Lisa's Guide to Greenwood Lake
Food scene
Lake views and large deck in summer, but the Emerald is also a solid choice year round.
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Emerald Point Restaurant & Marina
40 Sterling RdLake views and large deck in summer, but the Emerald is also a solid choice year round.
Beautiful lakefront location, live music on weekends, outdoor bar, and seasonal boat tours.
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Cove Castle Restaurant
13 Castle CtBeautiful lakefront location, live music on weekends, outdoor bar, and seasonal boat tours.
Bar food, but a bit elevated, Murphy’s is the go-to place for comfort food like meatloaf, corned beef reubens and prime rib specials (Thurs. nights.) We especially like the French onion soup on a chilly day.
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Murphy's Tavern & Restaurant
85 Windermere AveBar food, but a bit elevated, Murphy’s is the go-to place for comfort food like meatloaf, corned beef reubens and prime rib specials (Thurs. nights.) We especially like the French onion soup on a chilly day.
Planet Pizza
126 Windermere AvenueReliable pizza, heros, and pasta. Open 7 days a week and delivers.
Not your typical tacos, this is real-deal Mexican. The chicken and cheese chile relleno is one of our top picks.
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MexicanZingo Restaurant
104 Windermere AveNot your typical tacos, this is real-deal Mexican. The chicken and cheese chile relleno is one of our top picks.
A long-time staple of Greenwood Lake, Sing Loong is the go-to for all your Chinese takeout favorites.
Sing Loong Kitchen
102 Windermere AveA long-time staple of Greenwood Lake, Sing Loong is the go-to for all your Chinese takeout favorites.
No trip to the area would be complete without going to Pennings. So much more than just a farm market, Pennings is the place to experience a bit of the local farm life, but with a beer garden and stellar food from the grill.
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Pennings Farm Market
161 NY-94No trip to the area would be complete without going to Pennings. So much more than just a farm market, Pennings is the place to experience a bit of the local farm life, but with a beer garden and stellar food from the grill.
One of the top ice cream spots in the country, Bellvale is a must go when you're in the area. The sweeping views of the Warwick Valley are a bonus. *Tip: sunset is a fantastic time to go, but it can get crowded. Get there early.
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Bellvale Farms Creamery
1390 NY-17AOne of the top ice cream spots in the country, Bellvale is a must go when you're in the area. The sweeping views of the Warwick Valley are a bonus. *Tip: sunset is a fantastic time to go, but it can get crowded. Get there early.
Best craft coffee around. Custom blended and roasted right here in Greenwood Lake.
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Greenwood Lake Roasters Craft Coffee
160 Windermere AveBest craft coffee around. Custom blended and roasted right here in Greenwood Lake.
Nostalgic roadside ice cream stand with all the family favorites. As an added bonus there's usually corn hole boards and table games.
GWL Ice Cream Shack
1146 NY-17ANostalgic roadside ice cream stand with all the family favorites. As an added bonus there's usually corn hole boards and table games.
Great pizza and everything you'd expect from a pizzeria. The beautiful outdoor patio is a bonus. We also really love their salads. The Four Brothers salad with chicken, shrimp and avocado is one of our favorites.
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4 Brothers Pizzeria and Restaurant
92 Windermere AveGreat pizza and everything you'd expect from a pizzeria. The beautiful outdoor patio is a bonus. We also really love their salads. The Four Brothers salad with chicken, shrimp and avocado is one of our favorites.
More than just a coffee shop cafe, the Village Buzz is truly the place to go to get the buzz about what's going on in Greenwood Lake.
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Village Buzz Cafe
91 Windermere AveMore than just a coffee shop cafe, the Village Buzz is truly the place to go to get the buzz about what's going on in Greenwood Lake.
D'Boathaus
Waterfront dining with an upscale menu.
Wineries/Breweries
The largest of the area wineries, Warwick Valley Winery has a beautifully landscaped property for enjoying wine tasting, live music on weekends and outstanding food.
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Warwick Valley Winery & Distillery
114 Little York RdThe largest of the area wineries, Warwick Valley Winery has a beautifully landscaped property for enjoying wine tasting, live music on weekends and outstanding food.
Great vibe, spacious interior and exterior. Live music most weekends. The yard and deck are a good place for groups on a nice day. Aside from their own craft beers also notable are the wood fired pizzas and poutine.
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Tin Barn Brewing
62 Kings Hwy BypassGreat vibe, spacious interior and exterior. Live music most weekends. The yard and deck are a good place for groups on a nice day. Aside from their own craft beers also notable are the wood fired pizzas and poutine.
Beautiful transformation of a former prison building. Best variety of brews that includes everything from IPAs to pilsners.
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Drowned Lands Brewery
251 State School RdBeautiful transformation of a former prison building. Best variety of brews that includes everything from IPAs to pilsners.
The artfully served wine flights are a favorite at Applewood. It's also a good bet on a busy weekend, when it's often difficult to get into Warwick Valley Winery.
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Applewood Winery
82 4 Corners RdThe artfully served wine flights are a favorite at Applewood. It's also a good bet on a busy weekend, when it's often difficult to get into Warwick Valley Winery.
Old firehouse reinvented as as craft brewery along County Route 1 in the heart of the "Black Dirt Region" of Pine Island. Fun place, great beer flights, live music and food trucks.
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Pine Island Brewing Company
682 County Rd 1Old firehouse reinvented as as craft brewery along County Route 1 in the heart of the "Black Dirt Region" of Pine Island. Fun place, great beer flights, live music and food trucks.
True farm distillery vibe. Drink fantastic craft cocktails in the rustic "brown barn" or on the sprawling lawn. Food trucks and live music on weekends.
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Orange County Distillery at Brown Barn Farms
286 Maple AveTrue farm distillery vibe. Drink fantastic craft cocktails in the rustic "brown barn" or on the sprawling lawn. Food trucks and live music on weekends.
Hiking
A great starting point to explore the 22,000 acres of Sterling Forest State Park. The beautiful timber beam visitor center is worth seeing on its own.
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Parque Estatal Sterling Forest
116 Old Forge RoadA great starting point to explore the 22,000 acres of Sterling Forest State Park. The beautiful timber beam visitor center is worth seeing on its own.
With an easy access point from Greenwood Lake, the hike to Fitzgerald Falls is a local favorite. Take Lakes Rd to just past Greenwood Lake Middle School. The trail head will be on the right.
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Fitzgerald Falls.
Appalachian National Scenic TrailWith an easy access point from Greenwood Lake, the hike to Fitzgerald Falls is a local favorite. Take Lakes Rd to just past Greenwood Lake Middle School. The trail head will be on the right.
Great spot at the top of Mt. Peter. There's an observation deck with views of the Warwick Valley, as well as an access trail to the Appalachian Trail. Another plus is it's across from the famous Bellvale Creamery, so make sure to treat yourself with an ice cream.
Mount Peter Hawk Watch
Great spot at the top of Mt. Peter. There's an observation deck with views of the Warwick Valley, as well as an access trail to the Appalachian Trail. Another plus is it's across from the famous Bellvale Creamery, so make sure to treat yourself with an ice cream.
Cascade Lake Park Waterfall
Wonderful hidden gem with miles of scenic hiking trails.
Just over the NJ border and part of Ringwood State Park, we highly recommend the hiking trails surrounding the Monskville Reservoir.
Monksville Reservoir
Just over the NJ border and part of Ringwood State Park, we highly recommend the hiking trails surrounding the Monskville Reservoir.
Shopping
World renown outlet shopping is just 14 miles away.
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Woodbury Common Premium Outlets
498 Red Apple CtWorld renown outlet shopping is just 14 miles away.
Lake Activities & Boat Rentals
With the largest fleet of boat rentals, party boats and unique lake experiences, Greenwood Lake Marina has been at the forefront of fun on the water. Also offers delivery to lakefront Upstate Outpost managed properties.
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Greenwood Lake Marina
538 Lakeside RdWith the largest fleet of boat rentals, party boats and unique lake experiences, Greenwood Lake Marina has been at the forefront of fun on the water. Also offers delivery to lakefront Upstate Outpost managed properties.
In addition to kayak and paddle board rentals, Jersey Paddle boards also hosts a number of group paddles and events perfect for a first time on the water. Also offers delivery to Upstate Outpost managed properties.
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Jersey Paddle Boards
622 Jersey AveIn addition to kayak and paddle board rentals, Jersey Paddle boards also hosts a number of group paddles and events perfect for a first time on the water. Also offers delivery to Upstate Outpost managed properties.
Wellness
Book a massage or a session in the infrared sauna. The lounge area is also a perfect place to relax and unwind in a robe while sipping some herbal tea or ordering in food from neighboring eatery Roam.
Conscious Habitat Restorative Spa & Wellness Center
16 Railroad AveBook a massage or a session in the infrared sauna. The lounge area is also a perfect place to relax and unwind in a robe while sipping some herbal tea or ordering in food from neighboring eatery Roam.
Groceries
Fresh produce, pantry staples and all the basics can be found at Greenwood Lake Garden and Farm Market.
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Greenwood Lake Garden and Farm Market
1197 NY-17AFresh produce, pantry staples and all the basics can be found at Greenwood Lake Garden and Farm Market.
ShopRite of Warwick
153 State Route 94SClosest major grocery store
Bodega style local grocery store with great meats and deli sandwiches.
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Country Grocery
710 Jersey AveBodega style local grocery store with great meats and deli sandwiches.