Guidebook for Hunter

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Guidebook for Hunter

Essentials

Walking distance to: Year-round indoor/outdoor heated pool The full-service Mountain Club Spa Health Club Steam room, sauna and two hot tubs Fitness Center Van Winkle’s Restaurant Video arcade
6 locals recommend
Kaatskill Mountain Club
62 Liftside Dr
6 locals recommend
Walking distance to: Year-round indoor/outdoor heated pool The full-service Mountain Club Spa Health Club Steam room, sauna and two hot tubs Fitness Center Van Winkle’s Restaurant Video arcade
This is a full service food store, not huge but has everything. (518) 589-0048 Open daily from: 7AM–9PM
109 locals recommend
Tops Friendly Market
6350 Main St
109 locals recommend
This is a full service food store, not huge but has everything. (518) 589-0048 Open daily from: 7AM–9PM
A little bit of everything you could need. Usually open from 8AM-10PM 7 days a week. Good for those little things you have forgotten, like a tiny Walmart. (518) 589-5027
25 locals recommend
Dollar General
6459 NY-23A
25 locals recommend
A little bit of everything you could need. Usually open from 8AM-10PM 7 days a week. Good for those little things you have forgotten, like a tiny Walmart. (518) 589-5027
Great gas station, open 24 hours! (518) 263-5015
17 locals recommend
Cumberland Farms
7582 Main St
17 locals recommend
Great gas station, open 24 hours! (518) 263-5015

Entertainment & Activities

Biggest Zipline in North America, only steps from the condo! ziplinenewyork.com
165 locals recommend
New York Zipline Adventures LLC
64 Klein Ave
165 locals recommend
Biggest Zipline in North America, only steps from the condo! ziplinenewyork.com
Your home mountain right outside your doorstep. Learn all about everything it has to offer here: www.huntermtn.com
892 locals recommend
Hunter Mountain
892 locals recommend
Your home mountain right outside your doorstep. Learn all about everything it has to offer here: www.huntermtn.com
Want to get even more great skiing in? Check out Windham Mountain, only a 20 minute drive! www.windhammountain.com
515 locals recommend
Windham Mountain Resort
19 Resort Dr
515 locals recommend
Want to get even more great skiing in? Check out Windham Mountain, only a 20 minute drive! www.windhammountain.com
This family owned mountain is a local favorite, with some of the best terrain for all levels and small mountain feel, it is worth the 50 minute trip! Learn all about it here: plattekill.com
260 locals recommend
Plattekill Mountain
469 Plattekill Rd
260 locals recommend
This family owned mountain is a local favorite, with some of the best terrain for all levels and small mountain feel, it is worth the 50 minute trip! Learn all about it here: plattekill.com
Built in 1874, an architectural gem. Second Empire style. Visible from Riverfront Park in Athens. Tours held second Saturdays of July-Oct Learn More: hudsonathenslighthouse.org
48 locals recommend
Hudson Athens Lighthouse
48 locals recommend
Built in 1874, an architectural gem. Second Empire style. Visible from Riverfront Park in Athens. Tours held second Saturdays of July-Oct Learn More: hudsonathenslighthouse.org
New York state's #1 Family Water Park offers safe, fun, excitement and relaxation for all ages in a beautiful natural setting. Learn more: zoomflume.com
194 locals recommend
Zoom Flume
20 Shady Glen Rd
194 locals recommend
New York state's #1 Family Water Park offers safe, fun, excitement and relaxation for all ages in a beautiful natural setting. Learn more: zoomflume.com
A 9 hole, public course with bar and restaurant, located in Palenville. Learn more: rvwcc.com
27 locals recommend
Rip Van Winkle Country Club
3200 NY-23A
27 locals recommend
A 9 hole, public course with bar and restaurant, located in Palenville. Learn more: rvwcc.com
Training of horse and rider using natural methods. Trail rides and hay rides. Sleigh rides in the winter. Individual and group rides. Horses boarded and trained. Reservations required.
352 Brown Rd
352 Brown Road
Training of horse and rider using natural methods. Trail rides and hay rides. Sleigh rides in the winter. Individual and group rides. Horses boarded and trained. Reservations required.
Snowmobiles and all-terrain vehicle (ATV) rentals on mountain trails - not just a circle on a field! We'll get you on the trail, snow or no snow! Learn more: greatnortherncatskills.com
5305 NY-23A
5305 New York 23A
Snowmobiles and all-terrain vehicle (ATV) rentals on mountain trails - not just a circle on a field! We'll get you on the trail, snow or no snow! Learn more: greatnortherncatskills.com
A state ski area that has been getting a lot of investment from New York. Has a brand new gondola and decent terrain. Learn more here: www.belleayre.com
604 locals recommend
Belleayre Mountain Ski Center
181 Galli Curci Rd
604 locals recommend
A state ski area that has been getting a lot of investment from New York. Has a brand new gondola and decent terrain. Learn more here: www.belleayre.com
Cross Country Skiing Mountain Trails Cross Country Ski Center - A family adventure, 35K groomed, track-set, marked and patrolled, winter woodland trails in the beautiful Catskill Mountains. Snackbar, warming hut, cross country ski, snowshoes, and pulk sled rentals. PSIA instruction. Call for conditions, brochure and directions. About 10 minutes from Hunter Mountain. Rte. 23C, Tannersville | 518.589.5361 | www.mtntrails.com
36 locals recommend
Mountain Trails Cross Country
6198 Main St
36 locals recommend
Cross Country Skiing Mountain Trails Cross Country Ski Center - A family adventure, 35K groomed, track-set, marked and patrolled, winter woodland trails in the beautiful Catskill Mountains. Snackbar, warming hut, cross country ski, snowshoes, and pulk sled rentals. PSIA instruction. Call for conditions, brochure and directions. About 10 minutes from Hunter Mountain. Rte. 23C, Tannersville | 518.589.5361 | www.mtntrails.com
Horseback Riding Bear Creek Landing- Winter and summer horseback riding. Rte. 214 & Rte. 23A, Hunter | 518.263.3839 | www.bearcreekrestaurant.com Bailiwick Ranch/ Catskill Equestrian - Open all year. Horseback riding, scenic trails with mountain trail rides. All day mountain trips, overnight camping trips, pony rides, petting zoo. English and Western riding instructions. 518.678.5665 | www.bailiwickranch.com
13 locals recommend
Bear Creek Landing
13 locals recommend
Horseback Riding Bear Creek Landing- Winter and summer horseback riding. Rte. 214 & Rte. 23A, Hunter | 518.263.3839 | www.bearcreekrestaurant.com Bailiwick Ranch/ Catskill Equestrian - Open all year. Horseback riding, scenic trails with mountain trail rides. All day mountain trips, overnight camping trips, pony rides, petting zoo. English and Western riding instructions. 518.678.5665 | www.bailiwickranch.com

Food Scene

Could be the best burger you ever eat, do not miss this great traditional burger joint with Frozen Custard, Fries, Shakes and of course the best burgers around! Learn More: mamasboycatskills.com
136 locals recommend
Mama's Boy Burgers
6067 Main St
136 locals recommend
Could be the best burger you ever eat, do not miss this great traditional burger joint with Frozen Custard, Fries, Shakes and of course the best burgers around! Learn More: mamasboycatskills.com
A great restaurant and bar with a world class chef only a short walk from the condo, you might have to go a few times! They serve dinner all week with breakfast and lunch on weekends and holidays.
13 locals recommend
Van Winkles
62 Liftside Dr
13 locals recommend
A great restaurant and bar with a world class chef only a short walk from the condo, you might have to go a few times! They serve dinner all week with breakfast and lunch on weekends and holidays.
Located in Villa Vosilla Boutique Resort, Ladoria Ristorante offers real home cooked Italian food. New Yorker approved! http://villavosilla.com/winter/ristorante.html
Ladoria
6302 Main St
Located in Villa Vosilla Boutique Resort, Ladoria Ristorante offers real home cooked Italian food. New Yorker approved! http://villavosilla.com/winter/ristorante.html
Classic diner, perfect for families. Very low key and perfect for kids of any age. I highly recomend this for families.
30 locals recommend
Selena's
5701 NY-23A
30 locals recommend
Classic diner, perfect for families. Very low key and perfect for kids of any age. I highly recomend this for families.
Your average comfort food Chinese place, right across the street from the bridge. (518) 263-3868 11AM-10PM (11PM Friday and Saturday)
17 locals recommend
Peking
7740 Main St
17 locals recommend
Your average comfort food Chinese place, right across the street from the bridge. (518) 263-3868 11AM-10PM (11PM Friday and Saturday)
My FAVORITE Breakfast!
65 locals recommend
Maggie's Krooked Cafe
6000 Main St
65 locals recommend
My FAVORITE Breakfast!
Awesome bagels, such a great way to start the day and one a 2 minute drive from the condo. A nice 15 minute walk if it is in the summer, one of my favorite ways to start the day. Opens at 6:30AM, closes at 3:00PM
26 locals recommend
M&J Bagel Store Bakery Deli Cafe
7740 Main St
26 locals recommend
Awesome bagels, such a great way to start the day and one a 2 minute drive from the condo. A nice 15 minute walk if it is in the summer, one of my favorite ways to start the day. Opens at 6:30AM, closes at 3:00PM
Light fare, FRESH decadent donuts & espresso drinks served in a country-style space with a chill vibe. Open Thursday-Sunday 7:00AM - 5:00PM (518) 589-6262
58 locals recommend
Twin Peaks Coffee & Donuts
5950 Main St
58 locals recommend
Light fare, FRESH decadent donuts & espresso drinks served in a country-style space with a chill vibe. Open Thursday-Sunday 7:00AM - 5:00PM (518) 589-6262

Arts & Culture

Take a guided, 50-minute tour of Cole's house, studio, and grounds, and enjoy special exhibitions of Hudson River School paintings. Cole is known as the father of America's first distinctive art. https://thomascole.org/
163 locals recommend
Thomas Cole National Historic Site
218 Spring St
163 locals recommend
Take a guided, 50-minute tour of Cole's house, studio, and grounds, and enjoy special exhibitions of Hudson River School paintings. Cole is known as the father of America's first distinctive art. https://thomascole.org/
Learn all about it here: https://baseballhall.org/ Great for a rainy day.
275 locals recommend
National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum
25 Main St
275 locals recommend
Learn all about it here: https://baseballhall.org/ Great for a rainy day.

Everything Else

Ripley's 'Believe it or not' called it "New York's Mt. Rushmore." Another, less generous appraisal termed it "a monument to vanity."
76 locals recommend
Pratt Rock
76 locals recommend
Ripley's 'Believe it or not' called it "New York's Mt. Rushmore." Another, less generous appraisal termed it "a monument to vanity."
Go into town and walk the main street with its stores and antique shops, it is a great way to spend a few hours!
117 locals recommend
Tannersville
117 locals recommend
Go into town and walk the main street with its stores and antique shops, it is a great way to spend a few hours!
Lots of great restaurants and shops all over town.
164 locals recommend
Windham
164 locals recommend
Lots of great restaurants and shops all over town.
Great food, over 300 beers, local cheese and culture of the Catskills!
143 locals recommend
Last Chance Antiques & Cheese Café
6009 Main St
143 locals recommend
Great food, over 300 beers, local cheese and culture of the Catskills!
Alpine Endeavors LLC is comprised of experienced, passionate climbers who are professionally trained guides and instructors. All of our guides are state licensed, skilled in wilderness medicine.
6 locals recommend
Alpine Endeavors LLC
44 Main Street
6 locals recommend
Alpine Endeavors LLC is comprised of experienced, passionate climbers who are professionally trained guides and instructors. All of our guides are state licensed, skilled in wilderness medicine.

Shopping

Windham Country Club is an 18-hole public golf course with a private club atmosphere. Located in the heart of Windham, NY, the course is scenic and challenging with beautiful greens and fairways.
50 locals recommend
Windham Country Club
36 South St
50 locals recommend
Windham Country Club is an 18-hole public golf course with a private club atmosphere. Located in the heart of Windham, NY, the course is scenic and challenging with beautiful greens and fairways.
Discover the beauty that is Vintage New York. All the antique items are sourced by local Catskill vendors.
23 locals recommend
Tannersville Antique & Artisan Center
6023 Main St
23 locals recommend
Discover the beauty that is Vintage New York. All the antique items are sourced by local Catskill vendors.

Parks & Nature

The Mountain Top Arboretum is open for the public's enjoyment, 2400 feet above sea level in the rugged high peaks region of New York's Catskill Mountains. https://www.mtarboretum.org/
90 locals recommend
Mountain Top Arboretum
4 Maude Adams Rd
90 locals recommend
The Mountain Top Arboretum is open for the public's enjoyment, 2400 feet above sea level in the rugged high peaks region of New York's Catskill Mountains. https://www.mtarboretum.org/
4.5-mile up-and-back, relatively flat hike to a beautiful Catskill overlook. If you're looking for a magical place to take it all in, this hike is your huckleberry: http://hikethehudsonvalley.com/huckleberry-point/
50 locals recommend
Huckleberry Point Trail
2425 Platte Clove Rd
50 locals recommend
4.5-mile up-and-back, relatively flat hike to a beautiful Catskill overlook. If you're looking for a magical place to take it all in, this hike is your huckleberry: http://hikethehudsonvalley.com/huckleberry-point/
You want to take a gut-busting, most-of-the-day climb to see several spectacular views, bagging two of the Catskill 3500’ summits in the process. https://hikethehudsonvalley.com/hikes/indian-head-mt-and-twin-mt/
Prediger Trail Head Road
Prediger Trail Head Road
You want to take a gut-busting, most-of-the-day climb to see several spectacular views, bagging two of the Catskill 3500’ summits in the process. https://hikethehudsonvalley.com/hikes/indian-head-mt-and-twin-mt/
The legendary hike to the Hunter Mountain Fire Tower, NOT to be missed in the summer. It is 5 miles and 2000 feet up. Details here: https://hikethehudsonvalley.com/hikes/hunter-mountain/
11 locals recommend
Hunter Mountain Trailhead
11 locals recommend
The legendary hike to the Hunter Mountain Fire Tower, NOT to be missed in the summer. It is 5 miles and 2000 feet up. Details here: https://hikethehudsonvalley.com/hikes/hunter-mountain/
See details here: Lower Trailhead: https://hikethehudsonvalley.com/hikes/kaaterskill-falls Upper Trailhead: https://hikethehudsonvalley.com/hikes/kaaterskill-falls-ii-upper-trailhead/ Please follow the directions and rules, this is a beautiful hike but you must stay on the trail.
114 locals recommend
Kaaterskill Falls Trail Head
New York 23A
114 locals recommend
See details here: Lower Trailhead: https://hikethehudsonvalley.com/hikes/kaaterskill-falls Upper Trailhead: https://hikethehudsonvalley.com/hikes/kaaterskill-falls-ii-upper-trailhead/ Please follow the directions and rules, this is a beautiful hike but you must stay on the trail.
This lake is one that most people do not know about and is equally beautiful. Walk around and enjoy the natural beauty of this locally famous lake. https://www.cnyhiking.com/ColgateLakeWildForest.htm
120 locals recommend
Colgate Lake
120 locals recommend
This lake is one that most people do not know about and is equally beautiful. Walk around and enjoy the natural beauty of this locally famous lake. https://www.cnyhiking.com/ColgateLakeWildForest.htm
Only a 10 minute walk down the hill in the summer. There are life guards from Memorial Day to Labor Day and the view of Hunter Mountain is fantastic.
16 locals recommend
Dolans Lake
16 locals recommend
Only a 10 minute walk down the hill in the summer. There are life guards from Memorial Day to Labor Day and the view of Hunter Mountain is fantastic.
Incredible views and hiking and a BEACH in the summer, can not be missed. Hiking directions here: https://hikethehudsonvalley.com/hikes/north-south-lake-north-point/
165 locals recommend
North/South Lake Campground
874 N Lake Rd
165 locals recommend
Incredible views and hiking and a BEACH in the summer, can not be missed. Hiking directions here: https://hikethehudsonvalley.com/hikes/north-south-lake-north-point/