Food Scene
Old Chatham Country Store & Cafe
639 Albany TurnpikeThis is my favorite breakfast spot.
Blue Plate
1 Kinderhook StThis is the best restaurant in Chatham!
Destino Fiesta Mexicana
1 Church StThis is a tasty Mexican restaurant.
Our Daily Bread Deli
116 Hudson AveGreat breakfast spot, and a short walk to the house.
If you want just a cup of coffee and a quiche or pastry, this is your spot.
37 locals recommend
benGABLEsavories
17 Central SqIf you want just a cup of coffee and a quiche or pastry, this is your spot.
Bartlett House
2258 NY-66Maybe a little pricey but the brunch is delicious.
Essentials
Price Chopper
2614 NY-66Very affordable groceries. Shop there and cook up a feast!
Drinks & Nightlife
Chatham Brewing
59 Main StMake sure you bring a growler of beer home with you.
The People's Pub
36 Main StDo a tasting and pick up a bottle of local wine. Open from 12-5, Weds through Sunday.
62 locals recommend
Hudson Chatham Winery
1900 NY-66Do a tasting and pick up a bottle of local wine. Open from 12-5, Weds through Sunday.
Sightseeing
Art Omi
1405 Co Rte 22Amazing outdoor art installations! Go for a hike and see some art!
Make sure you schedule a tour reservation in advance, and stroll around the estate grounds before or after.
349 locals recommend
Olana State Historic Site
Olana State Historic SiteMake sure you schedule a tour reservation in advance, and stroll around the estate grounds before or after.
Martin van Buren's estate. It's free and it's cooler than you think!
53 locals recommend
Martin Van Buren National Historic Site
1013 Old Post RdMartin van Buren's estate. It's free and it's cooler than you think!
Shopping
Rodgers Book Barn
467 Rodman RdMaybe the best used bookstore in the world?
Movies
Hi-Way Drive-In Theatre
10699 Rte 9WMy favorite drive-in movie theatre!
Best place to see a movie! This old vaudeville theatre goes back to the 1920s. Movies are super cheap, and it's run by a nonprofit organization.
78 locals recommend
Crandell Theatre
48 Main StBest place to see a movie! This old vaudeville theatre goes back to the 1920s. Movies are super cheap, and it's run by a nonprofit organization.
Outdoors
Light, easy hike across the Massachusetts state line to see a gorgeous waterfall. No swimming allowed, but people dip in the stream anyway.
281 locals recommend
Bash Bish Falls State Park
Falls RoadLight, easy hike across the Massachusetts state line to see a gorgeous waterfall. No swimming allowed, but people dip in the stream anyway.
Hiking, cycling, boating, swimming, snack bar - a great local state park!
132 locals recommend
Lake Taghkanic State Park
1528 New York 82Hiking, cycling, boating, swimming, snack bar - a great local state park!