Area Attractions
Black Creek Preserve
New parking area.
Route 299, (near N. Riverside Rd.), Highland
Listed in: Area Attractions, Fishing and Kayaking
Bob Shepard Highland Landing Park
Hudson River, 46 River Road, Highland
Listed in: Area Attractions, Fishing and Kayaking
Catskill Mountain Railroad
Check website for rides and activities.
688-7400
Listed in: Area Attractions, History
Chodikee Lake
Car top boat launch, great fishing and birding. Lots of wildlife most seasons.
No. Chodikee Lake Rd., Highland
Listed in: Area Attractions, Fishing and Kayaking
Historic Huguenot Street
Here visitors experience over 300 years of history across seven stone-house museums, a reconstructed French Church, and a replica Esopus Munsee wigwam. Our site also includes exhibits, public programs, a library & archives. Please visit www.huguenotstreet.org/visit for DuBois Fort Visitor Center and Tour hours.
Listed in: Area Attractions, History
Hudson Valley Rail Trail
West side of the Hudson–Haviland Rd off Rte 9W, just north of Mid Hudson Bridge intersection. Beautiful, paved rail trail takes you past steep rock cuts and beautiful wetlands. Flora, birds, and the occasional red eft (newt). Peaceful and beautiful. 3.6 miles from Walkway to Tony Williams Field.
Enter Haviland, Commercial Ave, Near N. Chodikee Lake at Rotary Pavilion, or Tony Williams Park
Listed in: Area Attractions, Hiking
Hurds Family Farm
Come see what’s NEW! Celebrating 28 years with creative outdoor farm adventures. Create memories together while you jump, slide, & ride along with your family. Friendly farm animals. Cool off with a signature drink & enjoy scenic views from our new patio. Fresh apple cider donuts. Voted four years as “Best Farm to Take the Family.” Check our Facebook & website for opening dates & events. NEW: Private Site Rentals in June, July, and August.
John Burroughs Woodchuck Lodge
Visit the Lodge! It’s a trip, but worth seeing the “other” John Burroughs site & his grave. Free tours of are offered the first weekend of the month, through October, from 11 to 3. Reservations are not needed. Donations towards the upkeep of the Lodge are gratefully accepted. Learn more at our website.
1633 Burroughs Memorial Road, Roxbury, NY 12474
Listed in: Area Attractions, History
John R. Kirk Planetarium
45 minute programs introduce adults & children to the wonders above us. You and your family will be enthralled, and you’ll learn a lot of science. Public shows are free. Reservations must be made online. NO tickets are available at the door. For public show schedule and ticket info see: www.newpaltz.edu/planetarium/
Private shows (for schools, scouts, etc) are $3.50 per person. Seating limit is 44. Contact Director for booking.
Coykendall Science Building, SUNY New Paltz campus, New Paltz, NY
845-257-3818
Listed in: Area Attractions, Educational
Rondout Waterfront Guided Tours, Kingston
Sunrise guided walking tour of the Historic Rondout Waterfront portion of the NYS Empire State Trail. Approximately two miles of breathtaking scenery and interesting history. Takes about 1.5 hours. For details or reservations, visit the website.
Listed in: Area Attractions, Walking Tours: Kingston
Senate House Museum
Group tours year-round, must be scheduled in advance. Regular hours on website.
296 Fair Street, Kingston
Listed in: Area Attractions, History
Slabsides & Sanctuary New Hiking Trails
New hiking trails at Burroughs’ Slabsides.
Burroughs Drive, off Floyd Ackert Road (261 Floyd Ackert Road), West Park
Listed in: Area Attractions, Hiking
Terwilliger House Museum
Noon-3pm and by appointment, Wed, Fri & Sat . Exhibits, reference & local geneaology.
Listed in: Area Attractions, History
The National Purple Heart Hall of Honor
Collecting, preserving, and sharing stories of all Purple Heart recipients. This inspiring site should be visited at least once in your life to honor the men and women who served in the name of liberty. Not far from Washington’s HQ in Newburgh and the New Windsor Contonment where his troops stayed. What a great way to spend a day withyour family this year. Go to websites for hour and directions.
Listed in: Area Attractions, History
Town of Lloyd Historical Preservation Society
Speakers programs. Check website for monthly programs Sept-May, and for special events such as 2016 Hudson River History Cruises in Spring Send your email address to viv@abouttown.us to be included in regular updates on many local history programs for Ulster County. Put “History Buff” in the subject line, please.
Listed in: Area Attractions, History
Tuthilltown Art Gallery
A fine art gallery located adjacent to the Tuthilltown Distillery exhibiting oil paintings , pastels and drawings by Ron Schaefer depicting landscape , still life , vernacular architecture and industrial subject matter. Open by chance or appointment.
Ulster County Fair
This fair’s history started in 1886, and has been a family event promoting agriculture and fun all those years. Early August. Head for their website to see the line up!
Listed in: Area Attractions, Educational
Ulster County Tourism Office
The Ulster County Tourism office is a great resource for travelers interested in learning more about the County. The office has helpful guides, brochures and maps, as well as exhibits.
Kingston Heritage Visitors Center, 20 Broadway, Kingston, NY 12401
845-340-3566
Unison Arts
Ongoing Classes.
• Qigong for Seniors: Mondays 11am
• Qigong: Tuesdays 5:30pm
• Life Drawing: Tuesdays & Thursdays 7:30pm, alternate Saturdays 10am
Listed in: Area Attractions, Classes and Education
Volunteer Firemen’s Mus.
Call for recorded hours and events.
265 Fair Street, Kingston
845-338-1247
Listed in: Area Attractions, History
Walkill Valley Rail Trail
From Gardiner through New Paltz, Rosendale over the Wallkill, and the Rondout all the way to Kingston. 16 miles.
Gardiner: Off Rte 44/55. New Paltz: Base of Main St. Rosendale: At entrance of bridge behind St. Peter’s Church.
Gardiner, New Paltz, Rosendale
Listed in: Area Attractions, Hiking
Walkway Over The Hudson
1.25 miles long, 212’ above the Hudson. From the west side of the Hudson use Haviland Road off Rte 9W, just north of Mid Hudson Bridge intersection.
Haviland Road, Highland
Listed in: Area Attractions, Hiking
Wallkill River
Can enter in Gardiner/New Paltz/Esopus
Gardiner, New Paltz, Esopus
Listed in: Area Attractions, Fishing and Kayaking
Women’s Studio Workshop
Fascinating programs. Bookbinding, paper making, nature drawing, paper marbleizing, faux finishes, & much more. Schedule ob website. Studio space available. Consults on projects. Fun, educational.See listings in calendar of events.
Listed in: Area Attractions, Educational
