Guidebook for Hillsdale
Food Scene
O's Hillsdale Diner
9276 NY-22Good diner food. Cheap and fast, conveniently located.
Locally sourced food, a bit more sophisticated (and expensive). We like to eat in the barrroom.
99 locals recommend
John Andrews
224 Hillsdale RdLocally sourced food, a bit more sophisticated (and expensive). We like to eat in the barrroom.
Castle Street Cafe
10 Castle StGood food, nice room, sometimes live music on the weekends .
Excellent Japanese food in the heart of Great Barrington
101 locals recommend
Bizen Gourmet Japanese Restaurant and Sushi Bar
17 Railroad StreetExcellent Japanese food in the heart of Great Barrington
We prefer the Hudson location but the food is just as good in Great Barrington.
115 locals recommend
Baba Louie's
517 Warren StWe prefer the Hudson location but the food is just as good in Great Barrington.
Everything Else
Nice hike to the falls, not too challenging, very scenic.
282 locals recommend
Bash Bish Falls State Park
Falls RoadNice hike to the falls, not too challenging, very scenic.
Great place to bike (bike rental place open in season), or even to take a walk along the trail.
6 locals recommend
Harlem Valley Rail Trail
Harlem Valley Rail TrailGreat place to bike (bike rental place open in season), or even to take a walk along the trail.
Mitchell Street
Mitchell StreetYou can take a walk along this street for some scenic views. Easy and close by.
Great organic food, the bread is excellent as are the cinnamon buns and scones :) A bit pricey but great locally sourced foods. The store doesn't come up on the map but it's across from the school.
Hawthorne Valley Waldorf School
330 Co Rd 21CGreat organic food, the bread is excellent as are the cinnamon buns and scones :) A bit pricey but great locally sourced foods. The store doesn't come up on the map but it's across from the school.
Essentials
Good selection of food, reasonable prices, close by and manageable size.
37 locals recommend
Hillsdale Supermarket
2628 NY-23Good selection of food, reasonable prices, close by and manageable size.
Shopping
Lots of antique and mid century furniture and other fun stores and restaurants.
40 locals recommend
Warren Street
Warren StreetLots of antique and mid century furniture and other fun stores and restaurants.
This is a little gem, tucked away in the mountains on a dirt road. A barn stuffed with second hand books for adults and kids, records too. A great place to spend an afternoon browsing.
29 locals recommend
Rodgers Book Barn
467 Rodman RdThis is a little gem, tucked away in the mountains on a dirt road. A barn stuffed with second hand books for adults and kids, records too. A great place to spend an afternoon browsing.
Arts & Culture
Nice local theatre. Good selection, low priced (compared to NYC) and nice restaurants nearby to have dinner after.
51 locals recommend
The Moviehouse
48 Main StNice local theatre. Good selection, low priced (compared to NYC) and nice restaurants nearby to have dinner after.
The Triplex Cinema
70 Railroad StGood selection, good restaurants nearby for dinner after.
Lovely sculpture garden. Often has events on Saturdays. Nice cafetaria, all around great place to spend an afternoon.
310 locals recommend
Art Omi
1405 Co Rte 22Lovely sculpture garden. Often has events on Saturdays. Nice cafetaria, all around great place to spend an afternoon.
Olana State Historic Site
Olana State Historic SiteDrinks & Nightlife
Wonderful hangout with live music and good food, sometimes dancing. Great bands, casual atmosphere, low cover charge in the barn behind the Inn. Highly recommended.
7 locals recommend
The Egremont Village Inn
17 Main StWonderful hangout with live music and good food, sometimes dancing. Great bands, casual atmosphere, low cover charge in the barn behind the Inn. Highly recommended.
Parks & Nature
Sunset Rock/South Taconic Trailhead (Alt)
Great hike to a wonderful view.