Sightseeing
The best rail trail - goes all the way to New Paltz. It is 200 feet from the house. I just got 2 mountain bikes you can borrow to ride on it.
106 locals recommend
Rosendale Trestle
Wallkill Valley Rail TrailThe best rail trail - goes all the way to New Paltz. It is 200 feet from the house. I just got 2 mountain bikes you can borrow to ride on it.
Mountain lake 9 miles Northwest of Rosendale. Great climbing and hiking on the Mohonk Preserve lands.
407 locals recommend
Mohonk Mountain House
1000 Mountain Rest RdMountain lake 9 miles Northwest of Rosendale. Great climbing and hiking on the Mohonk Preserve lands.
Home of the Widow Jane Mine - concerts, poetry readings, outdoor art exhibitions.
7 locals recommend
Century House Historical Society
668 NY-213Home of the Widow Jane Mine - concerts, poetry readings, outdoor art exhibitions.
Take a 20 minute hike across the Rosendale Trestle. Spectacular views of the River, Rosendale Main Street and the Joppenburgh Mountain.
106 locals recommend
Rosendale Trestle
Wallkill Valley Rail TrailTake a 20 minute hike across the Rosendale Trestle. Spectacular views of the River, Rosendale Main Street and the Joppenburgh Mountain.
Food Scene
Live music, vegetarian food. local artists and denizens. A Rosendale institution
66 locals recommend
The Rosendale Cafe
434 Main StLive music, vegetarian food. local artists and denizens. A Rosendale institution
The Last Bite
103 Main StCheery, alternative, hipster food in a fun witty venue.
Garden House
4 Hardenburgh LnGarden and indoor dining, Mediterranean food. Eat the whole snapper.
Right on the rail trail...this place is big fun. Live music at sundown all summer long.
36 locals recommend
Rail Trail Cafe
310 River Road ExtRight on the rail trail...this place is big fun. Live music at sundown all summer long.
Arts & Culture
One screen movie theater - great affordable films and other events.
75 locals recommend
Rosendale Theatre
408 Main StOne screen movie theater - great affordable films and other events.
Everything Else
Check Mohonkpreserve.org for day passes and other hiking/climbing information. Mohonk is an international destination for climbers.
Mohonk Road
Mohonk RoadCheck Mohonkpreserve.org for day passes and other hiking/climbing information. Mohonk is an international destination for climbers.
Parks & Nature
Bike from Rosendale to New Paltz (7 miles). Great views of the Joppenburgh Mountain crossing the Rosendale Trestle. There's a restaurant open in summers right on the trail.
74 locals recommend
Wallkill Valley Rail Trail
Wallkill Valley Rail TrailBike from Rosendale to New Paltz (7 miles). Great views of the Joppenburgh Mountain crossing the Rosendale Trestle. There's a restaurant open in summers right on the trail.
Entertainment & Activities
Hike up to the top of the Joppenberg Mountain - takes about 40 minutes from the trail head behind Rosendale Main Street. Spectacular views and not too hard a climb.
21 locals recommend
Joppenbergh Mountain
Hike up to the top of the Joppenberg Mountain - takes about 40 minutes from the trail head behind Rosendale Main Street. Spectacular views and not too hard a climb.