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Food scene
Open Fri to Sun unless they have a private event. This Inn has been lovingly restored and is just gorgeous – Has been heralded by design magazines and its guests as a catskills favorite. Food is delicious! www.foxfiremountainhouse.com
60 residents recomanen
Foxfire Mountain House
72 Andrew LnOpen Fri to Sun unless they have a private event. This Inn has been lovingly restored and is just gorgeous – Has been heralded by design magazines and its guests as a catskills favorite. Food is delicious! www.foxfiremountainhouse.com
New in the center of Woodstock – awesome space and open kitchen/grill, food is excellent. - https://www.silviawoodstockny.com/ open 7 days
275 residents recomanen
SILVIA
42 Mill Hill RdNew in the center of Woodstock – awesome space and open kitchen/grill, food is excellent. - https://www.silviawoodstockny.com/ open 7 days
Also in Woodstock – great Italian fare and atmosphere. Really good food and lots of kid options – thin crust pizzas, pasta
http://www.cucinawoodstock.com/ - open 7 days
297 residents recomanen
Cucina
109 Mill Hill RdAlso in Woodstock – great Italian fare and atmosphere. Really good food and lots of kid options – thin crust pizzas, pasta
http://www.cucinawoodstock.com/ - open 7 days
On the east side of Woodstock – excellent food and locally sourced. Open 7 days a week
http://redonionrestaurant.com/
226 residents recomanen
Red Onion
1654 NY-212On the east side of Woodstock – excellent food and locally sourced. Open 7 days a week
http://redonionrestaurant.com/
Kid friendly and open for Dinner Thurs-Monday nights in spring/summer; otherwise open through lunch.
172 residents recomanen
Oriole 9
17 Tinker StKid friendly and open for Dinner Thurs-Monday nights in spring/summer; otherwise open through lunch.
One of my faves – it is a little farther away but about 2 mins from belleayre ski mountain - open weds-Monday
440 residents recomanen
Peekamoose
8373 NY-28One of my faves – it is a little farther away but about 2 mins from belleayre ski mountain - open weds-Monday
The Bear Cafe
295A Tinker StChinese and stream side so good to eat there or takeout.
Right in Woodstock, great food, the most casual on this list (although everything is casual in Woodstock!) Asian fusion and BEST noodle bowls – open 7 days for dinner and lunch
105 residents recomanen
Yum Yum Noodle Bar - Woodstock
4 Rock City RdRight in Woodstock, great food, the most casual on this list (although everything is casual in Woodstock!) Asian fusion and BEST noodle bowls – open 7 days for dinner and lunch
The Pines
5327 NY-212Thurs-Sunday – real local feel, great food and live music
New as of this winter and great outdoor dining options on their porch where they provide blankets and heat lamps.
10 residents recomanen
Shandaken Inn
1 Golf Course Rd ENew as of this winter and great outdoor dining options on their porch where they provide blankets and heat lamps.
Bit longer of a drive up by hunter mountain but drive is beautiful so go early and have a drink or meal at this Five Star recently renovated Hotel
122 residents recomanen
Deer Mountain Inn
790 Co Rd 25Bit longer of a drive up by hunter mountain but drive is beautiful so go early and have a drink or meal at this Five Star recently renovated Hotel
Also great, right on route 28 -they call themselves a diner but way better than diner fare.
597 residents recomanen
Phoenicia Diner
5681 NY-28Also great, right on route 28 -they call themselves a diner but way better than diner fare.
Inside the Emerson Resort – Great breakfast Brunch outside/streamside in a gorgeous setting
34 residents recomanen
Woodnotes Grille
5340 NY-28Inside the Emerson Resort – Great breakfast Brunch outside/streamside in a gorgeous setting
Shindig
1 Tinker StGreat for lunch, outrageous burgers. In the center of Woodstock
Vegan restaurant run by a good friend – GREAT food – and I love their juice bar for some green juice on a daily basis!!!
234 residents recomanen
Garden Cafe Woodstock
6 Old Forge RdVegan restaurant run by a good friend – GREAT food – and I love their juice bar for some green juice on a daily basis!!!
Delicious Pizza - the atmosphere isn't the best (I often get takeout) but you MUST try the Sesame Crust!
200 residents recomanen
Brio's
68 Main StDelicious Pizza - the atmosphere isn't the best (I often get takeout) but you MUST try the Sesame Crust!
Sightseeing
Hike – overlook mountain – takes about 3 hours in total – easy in terms of terrain but it will certainly get your heart rate up – it is steep!!!
222 residents recomanen
Overlook Mountain
Hike – overlook mountain – takes about 3 hours in total – easy in terms of terrain but it will certainly get your heart rate up – it is steep!!!
The brand New Ashokan Rail Trail with the entrance right on Boiceville 2 minutes away – it is stunning! 11 miles, flat surface for walking, doggies (on a leash of course) , bike riding….. also great is to do a walk around the Ashokan reservoir (4 minute drive) – you can park and do as much as 5.5 miles or any part less than that – it is flat and paved road with no cars - it is also truly magnificent views and also nice to see where manhattan’s drinking water comes from!
52 residents recomanen
Ashokan Rail Trail- Boiceville Bridge Trailhead
5080 NY-28AThe brand New Ashokan Rail Trail with the entrance right on Boiceville 2 minutes away – it is stunning! 11 miles, flat surface for walking, doggies (on a leash of course) , bike riding….. also great is to do a walk around the Ashokan reservoir (4 minute drive) – you can park and do as much as 5.5 miles or any part less than that – it is flat and paved road with no cars - it is also truly magnificent views and also nice to see where manhattan’s drinking water comes from!
Kenneth Wilson state campground – 8 mins from the house – great to walk through the woods on some of the new trails and also around the loops of the campground. Its super pretty.
57 residents recomanen
Kenneth L. Wilson Campground
859 Wittenberg RdKenneth Wilson state campground – 8 mins from the house – great to walk through the woods on some of the new trails and also around the loops of the campground. Its super pretty.
Spa/Gym
Emerson Spa and resort –facilities are amazing and its 5 mins away– outdoor pool, hottub and sauna and steam - $25 for a day pass without a treatment – worthwhile for some relaxation.
156 residents recomanen
Emerson Resort & Spa
5340 NY-28Emerson Spa and resort –facilities are amazing and its 5 mins away– outdoor pool, hottub and sauna and steam - $25 for a day pass without a treatment – worthwhile for some relaxation.
Yoga
Emerson also has daily classes – check website for schedule and they are generally on the easier side. If you like yoga and are more advanced – go to Euphoria in Woodstock and take laura’s class!
156 residents recomanen
Emerson Resort & Spa
5340 NY-28Emerson also has daily classes – check website for schedule and they are generally on the easier side. If you like yoga and are more advanced – go to Euphoria in Woodstock and take laura’s class!
Groceries
right outside of Woodstock – great place for your veggies and fruit – organic and juicebar/restaurant inside
160 residents recomanen
Sunfrost Farm
217 Tinker Stright outside of Woodstock – great place for your veggies and fruit – organic and juicebar/restaurant inside
Migliorelli Farms
5200 NY-28Farm Stand - Right on 28
Woodstock Meats
57 Mill Hill Rd in center of town – great local meats.
Boiceville IGA is just fine and about 2 minutes from the house - they stock firewood you can use for the firepit!
35 residents recomanen
Iga
4101 NY-28Boiceville IGA is just fine and about 2 minutes from the house - they stock firewood you can use for the firepit!
Lovely staff with an awesome wine selection! 2 minutes from the house - right next to the IGA
32 residents recomanen
Boiceville Wine & Spirits Inc
4101 NY-28Lovely staff with an awesome wine selection! 2 minutes from the house - right next to the IGA