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Hanford Mills Museum Explore the Power of the Past
A working sawmill, gristmill and woodworking shop with more than 150 years of history, powered by water and steam.
Join Us For Mill Tours & Demonstrations ••• Hands-on Activities ••• Special Events ••• Exhibitions ••• Workshops ••• Museum Shop
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Free Family Saturdays
$9 Adults, $7 Seniors
Free admission for school-age children and up to two accompanying adults.
Kids 12 & Under are FREE
*June 20, July 18 & August 15*
Open Wednesday-Sunday, May 15-October 15 10 AM-5PM, last tour begins at 4PM 51 County Highway 12, East Meredith, NY 13757 607.278.5744 www.hanfordmills.org greatwesterncatskills.com
The Great Western Catskills Travel Guide is a publication of Delaware County Tourism, with funding support from I LOVE NY and advertisers. Delaware County Chamber of Commerce eCenter, 5 1/2 Main Street Delhi, NY 13753 delawarecounty.org 607-746-2281 Editorial & Art Director Sonia Janiszewski Tourism Director Business & Member Services Mary Beth Silano Executive Director Printed in the USA Courier Printing Corporation Deposit, NY courierprinting.homestead.com greatwesterncatskills.com 866-775-4425 facebook.com/greatwesterncatskills @greatwesterncatskills
Area Resources
Catskills Region visitthecatskills.com Central Catskills Chamber of Commerce centralcatskills.com Colchester Chamber of Commerce colchesterchamber.com Deposit Chamber of Commerce depositchamber.com Greater Delhi Area Chamber of Commerce delhiareachamber.com Greater Franklin Chamber of Commerce franklinny.org Greater Stamford Area Chamber of Commerce catskillmtns.org Hancock Chamber of Commerce hancockareachamber.com Sidney Chamber of Commerce sidneychamber.org Walton Chamber of Commerce waltonchamber.com
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Getting Here
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Outdoor Recreation
scenic routes, travel resources
guide services, sporting goods stores, birding, horseback trail riding, boating, fishing & hunting, hiking & cycling, cross-county skiing & snowshoeing, snowmobiling, downhill skiing, snowboarding, golfing
10 Weddings 12 Eateries 17
Local Foods
farm stores, maple sugaring, farmers’ markets
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History & Attractions
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Antiques & Specialty Shops
The Travel Guide is designed to serve as a reference for activities and resources available to you here in the Great Western Catskills of Delaware County. For more information and assistance planning your next getaway, visit greatwesterncatskills.com or call 866-775-4425. The M indicates a Delaware County Chamber of Commerce Member.
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Getting Here Delaware County is the largest of the four counties that form the Catskills Region of New York State. With the largest portion of the Catskill Park’s 700,000 acres within its borders, the Great Western Catskills are a spectacular getaway for adventure and relaxation seekers alike! Delaware County is accessible by car, bus and plane. By Car • • •
Exit 19 or 20 of the New York State Thruway (87) Exit 94 of Route 17 (Interstate 86) to the south From the north, Exits 15 and 21 or 23 of Interstate 88
Consider enjoying one of the following scenic or activity based driving routes: Miles of Smiles smiles28.com Micro-adventures along Route 28 from Kingston to Herkimer. Catskill Scenic Route 30 catskillscenicroute30.com A scenic highway through the western Catskill Mountains of New York. Upper Delaware Scenic Byway upperdelawarescenicbyway.org A 70-mile stretch of the Delaware River that traverses three New York counties. Catskill Interpretive Center catskillcenter.org The Catskill Interpretive Center will be opening in the Summer of 2015 on Route 28 in Mount Tremper. This new gateway to the Catskills will guide visitors to the natural, cultural and historic treasures of the region. 2
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Travel Resources By Bus
Albany
Trailways bus lines travel throughout the Route 28 corridor and depart from New York’s Port Authority terminal. Trailways Bus Lines 800-776-7548 | trailwaysny.com
By Air The area is served by a number of regional carriers and commuter flights offering service through Albany, Binghamton and Stewart International Airports, as well as small, private airfields outside of Oneonta. Albany International Airport (ALB) 518-869-3021 | albanyairport.com Greater Binghamton Airport (BGM) 607-763-4471 | binghamtonairport.com Stewart International Airport (SWF) 845-564-2100 | stewartintlairport.com
Kingston
By Train
Amtrak to Rhinecliff 800-872-7245 | amtrak.com
Car Rental
Breakey Motors, Walton 607-865-6545
Sensible Car Rental, Arkville 845-586-5400
Car Service
Best Ride Catskills Car Service 845-586-4370 | catskillscarservice.com
Rolling V Bus Corp. 607-865-5287 | rollingv.com greatwesterncatskills.com
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The Great Western Catskills is a year-round adventure destination for those looking to speed up or to unwind! Spring Spring may be one of the most beautiful times to get outdoors in Delaware County. April ushers in the start of fishing season and the Pepacton and Cannonsville Reservoirs open for recreational boating over Memorial Day weekend. Spring turkey season runs through May while birders enjoy migratory species. Summer A Great Western Catskills’ summer is comfortable and casual with hot days and warm nights to enjoy by campfire. Trails are ready for bikers and hikers, and golf courses throughout Delaware County are open for the season. There are endless places to go and outdoor activities to enjoy. Guide Services Border Water Outfitters borderwateroutfitters.com
West Branch Angler & Fishing Resort westbranchresort.com
Catskill Adventures & Tours 845-586-2729
Sporting Goods Stores Al’s Sport Store M alssportstore.com
Catskill Mountain Club M catskillmountainclub.org
Blue Beaver Bows 607-467-1859
Catskill Outdoor Adventures catskilloutdooradventures.com
East Branch Outfitters eastbranchoutfitters.com Endreson’s Guide Service endresonguides.com
Border Water Outfitters borderwateroutfitters.com Del-Sports del-sports.com Gifford’s Sport Supply giffordsportsupply.com
Hawk Mountain Guide Service hawkmountainguideservice.com
Kayaking in the Catskills M kayakinginthecatskills.com Rivers Edge Anglers 845-586-2465
Hornbeck’s Sports Shop 607-467-4680 Joe’s Sports Center joessportscenter.com Marino’s Outdoor World M 607-637-3573
Roxbury Outdoor Adventures roxburyoutdooradventures.com
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Fall Some say Delaware County offers the most brilliant fall foliage, perfect for photographers, hikers and horseback riders. As the weather cools, bow season opens for both deer and black bear hunting, as well as game birds. Winter What’s winter without snow? Bring your snowshoes, skis or snowmobiles and meet us in Delaware County! There are over 200 miles of marked and groomed snowmobile trails and Plattekill and Belleayre Mountains offer downhill skiing, snowboarding and tubing. The many multiuse trails provide for your cross-country adventures. Pepacton Bait & Tackle 845-254-4951 Ray’s Sport Shop 845-254-4951 Spring Valley Sportsman 607-746-7500 Two Rivers Trading Company 607-637-2585
Delaware-Otsego Audubon Society doas.us Horseback Trail Riding Bear Spring Mountain State Park, in Delaware County, is the only campground in New York State designed with campsites to accommodate horse trailers and lodging. dec.ny.gov/outdoor/24454.html
West Branch Angler & Fishing Resort westbranchresort.com Birding The Great Western Catskills have become a birding destination. Forests, farmland and waterways provide ideal habitats for a wide variety of species. Whether you’re looking for warblers, woodpeckers of eagles, you won’t be disappointed by the birds you add to your life list.
Broken Spoke Stables brokenspokestables.com Country Meadow Equine 607-865-8071
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Outdoor Recreation Boating Delaware County’s rivers, streams, day-use areas and reservoirs offer a variety of opportunities for your boating adventure. West Branch of the Delaware River Great for kayaking and canoeing, the West Branch offers deep, leisurely waters with acess points along Route 10.
Boat Rentals & Steam Cleaning Catskill Adventures & Tours 845-586-2729 Al’s Sport Store M alssportstore.com Backus Farms 607-865-6639 (steam cleaning only) Hawk Mountain Guide Service hawkmountainguideservice.com
(boat rentals only) East Branch of the Delaware RIver Divided in two by the Pepacton Reservoir, the East Branch offers breathtaking views whether you put in above the reservoir in Roxbury or Margaretville or below in Downsville. Pepacton and Cannonsville Reservoirs Open Memorial Day weekend through Columbus Day weekend, sunrise to sunset, for non-motorized kayaks, canoes, rowboats, sculls and sailboats. Boaters must have a Department of Environmental Protection Access Permit and steam cleaning is required to prevent the spread of invasive species. Obtain an access permit by visiting nyc.gov/dep.
JMT Enterprises 607-865-7801 (steam cleaning only) Kayaking in the Catskills M kayakinginthecatskills.com Oars of Hancock oarsofhancock.com Paddle & Pedal M paddleandpedaloutdoors.com
Pepacton Bait & Tackle 845-254-4951 Pepacton Cabins M pepactoncabins.com (boat rentals only) Rainbow Lodge 607-865-7534 (steam cleaning only) Warner Enterprises 607-349-5105 (steam cleaning only)
Fishing and Hunting The Catskills are commonly considered the birthplace of fly fishing. Hundreds of miles of streams, rivers and reservoirs offer public access to some of the world’s best fishing, including the Beaverkill River, and the East and West Branches of the Delaware River.
a variety of organizations. All Trails alltrails.com Andes Rail Trail andesworks.com/rail-trail Bear Spring Mountain State Park dec.ny.gov/outdoor/24454.html
Hunting is permitted throughout the Catskill Forest Preserve, in most state parks under guidance of the Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) and on some Department of Environmental Protection-owned lands.
Catskill Park/Catskill Forest Preserve nysparks.com
Fishing and hunting licenses are required and can be obtained at Sporting Goods Stores and town clerk offices throughout Delaware County.
Catskill Mountain Club M catskillmountainclub.org
For more information, contact the DEC office in Stamford at 607-652-7637. Hiking & Cycling, Cross-Country Skiing & Snowshoeing From gentle grades to challenging terrain, hiking and cycling, cross-country skiing and snowshoeing in Delaware County is a feast for the soul and the eyes. The trail systems are many and maintained year-round by
Catskill 3500 Club catskill-3500-club.org Catskill Scenic Trail M catskillscenictrail.org
Fingerlake Trail System fltconference.org/trail French Woods Golf & Country Club M golfandxski.com (cross-country skiing) Headwaters Trails headwaterstrailsny.org Mount Utsayantha catskillmtns.org New York-New Jersey Trail Confernece nynjtc.org Plattekill Mountain M plattekill.com (mountain biking/ rentals available)
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10 Hiking Essentials From the New York-New Jersey Trail Conference
Whether you are going for a day hike or backpacking overnight, it is good practice to carry what we call The 10 Hiking Essentials. These essentials will help you enjoy your outing more and will provide basic safety gear, if needed. There may also be more essentials, depending on the season and your needs. 1.
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Water - Two quarts per person is recommended in every season. Keep in mind that fluid loss is heightened in winter as well as summer. Don’t put yourself in the position of having to end your hike early because you have run out of water Map - Know where you are and where you are going. Many of our hiking areas feature interconnecting networks of trails. Use a waterproof/tear-resistant Tyvek Trail Conference map, if available, or enclose your map in a Ziplock plastic bag. If you have a mobile device, download Avenza’s free PDF Maps app and grab some GPS-enhanced Trail Conference maps (a backup Tyvek or paper version of the map is good to have just in case your batteries die or you don’t have service) Food - Snacks/lunch will keep you going as you burn energy walking or climbing. Nuts, seeds and chocolate are favorites on the trail Rain Gear and Extra Clothing - Rain happens. So does cold. Be prepared for changing weather. Avoid cotton--it traps water against your skin and is slow to dry. If you are wearing wet cotton and must return to your starting point, you risk getting chills that may lead to a dangerous hypothermia. Choose synthetic shirts, sweaters and/or vests and dress in layers for easy on and off. Compass - A simple compass is all you need to orient you and your map to magnetic north.
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6. Light - A flashlight or small, lightweight headlamp will be welcome gear if you find yourself still on the trail when darkness falls. Check the batteries before you start out and have extras in your pack. 7. First Aid Kit - Keep it simple, compact, and weatherproof. Know how to use the basic components. 8. Firestarter and Matches - In an emergency, you may need to keep yourself or someone else warm until help arrives. A firestarter (this could be as simple as leftover birthday candles that are kept inside a waterproof container) and matches (again, make sure to keep them in a waterproof container) could save a life. 9. Knife or Multi-tool - You may need to cut a piece of moleskin to put over a blister, repair a piece of broken equipment or solve some other unexpected problem. 10. Common Sense - Pay attention to your environment, your energy and the condition of your companions. Has the weather turned rainy? Is daylight fading? Did you drink all your water? Did your companion fail to bring rain gear? Are you getting tired? Keep in mind that until you turn around you are (typically) only half-way to completing your hike--you must still get back to where you started from! (Exceptions are loop hikes.) Check the weather forecast before you head out. Know the rules and regulations of the area. Download Avenza’s free PDF Maps app and grab some GPS-enhanced Trail Conference maps. More hiking tips, trail guides and maps from the Trail Conference at www.nynjtc.org/panel/gohiking.
Outdoor Recreation Snowmobiling Central Catskill Trail Association M centralcatskilltrail.org D & D Snow Diggers danddsnowdiggers.com Delaware Valley Ridge Riders delawarevalleyridgeriders.com
Delaware, Otsego, Chenago Snow Riders docsnowriders.com Hamden Hill Ridge RidersM hamdenhillridgeriders.com Downhill Skiing & Snowboarding Plattekill Mountain M plattekill.com Plattekill features 38 trails for all level skiers and riders with an 1,100’ direct vertical drop for the most adventurous. Other features include: family friendly with kids seven and under skiing free and discount days; lots of diversity with snowtubing, snowshoeing and cross country trails, snowsports school; a skier’s bistro and lounge; weekend entertainment; full-service cafeteria and more.
Belleayre Ski CenterM belleayre.com Located in the unblemished Catskill Forest Preserve, enjoy 55 trails and 1404’ vertical drop. Other features include: Terrain park, ski school, cross-country and snowshoe trails, equipment rentals, special events and discount days and cafeteria.
Waterfall Trail for Cyclists Delaware County is a cyclist’s dream, offering great back roads, stunning vistas, cool old architecture and, in this case, waterfalls. Explore bike routes between Manorkill (bottom left), Hardenburgh, Stratton (bottom right) and Tompkins Falls (top), among others, at greatwesterncatskills.com/news.
Golfing Delhi College Golf Course M delhi.edu/golfcourse French Woods Golf & Country Club M golfandxski.com Hanah Golf & Country Club M hanahcountryresort.com Hancock Golf Course townofhancockgolfcourse.com
Hardwood Hills Golf Course 607-467-1031 Meadows Golf Center meadowsgolfcenter.com Ouleout Golf Course ouleoutgolf.com Scott’s Oquaga Lake House M scottsfamilyresort.com Shephard Hills Golf Club M shephardhills.com Stamford Golf Club M stamfordgolfclub.com
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Weddings
From forested trails and rustic barns to campfires and fireflies, wildflowers and stonewalls, the perfect wedding is waiting right here in the Great Western Catskills. Andes Hotel & Restaurant M andeshotel.com Brophy Estate Riverview Lakeview Estates riverviewbrophy.com Castle on the Delaware M castleonthedelaware.com Hanah Golf & Country Club M hanahcountryresort.com Handsome Hollow M handsomehollow.com The Inn at West SettlementM theinnatwestsettlement.com Maple Shade Farm M mapleshadefarmny.com Margaretville Mountain Inn M margaretvilleinn.com The Mountain Brook Inn themountainbrookinn.com
The Inn at West Settlement
The Old School House Inn & Restaurant M oldschoolhouseinn.com The Ponds at Natural Gardens & Arboretum M thenaturalgardens.com Plattekill Mountain M catskillmountainwedding.com
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River Run Restaurant & Bar at West Branch Resort theriverrunrestaurant.com westbranchresort.com The Roxbury BarnM theroxburybarn.com The Roxbury MotelM theroxburymotel.com Scott’s Oquaga Lake House M scottsfamilyresort.com Shady Lady Dance Hall myshadylady.com Shephard Hills Golf Club M shephardhills.com Stamford Gables Bed & Breakfast stamfordgables.com Stone Tavern Farm stonetavernfarm.com Willow Drey Farm willowdreyfarm.com
“The Inn at West Settlement is brimming with laid-back romance. Mint shabby chic accents lend the setting a vintage-inspired charm that’s hard to resist. Style the space with beautifully mismatched chairs, rustic wood tables made from former silos, vintage china and antique windows for signs to make the space feel festive and warm. Display wildflowers picked from our gardens in assorted antique bottles for an effortless collected feel. Our venue is surrounded by over 2,000 acres of forever-wild land, affording guests privacy and freedom for a beautifully intimate occasion. Our barn has restrooms and hardwood floors to dance on. Vintage collections of props and supplies are included for your special occasion. Romance is happening here.” Andrew McArdle Proprietor, The Inn at West Settlement
Eateries
Whether you’re looking to grab a quick soup and salad or heading out for a night with friends, the restaurants of the Great Western Catskills have just the dish for you. Andes Andes Hotel & Restaurant M andeshotel.com
Delhi Bagels N Cream M 607-746-8100
Fleischmanns LaCabana Restaurant 845-254-4966
Margaretville Bun N Cone 845-586-44440
Tay Tea taytea.com
Blue Bee Café M 607-746-8060
Grand Gorge Creekside Café 607-588-6305
The Cheese BarrelM cheesebarrel.com
Two Old Tarts Bakery & Café twooldtarts.com
Café on the Green M 607-746-4792
Woody’s Country Kitchen 845-676-4500
Crossroads Café 607-746-7007
Arkville Arkville Bread & Breakfast
Delhi Diner 607-746-2207 Midtown Grill midtowngrillrestaurant.com
Hancock The Bakery M thebakeryhancockny.com
O’Neill’s Shire Pub M theshiredelhi.com
Circle E Diner 607-637-9905
Streat Foods 607-746-2200
Honest Eddie’s Tap Room M hancockhousehotel.com
Tuna III 607-746-6777
Little Italy II 607-637-2855
Village Pizzeria & Restaurant 607-746-FOOD
The Maple Room M hancockhousehotel.com
arkvillebreadandbreakfast.com
Crazy River Café & Deli 845-586-6266 Maine Black Bear Seafood Restaurant catskillsfish.com Oakley’s Place 845-586-3474 TJ’s Farm Market & Café 845-586-6269 Bloomville Sal’s Meat Market & Deli 607-538-1816 Table on Ten M tableonten.com Bovina Brushland Eating House brushlandeatinghouse.com Russell’s General Store russellsgeneralstore.com
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Hamden Lucky Dog Organic Farm Store & Café M and The Hamden Inn luckydogorganic.com
Deposit Koo Koose Grill kookoosegrille.com Downsville The Old Schoolhouse Inn & Restaurant M oldschoolhouseinn.com East Meredith Fable at Stone & Thistle Farm stoneandthistlefarm.com
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River Run Restaurant & Bar at the West Branch Resort theriverrunrestaurant.com
The Flour Patch 845-586-1919 Hanah Mountain Resort & Country Club M hanahcountryresort.com Inn Between 845-586-4265 Summerfields 845-586-1111
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Hobart The Coffee Pot 607-538-1800 Hobart Country Inn 607-538-1517 Crossroads Cafe
“The local food and beverage scene is evolving. There is a rebirth of utilizing the land for what it can naturally produce. The use of locally sourced products is no longer just a common act performed by farm to table restaurants but also by casual cafes, pubs and caterers in the area. The general public seems to be more interested in local food, craft breweries and distilleries than ever before. People are stepping out of their comfort zones, displaying more refined taste buds and excitability about what the industry has to offer. With the recent exposure of the Catskills as a culinary destination, we look forward to the flourishing affects it will have on tourism in this region.” Rachel Brisbane General Manager, O’Neill’s Shire Pub
Burgers & Brews O’Neill’s Shire Pub carries your favorite New York State brews and features local burgers made exclusively with Fieldstone Farm’s Black Angus beef. Always on Tap Catskill Brewery, Flood Watch IPA Ommegang Brewery Cooperstown, NY Witte Hennepin Abbey Ale Rare Vos 3 Philosophers Butternuts Beer & Ale Garrattsville, NY Pork Slap Heinnieweisse, Snapperhead IPA Moo Thunder Stout Keegan Ales Kingston, NY Hurricane Kitty IPA
Awestruck Hard Cider Walton, NY Eastern Dry Hibiscus Ginger Other Regional and State Selections Ithaca Flower Power IPA Ithaca Apricot Wheat Blue Point Toasted Lager (Long Island) Lake Placid UBU Ale Brown’s Oatmeal Stout (Troy) McKenzie’s Hard Cider (West Seneca) Other local and regional varieties featured on rotating taps
Eateries Cassies’ Café 607-326-7020 The East Branch theeastbranch.com Petra Estiatorio 607-326-6030 Public Lounge publicrestaurant-roxbury.com T-Bar Restaurant 607-326-7500
Vasta’s Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria vastasitaliandeliandpizzeria.com
Walton Castle on the Delaware M castleonthedelaware.com Danny’s Restaurant & Lounge M 607-865-8496 Feather & Stone Restaurant featherandstonerestaurant.com
The Penguin Café M 607-510-4173 Rainbow Lodge 607-865-7534
Sidney Angus & Ale 607-604-4273
TA’s Place 607-865-7745
Community Lounge 607-563-3363 Roma Ristorante 607-563-8888 Trackside Dining 607-563-3737 Stamford Belvedere Country Inn 607-652-6121 Gabriella’s 607-652-2535 Mama Maria’s 607-652-2372 TP’s Café 607-652-4752 Ate O Ate Catering at Spillian
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Seasonal, farm-fresh food
O’Neill’s
Shire Pub
123 Main St, Delhi NY 607-746-8758 theshiredelhi.com
10 taps and over 60 bottled beers, many from local Catskills breweries
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ANDES HOTEL 110 Main St Andes, NY 13731 845-676-3980 andeshotel.com
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Roxbury Ate O Ate Catering & Gourmet Food Truck M ateoatecatering.com
Serving lunch and dinner daily and brunch every Sunday year-round
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There is only one thing better than a fresh-picked fruit or vegetable at the peak of harvest. It’s knowing where it came from! Farm Stores
Andes Dirty Girl Farm M dirtygirlfarmny.com Bloomville Byebrook Farm 607-538-9796 Bovina Burnett Farms 607-832-4216 The Green Shepherd Farm greenshepherdfarm.com Robson’s Christmas Trees robsonschristmastrees. blogspot.com Delancey Donnelly’s Farm 607-865-5036 Delhi Betty Acres Farm/Modern Milkmaid Cheeses bettyacresfarm.com Bovina Valley Farm bovinavalleyfarm.com Burn Ayr Farm burnayrfarm.net Fieldstone Farm M fieldstonefarmny.com Hawley’s Tree Farm 607-746-3543 Lou Lou’s FarmstandM 631-603-6369
On the Left Bank 607-746-9250 Denver Tea Thyme Farm 607-326-7153 Deposit Catskill Cattle Company catskillcattle.com East Meredith Stone & Thistle Farm stoneandthistlefarm.com Franklin Maple Shade Farm Market M mapleshadefarmny.com Hamden Lucky Dog Farm Store & Cafe M luckydogorganic.com Margaretville Kountry Kubby Farm kountrykubbyfarm.com
South Kortright Del-Rose Farm & The Farmer’s Wife 607-538-9633 La Basse Cour Farm, Store and Bed & Breakfast M la-basse-cour.com Stamford Flaca Vaca Farm flacavacafarm.com Walton Russell’s Products & Produce 607-865-4018 Stony Creek Farmstead M stonycreekfarmstead.com Not all farm stores are open year-round or 24-7. Visit the websites provided or call to confirm that the farm store(s) you’d like to visit will be open and have the products you are seeking before you hit the road.
Maple Sugaring
The following Delaware County maple farms boil sap beginning in March, and many open their sugar houses to the public to offer fun, educational events both throughout the year and over New York State Maple Weekends (see below). Bear Mountain Maple Bovina Valley Farm Brookside Farm & Maple Catskill Mountain Maple Grand Gorge Garlic & Maple Kenneth Burger Farm Maplewood Farm & Orchard Millbrook Maple North Franklin Maple Syrup Paul’s Maple Products Reed’s Maple Products Riverdale Farm & Forest Roxbury Mountain Maple Shaver Hill Maple Farm M Sugar Mountain Maple Farm Vly Creek Maple Farm
Maple Shade Farm Market M mapleshadefarmny.com
New York State Maple Weekends
Meridale Greenane Farms & Market greenanefarms.com
For dates and details, visit nysmaple.com
New Kingston Crystal Brook Farm crystalbrookfarms.com Roxbury Straight Out of the Ground Farm straightoutoftheground.org
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Local Foods
Regional bounty is celebrated week-after-week at multiple Farmers’ Markets where food, crafts and entertainment intertwine!
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Farmers’ Markets
Andes Farmers’ Market Saturdays Location: Next to the Tin Horn, Main Street Delhi Farmers’ Market Wednesdays June-September 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Location: Court House Square Deposit Farmers’ Market Thursdays August 20 and September 17 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Location: First United Methodist Church Franklin Farmers’ Market Sundays Memorial Day-Columbus Day Weekends 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Location: Chapel Hall
Come Travel the Milky Way
Hobart Farmers’ Market Friday Evenings June-September 4 to 7 p.m. Location: Maple Avenue
Meet the animals that produce the milk and learn how butter, yogurt and cheeses are made!
Pakatakan Farmer’s Market Saturdays May-October 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Location: The Historic Round Barn in Halcottsville
for an open house trail of farmstead creameries
For dates and details, visit catskillsfamilycreameries.com
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Pepacton Park Market Saturdays May 23-September 26 2nd and 4th Saturday of the month 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Location: Pepacton Park, Downsville Sidney Farmers’ Market Every Thursday July 2-September 24 2 to 6 p.m. Location: Video Entertainment parking lot Sidney Civic Center Farmers’ Market Tuesdays July 28, August 25 and September 22 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Location: Civic Center Holiday Pop-Up Farmers’ Markets (see next page) Walton Farmers’ Market 1st and 3rd Wednesdays July 1-October 21 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Location: UHS Delaware Valley Hospital parking lot
Delaware Bounty Can’t make it to one of the farmers’ markets? Shop local farm products online before you travel to Delaware County and pick-up when you arrive on Friday! All products are from qualified Delaware County farms!
Retail Store Hours Tuesday–Friday 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Saturday 10 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Online Order Pick-up Friday: 1 to 5:30 pm Pick-up and payment (by cash, local check or credit/debit card) Location eCenter 5 1/2 Main St, Suite 3 Delhi, NY 13753 607-746-9909
Holiday Pop-up Farmers’ Markets Here for the holiday weekend? Stock up for your stay at one of the following pop-up markets... Memorial Day Weekend Thursday, May 21st, 3:30 to 6 p.m. Stamford Railroad Station Father’s Day Weekend Thursday, June 18th, 3:30 to 6 p.m. Stamford Railroad Station Fourth of July Weekend Saturday, July 4th, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Ky-Mar Distillery Labor Day Weekend Thursday, September 3rd, 4:30 to 6 p.m. Stamford Railroad Station Thanksgiving Saturday, November 21st, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Location to be announced Christmas Saturday, December 19th, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Location to be announced For all the details and market news, visit catskillmtns.org/events
Accommodations
From quaint country inns to family resorts, remote cabins to convenient motels, the Great Western Catskills offer a variety of lodging options for your getaway! Cabins & Cottages Delhi The Cottage at Fieldstone Farm M fieldstonefarmny.com Deposit Eagle Valley Cabins 607-321-3707 Downsville Pepacton Cabins M pepactoncabins.com
Peaceful Valley Campsite nypeacefulvalley.com East Branch Oxbow Campsites oxbowcampsites.com Terry’s Shinhopple Campground 607-363-2536 Franklin Delaware County K.O.A. koa.com/campgrounds/unadilla
East Branch Buck Horn Lodge & Cottages 607-363-7432 Hancock Bass Cabins M basscabins.com
Russell Brook Campsites M russellbrook.com
West Branch Angler & Fishing Resort westbranchresort.com
Roxbury Stratton Falls Campground strattonfalls.com
Campgrounds Davenport Beaver Spring Lake Campground M beaverspringlake.com
Country Inns Arkville Meadowood Inn meadowoodinn.com
Deposit Guestward Ho Family Campgrounds guestwardho.com Downsville Bear Spring Mountain State Park dec.ny.gov/outdoor/24454.html
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Roscoe Miller Hollow Campgrounds 607-363-7492
Bloomville Turquoise Barn turquoisebarn.com Bovina Carriage House Inn nycarriagehouseinn.com The Mountain Brook Inn themountainbrookinn.com
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Stoneflower Bed & Breakfast 607-832-4805
Fleischmanns Breezy Hill Inn breezyhillinn.com
Davenport Middle Brook Bed & Breakfast
River Run Bed & Breakfast riverrunbedandbreakfast.com
middlebrookbedandbreakfast. com
Village Suites at Fleischmanns M villagesuites12430.com
Delhi Fisk House M thefiskhouse.com Flanders Fields Bed & Breakfast M 607-464-4145 West Branch House Bed & Breakfast 607-746-3378 Deposit Dream Catcher Lodge dreamcatcherlodgeny.com Downsville The Old School House Inn & Restaurant M oldschoolhouseinn.com Victoria Rose Bed & Breakfast victoriarosebnb.com East Branch Yellow House Country Inn 917-270-7255 Fishs Eddy Brophy Estates Riverview Lakeview Estates riverviewbrophy.com
Franklin Handsome Brook Farm M handsomebrookfarm.com Halcottsville Black Bird Inn theblackbirdinn.com Susan’s Pleasant Pheasant Farm Bed & Breakfast M pleasantpheasantfarm.com Hamden Hamden Inn luckydogorganic.com Moonshadows and Memories Bed & Breakfast M moonshadowsandmemoriesbandb.com Hancock Beagle Country Inn 607-467-5115 Becky’s Bed & Breakfast beckysanderbandb.com The Cranberry Inn 607-637-2788 East Branch Outfitters eastbranchoutfitters.com
Point Mountain Lodge Bed & Breakfast 607-637-2629
Margaretville Margaretville Lodging M margaretvillelodging.com
Hobart Boncranna Country Inn 607-538-1129
Margaretville Mountain Inn M margaretvilleinn.com
Breezy Acres Bed & Breakfast M breezyacresbedandbreakfast. com
Roxbury Burroughs Homestead M burroughshomestead.com The Inn at West Settlement M theinnatwestsettlement.com Roxbury Bed & Breakfast roxburybed-breakfast.com Roxbury Village Inn 267-972-2116
Treadwell Roaring Brook Inn 607-829-3509 Walton D’Angelo’s Bed & Breakfast dangelosbandb.com Vacation Rentals Bovina The Williams Guest House bnblodgings.com Delhi The Cottage at Fieldstone Farm M fieldstonefarmny.com
Scudder Hill House scudderhillhouse.com
East Branch Yellow House Country Inn 917-270-7255
Sidney Keepers of the Flag Bed & Breakfast 607-563-2554
Fleischmanns Catskill Country Rental catskillcountryrental.com Catskill Ski House catskillskihouse.com
South Kortright La Basse Cour Bed & Breakfast M la-basse-cour.com
Weeping Willow Getaway weepingwillowgetaway.com
Stamford Belvedere Country Inn 877-844-1570
Franklin Catskills Retreat Cabin catskillsretreatcabin.com
The Catskills B&B M
Halcottsville Log Home Lodging loghomelodging.com
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Stamford Gables Bed & Breakfast stamfordgables.com
Your next adventure starts here. Kayak, Canoe & Paddleboard Rentals & Steam Cleaning Hiking Trails • Picnic Areas • Swimming Hole
A wonderful outing for the whole family! facebook.com/kayakinginthecatskills.com
Lake Wawaka • Halcottsville • 607 326-4266
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Accommodations Hobart Rich Country Farm House M richcountryfarmhouse.com
Deposit Deposit Motel 607-467-2998
Margaretville Margaretville Lodging M margaretvillelodging.com
Laurel Bank Motel M laurelbankmotel.com
Pine Hollow Lodging pinehollowlodging.com
Downsville The Downsville Motel M downsvillemotel.com
Roxbury Burroughs Homestead M burroughshomestead.com
Fleischmanns Delaware Court Motel delawaremotelcatskills.com
Retreat Centers Bloomville Turquoise Barn turquoisebarn.com
Elizabeth House & Motel 845-254-5280
Delhi Rippling Waters Retreat ripplingwatersretreat.net East Meredith Harmony Hill Lodging & Retreat Center harmonyhillretreat.com Fleischmanns Spillian spillian.com New Kingston Blue Deer Center bluedeer.org Hotels & Motels Andes Andes Hotel & RestaurantM andeshotel.com Delhi Buena Vista Motel M buenavistainn.net
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West Wind Motel 845-254-4421 Grand Gorge Colonial Motel colonialmotel.biz Hancock Capra Inn Motel 607-637-1600 Green Acres Motel 607-467-3620 Hancock House Hotel M newhancockhouse.com Smith’s Colonial Motel M smithscolonialmotel.com Timberline Motel 607-467-2042 Margaretville Margaretville Lodging M margaretvillelodging.com
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Roxbury The Roxbury Contemporary Catskill Lodging M theroxburymotel.com Walton Octagon Farm Motel octagonmotorlodge.com The Walton Inn 607-865-4724 Resorts Deposit Scott’s Oquaga Lake House M scottsfamilyresort.com Hancock West Branch Angler & Fishing Resort westbranchresort.com Margaretville Hanah Golf & Country Club M hanahcountryresort.com Homestead Farm Resort homesteadfarmresort.com
Farm Stays Bloomville Turquoise Barn turquoisebarn.com Bovina The Green Shepherd Farm greenshepherdfarm.com Delhi The Cottage at Fieldstone Farm M fieldstonefarmny.com East Meredith Stone & Thistle Farm stoneandthistlefarm.com Franklin Handsome Brook Farm M handsomebrookfarm.com Hamden The Hamden Inn luckydogorganic.com Hobart Rich Country Farm House M richcountryfarmhouse.com South Kortright La Basse Cour Farm, Store and Bed & Breakfast la-basse-cour.com Walton Stony Creek Farmstead M stonycreekfarmstead.com
“We will be hosting 150 families at Stony Creek Farmstead this summer. Families get a full taste of farm life. Guests wake up to the rooster crowing and meet the farmers in the barn for morning milking. They retreat back to their tent with warm bread from the farm store, eggs they’ve collected, and butter they’ve made from the morning’s fresh milk, for a leisurely farm breakfast. Families experience and learn about where their food comes from. Those farm-fresh ingredients are then put to use on Saturday nights when guests are invited to make their own pizzas in our outdoor wood-fired pizza oven. Evenings end with roasted marshmallows and stories of the day’s adventures around a crackling campfire. Something is happening here: staying, eating, learning.“ Kate and Dan Marsiglio Farmers and Hosts, Stony Creek Farmstead
Shop at the Farm Store. Stay at the Cottage!
contemporary catskill lodging
“One of the Most Amazing Hotels in the Entire Country.” –HGTV “Their love of whimsy and elegance will make your vacation experience one of a kind.” –CNN “One of the 9 Reasons to Drive to the Catskills.” –Zagat “Supremely Playful and Colorful.” – Condé Nast Traveler “One of the Most Authentic and Unique Hotels in the Eastern U.S.” – National Geographic Traveler “One of the Top 25 Boutique Hotels in the United States.” –redenvelope.com
The Fieldstone Farm Stay includes fresh local foods (in season) and access to the West Branch of the Delaware River! fieldstonefarmny.com Delhi, New York 24
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History & Attractions
A wealth of history resides in Delaware County and is accessible through museums and exceptionally maintained historic sites. Take a drive or join for an event. Covered Bridges
The three covered bridges still in public use today are Fitch’s and Hamden (pictured above) on the West Branch of the Delaware River, and Downsville, on the East Branch. All were listed on the State and National Registers of Historic Places on April 29, 1999. Delaware County’s private covered bridges include Tuscarora, Lower Shavertown and Erpf all located near the East Branch of the Delaware River. Downsville Covered Bridge From Exit 94 of Route 17 (Interstate 86), take a left on Route 206. At Route 30, take a left and the Pepacton Reservoir will be on your right. From Route 28W, take Route 30 (from just outside of Margaretville) to Downsville. Follow the sign to the covered bridge which will be on your left.
side of Hamden, on the right, you’ll find the covered bridge. Fitch’s Bridge From Hamden, head North on Route 10, through the Village of Delhi. You’ll pass the Delaware County Historial Association (DCHA) on your left and Fitch’s Bridge will be on your right. Swing back to DCHA to explore the history of Delaware County’s bridges and more. Power of History Learn more about the history of Delaware County’s and New York State’s covered bridges on powerofhistory. org. A slideshow and history of the “Covered Bridges of Delaware County” provides a very thorough accounting.
Fleischmanns Museum of Memories 845-254-4581
John Burroughs’ Woodchuck Lodge woodchucklodge.org
Franklin Railroad & Community Museum M 607-829-2692
Stamford Historical Museum 607-652-9747
Hanford Mills Museum M hanfordmills.org Sidney Historical Museum sidneyonline.com/sha.htm
Walton Historical Society waltonhistoricalsociety.org Upper Delaware Scenic Byway M upperdelawarescenicbywaycom
Historical Society of Middletown mtownhistory.org
History & Attractions Andes Society for History & Culture andessociety.org Catskill Scenic Route 30 M catskillscenicroute30.com Delaware & Ulster Railroad M durr.org Delaware County Historical Association M dcha-ny.org Deposit Historical Museum deposithistoricalsociety.org
Hamden Covered Bridge From Downsville take Route 26 to Route 10 North. Just out-
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Get off the NYS Thruway at Kingston or Herkimer and enjoy activities and attractions along NY Route 28! Visit Smiles28.com to plan your trip and create an itinerary that your whole family will enjoy.
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THE GALLERY touhey.com
The Art of Timothy Touhey | Artist | Founder | Director 2001
abstract paintings, marble and bronze sculpture | monthly open mic / weekly music events / coffee bar
128 Main St. Stamford NY - 607.652.4030 Fri 12-6, Sat 12-6, Sun 12-5 and by appt.
THE GALLERY EAST - 71 East Main St. Stamford, NY by appt. only
Join us in Franklin for our 19th summer season Chapel Hall 25 Institute Street, Franklin franklinstagecompany.org
Arts & Culture
The passions and personalities of the Catskills are never more present than in the arts. Whether it’s a concert or a gallery, Delaware County has it all. 61 Main M 845-676-4020
Martin Lerner Gallery martinlernergallery.com
Alix Travis Studio 607-326-7073
Mural on Main M muralonmain.org
Bright Hill Press & Literary CenterM brighthillpress.org
Open Eye Theatre M theopeneye.org Orphic Gallery orphicgallery.com
Capra Cinema 607-637-3456 Catskill Community Players catskillplayers.org Chace Randall Gallery chacerandallgallery.com Deposit Community Theatre 607-467-4161 Erpf Gallery at the Catskill Center M catskillcenter.org Franklin Stage Company M franklinstagecompany.org Friends of Music M friendsmusic.org Honest Brook Music FestivalM hbmf.org
Admission Free (donations gratefully accepted)
Longyear Gallery Artist Cooperative longyeargallery.org
Rachel’s Fine Art & Framing rachelsframing.com Roxbury Arts Group roxburyartsgroup.org Stagecoach Run Art Festival M stagecoachrun.com Tim Touhey Gallery touhey.com Todd Mountain Theatre Project tmtp.org Tri Town Theatre 607-563-1924 Walton Theatre M waltontheatre.org West Kortright Centre westkc.org Zoom Gallery zoomgallery.org
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Antiques & Specialty Shops
Both Main Streets and back roads offer great shops and small-town fun for one-of-a-kind finds in the Great Western Catskills! Lucky Dog Farm Store & Café M luckydogorganic.com
The Apothecary Gift Shop 607-467-4884
768 Main 768main.com
F.E. Murray Antiques 607-563-3619
Andes Art & Antiques andesartandantiques.com
Fisk Antiques M fiskauctions.com
Andes Connection M andesconnection.com
Franklin Durable Goods fdgantiques.com
lyonmountainbluebarnantiques. com
The Sheep’s Nest thesheepsnest.com
Antiques at Rick’s Barn ricksbarn.com
Full Circle Antiques M 607-865-5819
Masonville Antiques 607-265-3700
The Tin Horn 845-676-3123
Axtell Antiques & The Rookery Bookery therookerybookery.com
Glad Tidings 607-563-2777
Mountain Yarns mountainyarns.com
TJ’s Wagon Wheel 607-865-7165
Good Cheap Food goodcheapfooddelhi.com
North Street Market 607-865-7165
Grand Gorge Hutt Antiques 607-588-7815
Paisley’s Country Gallery 845-676-3533
Toadstool Antiques & Collectibles 607-467-1222
Grandma’s Treasure Box yourantiqueshop.com
Rachel’s Fine Art & Framing rachelsframing.com
High Country highcountryny.com
Roxbury General roxburygeneral.com
Charming but Cheat and Possibly Antique 845-254-9969
Hobart Book Village M hobartbookvillage.com
Russell’s General Store russellsgeneralstore.com
City Mouse Country Mouse 607-637-2951
Home Goods of Margaretville M
Second Wind Antiques secondwindfurniture.com
Back O’ Beyond Antiques 607-746-3230 Cadosia Valley Antiques 607-637-2246 Catskill Mountain Artisans Guild M catsguild.org
Lyon Mountain Blue Barn Antiques
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Clementine Vintage Clothing
Stephen’s Antiques M 607-746-9942
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Horsefeathers Antiques 607-746-7644
Deer Run Collectibles deerruncollectibles.com
Kabinet & Kammer kabinettandkammer.com
Stewart’s Department Store M 607-746-2254
Delaware Trading Post 845-676- 3313
Little Blue Barn Primitives littlebluebarnprimitives.com
Tay Tea taytea.com
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The Cheese Barrel M cheesebarrel.com
Village Homemaker villagehomemaker.com Auctions Fisk Auctions M fiskauctions.com Lambrecht Auction lambrechtauction.com McIntosh Country Market & Auctions M mcintoshauction.com
The Sheep’s Nest
45 Main Street, Hobart, NY
thesheepsnest.com Thur-Sun
607-214-0050 10-5
Check our website for photos at fiskauctions.com
27792 St. Hwy. 28 Andes, NY 13731 Always looking for quality consignments 845-676-3000
Opening this Summer! Route 28, Mt. Tremper, NY BOOKS IN THE HOBART BOOK VILLAGE!
Located on NY State Route 10, the Hobart Book Village of the Catskills is an eclectic center of 6 bookshops, each with a unique atmosphere as generalist and specialist subject shops, focusing on used, new, and antiquarian books, art, prints, postcards and local and global publishers. If you love books, you will love us! Open 10-5 everyday starting 5/23
In addition to our Summer & Fall Events, don’t miss our BIG 30% off! Memorial Day & Thanksgiving Day Weekend Sales www.hobartbookvillage.com. “MURAL on Main” Art Gallery & Gift Shop MOUNT UTSAYANTHA REGIONAL ARTS LEAGUE
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Look for the grand opening announcement on Facebook.com/CatskillInterpretiveCenter
S C H E D U L E
STUDENT SHOW March 8 - March 25 Opening 3/8 2-4 pm JUDITH NILSON MICHAEL MILTON May 9 - July 5 Opening 5/9 2-4 pm BRUCE BUNDOCK RICHARD KATHMANN July 11 - August 23 Opening 7/11 2-4 pm
OPEN WEEKENDS: Noon to 4 pm TRACY JACKNOW CHRISTINE ALEXANDER August 29 - October 18 Opening 8/29 2-4 pm COMMUNITY ART SHOW October 24 - November 8 Opening 10/24 2-4 pm ZENA GURBO SIMONE MANTELLASSI November 14 - December 20 Opening 11/14 2-4 pm
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