Sharon And John’s guidebook
Hiking/biking
Nice flat Trail great for hiking or biking.
141 locals recommend
Ashokan Rail Trail- Woodstock Dike Trailhead
1285 NY-28Nice flat Trail great for hiking or biking.
Rosendale Trestle
Wallkill Valley Rail TrailAbout 30 minutes away but it’s unique with great views!
329 locals recommend
Walkway Over the Hudson State Historic Park
61 Parker AveAbout 30 minutes away but it’s unique with great views!
Peekamoose Blue Hole
Peekamoose RoadJohn’s favorite with beautiful waterfalls!
Mohonk Preserve
3197 Route 44 55Sightseeing
Onteora Lake
Nice hike by a lake 5 minutes away. Not a biking spot.
Old Dutch Church
272 Wall StSculpture park and museum. Nice walk! Not a good place if you have any mobility limitations. Wear sneakers! Look at their website for music/art/yoga events!
351 locals recommend
Opus 40
356 George Sickle RdSculpture park and museum. Nice walk! Not a good place if you have any mobility limitations. Wear sneakers! Look at their website for music/art/yoga events!
Great local park/ nature center 5 minutes a way! Free and a must do for young kids!
44 locals recommend
Forsythe Nature Center
125 Lucas Ave ExtGreat local park/ nature center 5 minutes a way! Free and a must do for young kids!
You can go to the airshow And visit the museum or go on biplane rides or sign up for the lighthouse tour.
49 locals recommend
Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome
9 Norton RdYou can go to the airshow And visit the museum or go on biplane rides or sign up for the lighthouse tour.
Places to check out!
Cool place! Located in uptown Kingston. The only place you will find four historic stone houses Built prior to the revolutionary war on each corner!
144 locals recommend
Rough Draft Bar & Books
82 John StCool place! Located in uptown Kingston. The only place you will find four historic stone houses Built prior to the revolutionary war on each corner!
Rhino Records
6 N Front StThis is Sharons happy place! Great wine, views, and the best place to spend an afternoon with friends! Located in New Paltz
116 locals recommend
Robibero Family Vineyards
714 Albany Post RdThis is Sharons happy place! Great wine, views, and the best place to spend an afternoon with friends! Located in New Paltz
J K's Wine & Liquor
276 Plaza RdAwesome selection, great staff and discount prices!
If you need groceries (best local meats and vegetables) or just check out the great greenhouse!
216 locals recommend
Adams Fairacre Farms
765 Dutchess TurnpikeIf you need groceries (best local meats and vegetables) or just check out the great greenhouse!
Hudson River Maritime Museum
50 Rondout LandingKingston Consignments
66 N Front StTreasures waiting for you!
Kingston Wine Co.
65 BroadwayInteresting wine selections and wine of the month club!
Walking distance from our guesthouse. Amazing yoga teachers As well as simply amazing people! You can go just for a class!
The Yoga House
785 BroadwayWalking distance from our guesthouse. Amazing yoga teachers As well as simply amazing people! You can go just for a class!
Zephyr Float
111 Greenkill AveFloating/sensory deprivation and massage services a few minutes away.
Food scene
One of my favorite date night restaurants! You must have the French onion soup!
80 locals recommend
Le Canard Enchaine
276 Fair StOne of my favorite date night restaurants! You must have the French onion soup!
Hoffman House
94 N Front StGreat tavern built in 1679!
My favorite Italian place! Located by the waterfront! Calamari is a must!
48 locals recommend
Savona's
11 BroadwayMy favorite Italian place! Located by the waterfront! Calamari is a must!
Ship to Shore
15 W Strand StYummy! Great location by the waterfront!
Ole Savannah
100 Rondout LandingGreat for families! On the waterfront! Sunday Brunch!
Golden Ginza
24 BroadwayHibachi Fun!
Diego's Taqueria
38 John StYummy lunch!
Opa! Gyros Greek Restaurant
333 Wall StLove for lunch!
Wing Shui
53 N Front StBest take out Chinese! Dumplings are scrumptious!
Brunette
33 BroadwaySnacks and unique drinks!
Small local Mexican restaurant! The have a little outside patio which is nice weather permitting.. The homemade salsa and burrito are our favorites!
54 locals recommend
Armadillo
97 Abeel StreetSmall local Mexican restaurant! The have a little outside patio which is nice weather permitting.. The homemade salsa and burrito are our favorites!
Special local Events
Amazing old theatre! Be sure to see a show if available during your stay
53 locals recommend
Ulster Performing Arts Center
601 BroadwayAmazing old theatre! Be sure to see a show if available during your stay
You haven’t had a fun Halloween until you’ve done this Haunted Hayride! Make reservations! For adults but they do have special kids days!
39 locals recommend
Headless Horseman Hayrides and Haunted Houses
Route 9WYou haven’t had a fun Halloween until you’ve done this Haunted Hayride! Make reservations! For adults but they do have special kids days!
Kingston Farmers Market
285 Wall StEvery Saturday!
The polar express and fall foliage rides are 2 of their many events. A few minutes away!
43 locals recommend
Catskill Mountain Railroad
55 Kingston PlazaThe polar express and fall foliage rides are 2 of their many events. A few minutes away!
Great for Apple, pumpkin, and berry picking depending on the season!
169 locals recommend
Kelder's Farm
5755 United States Rte 209Great for Apple, pumpkin, and berry picking depending on the season!
Stone Ridge Orchard
3012 NY-213Apple and pumpkin picking!
Cedar Heights Orchards
8 Crosby LnApple Picking!
Loughran Park
50 Charlotte StreetLocal park 2 blocks away with free Tennis/pickle ball/basketball courts..
Minor league baseball..About 45 minutes away but very fun for all ages. They have several nights with fireworks and different themes.
13 locals recommend
Hudson Valley Renegades
1500 NY-9DMinor league baseball..About 45 minutes away but very fun for all ages. They have several nights with fireworks and different themes.
Pretty good local theater! Sometimes you can get tickets at the door but better to buy in advance..
90 locals recommend
Woodstock Playhouse
103 Mill Hill RdPretty good local theater! Sometimes you can get tickets at the door but better to buy in advance..
Coach House Players
12 Augusta StreetPretty good local theater less than five minutes away…
Water activities
A Day Away Kayak Rentals
1000 NY-213Kingston Point Beach
102-144 Delaware AveScenic tours of the Hudson on the Rip van Winkle. Special events as well!
67 locals recommend
Hudson River Cruises
40 E Strand StScenic tours of the Hudson on the Rip van Winkle. Special events as well!
Winter
Hunter Mountain
Skiing and tubing 45 minutes away
Belleayre Mountain Ski Center
181 Galli Curci Rd