We recommend exploring Phoenicia and the neighboring towns of Woodstock and Kingston. Each town has restaurants, shops, etc.
There are a load of great hikes in the area. Alltrails is great for finding trails of varying distance and difficulty.
See some of our specific favorites below.
World's Largest Kaleidoscope (we think)
Mandatory viewing.
Doolittle's
Good coffee and provisions.
Ashokan Reservoir
Walking/Hiking/Biking. Supplies water to NYC. Very cool.
Kaaterskill Falls Hike
Short hike (kind of steep) to amazing waterfall.
Rail Explorers
Ride the historic train route alongside the Esopus Creek.
(electric assisted rail bikes(?))