Marisa’s guidebook High Falls/Kingston/New Paltz area
Food scene
Located in Accord, NY. Authentic Italian in a beautiful outdoor setting at an apple orchard. Wood fired pizza, homemade pastas, cider and more.
255 locals recommend
Westwind Orchard
215 Lower Whitfield RdLocated in Accord, NY. Authentic Italian in a beautiful outdoor setting at an apple orchard. Wood fired pizza, homemade pastas, cider and more.
located in Accord, NY. local brewery that grows its own hops! if you like a good local beer this is a great place to enjoy a drink outdoors.
242 locals recommend
Arrowood Farm-Brewery
236 Lower Whitfield Rdlocated in Accord, NY. local brewery that grows its own hops! if you like a good local beer this is a great place to enjoy a drink outdoors.
local restaurant in Stone Ridge serving breakfast, brunch and lunch. great coffee and baked goods.
118 locals recommend
Hash
3928 Main Stlocal restaurant in Stone Ridge serving breakfast, brunch and lunch. great coffee and baked goods.
located in Stone Ridge. beautiful historic inn with a great bar and restaurant. i prefer to eat in the bar room however the dining room is great as well. fun game room downstairs for adults and kids.
79 locals recommend
Butterfield Restaurant
3805 Main Stlocated in Stone Ridge. beautiful historic inn with a great bar and restaurant. i prefer to eat in the bar room however the dining room is great as well. fun game room downstairs for adults and kids.
located in stone ridge simple local restaurant open for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
80 locals recommend
The Roost
3542 Main Stlocated in stone ridge simple local restaurant open for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
located in stone ridge. take out or dine in chinese food and sushi. best wonton dumpling soup around!
28 locals recommend
Asia
3407 Cooper Stlocated in stone ridge. take out or dine in chinese food and sushi. best wonton dumpling soup around!
located in New Paltz. yummy vegan eatery. great for fresh juice, soup, shakes and vegan meals.
49 locals recommend
Karma Road
11 Main Stlocated in New Paltz. yummy vegan eatery. great for fresh juice, soup, shakes and vegan meals.
Incredible wood oven pizza in the heart of High Falls. Outdoor dining or take out. Coffee and local pastries served in the morning. Definitely worth a visit!
117 locals recommend
Ollie's Pizza
4 Bruceville RdIncredible wood oven pizza in the heart of High Falls. Outdoor dining or take out. Coffee and local pastries served in the morning. Definitely worth a visit!
located in New Paltz. perfect for pizza delivery or pick up. highly recommend the Grandma pie.
10 locals recommend
Rino's Pizza
246 Main Stlocated in New Paltz. perfect for pizza delivery or pick up. highly recommend the Grandma pie.
located in New Paltz at the Water Street Market. lovely locally owned wine bar. stop in for a drink and some small bites with the locals.
29 locals recommend
Jar'd Wine Pub
10 Main Stlocated in New Paltz at the Water Street Market. lovely locally owned wine bar. stop in for a drink and some small bites with the locals.
Hokkaido Japanese Restaurant
18 Church Stlocated in downtown New Paltz. best sushi in town.
Huckleberry
21 Church Stlocated in downtown New Paltz. great cocktails. food is good too!
Main Course Marketplace
175 Main Stlocated in New Paltz. great place or gourmet take out.
located on Main Street Rosendale. great Mediterranean food in a simple setting. also has a nice cheese and small produce section.
50 locals recommend
The Big Cheese
404 Main Stlocated on Main Street Rosendale. great Mediterranean food in a simple setting. also has a nice cheese and small produce section.
Main Street Bistro
59 Main Stlocated in New Paltz. local favorite for breakfast and lunch
Incredible fresh pasta and wood stove pizza in uptown kingston. dine in, take out or visit their market.
70 locals recommend
LOLA Pizza
243 Fair StIncredible fresh pasta and wood stove pizza in uptown kingston. dine in, take out or visit their market.
The Spy Social Eatery and Bar
155 Main Stlocated in High Falls. cozy atmosphere.
Hotel Kinsley
301 Wall Stgreat food, drinks and service in the heart of uptown Kingston.
wholesome delicious baked goods and breads. serves breakfast and lunch to go.
62 locals recommend
Kingston Bread + Bar
43 N Front Stwholesome delicious baked goods and breads. serves breakfast and lunch to go.
Located in Kingston. Great place for a coffee, pastry or beer. Grab a book and support a local book store while visiting.
144 locals recommend
Rough Draft Bar & Books
82 John StLocated in Kingston. Great place for a coffee, pastry or beer. Grab a book and support a local book store while visiting.
Located on the Kingston waterfront. Beautiful location to have a cocktail and dinner. See their calendar for events as well.
33 locals recommend
Hutton Brickyards
200 North StLocated on the Kingston waterfront. Beautiful location to have a cocktail and dinner. See their calendar for events as well.
Kyoto Sushi
337 Washington AveLocated in uptown Kingston. Good sushi. call ahead for a reservation.
In Kerhonkson- Great little coffee shop selling fresh pastries, sandwiches, fresh loaves of bread +more! Check out their sit down restaurant next door serving dinner.
33 locals recommend
Mill & Main Provisions
317- 319 Main StIn Kerhonkson- Great little coffee shop selling fresh pastries, sandwiches, fresh loaves of bread +more! Check out their sit down restaurant next door serving dinner.
Located in Accord. Amazing view of Mohonk and the Catskill Mountain region. Highly recommend for a sunset cocktail and dinner.
67 locals recommend
Inness
10 Banks StLocated in Accord. Amazing view of Mohonk and the Catskill Mountain region. Highly recommend for a sunset cocktail and dinner.
SILVIA
42 Mill Hill RdLocated in Woodstock. Great food and cocktails. Reservations recommended.
Located in Stone Ridge. Easy place to take out Japanese/Sushi.
29 locals recommend
Momiji Sushi & Grill
3649 Main StLocated in Stone Ridge. Easy place to take out Japanese/Sushi.
Located in Kingston by the water. Good for brunch, lunch or dinner. Centrally located near boutiques and art galleries.
71 locals recommend
Ship to Shore
15 W Strand StLocated in Kingston by the water. Good for brunch, lunch or dinner. Centrally located near boutiques and art galleries.
Located in Stone Ridge- very close to High Falls, Accord and Cottekill. Highly recommend for ice cream. Also a great spot for upscale fast-food - local beef burgers, good chicken fingers, salads etc.
26 locals recommend
Cherries Deli
4166 United States Rte 209Located in Stone Ridge- very close to High Falls, Accord and Cottekill. Highly recommend for ice cream. Also a great spot for upscale fast-food - local beef burgers, good chicken fingers, salads etc.
located in Kingston by the water. wonderful little wine bar with small bites.
80 locals recommend
Brunette
33 Broadwaylocated in Kingston by the water. wonderful little wine bar with small bites.
Chleo
Located in uptown Kingston. Really amazing wine bar with tapas style menu.
Located near the waterfront in downtown Kingston. great place for breakfast or lunch. All pastries and breads are made in house.
Rosie General
Located near the waterfront in downtown Kingston. great place for breakfast or lunch. All pastries and breads are made in house.
Located in uptown Kingston. All food is take out. You can sit and eat there but they do not heat anything. The food is delicious. You can order coffee or hot soup, cold salads and a number of prepared foods to go.
26 locals recommend
Black-Eyed Suzie's Upstate
14 Partition StLocated in uptown Kingston. All food is take out. You can sit and eat there but they do not heat anything. The food is delicious. You can order coffee or hot soup, cold salads and a number of prepared foods to go.
Clemson Bros. Brewery - New Paltz
3 Main StLocated in the Water Street Market in New Paltz. Great cocktails.
40 locals recommend
The Parish Restaurant
10 Main StLocated in the Water Street Market in New Paltz. Great cocktails.
Runa Bistro
Located in New Paltz
groceries
located in High Falls. local food coop selling local meats, cheeses and produce when in season. nice selection of organic goods, bulk items and natural wellness products. open to the public.
95 locals recommend
High Falls Food Co-Op Inc
1398 NY-213located in High Falls. local food coop selling local meats, cheeses and produce when in season. nice selection of organic goods, bulk items and natural wellness products. open to the public.
Kingston Farmers Market
285 Wall StSaturday Farmers market about 15 minutes away
located in Stone Ridge. come visit for fresh local produce, cider donuts and coffee. take a tour of their greenhouse and pick up some potted herbs.
85 locals recommend
Davenport Farms
3411 United States Rte 209located in Stone Ridge. come visit for fresh local produce, cider donuts and coffee. take a tour of their greenhouse and pick up some potted herbs.
If you’re in New Paltz Tops has everything you need for your stay.
109 locals recommend
Tops Friendly Markets
271 Main StIf you’re in New Paltz Tops has everything you need for your stay.
located in New Paltz. this is a great health food store. you will find everything you need on your grocery list here. they have a great selection of cheese, produce, dairy etc.
39 locals recommend
Health & Nutrition Center
15 New Paltz Plazalocated in New Paltz. this is a great health food store. you will find everything you need on your grocery list here. they have a great selection of cheese, produce, dairy etc.
located in New Paltz. great local butcher selling local and organic meats. also has a grill and deli counter.
19 locals recommend
Jacks Meats & Deli
79 Main Stlocated in New Paltz. great local butcher selling local and organic meats. also has a grill and deli counter.
Hannaford Supermarket
295 NY-375Located in Kingston. Local to Walmart and Target as well.
Accord Market
21 Main StGreat small grocer selling local produce and organic goods.
Now called Mytown Marketplace. If your in High Falls, Cottekill or Accord- this market will have all of the groceries you need for your visit.
168 locals recommend
Emmanuel's Market Place
3853 Main StNow called Mytown Marketplace. If your in High Falls, Cottekill or Accord- this market will have all of the groceries you need for your visit.
Located in Kingston. One of the best health food stores around.
43 locals recommend
Mother Earth's Storehouse
300 Kings Mall CtLocated in Kingston. One of the best health food stores around.
outdoor activity
beautiful hiking destination that leads to a waterfall and swimming hole. may be crowded on weekends and hot days. limited capacity may be closed when busy.
Shaft 2A Road
Shaft 2A Roadbeautiful hiking destination that leads to a waterfall and swimming hole. may be crowded on weekends and hot days. limited capacity may be closed when busy.
leisurely walking/biking trail with beautiful views. great for taking your family or dog on.
106 locals recommend
Rosendale Trestle
Wallkill Valley Rail Trailleisurely walking/biking trail with beautiful views. great for taking your family or dog on.
enjoy extensive hiking/biking trails with some of the most beautiful views of the hudson valley. if you are willing to hike or bike this is the route to Awosting Lake where you can enjoy a picnic and a wonderful swim in clear mountain water.
504 locals recommend
Minnewaska State Park Preserve
5281 Route 44-55enjoy extensive hiking/biking trails with some of the most beautiful views of the hudson valley. if you are willing to hike or bike this is the route to Awosting Lake where you can enjoy a picnic and a wonderful swim in clear mountain water.
located in new paltz. perfect place to go for a scenic walk/hike.
42 locals recommend
River to Ridge Trail
41 Springtown Rdlocated in new paltz. perfect place to go for a scenic walk/hike.
Hunter Mountain
great skiing just 60 minutes away
Windham Mountain Resort
19 Resort Drlocal skiing just 60 minutes away
Belleayre Mountain Ski Center
181 Galli Curci Rdlocal skiing
O&W Rail Trail, High Falls, NY, USA
Great mostly flat trail for walking, running or biking.
Bonticou Crag is best reached via the Spring Farm Trailhead. Spring Farm is part of the Mohonk Preserve. Enjoy spectacular views from the top of Bonticou. If you are adventurous take the rock scramble up. For the less adventurous there is a back route that gets up there.
Bonticou Crag, New Paltz, NY 12561, USA
Bonticou Crag is best reached via the Spring Farm Trailhead. Spring Farm is part of the Mohonk Preserve. Enjoy spectacular views from the top of Bonticou. If you are adventurous take the rock scramble up. For the less adventurous there is a back route that gets up there.
Sightseeing
stunning old hotel with scenic hikes. best views of the hudson valley region. groomed carriage trails and for the more adventurous there are rock scrambles. there is a fee to enter so plan to spend the day and bring a picnic. call to find out details 845-255-1000
8 locals recommend
Mohonk Mountain House Gate House
Garden Roadstunning old hotel with scenic hikes. best views of the hudson valley region. groomed carriage trails and for the more adventurous there are rock scrambles. there is a fee to enter so plan to spend the day and bring a picnic. call to find out details 845-255-1000
Neighborhoods
High Falls and Rosendale NY
Our neighboring villages of High Falls and
Rosendale may be small, but they are packed
with goodies! Grab brunch at The Egg’s Nest —
a local favorite for more than 40 years- followed by
browsing the flea market across the street. before leaving town visit The Green
Cottage for incredible floral arrangements and wellcurated gifts. Further along route 213, take a walk on
the Rosendale Trestle, a sky-high former railway
that’s part of the Wallkill Valley rail trail.
Continue into Rosendale for a bite at The Big Cheese. Enjoy shopping for vintage clothing and accessories at Nettle & Violet on
Main Street. Pop into the lovely postmark books and top it all off with a flick at the
funky independent Rosendale Movie Theater.
76 locals recommend
High Falls
High Falls and Rosendale NY
Our neighboring villages of High Falls and
Rosendale may be small, but they are packed
with goodies! Grab brunch at The Egg’s Nest —
a local favorite for more than 40 years- followed by
browsing the flea market across the street. before leaving town visit The Green
Cottage for incredible floral arrangements and wellcurated gifts. Further along route 213, take a walk on
the Rosendale Trestle, a sky-high former railway
that’s part of the Wallkill Valley rail trail.
Continue into Rosendale for a bite at The Big Cheese. Enjoy shopping for vintage clothing and accessories at Nettle & Violet on
Main Street. Pop into the lovely postmark books and top it all off with a flick at the
funky independent Rosendale Movie Theater.
Pay a visit to Minnewaska State Park or the
Mohonk Preserve. Expect a day of hiking and epic views along the
Shawangunk ridge. When you’ve worked up your
appetite, head in to New Paltz for lunch at
Huckleberry. Stroll through the boutiques and
antique shops of Water Street Market before
heading to dinner at A Tavola on Main Street,
or Garvan’s on historic Huguenot Street. Just outside
of town, in Gardiner, Tuthilltown Distillery offers tastings of the best whisky this side of
the Mississippi, and Whitecliff Vineyards has
views that can’t be beat.
255 locals recommend
New Paltz
Pay a visit to Minnewaska State Park or the
Mohonk Preserve. Expect a day of hiking and epic views along the
Shawangunk ridge. When you’ve worked up your
appetite, head in to New Paltz for lunch at
Huckleberry. Stroll through the boutiques and
antique shops of Water Street Market before
heading to dinner at A Tavola on Main Street,
or Garvan’s on historic Huguenot Street. Just outside
of town, in Gardiner, Tuthilltown Distillery offers tastings of the best whisky this side of
the Mississippi, and Whitecliff Vineyards has
views that can’t be beat.
Spread over three distinct neighborhoods- Uptown, Midtown
and the Rondout- the original capital of New York State offers
something for everyone!
Uptown: Nestled in one of four 18th century
buildings adorning the historic “four corners”
intersection, you’ll find Rough Draft Bar & Books an incredible bookshop-bar-coffeehouse . Just up the block you will find a special little cocktail bar, the Crown Lounge in the oldest building in town.
Stroll over to Front and Wall streets for
beautifully curated boutiques Rebecca Peacock
and Lovefield Vintage. You will also find antique and second-hand furniture at Kingston Consignments, and
eclectic records and books at Rhino Records.
Enjoy diinner at Boitson’s or Wilde Beest, followed by
a drink at Stockade Tavern, and maybe a show at
BSP will round out your day.
Midtown: In the up-and-coming Midtown district,
Village Coffee and Goods is where you'll want to enjoy coffee and breakfast. Book yourself some time to zone out with a restorative float session at Zephyr Float. Time for happy hour? Head over to Foxhall Ave. for drinks at the Beverly Lounge,
and then go next door to Lis for Polish-inspired
small plates and some tasty libations.
Or, if you’re in the area for a show at homegrown
gallery ArtBar or the Ulster Performing Arts
Center, Tubby’s on Broadway is a great place to enjoy a pre or post show cocktail and quick bite.
Rondout: In this riverfront part of town you will find a picturesque shops and restaurants. i recommend grabbing river-side table at Ole Savannah, order some
fried green tomatoes and enjoy the sunset.
266 locals recommend
Kingston
Spread over three distinct neighborhoods- Uptown, Midtown
and the Rondout- the original capital of New York State offers
something for everyone!
Uptown: Nestled in one of four 18th century
buildings adorning the historic “four corners”
intersection, you’ll find Rough Draft Bar & Books an incredible bookshop-bar-coffeehouse . Just up the block you will find a special little cocktail bar, the Crown Lounge in the oldest building in town.
Stroll over to Front and Wall streets for
beautifully curated boutiques Rebecca Peacock
and Lovefield Vintage. You will also find antique and second-hand furniture at Kingston Consignments, and
eclectic records and books at Rhino Records.
Enjoy diinner at Boitson’s or Wilde Beest, followed by
a drink at Stockade Tavern, and maybe a show at
BSP will round out your day.
Midtown: In the up-and-coming Midtown district,
Village Coffee and Goods is where you'll want to enjoy coffee and breakfast. Book yourself some time to zone out with a restorative float session at Zephyr Float. Time for happy hour? Head over to Foxhall Ave. for drinks at the Beverly Lounge,
and then go next door to Lis for Polish-inspired
small plates and some tasty libations.
Or, if you’re in the area for a show at homegrown
gallery ArtBar or the Ulster Performing Arts
Center, Tubby’s on Broadway is a great place to enjoy a pre or post show cocktail and quick bite.
Rondout: In this riverfront part of town you will find a picturesque shops and restaurants. i recommend grabbing river-side table at Ole Savannah, order some
fried green tomatoes and enjoy the sunset.
Rhinebeck
charming small town with great shops and restaurants.
horseback riding
Not only does mohonk have amazing walking and hiking trails they also have stables. Enjoy horseback riding with beautiful views of the hudson valley region.
8 locals recommend
Mohonk Mountain House Gate House
Garden RoadNot only does mohonk have amazing walking and hiking trails they also have stables. Enjoy horseback riding with beautiful views of the hudson valley region.
farm
pick your own berries. call ahead to see what is in season. grab some homemade pastries or stop in for lunch. while there visit their green house.
154 locals recommend
Saunderskill Farms
5100 United States Rte 209pick your own berries. call ahead to see what is in season. grab some homemade pastries or stop in for lunch. while there visit their green house.
pick your own berries and seasonal vegetables. call ahead to see what is in season. while there visit their small petting zoo. it's a favorite for the kids.
169 locals recommend
Kelder's Farm
5755 United States Rte 209pick your own berries and seasonal vegetables. call ahead to see what is in season. while there visit their small petting zoo. it's a favorite for the kids.
local family farm stand. great cider donuts and local veggies. closed during the winter
85 locals recommend
Davenport Farms
3411 United States Rte 209local family farm stand. great cider donuts and local veggies. closed during the winter