Samantha & Brandon
Things To Do
Giant Ledge Trailhead
Beautiful Hiking Trail
Rail Explorers: Catskills Division
Experience the magic of the Ulster & Delaware Railroad as you travel alongside the Esopus Creek through the beautiful woods of the Catskill Mountains. Under a canopy of maple and birch, with the river rushing by and the mountains in the distance, this tour is an unforgettable experience. Bring a drink and a snack to enjoy at the turnaround. Call ahead to make sure they are open. It is weather pending!
Ashokan Rail Trail
This beautiful walking trail can be accessed from three public trailheads: Woodstock Dike Trailhead located at 1285 NY-28 in West Hurley. The Trailhead entrance is 5.3 miles west of the NYS Thruway Exit 19 Traffic Circle and approximately 1,500 feet west of the Stewart’s Shop (by Zena Road). Ashokan Station Trailhead located at 3045 NY-28 in Shokan. The Trailhead entrance is 11.3 miles west of the NYS Thruway Exit 19 Traffic Circle across from Mountain Road. Boiceville Bridge Trailhead located at 5080 Route 28A in Boiceville. The Trailhead entrance is off Route 28A approximately 16.5 miles west of the NYS Thruway
Belleayre Mountain Ski Center
Hit the slopes if it is cold enough and snow is in the ground
Emerson Resort & Spa (Also World’s Largest Kaleidoscope)
Start with spa treatment and then experience the worlds largest kaleidoscope. The word “kaleidoscope” comes from the Greek kalos (beautiful), eidos (form), and skopeō (to examine)—meaning “observer of beautiful forms.” That’s exactly what you’ll find here. Housed inside a 60-foot-tall silo at The Emerson, the World’s Largest Kaleidoscope transforms moving images into mesmerizing displays of color, shape, and light. Instead of traditional beads and glass, the Kaleidoscope uses original video art projected through a lens system and reflected in three mirrors that form a perfect sphere when viewed from below. This allows us to honor the original concept of creating symmetrical imagery but with the ability to develop seasonal themes, collaborate with artists, and continually refresh the experience. Each show is carefully produced to take full advantage of the scale and architecture of the silo, surrounding viewers in a sensory-rich experience that feels fully transportive.
Woodstock Brewing
Microbrewery offering beer on tap & bar bites in an industrial-chic setting with option of outdoor seating
West Kill Brewing
5 miles down a dead end road sits West Kill Brewing: a small batch craft brewery nestled in the Catskill Mountains. No matter what we’re making, it’s our untouched mountain water that truly showcases the natural beauty of this place. From clean, crisp lagers to malty, rich stouts, we aim to reflect the great location in which our brewery was born… and more importantly, give back. While beer is our passion, we operate with an emphasis on conservation, community, and education in maintaining the natural beauty of the famed Catskill Mountains. Beer tastes better when it’s working for the outdoors.
Woodstock, NY
Woodstock, NY, is known as a historic arts colony and bohemian hub in the Catskills, famous for its vibrant community of artists, musicians, and writers, unique shops on Tinker Street, independent galleries, historic music venues (like Levon Helm Studios & Maverick Concerts), and its cultural association with the 1969 Woodstock Music & Art Fair, even though the festival itself happened miles away in Bethel, NY. It's a destination for outdoor activities, unique shops, and a strong creative spirit