Ravena House Guidebook
City/town information
Hudson is often referred to as the Brooklyn of the Hudson Valley, but it has so much more to offer (although if you’re looking for that Brooklyn vibe, you can definitely find it here). Great shopping, dining, antiquing, and vibing. (35 min drive from house)
442 locals recommend
Hudson
Hudson is often referred to as the Brooklyn of the Hudson Valley, but it has so much more to offer (although if you’re looking for that Brooklyn vibe, you can definitely find it here). Great shopping, dining, antiquing, and vibing. (35 min drive from house)
Coxsackie has a tiny main street with a handful of well-curated general stores, shops, and dining options, including the Yellow Deli. (20 min drive from house)
19 locals recommend
Coxsackie
Coxsackie has a tiny main street with a handful of well-curated general stores, shops, and dining options, including the Yellow Deli. (20 min drive from house)
Colonie is the most populous suburb of Albany. For those who may be craving more familiar comforts, there is a Whole Foods, LL Bean, Target, Colonie Center shopping mall, and a nice movie theater with reclining seats.
Colonie
Colonie is the most populous suburb of Albany. For those who may be craving more familiar comforts, there is a Whole Foods, LL Bean, Target, Colonie Center shopping mall, and a nice movie theater with reclining seats.
Lake George is a town in New York’s vast, protected Adirondack region of mountains and old-growth forest. The town sits on the lake of the same name. On the shore, the Fort William Henry Museum & Restoration is a restored British fort, built in 1755. Nearby, Million Dollar Beach has picnic areas and a boat launch. The Prospect Mountain Veterans Memorial Highway offers views of the lake and the Adirondack High Peaks. (1.5 hr drive)
Lake George, New York, USA
Lake George is a town in New York’s vast, protected Adirondack region of mountains and old-growth forest. The town sits on the lake of the same name. On the shore, the Fort William Henry Museum & Restoration is a restored British fort, built in 1755. Nearby, Million Dollar Beach has picnic areas and a boat launch. The Prospect Mountain Veterans Memorial Highway offers views of the lake and the Adirondack High Peaks. (1.5 hr drive)
Great restaurants, quirky stores, hikes, and views! Don't miss Bread Alone and pick up the best loaf of sourdough ever. (45 minute drive from house)
Woodstock, NY Little Free Library
Great restaurants, quirky stores, hikes, and views! Don't miss Bread Alone and pick up the best loaf of sourdough ever. (45 minute drive from house)
We always stop by Saugerties on the way to the house or on the way back to NYC. Great main street shopping and dining options. Do not miss Inquiring Mind Bookstore & Cafe! One of our favorite bookstores in the Catskills! (40 minute drive from house)
212 locals recommend
Saugerties Lighthouse
168 Lighthouse DrWe always stop by Saugerties on the way to the house or on the way back to NYC. Great main street shopping and dining options. Do not miss Inquiring Mind Bookstore & Cafe! One of our favorite bookstores in the Catskills! (40 minute drive from house)
Sightseeing
Don't miss the guided indoor and outdoor tours. Breathtaking history, architecture, design, and landscape. (40 min drive from house)
350 locals recommend
Olana State Historic Site
Olana State Historic SiteDon't miss the guided indoor and outdoor tours. Breathtaking history, architecture, design, and landscape. (40 min drive from house)
Famous Catskills mountain ski resort, it gets booked up super fast. Must purchase tickets in advance. (45 min drive)
515 locals recommend
Windham Mountain Resort
19 Resort DrFamous Catskills mountain ski resort, it gets booked up super fast. Must purchase tickets in advance. (45 min drive)
Nature
The first thing that greets you upon entering the park is an old red barn, which attests to the land’s centuries-long incarnation as a farm. Today, a profusion of wildflowers bloom in the former pastures, attracting dragonflies, butterflies, and birds — and humans eager for close-up connections with nature and the outstanding vistas of the far-off Berkshire Mountains that inspired the park’s name. The trail gradually descends to the Hudson shoreline, affording superb views up- and downriver. It’s not hard to see why Scenic Hudson protected this land1886 River Rd New Baltimore, NY 12192 (12 min drive)
9 locals recommend
Scenic Hudson’s Long View Park
1886 River RdThe first thing that greets you upon entering the park is an old red barn, which attests to the land’s centuries-long incarnation as a farm. Today, a profusion of wildflowers bloom in the former pastures, attracting dragonflies, butterflies, and birds — and humans eager for close-up connections with nature and the outstanding vistas of the far-off Berkshire Mountains that inspired the park’s name. The trail gradually descends to the Hudson shoreline, affording superb views up- and downriver. It’s not hard to see why Scenic Hudson protected this land1886 River Rd New Baltimore, NY 12192 (12 min drive)
This 113-acre preserve includes several marked hiking trails leading to a lovely waterfall, scenic vistas, and the foundation of a paper mill. Non-motorized activities include walking, cross country skiing, observing nature, or just relaxing. Access to the preserve is from a parking area on the west side of Route 144 just south of the Albany/Greene County line. No motorized vehicles are permitted. (11 min drive)
17 locals recommend
Hannacroix Preserve
New York 144This 113-acre preserve includes several marked hiking trails leading to a lovely waterfall, scenic vistas, and the foundation of a paper mill. Non-motorized activities include walking, cross country skiing, observing nature, or just relaxing. Access to the preserve is from a parking area on the west side of Route 144 just south of the Albany/Greene County line. No motorized vehicles are permitted. (11 min drive)
North–South Lake is an 1,100-acre state campground in the Catskill Forest Preserve near Palenville, New York near the site of the historic Catskill Mountain House overlooking the Hudson River. It has a ton of great family-friendly hikes that offer panoramic views of Catskills and Hudson Valley. (1 hr drive)
146 locals recommend
North-South Lake
North–South Lake is an 1,100-acre state campground in the Catskill Forest Preserve near Palenville, New York near the site of the historic Catskill Mountain House overlooking the Hudson River. It has a ton of great family-friendly hikes that offer panoramic views of Catskills and Hudson Valley. (1 hr drive)
We love to go hiking with our kids (ages 9, 6, 6) and this was such an easy hike for a huge payoff. Perfect for families! (1 hr drive)
668 locals recommend
Kaaterskill Falls
We love to go hiking with our kids (ages 9, 6, 6) and this was such an easy hike for a huge payoff. Perfect for families! (1 hr drive)
Named to tell mariners that they were midway between Hudson and Coxsackie, Four-Mile Point Park offers an astonishing variety of outdoor adventures considering its size. An observation platform invites inspection of Vosburgh Swamp, home to many birds and amphibians. Grand Hudson River views await those who reach a bluff-top overlook. And the walk is all downhill to the park’s pièce de résistance — the river itself, where a fishing pole, a kayak or a picnic would come in handy, but none are necessary to savor the scenic splendor. Free and open year-round, sunrise to sunset. (20 min drive)
10 locals recommend
Four Mile Point Preserve
169 4 Mile Point RdNamed to tell mariners that they were midway between Hudson and Coxsackie, Four-Mile Point Park offers an astonishing variety of outdoor adventures considering its size. An observation platform invites inspection of Vosburgh Swamp, home to many birds and amphibians. Grand Hudson River views await those who reach a bluff-top overlook. And the walk is all downhill to the park’s pièce de résistance — the river itself, where a fishing pole, a kayak or a picnic would come in handy, but none are necessary to savor the scenic splendor. Free and open year-round, sunrise to sunset. (20 min drive)
Food scene
Beautiful outdoor and indoor dining set up. Call in advance to confirm hours and reserve a spot if you are a large party. (20 minute drive from house)
11 locals recommend
Woodhouse Pizza
3807 County Rte 26Beautiful outdoor and indoor dining set up. Call in advance to confirm hours and reserve a spot if you are a large party. (20 minute drive from house)
Wonderful waterfront views and vibe, especially in the summertime - the outdoor set up is beautiful and kid and dog friendly
69 locals recommend
Stewart House
2 N Water StWonderful waterfront views and vibe, especially in the summertime - the outdoor set up is beautiful and kid and dog friendly
This place is tiktok famous for a reason. The restaurant is peak catskill lodge decoration and farm to table delicious food. Highly recommend! Call to make reservations in advance b/c this place gets packed. (40 minute drive from house)
24 locals recommend
Glen Falls House
230 Winter Clove RdThis place is tiktok famous for a reason. The restaurant is peak catskill lodge decoration and farm to table delicious food. Highly recommend! Call to make reservations in advance b/c this place gets packed. (40 minute drive from house)
We think it's of the best pizza places in Catskills/Hudson region. Great for large groups! As with all places in the area, call in advance for a reservation. (40 minutes from house)
115 locals recommend
Baba Louie's
517 Warren StWe think it's of the best pizza places in Catskills/Hudson region. Great for large groups! As with all places in the area, call in advance for a reservation. (40 minutes from house)
Casual, family friendly, low-key, nautically themed seafood joint at a marina with a pub-grub menu & outdoor dining area.
13 locals recommend
Yanni's Too
16 Marina DrCasual, family friendly, low-key, nautically themed seafood joint at a marina with a pub-grub menu & outdoor dining area.
Barn-style eatery serving hearty American meals such as BBQ & fried chicken, plus tap beers. Family friendly, great BBQ! (25 minutes from house)
39 locals recommend
Barnwood
14 Deer LnBarn-style eatery serving hearty American meals such as BBQ & fried chicken, plus tap beers. Family friendly, great BBQ! (25 minutes from house)
We always stop for delicious cider and food (food only available summer season).
44 locals recommend
Twin Star Orchards
155 N Ohioville RdWe always stop for delicious cider and food (food only available summer season).
Legendary Catskills spot for a reason. Delicious food in the mountains. Beautiful drive to and back - great day trip. (1 hour drive from house)
597 locals recommend
Phoenicia Diner
5681 NY-28Legendary Catskills spot for a reason. Delicious food in the mountains. Beautiful drive to and back - great day trip. (1 hour drive from house)