Sullivan Catskills 2019 Travel Guide

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Historical Venues BARRYVILLE (H-4)

LIVINGSTON MANOR (B-5)

County Road 168, 12719 845-807-0287 SullivanNY.us/Departments/ParksRecreation/Minisink scparks@co.sullivan.ny.us The park, which is listed on both the National Register and the Revolutionary War Heritage Trail, is dedicated to the men who fought and died at the "Battle of Minisink." The 57-acre park includes picnic areas, extensive hiking trails, restroom facilities, interpretive area and a picnic pavilion (fee). Groups of 20 or more require a permit.

Willowemoc, NY 12758 845-807-0287 CoveredBridgeSite.com/NY/Bendo.html scparks@co.sullivan.ny.us The Bendo bridge is on Conklin Road and crosses the Willowemoc Creek. This is a 48-foot town lattice truss, built in 1860. The bridge is next to the Covered Bridge Campground. The bridge was cut in half and moved to this location in 1913. This bridge was originally located in Livingston Manor.

❤Minisink Battleground Park

CLARYVILLE (B-8)

❤Halls Mills Covered Bridge

Frost Valley Rd., 12725 845-807-0287 NYCoveredBridges.org/Halls-Mills scparks@co.sullivan.ny.us Built in 1912 this historic town lattice truss crosses the Neversink River. A parking lot provides two or three spaces off the road. This bridge has a short timber approach span. The main span is 119 feet. There is a gauging station just downstream of the bridge. GRAHAMSVILLE (C-8)

❤Chestnut Creek Covered Bridge

West Village off Rte. 55, 12740 845-807-0287 scparks@co.Sullivan.ny.us The Grahamsville or Chestnut Creek covered bridge is a steel stringer structure with the look of a town lattice truss. It crosses Chestnut Creek in Grahamsville, a short distance from the Halls Mills Bridge. KENOZA LAKE (D-3)

❤Stone Arch Bridge Historical Park

Rtes. 52 & 52A, 12748 845-807-0287 SullivanNY.us/Departments/ParksRecreation/StoneArchBridge scparks@co.sullivan.ny.us A historic three-arched stone bridge built in 1880 is the centerpiece of this park. Visitors can fish, picnic, and enjoy a children’s playground, the park is available for wedding ceremonies and wedding party photos by reservation only. Open daily May – Columbus Day 8am-dusk. LEW BEACH (A-5)

❤Beaverkill Covered Bridge

County Rte. 30, 12753 845-807-0287 scparks@co.sullivan.ny.us The bridge is one span 98 feet long town lattice truss. Built in 1865, southwest of Lew Beach. This is a historic bridge. The Bridge was rebuilt in 2017

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❤ ME MBE R SHIP

❤Bendo Covered Bridge

❤Livingston Manor Covered Bridge Park

Covered Bridge Rd., 12758 845-807-0287 SullivanNY.us/Departments/ParksRecreation/LivingstonManor scparks@co.sullivan.ny.us Scenic historic covered bridge built in 1860 has picnic tables and grills, and picnic pavilion (fee). Fishing available. Free admission. Groups of 20 or more require a park permit. Open daily Mother's Day-Columbus Day 8am-dusk.

❤Van Tran Flat Covered Bridge

Covered Bridge Rd., 12758 845-807-0287 scparks@co.Sullivan.ny.us This bridge is in a small park just NE of Livingston Manor. It is a single span town lattice truss with a laminated arch. It crosses the Willowemoc Creek. The span length is 117 feet. This bridge was built in 1860 on Covered Bridge Road off Sullivan County Route 179. Route 17 can be seen from the bridge and the park. NARROWSBURG (F-2)

❤Fort Delaware Museum of Colonial History

6615 State Rte. 97, 12764 845-252-6660 May-Oct 845-807-0287 Oct-May SullivanNY.us/Departments/ParksRecreation/FortDelaware scparks@co.sullivan.ny.us Costumed interpreters discuss & demonstrate the daily lives of the first European settlers in the Upper Delaware River Valley and their place in local and early American Revolutionary War history. Blacksmithing, candle making, farming, cabin keeping, musketry, and more. Special events held each weekend. SUMMITVILLE (F-9)

❤D&H Canal Interpretive Center at Lock 50 & Linear Park

16 Bova Rd., 12781 845-807-0287 SullivanNY.us/Departments/ParksRecreation/DelawareHudson scparks@co.sullivan.ny.us Historic remains of the former Delaware & Hudson Canal including a lock and waste weir. Explore the life on the canal. Learn about the lock system and enjoy the historic features of the site. Hike along the canal towpath from Summitville to Wurtsboro. Occasional special events. Bookstore and restrooms in the Interpretive Center. Modern Interpretive bldg.

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