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Great Northern CATSKILLS of Greene County our escape goat. L e t u s be y Experience your Greatest-Of-All-Time getaway! #escapegoat
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WELCOME TO THE GREAT NORTHERN CATSKILLS OF GREENE COUNTY Montreal VT Glens Falls Rutland Utica NH Buffalo Syracuse Bennington Troy Albany Oneonta Pittsfield MA Springfield Boston Binghamton Catskill 180 mi. VALLEY Kingston CT TOWNS HISTORIC RI RIVER Catskill Park Poughkeepsie Hartford Middletown TOWNS Danbury NJ K AR New York Huntington PA LP Newark City KIL MOUNTAIN TOP TOWNS TS CA Philadelphia 100-mile radius 200 mi. 100 Mile Radius Discover your greatest-of-all-time moment in a land of magic, mystery, lore, and thrilling natural beauty. Among the highest peaks of the Catskill Mountains, rising from an – Greene County is the place for greatest-of-all-time experiences. ancient riverbed, the verdant Hudson River Valley meets the Great Slip through the pages of history and explore the same mountains Northern Catskills of Greene County. It’s here that endless opportunities that inspired Washington Irving’s tale of Rip Van Winkle, and guided for discovery, adventure, and outdoor recreation await. Home to the brush strokes of Hudson River School of Art founder Thomas attractions like the New York Zipline Adventure Tour, major music Cole. Located just 2 hours north of New York City, 3.5 hours north of festivals including TRAILBLAZER (formerly Taste of Country Fest) and Philadelphia, and 3 hours west of Boston, the Great Northern Catskills of Grey Fox Bluegrass Festival, and two world-class alpine ski resorts Greene County invites you to find your #GOATWorthy Catskill moment. What’s Inside Visitor Center Open Year-Round! 3 Events 11 Rip Van Winkle 21 Outdoors (hiking, golf, mountain Exit 21 off NYS Thruway 5 Attractions 13 Historic/Cultural Sites biking, motorcycling, 700 Rte. 23B, Leeds, NY 12451 Not to Be Missed /Museums boating, guide services/ 800.355.2287 • tourism@discovergreene.com 6 Attractions 13 Museums sporting) 8 Breweries & Wineries 14 Winter Adventure 32 Family Resorts www.GreatNorthernCatskills.com (skiing, snowtubing, 35 Unique Lodging 10 Performing/Fine Arts X-C skiing, ziplining) 37 Campgrounds/Cabins ® I LOVE NEW YORK is a registered trademark and service mark of the 38 Accomodations New York State Department of Economic Development; used with permission. 44 Advertisements Printed in USA 2020 85K 1 3
IT ONLY HAPPENS HERE Seeing your favorite country music stars take the stage? Yes please. Dancing the Schuhplattler during Oktoberfest? Why not! Sampling craft brews from the best breweries across New York State? Double yes! Don’t miss our lineup of exciting annual events.
EVENTS IN JUNE Bavarian Summer Fest in Round Top OCTOBER Hudson Valley Dance Festival THE GREAT www.RiedlbauersResort.com Cruisin’ On the Mountaintop in Catskill www.DRADance.org NORTHERN Father’s Day Car Show Oktoberfest at Hunter Mountain www.TannersvilleNY.org www.HunterMtn.com CATSKILLS TRAILBLAZER Windham Autumn Affair (formerly Taste of Country Fest) www.MovingWindhamForward.com TrailBlazerFest.com NOVEMBER JULY Ahimsa Yoga and Music Festival Athens Street Festival at Hunter Mountain www.AthensStreetFestival.org www.AhimsaYogaFestival.com Greene County Youth Fair in Cairo Chilly Willy Tours www.TheGreeneCountyYouthFair.com at the Bronck Museum in Coxsackie FEBRUARY Grey Fox Bluegrass Festival in Oak Hill www.GCHistory.org Kaatskillz Park Event at Hunter Mountain www.GreyFoxBlueGrass.com The Fortnightly Club’s www.HunterMtn.com/Empire Irish Arts Week in East Durham Festival of Trees in Leeds www.CatskillsIrishArtsWeek.com www.FortnightlyEvents.com MARCH Bumps & BBQ at Hunter Mountain Mountain Brauhaus Festival DECEMBER in Round Top www.HunterMtn.com Athens Victorian Stroll www.CrystalBrook.com Pond Skimming & Beach Bash at www.AthensCulturalCenter.org Windham Mountain AUGUST Christmas by the River in Coxsackie www.windhammountain.com Coxsackie Riverside Festival Facebook.com/ChristmasByTheRiver Facebook.com/CoxsackieRiversideFestival APRIL Keg, Rattle & Roll at Windham Mountain Pond Skimming & Cardboard Box Derby www.windhammountain.com at Hunter Mountain www.HunterMtn.com Rats Nest Run-In in East Durham Facebook.com/Rats-Nest-Run-In DON’T TAP® New York at Hunter Mountain www.Tap-NY.com SEPTEMBER MAY MISS OUT Catskill Mountain Thunder Motorcycle Festival in East Durham East Durham Irish Festival www.CatskillMountainThunder.com #GOATFEELS www.EastDurhamIrishFestival.com Fest of Thrones at Blackthorne Resort Rip Van Winkle Wine, Brew Facebook: Fest-Of-Thrones & Beverage Festival in Catskill www.FortnightlyEvents.com Oktoberfest at Hunter Mountain www.HunterMtn.com For a complete list of events: WWW.GREATCATSKILLEVENTS.COM 3
ATTRACTIONS NOT TO BE MISSED Don’t just seize the day, seize your entire weekend. Find your greatest-of- all-time moments in the Catskills — from flying over treetops, to walking in the footsteps of artists who opened America’s eyes to the beauty of nature. Bailiwick Animal Park & Riding Stables Bronck Museum 118 Castle Rd., Catskill 90 Cty. Rte. 42, Coxsackie 518-678-5665 • www.bailiwickranch.com 518-731-6490 • www.gchistory.org Animal Park: Memorial Day through Labor Day, 7 days/week; weekends until Open Memorial Day Weekend through October 15. Hours: Wednesday-Friday 12PM- Thanksgiving. Horseback riding, ATV and Paintball Park open Memorial Day through 4PM; tours at 12:30, 1:30, 2:30; Saturday 10AM-4PM, tours at 10:30, 11:30, 1:30, Labor Day, 7 days/week, and weekends year-round or by appt. Animal Park features 2:30; Sunday 1PM-4PM, tours at 1:30, 2:30. The grounds feature Dutch Colonial exotic and farm animals including sheep, pigs, llamas, bears, alligators, tigers and more, dwellings and 19th-century barns, including the oldest surviving house in the Hudson with a hands-on petting/feeding area, narrated tours with an educational program, Valley, which dates back to 1663. Victorian Horse Barn features a collection of playground with picnic area. Horseback riding on scenic mountain trails as well as pony Greene County and Catskill Mountain House memorabilia. rides, Paintball Park and ATV rentals. Hudson-Athens Lighthouse Kaaterskill Falls Viewing Platform Thomas Cole National Historic Site Reservations: 518-828-1014 or Laurel House Road (off County Rte. 18), 218 Spring St., Catskill www.hudsoncruises.com Haines Falls 518-943-7465 • www.thomascole.org, Information: 518-828-5294 or 518-589-5058 (available via phone, May-Oct) www.hudsonriverschool.org, www.hudsonriverskywalk.org www.hudsonathenslighthouse.org www.dec.ny.gov Open year-round. Visit the historic home, studios and Tours are available on second Saturdays, July through Highest two-tiered cascading waterfall in NYS and grounds of Thomas Cole, founder of America’s first October. An architectural gem built in 1874, it served one of America’s oldest tourist attractions featured in major art movement, now known as the Hudson River as a manned lighthouse until the 1960s. Today, only some of the most prominent books, essays, poems and School of landscape painting. Guided and self-guided its light is maintained by the US Coast Guard. The paintings of the early 19th century. Posted trail signs tours, immersive digital story-telling installations, lighthouse is located in the Hudson River just south of must be obeyed and proper footwear is required. special exhibitions of both 19th-century and Athens and is visible from the Athens Riverfront Park. contemporary art, innovative lecture series, a gift shop, New York Zipline Adventure Tours and outdoor programs. Hudson River Skywalk at Hunter Mountain Rip Van Winkle Bridge, Hudson River, Catskill 64 Klein Ave., Hunter Windham Mountain Bike Park 518-943-2360 518-263-4388 • www.ziplinenewyork.com 19 Resort Dr., Windham Open year-round. Reservations recommended. 518-734-4300 • www.windhammountain.com Open year-round. The Hudson River Skywalk is a scenic walkway at the place where American Offering adventure tours from mild to wild on the Open Memorial Day through Columbus Day. For riders landscape painting began. The new walkway longest, fastest, highest zipline canopy tour in North of all ages and ability levels. Miles of flow style, lift connects the homes and studios of the major America and the second largest zipline in the world. serviced trails include beginner trail, the longest jump Hudson River School artists, Thomas Cole and See ad on page 52. trail in the east, and a five-time world cup course. Frederic Church, over the Hudson River and across Rentals, lessons, retail, food and beverages on site. North-South Lake State Campground the Rip Van Winkle Bridge, offering sweeping See ad on back cover. 874 North Lake Rd., Haines Falls views of the Hudson River Valley and the Catskill Windham Mountain Skyride 518-589-5058 (available via phone, May-Oct) Mountains. The walkway is 3 miles one way. No pets www.dec.ny.gov 19 Resort Dr., Windham or bikes allowed. Park is open year-round for hiking, ice fishing, 518-734-4300 • www.windhammountain.com Hunter Mountain Scenic Skyride snowshoeing, snowmobiling and X-C skiing. During Open Memorial Day through Columbus Day. A scenic 64 Klein Ave., Hunter the warmer months the park can be used for two-mile chairlift ride provides astonishing Catskill 800-486-8376 • www.huntermtn.com camping, swimming, hiking, boating and picnicking. Mountain views. Food and beverages available on site. Open May through October. Check schedule online. See ad on back cover. Pratt Rock The ride features a six-passenger chairlift to the top Zoom Flume Water Park Rte. 23, Prattsville of the 3,200’ high summit with breathtaking views of 518-299-3395 20 Shady Glen Rd., East Durham the Great Northern Catskills and beyond. www.zadockprattmuseum.org 518-239-6271/800-888-3586 See ad on inside front cover. Open year-round. “America’s First Mt. Rushmore.” www.zoomflume.com White relief carvings over 150 years old and the Open every day, mid-June through Labor Day. NY’s #1 view of the valley make the short climb more than Family Water Park! Featuring the “Typhoon Twister,” worth the effort. Wave Pool, Wild River, Lazy River and many other water attractions. One low admission for an entire day of water fun. Food courts and gift shop. Private cabanas available. Call for group rates. See ad on page 46. 5
Great Northern Catskills of Greene County Vacation Guide Farm Tours at Hull-O Farms MORE ATTRACTIONS: RIDE, RACE, TOUR & TREK Catskill Hoe Bowl Disc Golf at Hunter Mountain K&K Equestrian Center 305 W. Bridge St., Catskill • 518-943-4980 64 Klein Ave, Hunter 5203 Rte. 67, East Durham • 518-966-4829 518-263-4666 • www.huntermtn.com Open 7 days July & August, weekends only May, Open year-round, 7 days a week. Center features a 24-lane bowling alley with arcade, snack bar, sports Open May through late October. Challenging 18-hole June, September & October. Guided scenic trail rides pub, and OTB easy bet. disc golf course. Mountainside terrain offers everything focusing on beginners. Horseback riding, pony rides, from wide-open cross-slope throws to tight wooded lessons, pony parties along with horseshoe pits, Dancing Horse Farms shots, and some incredibly long downhill throws. A volleyball, fishing, and a pavilion. 545 Mitchell Hollow Road, Windham variety of discs are available for purchase in the Pro Kirwan’s Game Store 845-706-6687 • www.dancinghorse.farm Shop. Scorecards can be picked up in the main office in the base lodge or at the mailbox to the left of the 369 Main St., Catskill Horseback riding workshops for the whole family! Please call or text for an appointment so you can Kaatskill Flyer chairlift. No charge to play. 518-719-0091 • www.KGSOnline.com get that very special attention that you and your Farm Tours at Hull-O Farms Open year-round. 7 days. Hudson Valley’s premier family deserve. We offer activities for cowboys and location for daily gaming options, as well as 10 Cochrane Rd., Durham cowgirls of all ages! We have little ponies for little collectible card games, table-top games, miniatures, 518-239-6950 • www.hull-o.com people, basic riding instruction for beginners and a comic books, video games and toys. With our large, fun obstacle course for those that want to test their Call for reservations. Enjoy learning how a working clean, open gaming room available to everyone horseback riding skills. farm operates, how to take care of farm animals, and at no charge, Kirwan’s provides a fun and inviting what it takes to run a farm. You will see cows, calves, atmosphere for new and experienced gamers alike. pigs, goats, sheep, chickens, kittens, ducks, bunnies and deer.
#ESCAPEGOAT Tackle an obstacle course fit for a Viking warrior, ride horseback through mountain passes, or challenge your friends to a Zipline race. Find your greatest-of-all-time moment in Greene County. A NIGHT AT THE MOVIES Community Theatre 373 Main St., Catskill 518-943-2410 www.thecommunitytheatre.com Greenville Drive-In 10700 Rte. 32, Greenville 518-966-2177 • www.drivein32.com Hi-Way Drive-In 10699 Rte. 9W, Coxsackie 518-731-8672 • www.hiwaydrivein.com Mountain Cinema 3 screens @ 7971 Main St., Hunter 1 screen @ 6050 Main St., Tannersville Film schedules: 518-263-4702 • www.catskillmtn.org Windham Theatre 11 Vets Rd., Windham 518-734-6110 • www.windhamtheatre.com Community Theatre Purling Roller Rink SS Equestrian Services Vidbel Mountain Homestead 523 Mountain Ave., Purling 2637 Cty. Rte. 10, Ashland 149 Siam Rd., Windham 518-622-9117 518-429-4863 • www.ssequestrian.com 508-208-9447 • www.vidbelmountainhomestead.com Open Friday and Saturday 7PM-10PM. A traditional Open May to September. Riding lessons and pony Come ride our beautiful ponies! Pet and feed 1950s-era roller rink. rides for beginner, intermediate, and advanced riders our adorable farm animals and enjoy an animal Rip Van Winkle Monument of any age. Manicured arenas, large open riding fields, presentation demonstrating the bond you can achieve a 60-foot-round pen, and miles of trails are enjoyed by with animals through love and respect. We also offer 64 Klein Ave., Hunter all riders. Horse boarding, training and hauling also customized visits to accommodate all individuals who 800-486-8376 • www.huntermtn.com available year-round. are differently abled. A larger-than-life blue stone carving of the legendary Rip Van Winkle. Reach the monument via the Hunter The Old Game Farm – Abandoned Zoo Viking Obstacle Race Course at Sunny Hill Mountain Skyride. 400 Game Farm Rd., Catskill 352 Sunny Hill Rd., Greenville www.theoldgamefarm.com 518-634-7642 Rip Van Winkle Ranch Open by appt. only. The Catskill Game Farm was open www.sunnyhill.com/viking-obstacle-course 5305 Rte. 23A, Haines Falls from 1933-2006 and housed over 2,000 animals. 518-589-6215 • Facebook: Rip Van Winkle Ranch Open Spring through Fall. 5 miles of trails and over This abandoned zoo is now often visited by people 35 permanent heart-pounding obstacles carved into Open 7 days, April through November (weather for nostalgia, urban exploration, photography, and the woods and fields surrounding Sunny Hill Resort permitting). Guided ATV rentals on scenic mountain glamping. Register online only. and Thunderhart Golf Course. Race or train on the trails. Snowmobile rentals in winter months. course while enjoying all the amenities offered at an all-inclusive family resort. 7
Great Northern Catskills of Greene County Vacation Guide IRRESISTIBLE PAIRS – CHEERS TO BREWS & WINE Where were you when you If your answer isn’t discovered your favorite new microbrew or vintage? the Catskills, then can you really answer that Crossroads Brewing Co.– Catskill Taproom 201 Water St., Catskill | 518-444-TAPS question? www.crossroadsbrewingco.com Open Wednesday through Friday 4PM, Saturday and Sunday 1PM. Our newest location in the heart of Catskill features a friendly taproom with a great view of the 20 bbl brew house. Relax with a pint of one of our award-winning brews or pick up a growler to go. Crossroads Brewing Co. 21 Second St., Athens | 518-945-BEER www.crossroadsbrewingco.com Open Monday through Friday 4PM, Saturday & Sunday 1PM, Closed Tuesdays. Voted the 2014 & 2016 “Best Restaurant in Greene County” by Hudson Valley Magazine! Crossroads award-winning ales are served with fresh, locally sourced fare in a casual, friendly setting. Hollowbrook Winery (OPENING MAY 2020) 10616 State Route 32, Greenville | 518-966-4683 www.hollowbrookwinery.com Open May through November, Saturday & Sunday 12PM-4PM. Small farm winery & vineyard using local grapes to produce and bottle red, white & pink wines. Cheeseboards & charcuterie also available. Inn with 13 rooms, and restaurant open Thursday through Sunday for dinner. Honey Hollow Brewing Co. 376 East Honey Hollow Rd., Earlton | 518-966-5560 www.honeyhollowbrewery.com Open Friday 4PM-8PM and Saturday 12PM-8PM. New York State “Farm Brewery” producing small batches of hand-crafted ales and porters with local farm ingredients. All beers feature homegrown hops from the garden. Stop in to check out the new tasting room and enjoy a pint. Hop Barn Brewery 94 Maple Ave., Greenville | 518-956-4762 www.hopbarnbrewing.com Open Friday and Saturday 4PM-9PM. Family owned and run farm brewery. 10 different varieties of craft beers are on tap. Hudson-Chatham Winery Tannersville 6036 Main St., Tannersville | 518-589-4193 www.hudsonchathamtannersville.com Open Thursday 12PM-5PM, Friday and Saturday, 12PM-7PM and Sunday 12PM-6PM. Tasting room specializing in small hand-made batches of wine dedicated to the richness of the Hudson River Valley. Named “Best Winery in the Capital Region” by Capital Region Living Magazine. WWW.GREATNORTHERNCATSKILLS.COM/ DINING/BREWERIES-PUBS
Hunter Mountain Brewery The Tasting Lab 7267 Rte. 23A, Hunter | 518-263-3300 4856 Rte. 81, Greenville | 518-966-0020 www.HMBCatskills.com Facebook/Instagram: The Tasting Lab Brewpub and restaurant serving craft beer with seasonal in-house favorites in a Supporting local craft beverages and local food. We are a local restaurant that will relaxed, contemporary setting. Come enjoy a brew and American fare while taking be showcasing local craft beverages along with creating dishes from local food. in the breathtaking views of the Catskill Mountains. The Vineyard at Windham Rip Van Winkle Brewing Company 11 Mount View Estates Road, Windham | 518-734-0526 4545 Rte. 32, Catskill | 518-678-9275 www.thevineyardatwindham.com www.ripvanwinklebrewery.com Boutique vineyard and tasting room in the Catskills sourcing the best-rated wines Open Tuesday through Sunday for tastings, lunch and dinner, specials daily. that NYS has to offer—all under one roof. Brewing award-winning beers on premises. Growlers, kegs and tours available. West Kill Brewing Serving great Italian-American cuisine for over 30 years. Sunday brunch 9AM-2PM. 2173 Spruceton Rd., West Kill | 518-989-6001 Subversive Malting & Brewing www.westkillbrewing.com 96 West Bridge St., Catskill | 518-303-1270 Open Friday 3PM-9PM, Saturday 12PM-9PM, and Sunday 12PM-6PM. West Kill Brewing www.drinksubversive.com aims to reflect the great place it was born, with a focus on locally grown and foraged Brew café serving 100% NYS sourced beers. Brewed locally in our new Greene ingredients and a soft spot for history. Check website for pop-up events. County production facility. HUMBLE FOLK. BOLD BREWS. cRossRoAdsBReWingco.com HUMBLE FOLK. BOLD BREWS. cRossRoAdsBReWingco.com HUMBLE FOLK. TWO UNIQUE LOCATIONS BOLD BREWS. Athens BReWPUB- 21 2nd st. Athens, ny cRossRoAdsBReWingco.com Friendly brewpub features a locally sourced menu TWO UNIQUE LOCATIONS cAtskill tAPRoom Athens BReWPUB-21 2nd st. Athens, ny Friendly brewpub features - 201 WAteR st. cAtskill, ny a locally sourced menu 518-945-2338 Relax with a pint, take home a growler CATSKILLS cAtskill tAPRoom -201 WAteR st. cAtskill, ny 518-945-2338 Relax with a pint, take home a growler TWO UNIQUE LOCATIONS BEVERAGE TRAIL Athens BReWPUB- 21 2nd st. Athens, ny Friendly brewpub features a locally sourced menu 4545 Route 32 Catskill, NY 12414 518.678.9275 cAtskill tAPRoom -201 WAteR st. cAtskill, ny 518-945-2338 Relax with a pint, take home a growler Rip Van Winkle www.CatskillsBeverageTrail.com The Catskills Beverage Trail crisscrosses the Great Northern Catskills, highlighting some of the most exciting microbrews TWO UNIQUE LOCATIONS and wines to come out of New York State. Athens BReWPUB-21 2nd st. Athens, ny For award-winning and newly tapped Friendly brewpub features a locally sourced menu libations, hit every stop on the Catskills cAtskill tAPRoom -201 WAteR st. cAtskill, ny Beverage Trail and unleash your inner Serving Italian Relax with American Pub Fare 518-945-2338 a pint, take home - Brewing Award Winning Beers a growler www.ripvanwinklebrewery.com beer and wine fan. 9
Great Northern Catskills of Greene County Vacation Guide PERFORMING & FINE ARTS Experience world-class talent in the Catskills. 23Arts Initiative Athens Cultural Center Rte. 23A, Tannersville 24 Second St., Athens www.23Arts.org 518-945-2136 • www.athensculturalcenter.org A philanthropic program dedicated to sponsoring world-class performing arts to the Open year-round. Housed in a beautifully renovated 19th-century mercantile building, the mountaintop village of Tannersville, presenting year-round artist residencies, community center offers a full schedule of arts and cultural programming including workshops for outreach, educational opportunities and performances with internationally recognized children and adults, exhibitions, performances, readings and an annual Victorian Stroll artists across jazz, classical, indie & blues genres. From coffee shops and libraries to the second Saturday in December. local classrooms, be sure to check out 23Arts’ many free and family-friendly offerings! Watch celebrated calendar, artist opportunities and resources. Free Orpheum Film & Performing Arts Center summer youth workshops. Host to enrichment 6050 Rte. 23A, Tannersville performers take the stage forums and cultural events for people of all ages. Box Office Reservations: 518-263-2063 and up-and-coming artists Doctorow Center for the Arts 7971 Main St., Hunter www.catskillmtn.org Open year-round. 247-seat theater, designed by open their first gallery Box Office Reservations: 518-263-2063 theater architect Hugh Hardy, owned and operated www.catskillmtn.org shows. Discover the Open year-round. Catskill Mountain Foundation by the Catskill Mountain Foundation. Weekly movies and performances throughout the year. transformative power of multi-arts center, home to the Mountain Cinema three-screen movie theater and a 150-seat Presentations include ballet, modern and post modern dance, chamber music, folk, pop and world creativity here in Greene performance space ideal for chamber music, folk/ music, theater, and youth performance programs. pop music, puppetry and theatre. The center also County. houses the Piano Performance Museum, a unique Petronio Residency Center collection of historic pianos from the 18th to the 278 Crows Nest Rd., Round Top Bridge Street Theatre 20th centuries. 212-473-1660 • www.petron.io/prc 44 West Bridge St., Catskill Nestled within a 175-acre haven in Greene County’s LUMBERYARD Center for Film 518-943-3818 • www.bridgest.org Catskill Mountains, The Petronio Residency Center and Performing Arts Open February through December. A three-space offers on-site creative residencies for early-stage 62 Water St., Catskill choreographic work, and houses a dance education performing and visual arts complex housed in a Box Office: 855-4LYD-TIX • www.Lumberyard.org program which holds workshops and classes both refurbished industrial building. Since 2014, the theatre has hosted a dazzling array of intimate LUMBERYARD is a new cultural hub for performing onsite and in the community. theatre, cabaret and other musical performances, arts & film in Catskill. We invite you to take in a Sugar Maples Center for Creative Arts dance, magic shows, art installations and more. show during our summer season, tour our space to learn about community youth programs, or 34 Big Hollow Rd., Maplecrest Catskill Mountain Foundation consider our venue for weddings and corporate www.sugarmaples.org 7971 Rte. 23A, Hunter events. LUMBERYARD is also a NYS Qualified Open June through September. The Catskill Mountain Box Office Reservations: 518-263-2063 Production Facility soundstage, conferring tax Foundation’s Sugar Maples program offers fine arts www.catskillmtn.org breaks on eligible film & TV production expenses. and crafts workshops in ceramics, painting, and Multi-arts organization offers performances year- More at www.lumberyardstudios.org; www. weaving. The Art Explorers youth program offers six, round of classical and contemporary music, dance, lumberyardweddings.org one-week sessions for ages 5-12, allowing children family programs, and movies at the Doctorow to explore their creativity through arts and crafts, Music and Arts Centre of Greene County Center for the Arts and the Orpheum Film & scrapbooking, theatre, drawing and sketching, and Rte. 23A, Jewett cartooning. Performing Arts Center; fine arts, crafts, books, 518-989-6479 • www.grazhdamusicandart.org and gifts at the Kaaterskill Fine Arts Gallery; and Windham Civic Centre Concert Hall studio art classes at the Sugar Maples Center for Open July and August on Saturdays at 8PM. The Grazhda holds the oldest classical music 5379 Rte. 23, Windham Creative Arts. 518-734-4170 • windhamnytownclerk@gmail.com summer concert series in the region, providing CREATE (The new Greene County Council on the Arts) an opportunity to hear outstanding musicians Home of the nationally acclaimed Windham Chamber 398 Main Street, Catskill perform. Workshops in Ukrainian folk art, ceramics, Music Festival, the 250-seat hall is recognized for its 518-943-3400 • www.greenearts.org embroidery, necklace making and Easter egg music and theatre performances, warm and brilliant Open year-round. Not-for-profit arts organization painting. Featuring annual artist exhibits. natural acoustics, and intimate historic interior. serving Greene, Columbia & Schoharie counties with services, programs and resources. Greene County & NYSCA Decentralization Community Arts Re-Grant Programs, membership, gallery exhibits & boutique. “Arts Alive” newspaper features cultural events and calendar listings. Online cultural FOR PERFORMING ARTS EVENTS: WWW.GREATCATSKILLEVENTS.COM
Legendary Rip Van Winkle A SELF-GUIDED DISCOVERY OF The tale of Rip Van Winkle is a significant part of Greene County’s cultural legacy. The famous short story takes place in the Catskills, and is set in pre-Revolutionary New York. The legend goes that Rip wanders into the mountains one day to escape the nagging of his wife, and discovers a host of men playing nine pins and drinking a “magic potion.” Rip enjoys a nip and THE CATSKILLS soon falls into a deep slumber. When he wakes, his beard is grown long and The Kaaterskill Clove Experience connects visitors to the his rifle is rusty. He soon finds that he has slept for 20 years, long enough to history of the Catskills through four distinct itineraries, miss the Revolutionary War and for his children to grow into men and women. weaving together the scenic beauty and vast history of the landscape at more than 19 stops, each offering a unique part Rip’s tale is commemorated at events and attractions of the Catskills’ past and present. across the Great Northern Catskills including: • The Rip Van Winkle Wine, Brew & Beverage Festival, which kicks off each year Our Family Itinerary provides a mix of both adventure and in May, celebrates the bounty of regional wineries and breweries, homemade relaxation so everyone can enjoy exploring the Clove. Discover goods and more. • View the Rip Van Winkle Mural in Tannersville painted by South African artist the Clove at a relaxing pace with the Leisure Itinerary, for the Justin Badenhorst. Don’t forget to find the nine additional Dutchmen painted more daring try the Adventure Itinerary, or go for it all with on buildings within Tannersville. our Complete Itinerary. • At the top of Hunter Mountain discover a larger-than-life sculpture of Rip Van Winkle. • Rip Van Winkle Brewery proudly brews the finest craft beer from the Land of the Rip Van Winkle. • Play a round of golf at the Rip Van Winkle Country Club, set in the foothills of Palenville. FIND YOUR CLOVE EXPERIENCE AT 8 11 WWW.GREATNORTHERNCATSKILLS.COM/KAATERSKILL-CLOVE AND START EXPLORING TODAY!
Great Northern Catskills of Greene County Vacation Guide THE BIRTH OF AMERICAN ART For generations, the Catskills have bewitched and inspired creative souls. From artists who created a movement that changed the way the world thought about wild places, to landmark museums that honor those who have claimed the Catskills as home — explore our greatest-of-all-time treasures, sacred views, and artistic masterpieces. Thomas Cole National Historic Site For a list of all the wonderful galleries in Greene County visit www.GreatNorthernCatskills.com/arts-culture FOR A LIST OF ALL THE WONDERFUL GALLERIES IN GREENE COUNTY, VISIT WWW.GREATNORTHERNCATSKILLS.COM/ARTS-CULTURE 10
HISTORIC AND Mahayana Buddhist Temple Our Lady of Knock Shrine CULTURAL SITES 710 Ira Vail Rd., South Cairo 518-622-3619 • www.mahayana.us 2052 Rte. 145, East Durham 518-622-3319 Donegal Irish Cottage Open year-round. The retreat of NYC’s first Buddhist Open year-round. National shrine dedicated to Our at the Michael J. Quill Centre Temple in the Eastern Coast of U.S. Traditional Lady of Knock, Mother of God, who appeared in temple structures nest in beautiful landscaping, Knock, County Mayo, Ireland on August 21, 1879. 2267 Rte. 145, East Durham with a 7-story Jade Buddha Pagoda and 500 Arhats The beautiful stained glass windows and all of the 518-634-2286 • www.mjqirishculturalcenter.com Hall (only sets in U.S.) Treasured by Buddhists statues are from Donegal, Ireland. Tours upon request with 24-hour notice required. everywhere, visit to obtain a peaceful mind Originally built over 200 years ago in the town land St. John the Baptist and take a moment of meditation to reach the of Carrickataggart, the cottage was disassembled redemption of your soul and heart. Ukrainian Catholic Church and shipped across the Atlantic Ocean in pieces and Rte. 23A & Ukraine Rd., Jewett Center sections. After arriving in New York Harbor, Mountain Top Historical Society 518-263-3862 (June – August) it was shipped to East Durham and reassembled. The 5132 Rte. 23A, Haines Falls www.ukrainianmountaintop.org grounds have the largest manmade map of Ireland laid 518-589-6657 • www.mths.org Open year-round. Imposing wood-carved church built out in bricks, and are home to cultural events. Visitors’ Center is open Memorial Day Weekend entirely without nails, features hand-carved and gold- Historic Catskill Point through mid-November. Campus includes 40 acres covered interiors. Call for hours. at the top of Kaaterskill Clove, a fully restored 1 Main St., Catskill Vedder Research Library, Archives of the Greene 1913 Ulster & Delaware train station, Hudson River 518-943-3223 • www.greatnortherncatskills.com County Historical Society School Art Trail interpretative display, pond, flat Open May through October. Public park situated where walking paths and adjoining picturesque Aaron 90 Cty. Rte. 42, Coxsackie visitors of Catskill Mountain resorts would historically Haines Family cemetery, Kaaterskill Rail Trail 518-731-1033 • www.vedderresearchlibrary.org disembark from the Hudson River Day and Night Line parking and trailhead. Open to the public year-round. Tuesday & Wednesday boats. Public boat docks available for day use. The 10AM-4PM, Saturday 9AM-12PM. This non- restored warehouse can be rented for public/private circulating research center offers a wide range of functions. primary and secondary resource material depicting the historical development of Greene County to Society members and the general public. MUSEUMS Bronck Museum See Attractions Not to Be Missed on page 5. Durham Center Museum 3006 Rte. 145, East Durham • 518-239-8461 Open July & August. Call for hours. Circa 1825 schoolhouse on historic Susquehanna Turnpike featuring folk art and local interests such as the Catskill Mountain House and Civil War. Piano Performance Museum A program of the Catskill Mountain Foundation Doctorow Center for the Arts 7971 Main St., Hunter • 518-263-2036 • www.catskillmtn.org Open Friday and Saturday 11AM-3PM, or by appointment. Celebrating the world of the piano, the instrument, its musicians, composers and music, through the Steven E. Greenstein collection of historic playable pianos. The collection offers a unique insight into the development of pianos in Europe and the U.S. over the past four centuries. Group tours available. Thomas Cole National Historic Site See Attractions Not to Be Missed on page 5. Zadock Pratt Museum 14540 Main St., Prattsville • 518-299-3395 • www.zadockprattmuseum.org Open Memorial Day through Columbus Day; Saturday & Sunday 10AM-5PM. Prattsville is one of NYS’s earliest Mahayana Buddhist Temple planned communities. The museum commemorates the accomplishments of Zadock Pratt, Jr. with permanent exhibits on Zadock Pratt: The Man, The Town & The Nation. Pratt’s congressional efforts include the formation of the Washington Monument, Transcontinental Railroad and Smithsonian Institution. Check website for changing exhibits. MAIN STREETS ART EXHIBITS Athens Hometown Heroes Bears in Cairo THE HUDSON RIVER SCHOOL ART TRAIL www.caironybears.org Cairo Hometown Heroes See Art History Come to Life www.townofcairo.com/history/our-hometown-heroes Brochures with maps and directions to the trail’s stops in the Great Cat’n Around Catskill www.catskillny.org Northern Catskills of Greene County and surrounding areas are What a Hoot! available at: WWW.HUDSONRIVERSCHOOL.ORG www.hootoftheowl.com Quack! Quack! Greenville www.cpog.org 13
Great Northern Catskills of Greene County Vacation Guide Not skiing today? No problem. We’ve got you covered with tons of winter fun off the slopes! WINTER SPORTS Bailiwick Animal Park & Riding Stables New York Zipline Adventure Tours at Hunter Mountain 118 Castle Rd., Catskill 64 Klein Ave., Hunter 518-678-5665 • www.bailiwickranch.com 518-263-4388 • www.ziplinenewyork.com Open weekends or by appt. Horseback riding on Open year-round. Longest, fastest and highest zipline scenic mountain trails as well as pony rides, ATV canopy tour in North America! Three adventure rentals and paintball. experiences: The Adventure Tower, Mid Mountain Tour, and the Skyrider Tour. Perfect outdoor adventure for Bearpen Mountain Sports families! Reservations recommended. 1491 County Route 2, Prattsville See ad on page 52. 518-299-0011 • www.bearpenmountain.com Open weekends and holiday weeks, 9AM-4PM. North-South Lake State Campground Featuring outdoor adventure and fun for all ages! 874 North Lake Rd., Haines Falls Cross country ski, snowshoe, and fat-tire bike through 607-652-2032 • www.dec.ny.gov scenic Catskill Mountain trails; zoom down the longest Ideal location for tons of winter activities including: snowtubing run in New York; glide along ice skating ice fishing, snowshoeing, hiking, snowmobiling and paths, and try your hand at curling! Rentals available. X-C skiing. Cross Country Skiing and Snowshoe Rip Van Winkle Ranch at Windham Country Club 5305 Rte. 23A, Haines Falls 36 South St., Windham 518-589-6215 • Facebook: Rip Van Winkle Ranch 518-734-4300 • www.windhammountain.com Open 7 days, November through April (weather Open on select weekends and holidays. Introductory permitting). Snowmobile and all-terrain vehicle rentals level cross country skiing and snowshoe trails along on scenic mountain trails. Snow or no snow. the Batavia Kill with gorgeous mountain views. Conditions and grooming are weather dependent. Please call ahead to see if the trails are open. Mountain Trails Cross Country Ski and Snowshoe Center 6198 Rte. 23A, Tannersville 518-589-5361 • www.mtntrails.com Open weekends and holiday weeks, conditions permitting. 35K groomed, track set, marked trails, lodge & snack bar. X-C ski, snowshoe and pulk sled rentals, sales and PSIA ski lessons. National ski patrol on duty. FOR A COMPLETE LIST, VISIT WWW.GREATNORTHERNCATSKILLS.COM/WINTER-CATSKILLS Windham Country Club
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Great Northern Catskills of Greene County Vacation Guide #GOATSLOPE When it comes to epic alpine skiing and snowboarding, your greatest-of-all-time run is waiting for you at Hunter and Windham mountains. Conquer new terrain, explore off-mountain adventures, and don’t miss our après ski scene. 12
WINDHAM MOUNTAIN Discover a better way to winter at Windham Mountain, the Northeast’s premier outdoor lifestyle destination! 19 Resort Drive, Windham • Info: 800-754-9463 Conditions: 800-729-4766 • www.windhammountain.com Mountain Stats: Elevate your winter at Windham Mountain with experiences that forge meaningful relationships with • Trails: 54 family, friends and fresh air. See ad on back cover. • Lifts: 12 SnowSports School & Children’s Learning Center • 285 acres of terrain • 97% snowmaking coverage Windham Mountain’s award-winning Snowsports School offers customized options for the young • 6 terrain parks and young at heart. Over 300 professional ski and snowboard instructors paired with illustrious snow quality and surface conditions make an idyllic place to learn or master a winter sport! #GOATSLOPE • • 3,100’ Summit Elevation 1,600’ Vertical Drop Winwood Inn & Condominiums Hours: Skiing & Riding: Late November through Inn rooms & condos just minutes from Windham Mountain. Onsite dining at Tavern 23. Continental late March. breakfast included. Game room, movie theatre, free shuttle to and from the mountain. Stay & play Lift Hours: 8AM–4PM, Weekends & Holidays; packages starting at $99 per person. 9AM–4PM Monday – Friday; Sunset Skiing & Riding: Select Fridays, Saturdays and Snowtubing Holidays, 2PM–8PM on 45 acres across 6 trails. Family fun, day and night during the winter season. Six lanes of exhilarating snowtubing and Adventure Park: Mid-December – Mid-March, Fridays a conveyor lift. Plus, kids’ snowmobiles and a comfy lodge complete with Slider’s Café. Visit 5PM–8PM, Saturdays 11AM–8PM, windhammountain.com for operating hours. Sundays 11AM–4PM, with additional holiday hours. Events An annual New Year’s Eve celebration, family fun races, fireworks, laser light shows, live music, movie nights and more. Visit windhammountain.com for details. 17
Great Northern Catskills of Greene County Vacation Guide HUNTER MOUNTAIN RESORT
Hunter Mountain continues snowmaking improvements, and judging by the Farmers’ Almanac winter prediction, we’ll have many opportunities to fire up the guns! For First-Timers 64 Klein Ave., Hunter • 888-HUNTER-MTN • www.huntermtn.com Hunter East, the resort’s beginner area, features over a dozen trails separate from the main mountain, The 2019-20 season will be filled with great events, including the annual New Year’s Eve Après and includes the Learning Center, an award-winning Ski party, complete with fireworks, torch light parade, and live music; the annual Kaatskillz Park Competition in February; and the Bumps & BBQ party at the end of March, followed by the facility housing its own ticketing center, café, retail popular Pond Skimming & Cardboard Box Derby in April. Keep up to date with all of our events, boutique, and rental facility. lift ticket deals, lodging deals, and more by visiting the Hunter Mountain website and following us on social media! See ad on inside front cover. For Experts Hunter Mountain’s expansive terrain provides a big mountain experience, plenty of double diamond trails, and the Empire Terrain Park – a freestylist’s dream complete with a jib park and regularly updated features. Snowtubing Hunter Mountain’s snowtubing park, the largest in New York, offers more than 20 chutes, including an area exclusively for children. After your snowtubing session, warm up by the fire and sip a cup of hot chocolate from the snack bar. Mountain Stats: • Trails: 67 • Lifts: 13 • 320 acres of terrain • 100% snowmaking coverage • 3,200’ Summit Elevation • 1,600’ Vertical Drop Hours: Monday through Friday 9AM-4PM; Saturday, Sunday, & Holidays 8:30AM-4PM Hunter West: Daily 9:30AM-3:30PM 19
Great Northern Catskills of Greene County Vacation Guide OUTDOORS: ONLY-HERE ADVENTURES Explore hiking trails that lead to casca and monuments carved into cliffsides, parks on the Hudson River, or pitch a t of stars for a unique Catskill adventure FOR A COMPLETE LIST OF HIKING TRAILS GO TO: 14 WWW.GREATNORTHERNCATSKILLS.COM/OUTDOORS/HIKING
HIKE SAFE, FOLLOW THE TRAIL, FIND ADVENTURE Acra Point and Batavia Kill Loop Affords breathtaking views of the Black Dome Range. Enjoy scenery of the Hudson Valley from the summit before descending along the Batavia Kill. Devil’s Path Described as the toughest and most dangerous hiking trail in the Eastern United States, the Devil’s Path is one of the most popular in the Catskill Park. Offers hikers a chance to reach the summits of 5 of the 35 Catskill High Peaks (two more are reachable by detours). Diamond Notch The trail is primarily used for hiking from May through October with a beautiful 15-foot waterfall at approximately 1,000-foot elevation. Escarpment Trail Loop (North-South Lake) The perfect trail for active hikers who want a longer experience that offers expansive views. This trail passes by Boulder Rock and the former site of the Catskill Mountain House. Escarpment Trail (Windham) The trail offers challenging terrain over ever- changing scenery with mixed hardwood forests, dark hemlock groves along swift-flowing creeks, and a spruce-fir cap on the higher peaks. Hunter Mountain Fire Tower One of the Catskills’ iconic hikes located on the summit of Hunter Mountain. The fire tower offers panoramic views of the mountains. Indian Head Mountain Great trail for avid backcountry hikers, offering a strenuous climb that crosses the Plattekill Creek, part of the Long Path, and winds through a steep crevice. Kaaterskill Falls At 260 feet, this two-tiered fall is the highest cascading waterfall in New York State. The spectacular waterfall attracted tourists, painters cading waterfalls and poets when it was first publicized in the early 1800s. Scenic marked hiking trails with views of the Kaaterskill Clove. POSTED TRAIL SIGNS MUST BE OBEYED s, historic sites and AND PROPER FOOTWEAR IS REQUIRED. North-South Lake State Campground See Attractions Not to Be Missed on page 5. Plateau Mountain (via Warner Creek Trail) a tent under a canopy Perfect for avid climbers and hikers, both scenic and rugged. The trail intersects with the Devil’s Path and offers views of Kaaterskill High Peak and Hunter Mountain. ure. Pratt Rock See Attractions Not to Be Missed on page 5 . The Kaaterskill Rail Trail 1.5 mile section of the abandoned Ulster & Delaware Railroad between the Mountain Top Historical Society and the end of Laurel House Road. There you See vacation map insert for hiking trailheads, miles and difficulty levels! can pick up the trail to the Kaaterskill Falls Viewing CAUTION: Outdoor recreation activities are by their very nature potentially hazardous and contain Platform. risks. All participants in such activities must assume the responsibility for their own actions Windham High Peak (via Burnt Knob) and safety. The outdoors is forever changing. The Greene County Tourism Office cannot be held Great hike for panoramic views of the Catskill responsible for inaccuracies, errors, omissions and/or changes in the details in this publication or Mountains and Hudson Valley region. for the consequences of any reliance on the information contained herein for the safety of people in the outdoors. 21
Great Northern Catskills of Greene County Vacation Guide NY’S PREMIER GOLF DESTINATION Expansive fairways that stretch to a horizon dominated by the Catskill Mountains. Lush greens just begging for that perfect swing. FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT GOLF IN THE CATSKILLS, VISIT: WWW.GREATNORTHERNCATSKILLS.COM/OUTDOORS/GOLF
Blackhead Mountain Lodge Colonial Country Club Sunny Hill Resort & Golf Course & Country Club 6245 Main St., Tannersville 352 Sunny Hill Rd., Greenville 75 Crows Nest Rd., Round Top 518-589-1088 • www.colonialccny.com 518-634-7698 • www.sunnyhill.com/golf 518-622-3157 • www.blackheadmtn.com Challenging 9-hole, par 35, USGA Regulation golf Challenging 18-hole, par 66 course set on 300 acres 18-hole, par 72 championship course. Very course. Built in the early 1920s with stunning views with panoramic views of the northern Catskills. challenging with sand, water, two-tier greens, pro of the Catskill Mountains. Fully stocked Pro shop. Driving range, pro shop, gas and handcart rentals, shop, lessons, cart and club rentals. Golf packages Gas and handcart rentals, driving range, club rentals, and clubhouse grill. Lake and picnic facilities. Pool, with lodging. Conference facility, fitness center, lessons, club fitting and repairs. Restaurant and bar tennis, and 5-mile obstacle course. Golf packages pool, restaurant and bar. on premises. with lodging available at an all-inclusive resort. Catskill Golf Resort Rainbow Golf Club Inn and Suites Thunderhart Golf Course at Sunny Hill Located just off exit 21 NYS Thruway I- 87 3822 Rte. 26, Greenville 2740 Rte. 67, Freehold 27 Brooks Lane, Catskill 518-966-5343 • www.rainbowgolfclub.com 518-634-7816 • www.thunderhartgolf.com 518-943-0302 Pro Shop/518-943-7199 Bistro 18-hole USGA golf course with airport and driving 18-hole, par-72 championship golf course over 6,400 www.catskillgolfclub.com range. Area’s only island green. Stay and play yards long. 250-yard driving range, gas and handcart Built in 1927 the classic course was updated in packages. Seven vacation suites with full kitchens, rentals, club rentals, clubhouse grill, pro shop, pool 2000 to 18 holes with four sets of tees and a par of biking, hiking, fishing and cocktail lounge. RV and outdoor pavilion. Motel accommodations, bar 72 at 6,482 yards. The resort has a driving range, parking. and conference rooms, and golf packages with practice green, club rentals, pro shop, and PGA lodging available. Riedlbauer’s Driving Range managed tournaments and lessons. 9 or 18 holes 57 Ravine Dr., Round Top Windham Country Club walking or riding are offered along with a Day Pass 518-622-9584 • www.riedlbauersresort.com 36 South St., Windham to our Olympic size swimming pool. Home of Bistro Open to the public, rain or shine, seven days a week, 518-734-9910 • www.windhammountain.com 27 our clubhouse/banquet facility with full service of food and beverages. April through October, 8AM-8PM. Pavilion with 18 hole, par 72, 6,333-yard-long public golf course. Nussy’s Bier Garten and matted booths. Scenic and challenging with beautiful pristine greens Christman’s Windham House Country Inn and fairways that follow the Batavia Kill and a full and Golf Resort Rip Van Winkle Country Club driving range. A state-of-the-art club house features 3200 Rte. 23A, Palenville 5742 Rte. 23, Windham Mulligan’s Pub and stunning banquet facilities for 518-678-9779 • www.rvwcc.com 518-734-4230 • www.windhamhouse.com outings, weddings, and private parties. Golf & stay Donald Ross 9-hole, par 36, 3,120-yard regulation packages available through the Winwood Inn. 7,000 yard Mtn. pro course with 6 tees, plus a golf course. Very scenic and easy to walk, gas and 9-hole valley course. Largest practice facility in hand cart rentals. Kids golf for free. Restaurant and NYS! Range, pro shop, lessons, club fitting and banquet facilities on premises are open year-round. repairs, historic Inn, stay and play golf packages Courses designed by some of the greatest architects of all time. Discover why the Catskills‘ golf courses are New York’s premier golf destination. 23
Great Northern Catskills of Greene County Vacation Guide #GOATTRAILS FOR A COMPLETE LIST OF BIKING TRAILS, GO TO: WWW.GREATNORTHERNCATSKILLS.COM/OUTDOORS/MOUNTAIN-BIKE-TRAILS
CYCLING & MOUNTAIN BIKING Bring your bike and hit the road— LS experience the Great Northern Catskills of Greene County on two wheels. Explore quiet country roads, remote wilderness trails or rugged mountain terrain. The Round Top Trail Network Elm Ridge Trail System Rte. 23, Windham Various locations, Round Top 518-734-4700 • www.windhamarf.org 518-965-0487 Facebook: Round Top Mountain Bike Association (events/updates). 25+ miles of well-marked trails, including some of the best For maps and access points visit: www.RTMBA.org single-track in the region. Trails for all abilities include the FUN Loops where you climb and ride along some small The Roundtopia trail system encompasses four local family streams and deep forests. The Levitate Trail will elevate resorts. 20+ miles of single, double-track, and fire road trails you to the top of the ridge opening the door for many miles with waterfalls, bridges and technical sections for more of outback, single-track fun. Experience endless riding experienced riders. featuring optional jumps and kicks. The Windham Multi-Use Path Huckleberry Trail Rte. 23, Windham 142 Railroad Ave., Tannersville 518-734-4700 • www.windhamarf.org 518-589-5850 A beautiful 1.5-mile loop with a .5-mile connector trail to The 2.7-mile trail follows the old Huckleberry Railroad from one of the town centers. Multi-use path for walking, running, Bloomer Road around Rip Van Winkle Lake meandering biking, X-C skiing and snowshoeing. Featuring a picturesque through the woods and over wooden bridges all the way to covered bridge spanning the Batavia Kill Stream, beautiful Cortina Valley. Walkers, hikers, and X-C skiers welcome. views, beaver dams and foot bridges highlighting fantastic views of the Great Northern Catskills. Tannersville-Hathaway Trail System County Rte. 25, Tannersville Windham Mountain Bike Park 518-589-5050 19 Resort Dr., Windham 518-734-4300 Nestled in the Catskill Park Wilderness, enjoy 4+ miles See Attractions Not to Be Missed on page 5. of professionally designed and constructed trails. Ideal for beginners to feel comfortable on real mountain bike trails while at the same time prove to be entertaining for a seasoned rider. Walkers, hikers, and X-C skiers welcome. 25
Great Northern Catskills of Greene County Vacation Guide RIDE THE GOAT MOUNTAIN CLOVE RUN— 73.3 MILES / 1 HOUR, 44 MINUTES One of the most breathtaking rides through the Catskills. As you ride into the mountains, some of the highest peaks in Greene County rise above you, offering incredible views of the region’s landscape and access to scenic vistas, such as the Kaaterskill Clove. This route passes through quaint towns offering great places to stop for a meal, and shopping at antique stores and boutiques. Ride curves and twists that will test drive your skills on the rail. THE EMERALD ISLE TOUR— 60.7 MILES / 1 HOUR, 37 MINUTES Travel through Greene County’s Irish-settled countryside, offering breathtaking scenery and smooth roads. Follow the shamrocks on Route 145 to the Irish land of East Durham, home of the Annual Irish Festival. This route offers riders the chance to experience Cochrane Road, one of the most scenic roads in Greene County. GRAND TOUR OF THE CATSKILLS— 143.2 MILES / 3 HOURS, 44 MINUTES Experience winding through the mountains and wide open sweeping valleys. Ride the twisties around the Catskill Mountain high peaks as you drive past scenic streams and brooks. This route will make you feel as if you are carving through the mountains. Along the route you can expect to see high peaks, rolling farmlands and quaint communities.
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Great Northern Catskills of Greene County Vacation Guide ON THE WATER LAUNCH SITES Athens Boat Launch/NYS Park System MARINAS AND DOCKING Rte. 385, Athens Bliss Marina Access the Hudson River via a hard surface launching ramp with parking for 35 cars and trailers. 63 Grandview Ave., Catskill Catskill Middle School 518-965-3875 • www.blissmarina.wordpress.com West Main St., Catskill Open April through November 1. Six transient boat slips, private Hand launch site for canoes and kayaks on the Catskill Creek. boat slips, 50 ft. max. 30 AMP service, cable, water, toilet, and picnic area. Striper fishing slips April through June 1. Coxsackie Boat Launch/NYS Park System Coxsackie Riverside Park, Betke Blvd. Catskill Marina Access the Hudson River via a hard surface launching ramp and 2 fishing/kayak launch docks with 10 Greene St., Catskill parking for 36 cars and trailers. BBQ, gazebo, picnic tables, playground and port-o-lets. Summer concert 518-943-4170 series and weekly farmers’ market. Open April through November. Floating docks 150 ft. max. Dutchman’s Landing 30/50/100/200 AMP service, cable, heated pool, showers, Lower Main St., Catskill restrooms, laundromat, grills and picnic area. 518-943-3830 • www.villageofcatskill.net Donovan’s Shady Harbor Marina Hudson River access with 4 launch ramps, 2 fishing docks, BBQ, port-o-lets, picnic tables, playground 70 Shady Harbor Dr., New Baltimore and gazebo. Summer concert series and weekly farmers’ market. 518-756-8001 • www.shadyharbormarina.com Four-Mile Point Preserve Open April through October. Enjoy your stay at a true destination 4 Mile Point Rd., Coxsackie marina with riverside pool. Onsite restaurant, state-of-the-art docks 845-473-4440 • www.scenichudson.org and friendly service. Transients welcome. Riverfront preserve offers great views, nature walks and an observation platform. Adjacent is a 272-acre Hop-O-Nose Marina (On the Catskill Creek) swamp. Kayak and canoe launch on the Hudson River. 160 West Main St., Catskill Fourth Street Launch 518-943-4640 4th St., Athens Open April through November. Full-service transient marina with 518-945-1551 • voaclerk@yahoo.com pool, showers, laundry, picnic area, mast stepping, repairs, and restaurant on premises. Hand launch site for kayaks and canoes on the Hudson River. Riverview Marine Services, Inc. Historic Catskill Point 103 Main St., Catskill 1 Main St., Catskill 518-943-5311 • www.riverviewmarineservices.com 518-943-3223 • tourism@discovergreene.com Complete marine center with sales, services, parts, accessories, Floating docks and fishing from shore where the Hudson River and Catskill Creek conjoin. Open dawn to dockage and fuel, along with canoe, kayak and boat rentals. dusk seasonally. 18 North-South Lake State Campground
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