City/town information
The Phoenicia Diner and Brios Pizza are fun stops. The Emmerson Spa and the Dewa Spa at Menla are both excellent. The Tanbark Trail out of Parish Field is a quick hike with a view. The Phoenicia Library has a great kids room.
47 locals recommend
Phoenicia
The Phoenicia Diner and Brios Pizza are fun stops. The Emmerson Spa and the Dewa Spa at Menla are both excellent. The Tanbark Trail out of Parish Field is a quick hike with a view. The Phoenicia Library has a great kids room.
Food scene
Breakfast sandwiches, coffee, lunch, ice cream in the summer, dry goods, gifts. Closest spot to the house.
31 locals recommend
Marty's Mercantile
4075 NY-28ABreakfast sandwiches, coffee, lunch, ice cream in the summer, dry goods, gifts. Closest spot to the house.
Hong Kong
4123 NY-28Yummy, no fuss Chinese food. A quick and easy treat.
The Pines has great food, drinks and a spectacular vibe. Be sure to also visit Heavyfeather Roaster for incredible coffee. Check The Pines website for hours, they often change.
159 locals recommend
The Pines
5327 NY-212The Pines has great food, drinks and a spectacular vibe. Be sure to also visit Heavyfeather Roaster for incredible coffee. Check The Pines website for hours, they often change.
Bread, breakfast, lunch, pastries, cakes, coffee. Keep an eye out for pop ups and specialty nights like wood fired pizza.
156 locals recommend
Bread Alone Bakery
3962 NY-28Bread, breakfast, lunch, pastries, cakes, coffee. Keep an eye out for pop ups and specialty nights like wood fired pizza.
Sightseeing
Menla
375 Pantherkill RdThe Spa at Menla is excellent.
Ski the East! Belleayre is a fun mountain for all levels about 30 minutes from the house.
604 locals recommend
Belleayre Mountain Ski Center
181 Galli Curci RdSki the East! Belleayre is a fun mountain for all levels about 30 minutes from the house.
Traveler advice
Book before you go
Limited cell service
There is limited cell service throughout the Catskill Mountains. Always load your directions before you head out!
Traveling with kids
Libraries & Playgrounds
Olive, Phoenicia and Woodstock have libraries with fun kids' rooms and kid friendly playgrounds. Davis Park is a few miles down the street from the house.
Ways to save
Larger grocery stores in Kingston
Coming for a longer stay? Do a big shop at Hannaford on Ulster Ave. in Kingston. There's a fun Target there too.