Shandaken Area Guidebook
Neighborhoods
Very quaint town with friendly locals always willing to make recommendations. Very cool restaurant vibe with amazing food selections. Local shopping with handmade goods!
116 locals recommend
Phoenicia
Very quaint town with friendly locals always willing to make recommendations. Very cool restaurant vibe with amazing food selections. Local shopping with handmade goods!
Fishing Experience
Esopus Creel Fly Fishing
5579 NY-28Amazing experience!
Sightseeing
Rides along the Esopus Creek scene through the heart of the beautiful Catskills.
43 locals recommend
Catskill Mountain Railroad
55 Kingston PlazaRides along the Esopus Creek scene through the heart of the beautiful Catskills.
Standing 60 feet tall and 37.5 feet in diameter, the silo from the Riseley Flats Farm was transformed into the World’s Largest Kaleidoscope. The adjacent barn was built in 1860 and features The Shops at Emerson.
12 locals recommend
Kaatskill Kaleidoscope Vntrs
5340 NY-28Standing 60 feet tall and 37.5 feet in diameter, the silo from the Riseley Flats Farm was transformed into the World’s Largest Kaleidoscope. The adjacent barn was built in 1860 and features The Shops at Emerson.
Food scene
The menu is carefully crafted to offer traditional diner favorites, sometimes with a modern twist, using seasonal and local fresh ingredients
597 locals recommend
Phoenicia Diner
5681 NY-28The menu is carefully crafted to offer traditional diner favorites, sometimes with a modern twist, using seasonal and local fresh ingredients
A culinary beacon prominently placed on every list of top restaurants in the Catskills and Hudson Valley, Peekamoose has become a destination and a community hub—a home away from home—for locals, weekenders, and daytrippers, alike.
440 locals recommend
Peekamoose
8373 NY-28A culinary beacon prominently placed on every list of top restaurants in the Catskills and Hudson Valley, Peekamoose has become a destination and a community hub—a home away from home—for locals, weekenders, and daytrippers, alike.
Founded by two friends with a passion for beer and tinkering. Our brewery has grown from a 1/2 barrel pilot system in a Woodstock garage to a 15 barrel brewery. We strive to provide tasty and ever changing brews in a relaxing environment.
265 locals recommend
Woodstock Brewing
5581 NY-28Founded by two friends with a passion for beer and tinkering. Our brewery has grown from a 1/2 barrel pilot system in a Woodstock garage to a 15 barrel brewery. We strive to provide tasty and ever changing brews in a relaxing environment.
Local diner offering lunch and dinner, wood fire oven thin crust pizza, 22 beers and nitro cold brew coffee on tap!
200 locals recommend
Brio's
68 Main StLocal diner offering lunch and dinner, wood fire oven thin crust pizza, 22 beers and nitro cold brew coffee on tap!
Highly rated steakhouse with delightfully delicious offerings. Reservations recommended.
71 locals recommend
The Phoenician
10 Main StHighly rated steakhouse with delightfully delicious offerings. Reservations recommended.
Fantastic restaurant and bar, sometimes live music. Within walking distance from the Abeni Property!
159 locals recommend
The Pines
5327 NY-212Fantastic restaurant and bar, sometimes live music. Within walking distance from the Abeni Property!
Fresh meat, groceries, milk, a cultivated selection of beer and cider, baked goods and a whole lot more. This market has a lot packed in, if you’re camping in town just come on over to get stocked up.
19 locals recommend
Phoenicia Market
85 Main StFresh meat, groceries, milk, a cultivated selection of beer and cider, baked goods and a whole lot more. This market has a lot packed in, if you’re camping in town just come on over to get stocked up.
Join us for a selection of 10 draft beers and 50+ bottles curated by owner & certified beer sommelier Megan Reynolds. We offer everything from local lagers to Belgian classics with something for everyone.
Our vegetarian-friendly small plates menu focuses on local, seasonal produce. And don’t forget creekside dining in season!
24 locals recommend
R&R Taproom
104 Mill Hill RdJoin us for a selection of 10 draft beers and 50+ bottles curated by owner & certified beer sommelier Megan Reynolds. We offer everything from local lagers to Belgian classics with something for everyone.
Our vegetarian-friendly small plates menu focuses on local, seasonal produce. And don’t forget creekside dining in season!
El Paso Winery
742 BroadwayBeautiful winery for tastings and snacks
Winery and cafe where you can pair delicious wines with charcuterie boards, fresh salads and flatbreads. Open Thu-Sun.
67 locals recommend
Tousey Winery
1774 U.S. 9Winery and cafe where you can pair delicious wines with charcuterie boards, fresh salads and flatbreads. Open Thu-Sun.
Art Scene
Created by pioneering artist and professor Harvey Fite and founded as a nonprofit by his wife in 1978, Opus 40 is a world-famous sculpture park and museum with nearly 60 acres of meadows, forested paths and bluestone quarries.
351 locals recommend
Opus 40
356 George Sickle RdCreated by pioneering artist and professor Harvey Fite and founded as a nonprofit by his wife in 1978, Opus 40 is a world-famous sculpture park and museum with nearly 60 acres of meadows, forested paths and bluestone quarries.
Contemporary fine art gallery in Shady-Woodstock New York. Elena Zang Gallery represents internationally known and regional artists in the Catskill Mountains.
10 locals recommend
Elena Zang Gallery
3671 NY-212Contemporary fine art gallery in Shady-Woodstock New York. Elena Zang Gallery represents internationally known and regional artists in the Catskill Mountains.
Intimate music venue with rustic, stream-side setting and 2 on-site restaurants including Bear Cafe.
195 locals recommend
Bearsville Theater
291 Tinker StIntimate music venue with rustic, stream-side setting and 2 on-site restaurants including Bear Cafe.
Fall Favorites
Orchard featuring apple picking, corn maze, food and drinks, and so much more! Quintessential fall activities!
10 locals recommend
Minard's Family Farms Farms
250 Hurds RdOrchard featuring apple picking, corn maze, food and drinks, and so much more! Quintessential fall activities!
Apple picking, fall festival, even a tap room. Great place for all things fall!
169 locals recommend
Kelder's Farm
5755 United States Rte 209Apple picking, fall festival, even a tap room. Great place for all things fall!
It's our favorite time of year! Join us for apple-picking, cider doughnuts, fresh cider and Brooklyn Cider House hard cider. We also offer wood-fired pizza, burgers and barbecue and live music for your enjoyment. Bring your whole family for an afternoon of fall fun!
44 locals recommend
Twin Star Orchards
155 N Ohioville RdIt's our favorite time of year! Join us for apple-picking, cider doughnuts, fresh cider and Brooklyn Cider House hard cider. We also offer wood-fired pizza, burgers and barbecue and live music for your enjoyment. Bring your whole family for an afternoon of fall fun!
One of the country's greatest Halloween attractions right here in Ulster County!
39 locals recommend
Headless Horseman Hayrides and Haunted Houses
Route 9WOne of the country's greatest Halloween attractions right here in Ulster County!
Outdoors
Upstate New York's premier four season resort featuring skiing and riding terrain for all abilities and snow tubing during the winter; plus events and activities all spring, summer, and fall!
892 locals recommend
Hunter Mountain
Upstate New York's premier four season resort featuring skiing and riding terrain for all abilities and snow tubing during the winter; plus events and activities all spring, summer, and fall!
A four season ski resort located in the heart of the Catskill Mountains; 55 trails (including moguls) and eight lifts are open to skiers and snowboarders on Belleayre Mountain.
604 locals recommend
Belleayre Mountain Ski Center
181 Galli Curci RdA four season ski resort located in the heart of the Catskill Mountains; 55 trails (including moguls) and eight lifts are open to skiers and snowboarders on Belleayre Mountain.
Water reservoir featuring a paved waterfront trail, views of the Catskills and fishing by permit.
232 locals recommend
Ashokan Reservoir
Water reservoir featuring a paved waterfront trail, views of the Catskills and fishing by permit.
Enjoy this 2.1-mile loop trail near Phoenicia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 hr 20 min to complete. This is a popular trail for hiking and running, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day.
33 locals recommend
Tanbark Trail
Ava Maria DriveEnjoy this 2.1-mile loop trail near Phoenicia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 hr 20 min to complete. This is a popular trail for hiking and running, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day.
Explore this 5.9-mile out-and-back trail near Phoenicia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 3 hr 50 min to complete. This is a very popular area for fishing, hiking, and snowshoeing, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. The best times to visit this trail are March through November. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.
Tremper Mountain Trail
Explore this 5.9-mile out-and-back trail near Phoenicia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 3 hr 50 min to complete. This is a very popular area for fishing, hiking, and snowshoeing, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. The best times to visit this trail are March through November. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.
Get information on the area and take some short, easy hikes!
29 locals recommend
Catskills Visitor Center
5096 NY-28Get information on the area and take some short, easy hikes!
Overlook Bicycles Rentals
1 Mountain RdBicycle rentals to explore the Catskills