Barbara's Guidebook
Sightseeing
The views are breathtaking! The story of the property is so interesting. Walking through the sculpture park is so unique. They often have concerts and other events as well - 1 mile from us
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Opus 40
356 George Sickle RdThe views are breathtaking! The story of the property is so interesting. Walking through the sculpture park is so unique. They often have concerts and other events as well - 1 mile from us
You take a hike/walk out to the light house to see some of the best views of the Hudson River. You can wade into the water to cook off before your return trip back the lighthouse has benches and places to just sit and watch the boats go by. Saugerties has a very busy inlet.
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Saugerties Lighthouse
168 Lighthouse DrYou take a hike/walk out to the light house to see some of the best views of the Hudson River. You can wade into the water to cook off before your return trip back the lighthouse has benches and places to just sit and watch the boats go by. Saugerties has a very busy inlet.
Overlook Fire Tower
353 Meads Mountain RdGreat hike with amazing views from the fire tower!
Easy we’ll marked trails that lead down to the Hudson River. Several benches along the way let you take a break while enjoying the views and waterfall. Right in SAUGERTIES
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Falling Waters Preserve
Dominican LaneEasy we’ll marked trails that lead down to the Hudson River. Several benches along the way let you take a break while enjoying the views and waterfall. Right in SAUGERTIES
A great way to interact with farm animals AND support an amazing effort of rescuing animals from cruelty and neglect cases. While also educating their guests in their vegan lifestyle. No matter your dietary choice - this is still an effort worth supporting.
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Catskill Animal Sanctuary
316 Old Stage RdA great way to interact with farm animals AND support an amazing effort of rescuing animals from cruelty and neglect cases. While also educating their guests in their vegan lifestyle. No matter your dietary choice - this is still an effort worth supporting.
Food scene
Absolutely the BEST butcher/ meat market in the Hudson valley! They smoke meats in-house. Talk about fresh bacon for breakfast or burgers and steaks for the grill! They have other authentic German foods as well, and best part is, the owners run the place and are the nicest people!!
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Smoke House of the Catskills
724 NY-212Absolutely the BEST butcher/ meat market in the Hudson valley! They smoke meats in-house. Talk about fresh bacon for breakfast or burgers and steaks for the grill! They have other authentic German foods as well, and best part is, the owners run the place and are the nicest people!!
Third generation - homemade candies and gifts! Wonderful local family, even the staff are lovely local folks. They even have sugar free candies-
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Krause's Chocolates
41 S Partition StThird generation - homemade candies and gifts! Wonderful local family, even the staff are lovely local folks. They even have sugar free candies-
DELISH hand churned ice cream tucked into an adorable alley! Lovely seating area under a pergola. Unusual blended flavors that are scrumptious and my friend said the vegan (dairy free - GF) chocolate was the best she’s ever had!
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Alleyway Ice Cream
135 Partition StDELISH hand churned ice cream tucked into an adorable alley! Lovely seating area under a pergola. Unusual blended flavors that are scrumptious and my friend said the vegan (dairy free - GF) chocolate was the best she’s ever had!
Local place - bagels made from scratch since 1990! Sit down or take out- full breakfast menu served all day.
Lovely new outdoor seating available as well
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Lox of Bagels
3103 Rte 9WLocal place - bagels made from scratch since 1990! Sit down or take out- full breakfast menu served all day.
Lovely new outdoor seating available as well
Some of the best Mexican food anywhere! And local friendly people own it!
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Main Street
244 Main StSome of the best Mexican food anywhere! And local friendly people own it!
The Kitchen at Salt & Fire
124 Partition StreetThe BEST vegan restaurant ever! You don’t need to be vegan to enjoy this place! Right across from the “green” in Woodstock. Enjoy delish food in a lovely garden setting (or inside as weather changes) and be in the heart of Woodstock.
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Garden Cafe Woodstock
6 Old Forge RdThe BEST vegan restaurant ever! You don’t need to be vegan to enjoy this place! Right across from the “green” in Woodstock. Enjoy delish food in a lovely garden setting (or inside as weather changes) and be in the heart of Woodstock.
Local family owned micro-brewery. Has wonderful seasonal brews- food is consistently good, portions are generous!
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Rip Van Winkle Brewing Company
4545 NY-32Local family owned micro-brewery. Has wonderful seasonal brews- food is consistently good, portions are generous!
Formerly- the tavern at Diamond mills- this totally reimagined place is now an amazing farm to table restaurant, overlooking the waterfalls!
BLACKBARN Hudson Valley
Formerly- the tavern at Diamond mills- this totally reimagined place is now an amazing farm to table restaurant, overlooking the waterfalls!
Events
Spectator events
Equestrians from all over come to Saugerties for the HITS events- typically free to the public to watch world
Class competition as well as young up and coming riders.
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Hits Horse Show
454 Washington Ave ExdEquestrians from all over come to Saugerties for the HITS events- typically free to the public to watch world
Class competition as well as young up and coming riders.
Every Saturday (seasonally) they have local farmers and specialty items for sale. Cakes, produce, handmade items - they often have musicians, or “how to” demonstrations- all right in the center of town
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Saugerties Farmers Market
43 Partition StEvery Saturday (seasonally) they have local farmers and specialty items for sale. Cakes, produce, handmade items - they often have musicians, or “how to” demonstrations- all right in the center of town
Do you love garlic? This is the place! From food/drinks prepared with garlic to farmers selling garlic and many other fresh herbs, to fun “carnival” rides/entertainment for the kids- this is a do NOT miss festival! 2nd largest garlic festival in the USA.
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Garlic festival
Small World AvenueDo you love garlic? This is the place! From food/drinks prepared with garlic to farmers selling garlic and many other fresh herbs, to fun “carnival” rides/entertainment for the kids- this is a do NOT miss festival! 2nd largest garlic festival in the USA.
Entertainment
Places to go to have fun, make a memory and entertain the kids (and adults)
Fun for all! Mini golf , laser tag (seasonally) batting cages and go cart racing! Right in town next to the Saugerties sports complex
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Puttin Plus
455 Washington AveFun for all! Mini golf , laser tag (seasonally) batting cages and go cart racing! Right in town next to the Saugerties sports complex
How fun to ice skate during your visit! Check their website for open late times- or go watch a local hockey team play!
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Kiwanis Ice Arena
6 Small World AveHow fun to ice skate during your visit! Check their website for open late times- or go watch a local hockey team play!
Great Golf course! 9 hole course in a beautiful setting in the Catskill mountains. Pro shop, carts and a tavern make this a great way to spend a day in the Catskills. Only a 15 minute drive from our house. Owned by a wonderful local family!
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Rip Van Winkle Country Club
3200 NY-23AGreat Golf course! 9 hole course in a beautiful setting in the Catskill mountains. Pro shop, carts and a tavern make this a great way to spend a day in the Catskills. Only a 15 minute drive from our house. Owned by a wonderful local family!
Small town 3 plex- movie theater with state of the art sound system- perfect variety of big hit movies and small independent releases - reasonable prices unlike big brand theaters!
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Orpheum Theatre
156 Main StSmall town 3 plex- movie theater with state of the art sound system- perfect variety of big hit movies and small independent releases - reasonable prices unlike big brand theaters!