Upstate Ruby guidebook
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Its a thriving town with an arts community, shops and restaurants. Visit the Stockade district and the waterfront.
266 locals recommend
Kingston
Its a thriving town with an arts community, shops and restaurants. Visit the Stockade district and the waterfront.
Tree-lined streets, with historic homes and architecture and unique independent specialty shops offering apparel, home furnishings, books and gifts.
224 locals recommend
Rhinebeck
Tree-lined streets, with historic homes and architecture and unique independent specialty shops offering apparel, home furnishings, books and gifts.
New Paltz, NY, is a thriving village in the Shawangunk Mountains, home to fantastic farm-to-table restaurants, quaint boutiques, and a lively music scene.
255 locals recommend
New Paltz
New Paltz, NY, is a thriving village in the Shawangunk Mountains, home to fantastic farm-to-table restaurants, quaint boutiques, and a lively music scene.
Favorite Nature Walks
Gorgeous walking and bike trails that is easy for all ages and enjoyed through all the seasons.
232 locals recommend
Ashokan Reservoir
Gorgeous walking and bike trails that is easy for all ages and enjoyed through all the seasons.
Gorgeous views of from all angles as it is nestled in the breathtaking Shawangunk Mountains,
504 locals recommend
Minnewaska State Park Preserve
5281 Route 44-55Gorgeous views of from all angles as it is nestled in the breathtaking Shawangunk Mountains,
Neighborhoods
Fun walk to cute shops, delicious restaurants, and the farmer's market, among colorful vibrant streets
90 locals recommend
Stockade District
Fun walk to cute shops, delicious restaurants, and the farmer's market, among colorful vibrant streets
Take a stroll in the waterfront park, and its charming restaurants, boutiques, and architecture.
54 locals recommend
Rondout
Take a stroll in the waterfront park, and its charming restaurants, boutiques, and architecture.
Art + Nature
Opus 40 is a world-famous sculpture park and museum with 50 acres of meadows, forested paths and bluestone quarries — including 6.5 acres of earthwork sculpture — in the heart of the Hudson Valley in Saugerties, NY.
351 locals recommend
Opus 40
356 George Sickle RdOpus 40 is a world-famous sculpture park and museum with 50 acres of meadows, forested paths and bluestone quarries — including 6.5 acres of earthwork sculpture — in the heart of the Hudson Valley in Saugerties, NY.
Situated on one-hundred and twenty acres in the Hudson Valley, Art Omi presents the works of contemporary artists and architects, and offers a range of large-scale works in nature, plus a 1,500 square foot gallery. The Sculpture & Architecture Park currently offers more than 60 works by artists and architects on view, with pieces added or exchanged each year.
310 locals recommend
Art Omi
1405 Co Rte 22Situated on one-hundred and twenty acres in the Hudson Valley, Art Omi presents the works of contemporary artists and architects, and offers a range of large-scale works in nature, plus a 1,500 square foot gallery. The Sculpture & Architecture Park currently offers more than 60 works by artists and architects on view, with pieces added or exchanged each year.
Kid friendly activities
Great Place to take the kids to see animals. The Forsyth Nature Center has 24 animal exhibits and a dozen gardens that contain a variety of native flora found right here in the Hudson Valley.
44 locals recommend
Forsythe Nature Center
125 Lucas Ave ExtGreat Place to take the kids to see animals. The Forsyth Nature Center has 24 animal exhibits and a dozen gardens that contain a variety of native flora found right here in the Hudson Valley.
Clover Brook Farm
400 Quaker Hill RoadGreat farm to see alpacas, goats, and other animals.
Kiwanis Ice Arena
6 Small World AveGreat for ice skating
Burger Lane
Burger LaneBurger Hill: Great place for sledding down the hill with kids.
Great fun for families with batting cages, mini golf, go karts, and more!
8 locals recommend
The Sports Cone
180 Sawkill RdGreat fun for families with batting cages, mini golf, go karts, and more!
In this farm you can pick your own fruits and vegetables, the kids can pet animals, play mini-golf and have lots of fun more for a one of kind farm experience.
169 locals recommend
Kelder's Farm
5755 United States Rte 209In this farm you can pick your own fruits and vegetables, the kids can pet animals, play mini-golf and have lots of fun more for a one of kind farm experience.
Hyde Park Roller Magic
4178 Albany Post RdGreat place for roller skating