Catskill/Leeds Area Guidebook
Sightseeing
Catskill Creek/ Mill Pond is only a 3 minute walk from the house. Nice area to swim, usually very quiet and accessed only by locals.
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Catskill Creek
Catskill Creek/ Mill Pond is only a 3 minute walk from the house. Nice area to swim, usually very quiet and accessed only by locals.
Extensive hiking trails with lookout points (our favorite is Newman's Ledge!) There are also two swimming lakes with beaches. Boats can be rented and fishing is allowed with purchase of license (see link). About a half hour drive from house. https://www.dec.ny.gov/outdoor/24487.html
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North-South Lake
Extensive hiking trails with lookout points (our favorite is Newman's Ledge!) There are also two swimming lakes with beaches. Boats can be rented and fishing is allowed with purchase of license (see link). About a half hour drive from house. https://www.dec.ny.gov/outdoor/24487.html
Beautiful waterfall, one of the tallest in NY State. Near many hiking trails, accessible from a short hike. About a half hour drive from house.
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Kaaterskill Falls
Beautiful waterfall, one of the tallest in NY State. Near many hiking trails, accessible from a short hike. About a half hour drive from house.
Bridge over the Hudson River connecting the village of Catskill to the town of Hudson with a protected pedestrian walkway. Total length of about 5000 ft. 7 minute drive from house.
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Rip Van Winkle Bridge
Bridge over the Hudson River connecting the village of Catskill to the town of Hudson with a protected pedestrian walkway. Total length of about 5000 ft. 7 minute drive from house.
Historic Lighthouse in Hudson, NY overlooking the Hudson River and situated on a small park. About 10 minutes away.
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Hudson Athens Lighthouse
Historic Lighthouse in Hudson, NY overlooking the Hudson River and situated on a small park. About 10 minutes away.
Gorgeous historic estate that belonged to Frederic Edwin Church, of the Hudson River School Painters. The home and grounds are beautiful and provide great views of the Catskill Mountains and the Hudson River. 10 minute drive.
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The Olana Partnership
5720 NY-9GGorgeous historic estate that belonged to Frederic Edwin Church, of the Hudson River School Painters. The home and grounds are beautiful and provide great views of the Catskill Mountains and the Hudson River. 10 minute drive.
Historic home and landmark of Thomas Cole, the founder of the Hudson River School of Painting. 5 minute drive.
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Thomas Cole National Historic Site
218 Spring StHistoric home and landmark of Thomas Cole, the founder of the Hudson River School of Painting. 5 minute drive.
Beautiful Chinese Buddhist Temple. Services currently closed but grounds are open. 10 minute drive.
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Mahayana Buddhist Temple
710 Ira Vail RdBeautiful Chinese Buddhist Temple. Services currently closed but grounds are open. 10 minute drive.
2 mile trail loop on almost 500 acres of marshland, swamps, and farm fields. Great place to see wildlife, especially birdwatching! 10 minute drive.
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Ramshorn-livingston Sanctuary
109 Dubois Rd2 mile trail loop on almost 500 acres of marshland, swamps, and farm fields. Great place to see wildlife, especially birdwatching! 10 minute drive.
Windham Mountain is only a 25 minute drive from the house, activities include skiing, tubing, mountain biking, and golfing.
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Windham Mountain Resort
19 Resort DrWindham Mountain is only a 25 minute drive from the house, activities include skiing, tubing, mountain biking, and golfing.
Skiing, ziplining, and hiking only half an hour away!
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Hunter Mountain
Skiing, ziplining, and hiking only half an hour away!
Food scene
Local restaurant with classic diner staples, 5 minute walk
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Gracie's Luncheonette
969 Main StLocal restaurant with classic diner staples, 5 minute walk
Really good Italian food here. 7 minute drive
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La Conca D'oro
440 Main StReally good Italian food here. 7 minute drive
3 minute walk into town, delicious cupcakes, friendly people!
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Betty's Place
1122 Main Street3 minute walk into town, delicious cupcakes, friendly people!
Local coffee shop, 4 minute walk into town
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Hartland on Hudson
1130 Main StLocal coffee shop, 4 minute walk into town
Local brewery/pub, 15 minute drive
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Rip Van Winkle Brewing Company
4545 NY-32Local brewery/pub, 15 minute drive