Hudson Valley & Catskill Regions TRAVEL GUIDE 2017–2018
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ulstercountyalive.com ULSTER COUNTY Hudson Valley & Catskill Regions TRAVEL GUIDE 2017–2018 Festival Fun Easy Escapes Craft Beverages Sweet Dreams The Region’s Best Events Boating, Trails and Tours Find a New Favorite Over 200 Places to Stay A nationally ranked public university here in the HUDSON VALLEY Come explore our campus… visit the SAMUEL DORSKY MUSEUM OF ART, attend a PLANETARIUM SHOW or OBSERVATORY telescope viewing, see a MAINSTAGE THEATRE production, or check our WEBSITE for more events. www.newpaltz.edu THE ADIRONDACKS NIAGARA FALLS ROCHESTER Ulster County is in the southeast part of New SYRACUSE BUFFALO York State, 90 miles north of New York City and ALBANY a half-hour south of Albany. Ulster County, which is immediately west of the Hudson River, is easily accessible with three exits on the New York State Thruway. Much of the county is within the Catskill Mountains and the Shawangunk Ridge. ULSTER COUNTY NEW YORK CITY Ashokan High Point Welcome to Ulster County Stretching over 1,000 square miles of scenic woodlands, it feels like a world away. The beauty and dotted with picture-perfect county is a national leader in preservation, villages and towns, Ulster County is recently featured in National Geographic a four-season playground ready to be for its environmental achievements. Ulster explored. From the iconic Hudson River County is proud to be the first and only to the majestic Catskill Mountains, the net-carbon-neutral county in New York. county contains everything you need The county’s diverse towns and villages to enjoy the great outdoors. Our farms each have their own distinct personality. offer pick-your-own opportunities Visit New Paltz for a funky, college-town and supply our renowned restaurants. atmosphere framed by the stunning Eclectic and thought-provoking cultural Shawangunk Ridge. Head to Ellenville for Kingston Waterfront attractions provide inspiration to the classic small-town experience with lots Belleayre Mountain countless visitors. A rich history is of family-owned shops and restaurants. preserved in our architecture, historic sites and museums. Stay in Kingston, an artistic small city with towering public murals In the pages of this guide you’ll find overlooking original architecture from exciting events, excellent restaurants Dutch colonial settlers and a bustling and dozens of outdoor activities at your waterfront where the Rondout Creek fingertips, from golf to horseback riding to meets the Hudson River. From the quaint hang gliding. Pair farm-to-keg craft beer with to the cosmopolitan, Ulster County has fresh-picked produce for a meal you won’t lots to explore. forget. Take in the view from 4,000 feet atop Whether you’re boating on the Slide Mountain or professional theater at Hudson River or strolling through Shadowland Stages. Stay at the acclaimed Woodstock’s village square, your trip to Mohonk Mountain House or take in a Ulster County will be a great one. For professional soccer match at Dietz Stadium more information, visit UlsterCountyAlive. with Kingston’s own Stockade Football Club. com for the latest news and up-to-date Ulster County is just 90 miles from information on dining, accommodations, New York City, but with 750,000 acres of historical sites and events. 2017-2018 ULSTER COUNTY TRAVEL GUIDE // 1 Contents Events _____________________4 Farms, U-Picks and Farmers’ Markets ____________25 Outdoor Adventure __8 Maple Sugar Farms _____________28 Biking ________________________9 Craft Beverages ______30 Boat Rentals/Kayaking ___________9 Breweries and Microbreweries ___31 Boat Rides and Charters ________10 Cideries _____________________31 Bowling______________________10 Walkway Over the Hudson Distilleries ___________________32 Cross-Country Skiing ___________10 Wineries _____________________32 Downhill Skiing ________________11 Arts and Culture _____34 Fishing ______________________11 Antiques _____________________35 Guide Services ________________11 Art Associations _______________38 Hang Gliding, Ultra Light Galleries _____________________38 and Skydiving _______________12 Movie Theaters _______________40 Horseback Riding ______________12 Performing and Visual Arts ______40 Ice Skating ___________________13 Pottery and Ceramics __________43 Indoor/Outdoor Recreation and Historic Sites Spectator Sports ____________13 and Museums _________44 Marinas ______________________14 Accommodations ____48 Miniature Golf ________________14 Bed and Breakfasts _____________49 Hurley Stone House Day Paintball _____________________14 Cabins and Cottages ___________54 Rock Climbing ________________14 Campgrounds _________________55 Woodstock Farm Sanctuary, High Falls Roller Skating _________________15 Dude Ranches ________________56 Swimming ____________________15 Hotels ______________________56 Tennis _______________________16 Inns and Lodges _______________57 Tours and Trails _______________16 Motels ______________________60 Tube Rentals __________________18 Resorts ______________________60 Golf _______________________20 Spas ________________________61 Parks _____________________22 Spiritual Retreats ______________61 Farm to Table _________24 Travelers’ Christmas Tree Farms __________25 Information ___________62 For more travel information visit or call: Ulster County Tourism, 20 Broadway, Kingston (800) 342-5826 • (845) 340-3566 Distance to Ulster County MAJOR CITIES AIRPORTS Albany, NY .....................................................57 Stewart International Airport ...................42 Hartford, CT .................................................94 Albany International Airport .....................65 New York, NY ........................................... 110 Westchester County Airport ...................92 Philadelphia, PA ......................................... 179 LaGuardia Airport .......................................98 Boston, MA ................................................ 205 Newark Liberty International Airport .. 102 John F. Kennedy International Airport .. 107 ulstercountyalive.com *Measured in miles from Kingston, NY now available for all mobile devices On the cover: Watching the sunset at Bear Hill Nature Preserve, Cragsmoor. Steve Aaron Photography. 2 // ulstercountyalive.com TUES AUG 1 – SUN AUG 6 WEDNESDAY THRU SUNDAY TUES AUG 1 Admission $15.00 100.1 WDST Carload Night Mid-Way Rides FREE $40 per carload, 8 person max Welcome Back to the Catskills Exhibits FREE 4pm-closing Parking FREE Children under 36” FREE THURSDAY AUG 3 All Entertainment FREE SENIOR DAY Total $15.00 Seniors FREE until 4pm ENTERTAINMENT Tuesday 8/1 Wednesday 8/2 Thursday 8/3 90 PROOF OAK RIDGE BOYS RESTLESS HEART 90proofcountry.jimdo.com www.oakridgeboys.com www.restlessheartband.com Friday 8/4 Saturday 8/5 Sunday 8/6 MARTIN FAMILY CIRCUS SAVANNAH JACK BJ THOMAS www.martinfamilycircus.com www.savannahjack.com www.bjthomas.com Tuesday - Garden Tractor Pull EVERYDAY: Wednesday - Mini Horse Pull, Draft Horse Pull, & Fireworks at Dusk Robinson’s Racing Pigs • The Thursday – Truck Pull Moogician • Agri Puppets • Friday – Antique Tractor Pull Josh Landry Chainsaw Carving Saturday - Gymkhana • Horse Show Every Day STONEHEDGE RESTAURANT CASUAL FAMILY DINING Centrally located between Poughkeepsie, Kingston, New Paltz & Newburgh. Just minutes from the Mid-Hudson bridge & I-87. Welcome Back to the Catskills! Family owned & operated for over 28 years. Spacious Accommodations • Day Spa • Woodnotes Grille • The Country Stores When compared to large chain restaurants, you will feel at home at Stonehedge & the World’s Largest Kaleidoscope • Outdoor Adventures in Nature’s Playground value can’t be beat. FOR RESERVATIONS CALL (845) 688-2828 Open Tuesday-Saturday at 4pm Sunday 3-8pm RT. 28 MT. TREMPER EMERSONRESORT.COM 1694 Route 9W, West Park FOLLOW US facebook.com/emersonresort twitter.com/emersonresort instagram/emersonresort (845) 384-6555 • stonehedgerestaurant.com 2017-2018 ULSTER COUNTY TRAVEL GUIDE // 3 HITS-On-Hudson HITS-on-the-Hudson I: May 24 – 28 TOP HITS-on-the-Hudson II: May 31 – June 4 HITS-on-the-Hudson III: June 7 – 11 HITS-on-the-Hudson IV: July 19 – 23 HITS-on-the-Hudson V: July 26 – 30 U.S. Junior Hunter National Championship: July 31 – Aug. 1 New York Horse & Pony Show (VI): Aug. 2 – 6 HITS-on-the-Hudson VII: Aug. 30 – Sept. 3 HITS-on-the-Hudson VIII, featuring the HITS Championship: Sept. 6 – 10 454 Washington Ave. Extension, Saugerties (845) 246-8833, (845) 246-5515 hitsshows.com Olympic-style equestrian show jumping. Watch as the country’s best riders and 15 horses compete for prize money and ribbons. Seasonal: May – September. Check the EVENTS website for complete show schedule and annual special events. Woodstock-New Paltz Belleayre Art & Crafts Fair Music Festival SPRING SHOW May 27 – 29 Weekends from July 1 – Sept. 2 Saturday and Sunday 10 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Belleayre Mountain Ski Center, Monday 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Highmount FALL SHOW Sept. 2 – 4 (845) 254-6094 Saturday and Sunday 10 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. belleayremusic.org Monday 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. World-class performers in a Ulster County Fairgrounds, beautiful Catskill Mountain 249 Libertyville Road, New Paltz setting. Folk, opera, jazz, rock (845) 679-8087, (845) 246-3414 and country. quailhollow.com The fairs, now celebrating their 36th anniversary, feature high- quality juried creations of over 200 artists and craftspeople from across America. Features include furniture, architectural crafts, demonstrations, handcrafted specialty foods, healthcare products and live performances by the Hudson Valley’s best musical talent. Ulster