lodge. Water/electric, sewer, camp storage, laundry, showers, flush toilets and dumping station. Recreation building, pool, fishing, children’s play area, planned activities, themed weekends and New York City tours.

April - October.

Rosendale

Creekview Campsites 227 Creek Locks Rd., Rosendale 845 658-9142 creekviewcampsite.com

Restrooms and hot showers. Electric and water hookups. Fire rings. Tables at each site. Groups welcome. Some pets allowed. Within walking distance to Town of Rosendale and close to climbing sites for the GUNKS. Reservations suggested. Open mid-March - mid-December.

Saugerties

Blue Mountain Campground 3783 Rt. 32, Saugerties 845 246-7564 bluemountaincampground.com 50 sites; 30 electric, 20 full hookups.

Two cabin rentals. Camp store, Wi-Fi, children’s play area, dumping station, fireplaces, flush toilets, shower, tables, laundry room, nearby lake and hiking trails. Pets allowed. Open mid-April mid-October.

Rip Van Winkle Campgrounds 149 Blue Mountain Rd., Saugerties

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170 sites; 130 electric, 80 full hookups.

Hot showers, flush toilets, river/stream, children’s play area, camp store, fireplaces, beach, pond, recreation building, laundry room, tables, fishing and hiking trails. Large secluded sites.

Heated pool. Big rigs welcome. Pets allowed. April-mid October.

Saugerties/Woodstock KOA Kampground 882 Rt. 212, Saugerties 800 562-4081, 845 246-4089 saugertieskoa.com

90 sites; 19 full- 36 W/E sites. Camp store, children’s play area, dumping station, fireplaces, fishing, flush toilets, laundry room, pool, showers and tables.

Kamping Kabins available. Wi-Fi. Pets welcome. April - October.

Spring Glen

Spring Glen Campground 108 Lewis Rd., Spring Glen 845 647-7075

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Quality Inn and Suites 114 Rt. 28, Kingston 800 4 CHOICE, 845 339-3900 choicehotels.com

124 Rooms. Eight suites. Refrigerators, microwaves, coffeemakers, hairdryers and irons. Wireless high-speed, indoor pool and game room. Exercise facility on premises. Full-service conference/banquet facilities.

Roudigan’s Steakhouse.

New Paltz

Rodeway Inn and Suites 600 Main St., New Paltz 800 4 CHOICE (424-6423) 845 883-7373 rodewayinnandsuitesnp.com

Super 8 of New Paltz 7 Terwilliger Lane, New Paltz 800 800-8000, 845 255-8865 super8newpaltz.np.com

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69 Rooms. Continental breakfast. Clean and comfortable. Free wireless internet, 32-inch LCD TV’s with 100 plus channels, pillow-top mattresses, fitness center, guest laundry. Handicap Accessible.

Kingston

Hampton Inn 1307 Ulster Ave., Kingston 845 382-2600 kingston.Hamptoninn.com

81 Rooms. Complimentary hot breakfast, high-speed internet, indoor saltwater pool, fitness center and business center. Microwave, mini-fridge and LCD TV’s in all guest rooms.

Pine Hill

Pine Hill Arms Hotel and Restaurant 288 Main St., Pine Hill 845 254-4012, 845 254-5197 pinehillarms.com

20 Rooms. Private baths. Meeting/ conference facilities. Top-20 casual fine dining establishment. Fireplace in lobby.

Meals. Lounge.

212 Rooms. Wireless high-speed internet, fitness center and business center. Restaurant, lounge and weekend entertainment. Indoor pool, Jacuzzi and sauna. Meeting/conference facilities.

Packages available. Handicap Accessible.

AAA - 3 Diamond.

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89 Rooms. Indoor pool, fitness center.

Meeting/conference facilities (accommodating up to 40 people). Free high-speed internet. Breakfast available.

Non-smoking.

39 Rooms and suites. Free continental breakfast, free high-speed internet, local and long distance calls, HBO. New suites feature sofa sleepers and 32-inch flat screen TV’s. Pet friendly.

54 sites with electric and sewage hookups. Fireplaces, pool, hot showers and tables. Free wireless internet. Pet friendly. Trout stream, waterfall and hiking to old railroad beds. May 1 Columbus Day.

Holiday Inn Kingston 503 Washington Ave., Kingston 800 HOLIDAY (465-4329) 845 338-0400 hikingston.com

Kingston Courtyard

by Marriott 500 Frank Scottile Blvd., Kingston 800 321-2211, 845 382-2300 marriott.com/hotels/travel/ poucy-courtyard-kingston

Saugerties

Comfort Inn 2790 Rt. 32, Saugerties 800 4 CHOICE, 845 246-1565 choicehotels.com

65 Rooms. One efficiency. Exercise room. Full hot breakfast. HBO. Upgraded leisure rooms with microfridge. AAA-2 Stars. Pets allowed.

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Diamond Mills Inn and Conference Center 25 South Partition St., Saugerties 845 247-0700 diamondmillshotel.com

30-room luxury hotel with the largest conference and banquet facility in Ulster County. Located in the village of Saugerties on the banks of the Esopus Creek waterfall.

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Howard Johnson Inn 2764 Rt. 32, Saugerties 800 446-4656, 845 246-9511 hojo.com/hotel/01656

84 Rooms. Free internet access. Indoor pool and sauna. Flat screen TV’s, microwaves and fridges in each room.

Saugerties Diner and Lounge. Meeting/ conference facilities. Handicap accessible

Inns & Lodges Accord

The Woods Retreat 28 Frankel Rd., Accord 845 658-9330 thewoodshudsonvalley retreat.com

Rustic handcrafted house on forty secluded acres. Open floor plan and upstairs loft with queen-size bed.

Two-night minimum. Call for weekend rates.

Big Indian

Crystal Spring House – Rental 49 Burnham Hollow Rd., Big Indian 845 586-1080 crystalspringhouse.com

Six bedrooms. Groups only (10-16 people). Weekend/weekly rentals.

Catering available. Fully-equipped kitchen. Meeting, workshop, retreat and reunion facilities. All-seasons vacation packages. Year-round.

Full Moon Resort 1 Valley View Rd., Big Indian 845 254-5117 fullmoonresort.com

Guest rooms and cottages; outdoor pool; gourmet on- and off-site catering; wedding ceremonies and receptions; conference retreat and workshop facilities. Nature and music activities.

Year-round.

Claryville

Blue Hill Lodge & Café 1471 Denning Rd., Claryville 845 985-0247 bluehilllodgecafe.com

All new restaurant and five rooms with private baths and TV on the Neversink River - one of the best trout streams in the Catskills. Seasonal rates. Open year-round.

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Frost Valley YMCA 2000 Frost Valley Rd., Claryville 845 985-2291 frostvalley.org

400 Rooms. Outdoor recreation/ conference facility with meals and programming included. Retreats and families welcome. Handicap accessible.

Activities available at FrostValley.org.

Year-round.

Gardiner

Minnewaska Lodge 3116 Rt. 44/55, Gardiner 845 255-1110 minnewaskalodge.com

26 Rooms. Private baths. Breakfast.

Exercise room. Meeting/conference facilities. Stunning mountain views. Easy access to Shawangunk Mountains, Mohonk Preserve and Minnewaska State Park. Year-round.

Hurley

Twin Lakes 198 Heritage Dr., Hurley 800 205-0617, 845 338-2400 twinlakeslodge.com

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Rondout Inn 79 Broadway, Kingston 845 399-2902, 845 399-6925 rondoutinn.com

Two rooms, private baths. Unique lodging that features one bedroom apartment suites in a historic 1820’s building. Walk to historic waterfront district, marinas, quaint shops and restaurants. Wi-Fi. Open year-round.

Schwartz’ Inn 70 North Front St., Kingston 845 389-9918 schwartzinn.com

Distinctive one- and two- bedroom suites with private bath, kitchen and sitting room in a charming Victorian setting. Located in the historic uptown Stockade District, near restaurants, cafes, shopping, art galleries, museums and bus terminal. Year-round.

The Gallery Inn 95 Broadway, Kingston 845 338-8473, 845 514-3998 thegalleryinnkingstonny.com

14 Rooms. Two efficiencies. Honeymoon suites with heart-shaped tubs and jacuzzi. Meeting/banquet and catering facilities. C.I.A. Chef. Meals. Amenities include boating, hiking and mountain biking trails, outdoor pool, stocked fishing lake and pavilion.

Located in an 1860’s historic brick building in the historic Rondout District, this spacious loft style accommodation is filled with contemporary art.

Beautifully appointed eat-in kitchen. Art galleries, museums, shops, restaurants, marinas and a waterfront promenade are all within walking distance.

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Lew Beach

Dream Weavers Style and Health Center 34 North Front St., Kingston 914 388-1002 suitedreamskingstonny.com

Unique suites in the heart of historic uptown Kingston with access to a rooftop balcony. One queen room; one twin room (adjoining). Near New York State Thruway Exit 19, Trailways bus station and the UCAT bus, so you can ride a bus to Belleayre Mountain ski slopes. Use $15 voucher to our café and receive 20% discount on all meals at our café during your stay.

Beaverkill Valley Inn 7 Barnhart Rd., Lew Beach 845 439-4844 beaverkillvalleyinn.com

18 Rooms. Dining room. Meeting/ conference facilities. Hiking, crosscountry skiing, ice-skating, fly fishing and tennis. Indoor pool. Exercise and recreation rooms. Proudly using locally sourced ingredients.

Milton

Buttermilk Falls Inn and Spa 220 North Rd., Milton 845 795-1310 buttermilkfallsinn.com

18 Rooms. Private baths. Fireplaces.

Gourmet breakfast and tea. Hudson River estate on 70 acres. Spa services.

Wedding and retreat facilities. Gardens, brooks, trails, ponds and waterfalls.

Minutes from Walkway Over the Hudson. Handicap accessible.

Year-round.

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Catskill Rose Lodging & Dining 5355 Rt. 212, Mt. Tremper 845 688-7200

catskillrose.com Four rooms. King-sized beds. Private baths. Amenities. Delicious food and drink. Free range meats and poultry, wild fish and organic produce. Fromers, Mobil and Zagat ratings. Year-round.

Kate’s Lazy Meadow 5191 Rt. 28, Mt. Tremper 845 688-7200 lazymeadow.com

Nine rooms. Full kitchen in all suites; fireplaces in several suites. Natural salt hot tub. Kate Pierson of the B-52’s owns this modern retro retreat on the beautiful Esopus Creek. Year-round.

The Inn at the Emerson 5340 Rt. 28, Mt. Tremper 845 688-7200 emersonresort.com

26 spacious adult-only suites with fireplaces, whirlpool tubs and private decks. In-house, award-winning spa, fitness center, dining and shopping.

Conference/wedding facilities.

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Copperhood Retreat and Spa 7039 Rt. 28, Shandaken 845 688-2460 copperhood.com 16 Rooms. Fireplaces. Meals. Indoor pool. Sauna/steam room, yoga studio, gym and tennis. Meeting/conference facilities. Voted “One of 10 best destination spas in the world” by Travel and Leisure 2011, and “best” by Spa Finder 2006. Mobil Guide 3 Star.

Member of prestigious Destination Spa Group. Year-round.

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The Lodge at the Emerson 5340 Rt. 28, Mt. Tremper 877 688-2828, 845 688-2828 emersonresort.com

27 rooms. Rustic elegance and Adirondack-style décor. Ideal for families. Fireplaces. Outdoor pool.

Hiking, biking, fishing, tubing and skiing nearby. Conference/wedding facilities.

New Paltz Hostel and Inn 145 Main St., New Paltz 845 255-6676 newpaltzhostel.com

Old-fashioned, home-like hospitality.

Private and shared rooms. Cook-it yourself kitchen; living room. Get away from commercialism.

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The Alpine Inn 37 Alpine Rd., Oliverea 845 254-5026 thealpineinn.com

25 guest rooms, some with fireplace and Jacuzzi bath. Dining room. Outdoor pool. Perfect country location for hikers, skiers, retreats and workshops.

Year-round.

Pine Hill

Colonial Inn 305 Main St., Pine Hill 845 254-5577 colonialinn.com

14 Rooms. Restaurant and full service bar on premises. One mile to Belleayre.

Hunting, fishing, hiking and swimming nearby. Pet friendly. Year-round.

Olivebridge

The Ashokan Center 477 Beaverkill Rd., Olivebridge 845 657-8333 ashokancenter.org

Year-round experiences for all ages in nature, history and the arts, on 374 acres of forests, fields and streams.

Public events and programs in natural and living history, canoeing, adventure education, music, dance and more.

Wholesome meals; bunk and semi-private accommodations.

Oliverea

Slide Mountain Forest House 805 Oliverea Rd., Oliverea 845 254-5365, 845 254-4269 slidemountaininn.com

19 rooms, five chalet efficiencies with wood-burning fireplaces. Dining room and lounge. Outdoor pool. Tennis, hiking and trout ponds. Set on 100 acres in the Catskill Mountain Forest Preserve.

Handicap accessible (limited). Memorial Day - October. Chalets, year-round.

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Rosendale

The 1850 House Inn and Tavern 435 Main St., Rosendale 845 658-7800, 855 658-1850 the1850house.com

Beautiful historic building on the banks of the Rondout. 12 rooms, each with a private bath and either a mountain side or creek view. Close to hiking, biking and fishing. Perfect accommodations for large groups, especially weddings.

Accessible by bus, no car needed.

Year-round.

Saugerties

Red House Inn 3249 Rt. 32, Saugerties 845 246-5533 redhouseinn.com

Deerfield Inn 300 Vly-Atwood Rd., Stone Ridge 845 687-9807

14 Rooms and efficiencies. Private baths. Cable TV, refrigerator and microwave. Free wireless internet.

Stream. Surrounded by woods.

Mountain views. Short distance to Woodstock, Hunter, Catskills and HITS. Pets allowed. Year-round.

Four rooms. Private baths. Full breakfast.

Outdoor pool. 35 acres with hiking and Ashokan reservoir views. Beaver pond and abundant wildlife.

Woodstock

The Homestead at Catskill Animal Sanctuary 316 Old Stage Rd., Saugerties 845 336-8847 ext. 202 casasanctuary.org

One efficiency with private bath, kitchen and living room. Three rooms with shared bath and living room. Renovated pre-Revolutionary farm house on grounds of 100-acre farm animal rescue haven. Fireplace, lounge and Wi-Fi. Groups up to eight. Includes vegan breakfast and seasonal tours of the Catskill Animal Sanctuary. Year-round.

Village Inn Saugerties 135 Partition St., Saugerties 917 453-8374 villageinnsaugerties.com

Four rooms. Two efficiencies. Located in the heart of the village, near all. Rooms convert into suites sleeping up to six.

Wi-Fi provided; private parking.

Shandaken

The Woodstock Inn on the Millstream 48 Tannery Brook Rd., Woodstock 800 420-4707, 845 679-8211 woodstock-inn-ny.com

18 private rooms and studios. Beautiful grounds set along the cascading millstream in the heart of the Woodstock village. Bountiful continental breakfast. All rooms include cable TV with HBO and Wi-Fi access.

Woodstock Lodge 20 Country Club Lane, Woodstock woodstocklodge.com

24 rooms. Three efficiencies. Three cabins. Fireplaces. Meals. Outdoor pool.

Babysitting service. Meeting facilities.

Café and lounge. Walk to village of Woodstock. Pets allowed. Year-round.

Motels

Appletree Motel and Efficiencies 5 Ruthenbeck Rd., Shandaken 845 688-7130 appletreemotelcatskills.com

Big Indian

Three efficiencies. Private baths. A/C, cable TV and mini-fridge in rooms.

Serenity garden, BBQ. Pet friendly with deposit. Complimentary light breakfast available with reservations. Year-round.

Eight efficiencies. Continental breakfast.

Nearby lake. Cable TV. Air conditioning.

Backyard picnicking. Three miles from Belleayre Mountain. Handicap accessible. Pets allowed. Year-round.

Catskill Seasons Inn 178 Rt. 42, Shandaken 845 688-2505 catskillseasonsinn.com

Ellenville

Starlite Motel 8722 Rt. 28, Big Indian 888 218-6467, 845 254-4449 starlitemotel.com

Village Motel 70 N. Main St., Ellenville 845 647-6020

20 Rooms. Most with full kitchens.

Private marble baths. Outdoor pool and tennis. 60 acres of streamside hiking.

Fireside dining in lounge or by candlelight in dining room. Outdoor dining on deck in season. Steaks and fresh seafood. Pets allowed in designated rooms only. Year-round.

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Highland

America’s Best Value Inn 3497 Rt. 9W, Highland 845 691-7272 amerbestvalue.com

22 Rooms. Free HBO. Refrigerators and microwaves in all rooms.

Atlas Motor Lodge 125 Tilson Ave., Highland 845 691-8300 Ext. 100 atlasmotorlodge.com

26 Rooms. Free internet access. Minutes to Mid-Hudson Bridge with Marist College, the Culinary Institute of America and the State University of New York at New Paltz nearby.

Super 8 of Highland 3423 Rt. 9W., Highland 800 800-8000, 845 691-6888 super8.com

44 Rooms. Continental breakfast.

Fitness center next door. Pool table in lobby. AAA-AARP. Pets allowed.

Handicap accessible.

Kerhonkson

Chelsea Motel 6099 Rt. 44/55, Kerhonkson 845 626-3551 chelseamotel.com

12 Rooms and three efficiencies. Newly renovated rooms, scenic views and wireless internet. Minutes to Lake Minnewaska State Park Preserve.

Nearby hiking, biking, mountain climbing, fishing and hunting. Groups welcome. Open 24/7. Year-round.

Star-Lite Motel 5938 Rt. 209, Kerhonkson 845 626-7350 thestarlitemotel.com 18 rooms. Outdoor pool.

Kingston

Motel 19/Roma Inn 187 Rt. 28 West, Kingston 845 331-1919 motel19motorinn.com

60 rooms. Restaurant on premises.

Rodeway Inn 239 Forest Hill Dr., Kingston 845 331-2900 rodewayinnkingstonny.com

60 Rooms. Continental breakfast.

Internet service. Outdoor pool. Excellent location: near Horse Shows in the Sun (HITS), skiing and Woodstock. Sky Top Steakhouse. Pets allowed.

Super 8 Kingston 487 Washington Ave., Kingston 800 800-8000, 845 338-3078 super8.com

84 Rooms, with free continental breakfast, wireless internet and cable TV. Families welcome. Pets allowed with permission. Four handicap accessible rooms.

Super Lodge 129 Rt. 28, Kingston 845 338-4200 superlodgekingston.com

116 Rooms. Eight Jacuzzi rooms. Indoor pool, sauna. Family restaurant. Handicap accessible. Year-round.

New Paltz

87 Motel 403 Main St., New Paltz 800 879-8787, 845 255-9220 87motel.com 84 Rooms. Free Wi-Fi. Continental breakfast.

Econo Lodge 530 Main St., New Paltz 800 424-4777, 845 255-6200 econolodge.com 32 Rooms. Outdoor pool.

Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park at Birchwood Acres 85 Martinfeld Rd., Greenfield Park 800 552-4724, 845 434 4743 nyjellystone.com

Ellenville

Honor’s Haven Resort and Spa 1195 Arrowhead Rd., Ellenville 877 WOW-HAVEN, 845 210-1600 honorshaven.com

A four-season resort destination situated on 250 breathtaking acres, Honor’s Haven Resort and Spa boasts formal gardens, championship golf, superb resort amenities and a host of spa services, as well as over 36,000 square feet of dedicated meeting space.

Greenfield Park

Skyway Camping Resort 99 Mountain Dale Rd., (Route 52) Greenfield Park 800 477-5992, 845 647-5747 skywaycamping.com

147 sites with electric and full hookups.

Top-rated luxury camping resort. Beach, boat rentals, cable TV, camp store, children’s play area, fireplaces, fishing, flush toilets, hiking trails, hot showers, laundry room, pond, recreation building, swimming pool, tables and Wi-Fi. Seasonal sites and activities. Pets welcome; dog runs. May - mid-October.

Phoenicia

Phoenicia Lodge 5987 Rt. 28, Phoenicia 845 688-7772 phoenicialodge.com

Vintage Catskills lodging. Five motel rooms, six cottages and two suites.

Close to the best of hiking, skiing, swimming, tubing, horseback riding, fishing and shops and restaurants on Main Street. Pet friendly. Year-round.

A family camping and lodging resort.

Enjoy our pools, lake, sports, snack bar, playgrounds and activities program.

Cable TV for RV sites and cabins and free wireless internet. Meet Yogi Bear™ and friends. Open May 1 - Oct. 8, 2012.

Highland

Rocking Horse Ranch Resort 600 Rt. 44/55, Highland 800 647-2624, 845 691 2927 rockinghorseranch.com Our all-inclusive property includes Big Splash indoor water park, unlimited horseback riding, over 100 activities, children’s day camp, outdoor pools, water slides, Winter Fun Park, nightly entertainment and much more. A fun-filled year-round family resort.

Kerhonkson

Hudson Valley Resort and Spa 400 Granite Rd., Kerhonkson 888 948-3766, 845 626-8888 hudsonvalleyresort.com

275 Rooms. 41,000 sq. ft. of flexible meeting space. European health spa and fitness center, indoor/outdoor pools, golf, tennis and cigar bar.

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Saugerties,

Wenton Motel 3127 Rt. 9W, Saugerties 845 246-1071, 845 853-5588 wentonmotel.com 27 rooms.

Shokan

Reservoir Motel 3210 Rt. 28, Shokan 845-657-2002

Six rooms. Three efficiencies. Clean, cozy and affordable.

Ulster Park,

The Lake Motel 669 Broadway, Ulster Park 845 339-2913 thelakemotelny.net

New motel on Mirror Lake. 11 Efficiency rooms with microwaves, refrigerators, cable, Wi-Fi, full baths, tables and chairs.

Also offering canoes, rowboats, picnic tables, charcoal grill and fire pit. Nightly, weekly and contractor rates. Handicap accessible.

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Pinegrove Dude Ranch and Family Resort 30 Cherrytown Rd., Kerhonkson 800 346-4626, 845 626-7345 pinegroveranch.com

120 Room, 600- acre family-owned resort ranch. All inclusive packages feature three meals daily, dining room with freestyle dining hours and free snack bar. 30 indoor and outdoor facilities with daily social director and scheduled activities. Cocktail parties and nightly live evening entertainment featuring the only city slicker cattle drive east of the Mississippi. Spa and fitness center available. Free day camp and nursery services. Cater to groups and families. Year- round.

Soyuzivka-Ukranian National Association (UNA) Estate 216 Foordmore Rd., Kerhonkson 845 626-5641 soyuzivka.com 87 Rooms. Meeting/conference facilities.

Meals. Outdoor pool. Tennis. Hiking trails, playgrounds and hockey rink.

Nestled on 400 acres in the Shawangunk Mountains, a UkrainianAmerican resort with old-world charm and traditions.

New Paltz,

Mohonk Mountain House 1000 Mountain Rest Rd., New Paltz 800 772-6646, 845 255-1000 mohonk.com 266 Rooms. Meeting/conferences.

Weddings. Meals by award-winning chefs. Award-winning spa. Fireplaces, pristine lake, indoor heated pools and fitness center. Miles of trails for hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding, cross-country skiing and snowshoeing.

Ice skating pavillion, rock climbing, boating, tennis, golf and children’s programs. Year-round.

Spas & Spiritual Retreats Accord

One Body Spa 10 Hawksview Lane, Accord 845 626-2377 Onebodyspa.com

Secluded, Asian inspired day spa offering a wide range of services.

Specializing in Dr. Hauschka facial treatments and products. Voted “Best Small Day Spa in the Hudson Valley.”

Hours: Wed - Sat, 9 a. m.-5 p. m.

Ellenville

Spa at Honor’s Haven Resort 1195 Arrowhead Rd., Ellenville 845 210-1600 honorshaven.com

The Spa offers natural and restorative treatments in a serene environment, alleviating stress and tension. Facilities offer fitness center, indoor pool, wet/dry sauna, Jacuzzi, yoga, tai chi massages and facials. Memberships available.

High Falls

Lifebridge SanctuaryRetreat & Conference Center P. O. Box 327, High Falls 845 658-3439 lifebridge.org Up to 30 overnight guests. Up to 60 for day-long conferences. Green building, on 95 acres of the Shawangunk Ridge with panoramic Catskills Mountain views, is perfectly suited for group reflection and creative thinking. Private hiking trails. Dining room and gourmet kitchen. Handicap accessible.

Year-round.

Kerhonkson

Hudson Valley Resort & Spa 400 Granite Rd., Kerhonkson 888 948-3766, 845 626-8888 hudsonvalleyresort.com Slow down, relax and let yourself go, with a soothing visit to our European health spa and fitness center. Spa features jacuzzi, sauna, steam rooms and indoor/outdoor pool.

Milton

Buttermilk Falls Inn and Spa 220 North Rd., Milton 845 795-4050 buttermilkspa.com

Hudson River estate. Escape and indulge on 70 acres just 75 miles from New York City. Spa services and pool, sauna and steam room. Minutes from Walkway Over the Hudson.

Zen Mountain Monastery 871 South Plank Rd., Mt. Tremper 845 688-2228 mro.org

Pine Hill

A monastic training center offering a variety of programs and retreats that are dedicated to providing authentic and traditional, yet distinctly American, Zen training to people of all ages and religious backgrounds.

Detox, aggressive weight loss, fitness and health restoration. Juice fasting and personal training. Spa treatments.

Year-round.

Shandaken

Copperhood Retreat and Spa 7039 Rt. 28, Shandaken 845 688-2460 copperhood.com

New Paltz

Center for Symbolic Studies 475 River Road Ext., New Paltz 845 658-8540 symbolicstudies.org

Sponsors a rich array of workshops, lectures, professional trainings, seasonal festivals, ceremonies, dance and outdoor adventure programs. Trapeze Club.

Handicap accessible. Year-round.

The Spa at Mohonk Mountain House 1000 Mountain Rest Rd., New Paltz 877 877-2664, 845 256-2751 mohonk.com 30,000-square-foot spa wing with 16 treatment rooms, solarium, outdoor heated mineral pool, indoor heated swimming pool, comprehensive fitness center and yoga/ motion studio.

Voted “One of 10 best destination spas in the world” by Travel and Leisure 2011. Voted “Best Destination Spa of Hudson Valley 2004,” “10 Best in World for Affordability 2006” by readers of Spa Finder Magazine. Extensive services.

Indoor pool. Yoga, fitness classes and weight loss programs. Member of prestigious Destination Spa Group.

Stone Ridge,

Body of Truth Holistic Spa 85 Kyserike Rd., Stone Ridge 845 687-SPA1(7721) bodyoftruth.com

A tranquil oasis of rustic elegance providing the finest in all-organic customized luxurious beauty, wellness treatments and education by friendly knowledgeable professionals in a 300-year-old historic stone home. Your home away from home. Open daily.

Phoenicia

Menla Mountain Retreat - Center for Health and Happiness 375 Pantherkill Rd., Phoenicia 845-688-6897, Ext. 7519 menlamountain.org

Birchcreek Retreat Route 28, Pine Hill 845 254-4004 birchcreekretreat.com

Woodstock

96 Beds. Meetings/conferences/retreats.

Meals by gourmet chef. 320-acre estate surrounded by national forest. Deluxe accommodations. Private houses and cottages. Wellness facility, yoga studio and sanctuary. Outdoor swimming, tennis, hiking. Call for an appointment at our brand new spa building.

River Rock Health Spa 62 Ricks Rd., Woodstock 845 679-7800 riverrock.biz

Best of Hudson Valley Awards five years, including “Best Day Spa 2011” and three years ¨TripAdvisor.com “No. 1 Attraction Woodstock.” Massage, skincare and more. Licensed therapists.

Mt. Tremper

The Spa at the Emerson 5340 Rt. 28, Mt. Tremper 877 688-2828, 845 688-2828 emersonresort.com

Western and Eastern-inspired treatments, including Ayurvedic rituals.

Variety of spa services including massage therapies, private couples room, salon services, fitness center and fitness classes.

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Hudson Valley Resort & Spa Expansive Meeting Facilities • 325 Guest Rooms • 18-Hole Golf Course • European Health Spa Heated Indoor & Outdoor Pools • Arcade Center • Outdoor Tennis & Basketball Courts Adjacent To Minnewaska State Park

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4 Rooms. Private baths.

Fireplaces. Outdoor pool and hot tub. Exercise room.

Full breakfast. Massage and Reiki healing. Pond with waterfall on eight private acres.

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Travelers’ Informa tion No car? No problem!

Between buses, trains, rentals, taxis and your own two feet, you don’t have to be a car-owner to explore and enjoy the many adventures of Ulster County.

Visit ulstercountyalive.com for more complete information and several travel itineraries devised especially for those who prefer to go carless.

Airports

Buses/Public Transportation

Adirondack Trailways/ Pine Hill/ New York Trailways 400 Washington Ave., Kingston 800 776-7548 trailwaysny.com Local bus terminals include Kingston, Pine Hill, Phoenicia, Woodstock, New Paltz and Rosendale.

CiTiBus (City of Kingston Bus Service) 17 Hoffman St., Kingston 845 331-3725 Kingston-ny.gov

Albany International Airport (ALB) 737 Albany-Shaker Rd., Albany 518 242-2200, 518 242-2299 albanyairport.com

MTA Metro-North Railroad - Hudson Line to Poughkeepsie 41 Main St., Poughkeepsie 212 532-4900, 800 METRO-INFO mta.info

Joseph Y. Resnick Airport (N89) Off Route 209, Ellenville 845 647-6570 Ext. 6

Frequent, convenient service from Grand Central Station to Poughkeepsie, seven days a week. Ulster County Area Transit runs supporting bus service to and from the Poughkeepsie train station. View co.ulster.ny.us/ucat for Ulster-Poughkeepsie Link.

Located off Route 209 between the village of Ellenville and hamlet of Napanoch. Part-time maintenance person at airport; phone 845 647-8401, leave message.

Kingston-Ulster Airport (20N) 1161 Flatbush Rd., Kingston 845 336-8400 kingstonulsterairport.com

Community airport offering hangar and tie-down rentals. Flight school and maintenance on site. 100LL fuel available. Hours: Daily, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

Stewart International Airport (SWF) Little Britain Road/Route 207, Newburgh 845 564-7200, 212-435-7000 panynj.gov./airports stewart.html; ifly.com

Operated by the Port of Authority of NY and NJ. Ample parking, car rentals and public transportation.

Wallkill Airport 857 Plains Rd., Wallkill 845 255-4033

Runway 2700 feet long by 30 feet wide.

Runway heading 210 and 030.

UCAT (Ulster County Area Transit) 1 Danny Circle, Kingston 888 827-UCAT (8228) 845 334-8458, 845 340-3333 co.ulster.ny.us/ucat

Ulster County Area Transit (UCAT) offers safe, affordable, reliable public transportation service throughout Ulster County, with limited service to Orange County and connecting service to Dutchess County.

Taxis Abe’s Taxi Service P.O. Box 222, Ellenville 845 647-5656 Accord/Kerhonkson Taxi-Limo Service PO Box 12, Kerhonkson 845 626-9620 Kingston Kabs P.O. Box 2622, Kingston 845 331-8294 kingstonkabs.com Taxi transportation - local and long distance.

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Woodstock Transportation P.O. Box 562, Woodstock 845 679-7766, 679-TAXI (-8294)

Local and long distance.

Hours: Mon - Thur, 6 a.m. -6 p.m.; Fri, 6 a.m.-10 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday, 9 a.m.- 6 p.m. All hours available with advance notice.

Business Associations/ Chambers of Commerce Ellenville-Wawarsing Chamber of Commerce 124 Canal Street, Ellenville, NY 845 647-4620 www.ewcoc.com Esopus Business Alliance P.O. Box 1, Port Ewen 845 790-8185 esopusbusinessalliance.org Meet Me In Marlborough P.O. Box 1139, Marlboro 845 616-7824 meetmeinmarlborough.com All seasons. Business and Services Directory. U-pick, farm markets, tree and specialty farms, organic products, wineries, restaurants/eateries, antiques, B&B/spas, art, dance, history, live entertainment, an attractive array of shops, businesses and festival events.

New Paltz Regional Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Information Center 257 Main St., New Paltz 845 255-0243 newpaltzchamber.org Rondout Valley Business Association P.O. Box 450, Accord 845 687-4567

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Rosendale Chamber of Commerce P.O. Box 533, Rosendale rosendalechamber.com Saugerties Area Chamber of Commerce P.O. Box 731, Saugerties 800 957-0124 welcometosaugerties.com

Southern Ulster County Chamber of Commerce 3730 Rt. 9W, Suite 3, Highland 845 691-6070 southernulsterchamber.org Ulster County Regional Chamber of Commerce 214 Fair St., Kingston 845 338-5100 ulsterchamber.org

The largest business advocacy organization in Ulster County, supported by an active and involved membership.

Established many partnerships, public and private, including Ulster County Tourism to help promote tourism activity. Publish annual Community Resource Guide and Membership Directory for visitors and those seeking to relocate to Ulster County.

Woodstock Chamber of Commerce and Arts 10 Rock City Rd., Woodstock 845 679-6234 woodstockchamber.com

Hospital/Emergency Medical Care Benedictine Hospital 105 Mary’s Ave., Kingston 845 338-2500 hahv.org

Benedictine Hospital is a fully accredited 150-bed acute care hospital.

Benedictine offers many services including orthopedic surgery, breast care services, cardiology, radiology and sleep center services.

Ellenville Regional Hospital 10 Healthy Way, Ellenville 845 647-6400 ellenvilleregional.org

Critical access hospital. Services include ER, acute in-patient, physical therapy, radiology, MRI, lab, orthopedics, pain management, cardiology gastroenterology. Additional services include swing bed unit, pulmonology, nutritional counseling and diabetes education.

A community of cooperating businesses working together to promote a prosperous, thriving business climate through the promotion and betterment of the Saugerties area.

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Travelers’ Information Centers

FirstCare Walk-in Medical Center 222 Rt. 299, Highland 845 691-DOCS (3627) firstcaremedcenter.com

Provides treatment for minor emergencies, illnesses and injuries. A convenient alternative when you need immediate care and are unable to see your regular doctor or have no personal physician. Open seven days a week including holidays.

Kingston Hospital 396 Broadway, Kingston 845 331-3131 hahv.org

Kingston Hospital is a 150-bed acute care hospital with a commitment to continuous improvement. In addition to the new state-of-the-art Emergency Department, a full complement of exceptional, patient-focused medical and surgical services are provided by our staff.

Travel Planners Hudson River Valley Tours, LLC 455 Binnewater Rd., Rosendale 845 658-3252 hrvtours.com

A receptive operator for the historic Hudson River Valley region, providing all services necessary in planning the perfect customized group tour to this destination. Accommodations, restaurants, attractions, itinerary planning and step on guide service.

Hudson Valley Traveler P.O. Box 144, Glasco 845 750-6252 hudson-valley-traveler.com

Custom itineraries of the Hudson Valley and Catskill regions for individuals or groups, suited to interests, travel style and budget. Step-on guide service in several languages. Theme-based packages available.

Belleayre Region Lodging and Tourism Service Belleayre Mountain Ski Center P.O. Box 313, Highmount, NY 845 254-5600, Ext. 1361 catskillhighpeaks.com

A lodging and tourism service helping weary travelers find exactly what they need when it comes to lodging, dining and local services when visiting our Catskill High Peaks area. A select group of our establishments offer handicap accessible, pet friend and other special amenities. Please contact us for assistance.

Department of Environmental Conservation D.E.C.- Region 3 21 South Putt Corners Road, New Paltz 845 256-3000, Hunting: 845 256-3098, Fishing: 845 256-3161 dec.ny.gov Saugerties Tourism Information Center at McDonald’s Route 212, Saugerties (just off New York State Thruway northbound exit 20) 845 246-5816 ulstercountyalive.com

Groups • Weddings Summer Day Camp • Events Farm to Table • Retreats 160 acres of natural beauty available year round. Call us to start planning your next event.

845-687-0215

epworthcenter.com

Outside building open Memorial Day - Columbus Day. Winter information is available in McDonald’s.

Ulster County Tourism Caboose Washington Avenue, Kingston 845 340-3766, 845 340-3566 Open May - October.

Ulster County Tourism/ Kingston Heritage Area Visitors Centers 20 Broadway and 308 Clinton Ave., Kingston 800 331-1516, 845 331-7517 kingston-ny.gov

• Wireless and Wired Internet • Stylish Lounge • Comfy Rooms

845-382-2600

1307 Ulster Ave, Kingston, NY 12401 www.kingston.hamptoninn.com

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