Dyanna's Guidebook
Activities
For those seeking both summer fun and an adrenaline rush, Town Tinker Tube Rental is the perfect way to spend an afternoon! Starting in Phoenicia, you will tube down the Esopus River, experiencing class II whitewater (1-3ft waves and rapids). All safety gear, equipment, and instructions will be provided.
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Town Tinker Tube Rental
10 Bridge StFor those seeking both summer fun and an adrenaline rush, Town Tinker Tube Rental is the perfect way to spend an afternoon! Starting in Phoenicia, you will tube down the Esopus River, experiencing class II whitewater (1-3ft waves and rapids). All safety gear, equipment, and instructions will be provided.
One of the best ways to admire the Shawangunk Ridge is through the ears of a horse. Located just ten minutes from the Dharma Dome, Pine Ridge Dude Ranch offers a skill level and duration of riding to suit every guest's needs. Take a private riding lesson, hone your horsemanship abilities in a half-day clinic, or embark on a sunset trail ride.
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Pine Ridge Dude Ranch
30 Cherrytown RdOne of the best ways to admire the Shawangunk Ridge is through the ears of a horse. Located just ten minutes from the Dharma Dome, Pine Ridge Dude Ranch offers a skill level and duration of riding to suit every guest's needs. Take a private riding lesson, hone your horsemanship abilities in a half-day clinic, or embark on a sunset trail ride.
Serving both first-time skydivers and experienced jumpers, Skydive the Ranch has been giving people the gift of flight for over 40 years. They also boast the highest skydive in New York State; if thrill-seeking is your thing, then Skydive the Ranch is a must-do!
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Skydive The Ranch
55 Sand Hill RdServing both first-time skydivers and experienced jumpers, Skydive the Ranch has been giving people the gift of flight for over 40 years. They also boast the highest skydive in New York State; if thrill-seeking is your thing, then Skydive the Ranch is a must-do!
Experience the magic of the Ulster & Delaware Railroad as you travel alongside the Esopus Creek through the beautiful woods of the Catskill Mountains. A canopy of maple and birch, the river rushing by, and the mountains in the distance make this tour an unforgettable experience. Choose to explore during the daytime, golden hour, or under silvery moonlight (Saturdays only). This is an 8 mile round trip with electric pedal assistance.
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Rail Explorers: Catskills Division
70 High StExperience the magic of the Ulster & Delaware Railroad as you travel alongside the Esopus Creek through the beautiful woods of the Catskill Mountains. A canopy of maple and birch, the river rushing by, and the mountains in the distance make this tour an unforgettable experience. Choose to explore during the daytime, golden hour, or under silvery moonlight (Saturdays only). This is an 8 mile round trip with electric pedal assistance.
https://www.phoeniciavoicefest.org/
The Phoenicia Festival of The Voice Foundation promotes the human voice as an instrument of peace, healing and artistic expression, through presenting a diverse range of world class vocal performances in Phoenicia NY, The Catskills and surroundings areas. Discover and enjoy exciting new talent, both local and from all corners of the globe.
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The Phoenicia International Festival of the Voice
Saint Ursula Placehttps://www.phoeniciavoicefest.org/
The Phoenicia Festival of The Voice Foundation promotes the human voice as an instrument of peace, healing and artistic expression, through presenting a diverse range of world class vocal performances in Phoenicia NY, The Catskills and surroundings areas. Discover and enjoy exciting new talent, both local and from all corners of the globe.
Brewery
Rough Cut Brewery hosts a stellar and unique selection of craft beers, brewed on-site. Enjoy a pint alongside one of their delicious menu options in the midst of an exceptionally cozy and rustic atmosphere.
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Rough Cut Brewing Co.
5945 US-44Rough Cut Brewery hosts a stellar and unique selection of craft beers, brewed on-site. Enjoy a pint alongside one of their delicious menu options in the midst of an exceptionally cozy and rustic atmosphere.
Arrowood Farms Brewery and Distillery is committed to cultivating, sourcing, and brewing beers and spirits with local New York ingredients. Their restaurant on-site, The Apiary, creates inviting dishes using seasonal ingredients that have been locally foraged and grown, showcasing the importance of small-scale agriculture.
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Arrowood Farm-Brewery
236 Lower Whitfield RdArrowood Farms Brewery and Distillery is committed to cultivating, sourcing, and brewing beers and spirits with local New York ingredients. Their restaurant on-site, The Apiary, creates inviting dishes using seasonal ingredients that have been locally foraged and grown, showcasing the importance of small-scale agriculture.
Founded by the 5th generation of the Wright’s Farm family, the brewery is focused on using local ingredients to make delicious, seasonal beers. Stop in for good beer, good music, and a great time in their old dairy barn behind Wright's Farm.
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Gardiner Brewing Company
699 NY-208Founded by the 5th generation of the Wright’s Farm family, the brewery is focused on using local ingredients to make delicious, seasonal beers. Stop in for good beer, good music, and a great time in their old dairy barn behind Wright's Farm.
The Yard Owl Craft Brewery draws inspiration from Belgium in its brews. Schedule a private tour and learn about the fascinating brewing process, the history of beer, the philosophy behind Yard Owl's style, and end it with a light spread of charcuterie and accompaniments while you taste their 4 beers on tap.
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Yard Owl Craft Brewery
312 Osprey LnThe Yard Owl Craft Brewery draws inspiration from Belgium in its brews. Schedule a private tour and learn about the fascinating brewing process, the history of beer, the philosophy behind Yard Owl's style, and end it with a light spread of charcuterie and accompaniments while you taste their 4 beers on tap.
The Hudson Valley has been home to dozens of cideries for the last 200 years; now, you can visit the orchard that's known nationally for its tasty hard ciders. Angry Orchard is located in the quaint town of Walden, and offers a fun adult escape including activities such as concerts, tastings, tours, and walks around the orchard. Try exclusive ciders that are not available on store shelves, and in the warmer months, enjoy tastings in their giant treehouse!
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Angry Orchard
2241 Albany Post RdThe Hudson Valley has been home to dozens of cideries for the last 200 years; now, you can visit the orchard that's known nationally for its tasty hard ciders. Angry Orchard is located in the quaint town of Walden, and offers a fun adult escape including activities such as concerts, tastings, tours, and walks around the orchard. Try exclusive ciders that are not available on store shelves, and in the warmer months, enjoy tastings in their giant treehouse!
Distilleries
The home of Hudson Whiskey! At Tuthilltown Distillery, try spirits that are crafted from local grains for a taste that is "as bold as New York". Choose from the Game Changers Tour or the Bourbon Renewal Tour, two of the experiences offered by the distillery that is now operating out of the location that began as the Tuthilltown Gristmill over 230 years ago.
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Tuthilltown Spirits Distillery
14 Grist Mill LnThe home of Hudson Whiskey! At Tuthilltown Distillery, try spirits that are crafted from local grains for a taste that is "as bold as New York". Choose from the Game Changers Tour or the Bourbon Renewal Tour, two of the experiences offered by the distillery that is now operating out of the location that began as the Tuthilltown Gristmill over 230 years ago.
Food scene
Rough Cut Brewery hosts a stellar and unique selection of craft beers, brewed on-site. Enjoy a pint alongside one of their delicious menu options in the midst of an exceptionally cozy and rustic atmosphere.
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Rough Cut Brewing Co.
5945 US-44Rough Cut Brewery hosts a stellar and unique selection of craft beers, brewed on-site. Enjoy a pint alongside one of their delicious menu options in the midst of an exceptionally cozy and rustic atmosphere.
Helena's is a family owned and operated business that has been creating delicious homemade pierogi for over 15 years. Every part of the process is done from scratch and by hand, and is based on a recipe passed down within their Polish and Ukrainian family. Alongside the authentic Polish meats that Helena's also stocks, they have surpassed their mission to bring traditional European comfort food to the Hudson Valley.
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Helena Specialty Pierogies
5754 Rte 209Helena's is a family owned and operated business that has been creating delicious homemade pierogi for over 15 years. Every part of the process is done from scratch and by hand, and is based on a recipe passed down within their Polish and Ukrainian family. Alongside the authentic Polish meats that Helena's also stocks, they have surpassed their mission to bring traditional European comfort food to the Hudson Valley.
The Stone House Tavern prides itself on both a warm and friendly atmosphere and service. Enjoy a meal from their diverse menu either indoors or outdoors, and perhaps stop in for Trivia on the Hill on Thursdays, or music on a Friday or Saturday!
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Stone House Tavern
4802 United States Rte 209The Stone House Tavern prides itself on both a warm and friendly atmosphere and service. Enjoy a meal from their diverse menu either indoors or outdoors, and perhaps stop in for Trivia on the Hill on Thursdays, or music on a Friday or Saturday!
Garvan's Gastropub seeks to bring an authentic sense of Ireland to the nearby town of New Paltz, and with a varied yet tasteful menu, they do just that. Coupled with exquisite architecture, a historic feel, and an undeniably friendly staff, a lunch or dinner at Garvan's is an outstanding experience.
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Garvan's Gastropub
215 Huguenot StGarvan's Gastropub seeks to bring an authentic sense of Ireland to the nearby town of New Paltz, and with a varied yet tasteful menu, they do just that. Coupled with exquisite architecture, a historic feel, and an undeniably friendly staff, a lunch or dinner at Garvan's is an outstanding experience.
Make a dinner reservation for a Sunday or Monday evening at the Foxfire Mountain House. This 100 year-old inn was recently renovated to feature a bohemian and relaxed atmosphere. Enjoy a three course meal prepared by the owner and chef himself, a farm-to-table and open fire cooking enthusiast.
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Foxfire Mountain House
72 Andrew LnMake a dinner reservation for a Sunday or Monday evening at the Foxfire Mountain House. This 100 year-old inn was recently renovated to feature a bohemian and relaxed atmosphere. Enjoy a three course meal prepared by the owner and chef himself, a farm-to-table and open fire cooking enthusiast.
Enjoy locally-sourced comfort food at the Phoenicia Diner. Their menu features traditional diner favorites, some with a modern twist, using fresh and seasonal ingredients. It's the perfect stop in the Catskills to refuel, whether you've spent the day hiking, fishing, camping, or exploring the Empire State Railway.
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Phoenicia Diner
5681 NY-28Enjoy locally-sourced comfort food at the Phoenicia Diner. Their menu features traditional diner favorites, some with a modern twist, using fresh and seasonal ingredients. It's the perfect stop in the Catskills to refuel, whether you've spent the day hiking, fishing, camping, or exploring the Empire State Railway.
Your stop for ice cream, burgers & fries, or a classic deli sandwich. Located nearby in Stone Ridge, Cherries is the perfect place to go when you're craving something sweet on a hot summer evening.
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Cherries Deli
4166 United States Rte 209Your stop for ice cream, burgers & fries, or a classic deli sandwich. Located nearby in Stone Ridge, Cherries is the perfect place to go when you're craving something sweet on a hot summer evening.
Love Bird is known for their outstanding fried chicken, but they also offer a pleasing variety of other comfort foods. Local beers and foraged ingredients add a special taste of the area to a classic meal.
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Love Bird
4728 U.S. 209Love Bird is known for their outstanding fried chicken, but they also offer a pleasing variety of other comfort foods. Local beers and foraged ingredients add a special taste of the area to a classic meal.
Hash is a modern take on a traditional cafe serving scratch-made breakfast and lunch using local and organic ingredients. The experienced chef brings over 25 years of experience with him, resulting in a concise menu of delicious and creative options to be enjoyed in Hash's bright and fresh atmosphere.
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Hash
3928 Main StHash is a modern take on a traditional cafe serving scratch-made breakfast and lunch using local and organic ingredients. The experienced chef brings over 25 years of experience with him, resulting in a concise menu of delicious and creative options to be enjoyed in Hash's bright and fresh atmosphere.
The Roost is a friendly breakfast joint located nearby in Stone Ridge serving all of the essentials.
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The Roost
3542 Main StThe Roost is a friendly breakfast joint located nearby in Stone Ridge serving all of the essentials.
Runa Bistro
10 Plattekill AvenueAsia is your answer if you are looking for Chinese, Sushi, or Thai food. An extensive menu accompanied by enticing specials and a friendly staff make for a solid dining experience.
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Asia
3407 Cooper StAsia is your answer if you are looking for Chinese, Sushi, or Thai food. An extensive menu accompanied by enticing specials and a friendly staff make for a solid dining experience.
Hiking/biking
The Minnewaska State Park Preserve is a 22,275-acre preserve located on the Shawangunk Ridge in Ulster County, New York. It offers waterfalls, 3 sky lakes & 25 miles of footpaths for hiking and biking, plus rock climbing. Several trails offer great views and terrain for cross country skiing during the winter months.
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Minnewaska State Park Preserve
5281 Route 44-55The Minnewaska State Park Preserve is a 22,275-acre preserve located on the Shawangunk Ridge in Ulster County, New York. It offers waterfalls, 3 sky lakes & 25 miles of footpaths for hiking and biking, plus rock climbing. Several trails offer great views and terrain for cross country skiing during the winter months.
Mohonk Preserve offers hiking, biking, climbing, horseback riding, and skiing/snowshoeing surrounded by gorgeous views. Certified Inclusivity Assessors can assist in setting up activities and provide equipment to ensure that everyone can take in the preserve's natural beauty. Be sure to stop by the Visitor's Center upon your arrival to pick up maps, day passes, and information/directions for choosing and accessing the five main trail heads.
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Mohonk Preserve Visitor Center
3197 Route 44 55Mohonk Preserve offers hiking, biking, climbing, horseback riding, and skiing/snowshoeing surrounded by gorgeous views. Certified Inclusivity Assessors can assist in setting up activities and provide equipment to ensure that everyone can take in the preserve's natural beauty. Be sure to stop by the Visitor's Center upon your arrival to pick up maps, day passes, and information/directions for choosing and accessing the five main trail heads.
Vernooy Falls Trail is a 3.5 mile heavily trafficked out and back trail located near Kerhonkson, New York that features a waterfall and is rated as moderate. The trail is a mostly rocky and steady incline to the falls with small plateaus in between on a well marked shady path. Best used from April until November.
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Vernooy Kill Falls
Vernooy Falls Trail is a 3.5 mile heavily trafficked out and back trail located near Kerhonkson, New York that features a waterfall and is rated as moderate. The trail is a mostly rocky and steady incline to the falls with small plateaus in between on a well marked shady path. Best used from April until November.
The trail meanders through farm fields and over gently rolling hills, connecting New Paltz directly to the Shawangunk Ridge and 90 miles of recreational carriage roads and trails at the Mohonk Preserve and the Minnewaska State Park Preserve, the Wallkill Valley Rail Trail, and the future Empire State Trail.
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River to Ridge Trail
41 Springtown RdThe trail meanders through farm fields and over gently rolling hills, connecting New Paltz directly to the Shawangunk Ridge and 90 miles of recreational carriage roads and trails at the Mohonk Preserve and the Minnewaska State Park Preserve, the Wallkill Valley Rail Trail, and the future Empire State Trail.
Lippman Park provides something for everyone. Stay by the pond and barbecue, fish, or just enjoy the afternoon. Tackle miles of trails that are rated as moderate and primarily used for hiking and mountain biking. Trails are well marked, well mapped, and well made.
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Lippman Park
U.S. 209Lippman Park provides something for everyone. Stay by the pond and barbecue, fish, or just enjoy the afternoon. Tackle miles of trails that are rated as moderate and primarily used for hiking and mountain biking. Trails are well marked, well mapped, and well made.
The Sam's Point Preserve, located on the highest section of the Shawangunk Mountains, is the most southerly section of Minnewaska State Park Preserve. The area comprises approximately 5,000 acres, and contains a globally rare community of high altitude pitch pine barrens. It is home to Lake Maratanza, one of the five Shawangunk sky lakes; ice cave crevices that you can explore; cliffs and numerous scenic vistas. Verkeerder Kill Falls is a spectacular 187 foot high waterfall located on private property; please respect the use of private property and remain on the trail. The trail is rated as moderate; it is primarily used for hiking, snowshoeing, and bird watching.
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ミンネワスカ州立公園プリザーブのサムズポイント地域
400 Sams Point RoadThe Sam's Point Preserve, located on the highest section of the Shawangunk Mountains, is the most southerly section of Minnewaska State Park Preserve. The area comprises approximately 5,000 acres, and contains a globally rare community of high altitude pitch pine barrens. It is home to Lake Maratanza, one of the five Shawangunk sky lakes; ice cave crevices that you can explore; cliffs and numerous scenic vistas. Verkeerder Kill Falls is a spectacular 187 foot high waterfall located on private property; please respect the use of private property and remain on the trail. The trail is rated as moderate; it is primarily used for hiking, snowshoeing, and bird watching.
Fun Towns/Shopping/restaurants
New Paltz is a vibrant town located about 35 minutes from the Dharma Dome. It boasts dozens of unique restaurants serving almost any cuisine you may be in the mood for, along with a plethora of small shops and boutiques available for retail therapy. Visit Historic Huguenot Street to learn about the village's 300+ years of history, captured in artifacts, manuscripts, and the building and churches turned museums on the edge of town. New Paltz is also home to the Mohonk Mountain House (not to be confused with the preserve) which is the perfect way to spend a day, whether that includes hiking, swimming, biking, rock scrambling, kayaking, getting spa treatments, or all of the above! With a lively music scene and plenty of bars to choose from, the town is no less fun once the sun goes down.
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New Paltz
New Paltz is a vibrant town located about 35 minutes from the Dharma Dome. It boasts dozens of unique restaurants serving almost any cuisine you may be in the mood for, along with a plethora of small shops and boutiques available for retail therapy. Visit Historic Huguenot Street to learn about the village's 300+ years of history, captured in artifacts, manuscripts, and the building and churches turned museums on the edge of town. New Paltz is also home to the Mohonk Mountain House (not to be confused with the preserve) which is the perfect way to spend a day, whether that includes hiking, swimming, biking, rock scrambling, kayaking, getting spa treatments, or all of the above! With a lively music scene and plenty of bars to choose from, the town is no less fun once the sun goes down.
Phoenicia is a town with something for everybody! Embark on a guided fly fishing tour on the Esopus Creek, or have a day of rejuvenation at the local spa. Several shops within the town offer fresh foods, vintage and antique items, artisan products, and the ever-present "mountain hospitality". Visit during the Phoenicia Festival of the Voice and discover new talent from near and far, or trek out to see the splendor of the Peekamoose Blue Hole just half an hour away.
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Phoenicia
Phoenicia is a town with something for everybody! Embark on a guided fly fishing tour on the Esopus Creek, or have a day of rejuvenation at the local spa. Several shops within the town offer fresh foods, vintage and antique items, artisan products, and the ever-present "mountain hospitality". Visit during the Phoenicia Festival of the Voice and discover new talent from near and far, or trek out to see the splendor of the Peekamoose Blue Hole just half an hour away.
Walking/Hiking
This 2 mile lollipop route offers close-up views of Ashokan High Point and to the mountains north and west including the Burroughs Range, North Dome and Tremper Mountain. The trail passes by several artifacts from the reservoir’s construction phase including a rail car loading zone and the remnants of machinery used to load stone. The trail passes through a thick stand of mountain laurel which is in bloom in June. The AQT is an easy hike which is mostly flat except during the modest ascent to the top of the quarry. The quarry wall is high and sheer, offering open views at its highest point. There is a vernal pool at its base that is fed by water flowing down the face of the cliffs.
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Ashokan Quarry Trail
New York 28AThis 2 mile lollipop route offers close-up views of Ashokan High Point and to the mountains north and west including the Burroughs Range, North Dome and Tremper Mountain. The trail passes by several artifacts from the reservoir’s construction phase including a rail car loading zone and the remnants of machinery used to load stone. The trail passes through a thick stand of mountain laurel which is in bloom in June. The AQT is an easy hike which is mostly flat except during the modest ascent to the top of the quarry. The quarry wall is high and sheer, offering open views at its highest point. There is a vernal pool at its base that is fed by water flowing down the face of the cliffs.
The Ashokan Rail Trail is open to the public from sunrise to sunset year-round. The 11.5-mile recreational trail runs along Ashokan Reservoir between West Hurley and Boiceville. The ART trail surface is 12 feet in width and surfaced with highly compacted fine crushed stone. Both the trail and trailhead parking areas (including the portable restrooms) are ADA compliant and accessible for persons with disabilities. The ART is open for non-motorized uses, including hiking, bicycling, running, nature observation, cross-country skiing, and snowshoeing. The ART trailheads are plowed in winter, but the trail itself is not.
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Ashokan Rail Trail- Boiceville Bridge Trailhead
5080 NY-28AThe Ashokan Rail Trail is open to the public from sunrise to sunset year-round. The 11.5-mile recreational trail runs along Ashokan Reservoir between West Hurley and Boiceville. The ART trail surface is 12 feet in width and surfaced with highly compacted fine crushed stone. Both the trail and trailhead parking areas (including the portable restrooms) are ADA compliant and accessible for persons with disabilities. The ART is open for non-motorized uses, including hiking, bicycling, running, nature observation, cross-country skiing, and snowshoeing. The ART trailheads are plowed in winter, but the trail itself is not.