Arts & Culture
One of a kind, independent, historic one screen movie theater. Owned by the people of Rosendale. Short walk from apartment.
75 locals recommend
Rosendale Theatre
408 Main StOne of a kind, independent, historic one screen movie theater. Owned by the people of Rosendale. Short walk from apartment.
Sightseeing
Bike rentals, group rides and tours. Now right next to the bus stop. Short walk from apartment.
13 locals recommend
TRT Bicycles
1066 NY-32Bike rentals, group rides and tours. Now right next to the bus stop. Short walk from apartment.
One of the most spectacular parks around. Not to be missed. Swimming, hiking, biking, cross country skiing paradise. Blueberry picking paradise (in season).
504 locals recommend
Minnewaska State Park Preserve
5281 Route 44-55One of the most spectacular parks around. Not to be missed. Swimming, hiking, biking, cross country skiing paradise. Blueberry picking paradise (in season).
Mohonk Mountain House
1000 Mountain Rest RdYou have to see it to believe it.
History of the cement industry in Rosendale. Cool cave to explore. Short walk from apartment.
7 locals recommend
Century House Historical Society
668 NY-213History of the cement industry in Rosendale. Cool cave to explore. Short walk from apartment.
Cool historical site explaining the local canal systems.
21 locals recommend
Delaware and Hudson Canal Museum
1315 NY-213Cool historical site explaining the local canal systems.
Home of Franklin D. Roosevelt National Historic Site
4097 Albany Post RdSome history
This is the rail trail and historic trestle beginning 100 yards up the street. Off this trail you can access 70 amazing miles of outdoor adventure.
106 locals recommend
Rosendale Trestle
Wallkill Valley Rail TrailThis is the rail trail and historic trestle beginning 100 yards up the street. Off this trail you can access 70 amazing miles of outdoor adventure.
Historic Huguenot Street
81 Huguenot StOriginal settlement in New Paltz. Worth a visit.
Food Scene
The Rosendale Cafe
434 Main StVegetarian food and live music. Short walk from apartment.
Excellent restaurant in Kingston. Dark and romantic. Friendly. Oyster bar. Delicious. One of the top 5 burgers I've ever had.
86 locals recommend
Boitson's
47 North Front StreetExcellent restaurant in Kingston. Dark and romantic. Friendly. Oyster bar. Delicious. One of the top 5 burgers I've ever had.
Hokkaido Japanese Restaurant
18 Church StExcellent Sushi
Mexicali Blue
87 Main StDelicious veggie burrito, yummy fish tacos
Cheese shop and cafe. Excellent egg sandwiches. Middle-eastern food. Short walk from apartment.
50 locals recommend
The Big Cheese
404 Main StCheese shop and cafe. Excellent egg sandwiches. Middle-eastern food. Short walk from apartment.
Totally delicious Italian cuisine. Pricey, but worth it if you are looking for a special meal.
91 locals recommend
A Tavola Trattoria
46 Main StTotally delicious Italian cuisine. Pricey, but worth it if you are looking for a special meal.
The Country Inn
1380 Co Rd 2Waaaay out in the sticks. Fun adventure for good food and drink.
the alternative baker
407 Main StNotorious local baker.
Well worth the trip to this beautiful campus and home to incredible meals and pastries!
223 locals recommend
The Culinary Institute of America
1946 Campus DrWell worth the trip to this beautiful campus and home to incredible meals and pastries!
Do not miss having a giant German beer underneath the "Gunks" cliffs after a big day outdoors! Delicious food too!
182 locals recommend
Mountain Brauhaus
3123 US-44Do not miss having a giant German beer underneath the "Gunks" cliffs after a big day outdoors! Delicious food too!
My new obsession: Jalapeño scone egg and cheese sandwich! It's a bakery and well-curated second-hand store.
84 locals recommend
Outdated, Antique Cafe
314 Wall StMy new obsession: Jalapeño scone egg and cheese sandwich! It's a bakery and well-curated second-hand store.
Diego's Taqueria
38 John StExtremely tasty tacos. Friendly. Well worth going.
The 1850 House Inn
435 Main StClosest restaurant. Quiet atmosphere, good drinks and food.
Soy
419 Main StAuthentic Japanese home cooking. Delicious!
Delicious New Paltz Orleans style food. Great drinks, great view, outdoor dining.
40 locals recommend
The Parish Restaurant
10 Main StDelicious New Paltz Orleans style food. Great drinks, great view, outdoor dining.
Middle Eastern food. Authentic. Outdoor space and great pizza too. Walking distance.
16 locals recommend
Garden House
4 Hardenburgh LnMiddle Eastern food. Authentic. Outdoor space and great pizza too. Walking distance.
Beautifully restored stone BnB with upscale restaurant and bar.
79 locals recommend
Butterfield Restaurant
3805 Main StBeautifully restored stone BnB with upscale restaurant and bar.
Parks & Nature
Rosendale Recreation Center
1055 NY-32Swimming pool and tennis courts
Best rock climbing on earth! Also endless great, accessible hiking. Excellent biking on carriage roads.
264 locals recommend
Mohonk Preserve
3197 Route 44 55Best rock climbing on earth! Also endless great, accessible hiking. Excellent biking on carriage roads.
Approximate location of Split Rock swimming hole (1 mile further up the road)--and great hiking. Look for the Coxing Entrance of the Mohonk Preserve on Clove Valley Rd.
Coxing Kill
Approximate location of Split Rock swimming hole (1 mile further up the road)--and great hiking. Look for the Coxing Entrance of the Mohonk Preserve on Clove Valley Rd.
Tons of hiking, biking, skiing. The BEST 1-2 hr hike in the whole region. Up the Craig Trail to Bonticue.
Upper 27 Knolls Road
Upper 27 Knolls RoadTons of hiking, biking, skiing. The BEST 1-2 hr hike in the whole region. Up the Craig Trail to Bonticue.
This hike starts in the municipal parking lot behind Main St. Well worth the spectacular views--45 min RT.
21 locals recommend
Joppenbergh Mountain
This hike starts in the municipal parking lot behind Main St. Well worth the spectacular views--45 min RT.
Drinks & Nightlife
Stockade Tavern
313 Fair StBest cocktail bar in Kingston. Maybe the whole area.
Good New Paltz bar scene. Pool table and live music. Cheap.
54 locals recommend
Bacchus Restaurant, Brewery & Billiards
4 S Chestnut StGood New Paltz bar scene. Pool table and live music. Cheap.
The Oasis @ Cabaloosa
58 Main StLive music club with pool table. Cheap drinks, young crowd.
Jar'd Wine Pub
10 Main StBeer and wine. Super tiny, awesome spot designed by Johnny Poux.
Local farm to beer brewery with food. Very scenic. Worth visiting and great to combine a trip with Westwind Orchard.
242 locals recommend
Arrowood Farm-Brewery
236 Lower Whitfield RdLocal farm to beer brewery with food. Very scenic. Worth visiting and great to combine a trip with Westwind Orchard.
Stunning outdoor venue with pizza and hard cider and apple picking. Across from Arrowood Brewery.
255 locals recommend
Westwind Orchard
215 Lower Whitfield RdStunning outdoor venue with pizza and hard cider and apple picking. Across from Arrowood Brewery.
Rough Draft Bar & Books
82 John StBar and Books in historic Kingston.
Huckleberry
21 Church StIntimate setting with outdoor space.
Shopping
Rock and Snow
44 Main StTHE outdoor shop in the whole area.
Bicycle Depot
15 Main StTHE bike shop.
If you're driving up from the city and need booze...
Ramsey Bottle King - Discount Wine, Beer & Liquor
476 NJ-17If you're driving up from the city and need booze...
This is a destination custom jewelry studio, florist, and gift shop. Not to be missed!
25 locals recommend
Green Cottage
1204 NY-213This is a destination custom jewelry studio, florist, and gift shop. Not to be missed!
This moved closer to me. It's across from Stewarts on Rt.32
6 locals recommend
Rosendale Wine & Spirits
1128 NY-32This moved closer to me. It's across from Stewarts on Rt.32
Hudson Valley Mall
1300 Ulster AveYou never know when you need a mall!
Postmark Books
449 Main StGreat selection, lovely owners. Walking distance.
Essentials
Good full service grocery store. Not walkable, but I can drive you or you can give me a list.
168 locals recommend
Emmanuel's Market Place
3853 Main StGood full service grocery store. Not walkable, but I can drive you or you can give me a list.
Trader Joe's
404 State Rd 17 NIf you're driving up from the city be sure to stop here!
Good, close organic groceries, heath food, prepared food.
95 locals recommend
High Falls Food Co-Op Inc
1398 NY-213Good, close organic groceries, heath food, prepared food.
Adams Fairacre Farms
765 Dutchess TurnpikeUnusual and excellent grocery store plus garden center.
My Town Market Place
1155 NY-32Closest grocery store.