Guidebook for Accord
Essentials
Great, for a mid-size, local market. Solid organics section, and helpful staff.
(845) 687-2214
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Emmanuel's Market Place
3853 Main StGreat, for a mid-size, local market. Solid organics section, and helpful staff.
(845) 687-2214
Nice local/organic grocery. Small, but can cover most needs for a weekend. Even has a small hot-bar: soups, coffee, & cookies! Open to all.
845-687-7262
www.highfallsfoodcoop.com
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High Falls Food Co-Op Inc
1398 NY-213Nice local/organic grocery. Small, but can cover most needs for a weekend. Even has a small hot-bar: soups, coffee, & cookies! Open to all.
845-687-7262
www.highfallsfoodcoop.com
Our friends, who are great cooks, swear by this market. Actual location is between John & Main Streets. Check Website for hours & free parking info: http://kingstonfarmersmarket.org
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Kingston Farmers Market
285 Wall StOur friends, who are great cooks, swear by this market. Actual location is between John & Main Streets. Check Website for hours & free parking info: http://kingstonfarmersmarket.org
Huge, pricey organic/natural market. Upstate answer to Whole Foods. Good prepared-food counter, & enough seating to make this a shopping/meal 1-stop.
(845) 336-5541
www.motherearthstorehouse.com
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Mother Earth's Storehouse
300 Kings Mall CtHuge, pricey organic/natural market. Upstate answer to Whole Foods. Good prepared-food counter, & enough seating to make this a shopping/meal 1-stop.
(845) 336-5541
www.motherearthstorehouse.com
Great market, wide selection. Doesn't focus on organics like Mother Earth's, but more gourmet options, larger produce section, and good meat & fish departments.
845-336-6300
http://adamsfarms.com
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Adams Fairacre Farms
765 Dutchess TurnpikeGreat market, wide selection. Doesn't focus on organics like Mother Earth's, but more gourmet options, larger produce section, and good meat & fish departments.
845-336-6300
http://adamsfarms.com
The best cheese closer than New Paltz. Knowledgeable, friendly staff. Great deli & Mediterranean foods, coffe bar... & vintage clothes - go figure.
845-658-7175
http://thebigcheeserosendale.com
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The Big Cheese
404 Main StThe best cheese closer than New Paltz. Knowledgeable, friendly staff. Great deli & Mediterranean foods, coffe bar... & vintage clothes - go figure.
845-658-7175
http://thebigcheeserosendale.com
"Artisan cheese, charcuterie, and chocolate." In a pleasant little shopping area removed from the center of New Paltz.
845-255-2444
http://cheeseplatenewpaltz.com
The Cheese Plate
10 Main St"Artisan cheese, charcuterie, and chocolate." In a pleasant little shopping area removed from the center of New Paltz.
845-255-2444
http://cheeseplatenewpaltz.com
Sightseeing
Interesting little museum dedicated to the history of the local canal system. Be sure to tour the remains of the canal.
(845) 687-9311
www.canalmuseum.org
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Delaware and Hudson Canal Museum
1315 NY-213Interesting little museum dedicated to the history of the local canal system. Be sure to tour the remains of the canal.
(845) 687-9311
www.canalmuseum.org
Pricey, but worth a visit, on so many levels. Great hiking, gorgeous vistas, boats, fish feeding, dining, full spa, skating, horse riding, grounds, etc. Make reservations. 855-883-3798 www.mohonk.com
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Mohonk Mountain House
1000 Mountain Rest RdPricey, but worth a visit, on so many levels. Great hiking, gorgeous vistas, boats, fish feeding, dining, full spa, skating, horse riding, grounds, etc. Make reservations. 855-883-3798 www.mohonk.com
Worth the trip for anyone even remotely interested in seeing running, flying planes dating to the Wright Bros. Biplane rides. Great museum, too. Open June-Oct. (845) 752-3200 www.oldrhinebeck.org
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Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome
9 Norton RdWorth the trip for anyone even remotely interested in seeing running, flying planes dating to the Wright Bros. Biplane rides. Great museum, too. Open June-Oct. (845) 752-3200 www.oldrhinebeck.org
Waterfalls, lakes, cliffs, forests. Gorgeous hiking, picnic grounds, inexpensive entry. No frills - bring water, food, and anything else you might need.
http://nysparks.com/parks/127/details.aspx
Hamilton Point Trail
Waterfalls, lakes, cliffs, forests. Gorgeous hiking, picnic grounds, inexpensive entry. No frills - bring water, food, and anything else you might need.
http://nysparks.com/parks/127/details.aspx
Single-track mountain biking. Difficulty varies "from fairly flat cruises over rocks & roots, to super-technical trails." See Website for many other trails, too.
http://www.fatsinthecats.com/?p=1009
Jockey Hill Road
Jockey Hill RoadSingle-track mountain biking. Difficulty varies "from fairly flat cruises over rocks & roots, to super-technical trails." See Website for many other trails, too.
http://www.fatsinthecats.com/?p=1009
The name speaks for itself. Great compliment to tour of the FDR Mansion.
845-486-7770
ww.fdrlibrary.marist.edu
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Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum
4079 Albany Post RdThe name speaks for itself. Great compliment to tour of the FDR Mansion.
845-486-7770
ww.fdrlibrary.marist.edu
Well maintained, fascinating. Well-run tours. Make reservations. Be sure to also visit the Presidential Library and Museum, the Top Cottage, and Val-Kill (Eleanor's house).
www.nps.gov/hofr/index.htm
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Home of Franklin D. Roosevelt National Historic Site
4097 Albany Post RdWell maintained, fascinating. Well-run tours. Make reservations. Be sure to also visit the Presidential Library and Museum, the Top Cottage, and Val-Kill (Eleanor's house).
www.nps.gov/hofr/index.htm
"Remarkably complete example of a gilded-age country place." Nice grounds; about 2 mi North of Roosevelt house.
www.nps.gov/vama/index.htm
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Vanderbilt Mansion National Historic Site
119 Vanderbilt Park Rd"Remarkably complete example of a gilded-age country place." Nice grounds; about 2 mi North of Roosevelt house.
www.nps.gov/vama/index.htm
"An elegant example of the great estates built ... during the Gilded Age." Gorgeous trails with river view.
http://millsmansion.org
http://nysparks.com/historic-sites/25/details.aspx
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Staatsburgh State Historic Site
U.S. 1"An elegant example of the great estates built ... during the Gilded Age." Gorgeous trails with river view.
http://millsmansion.org
http://nysparks.com/historic-sites/25/details.aspx
Shopping
Good selection, knowledgeable staff.
(845) 687-7125
http://stoneridgewineandspirits.com
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Stone Ridge Wine & Spirits
3853 Main StGood selection, knowledgeable staff.
(845) 687-7125
http://stoneridgewineandspirits.com
Great selection, knowledgeable staff. In the far, right corner of the shopping plaza.
845-255-7475
www.foxandhoundwines.com
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Fox & Hound Wine & Spirits
271 Main StGreat selection, knowledgeable staff. In the far, right corner of the shopping plaza.
845-255-7475
www.foxandhoundwines.com
One of many major chain stores & restaurants on the main commercial strip in Kingston.
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Target
1300 Ulster AveOne of many major chain stores & restaurants on the main commercial strip in Kingston.
"Specialists in Rock Climbing, Ice Climbing, Hiking and Cross-Country Skiing Since 1970"
845-255-1311
www.rockandsnow.com/store/
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Rock and Snow
44 Main St"Specialists in Rock Climbing, Ice Climbing, Hiking and Cross-Country Skiing Since 1970"
845-255-1311
www.rockandsnow.com/store/
Food Scene
Good pizza, and they deliver to the house!
(845) 687-4243
www.bennyspizzeriany.com
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Benny's Pizzeria
3835 U.S. 209Good pizza, and they deliver to the house!
(845) 687-4243
www.bennyspizzeriany.com
In Kingston. Never been there, but heard it's a "first-rate French bistro."
(914) 339-2003
http://le-canardenchaine.com
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Le Canard Enchaine
276 Fair StIn Kingston. Never been there, but heard it's a "first-rate French bistro."
(914) 339-2003
http://le-canardenchaine.com
In New Paltz. Never been there, but has a reputation as a good local restaurant, brewery/bar, and live-music venue. 845-256-1700 www.gildedotter.com
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Clemson Bros. Brewery - New Paltz
3 Main StIn New Paltz. Never been there, but has a reputation as a good local restaurant, brewery/bar, and live-music venue. 845-256-1700 www.gildedotter.com
FKA Jack & Luna's... We haven't been there since the name change, but still looks like a good brunch/salad/sandwich spot. Catering, and live music, too. Short drive. (845) 687-9794
www.lekker209.com
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Lekker
50 Ulster Landing RoadFKA Jack & Luna's... We haven't been there since the name change, but still looks like a good brunch/salad/sandwich spot. Catering, and live music, too. Short drive. (845) 687-9794
www.lekker209.com
Seems to be a go-to spot for a bit of gear and a pre-climb breakfast wrap.
845-255-2999
3124 Route 44/55, Gardiner, right at the Route 299 intersection
Bistro Mountain Store
3124 US-44Seems to be a go-to spot for a bit of gear and a pre-climb breakfast wrap.
845-255-2999
3124 Route 44/55, Gardiner, right at the Route 299 intersection
Great nutty-cruncy cafe at the edge of town. "Fresh, Organic Food for the Soul," rotating menu of "fresh, organic ingredients from the plant kingdom." Great soup.
845-255-1099
http://karmaroad.net
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Karma Road
11 Main StGreat nutty-cruncy cafe at the edge of town. "Fresh, Organic Food for the Soul," rotating menu of "fresh, organic ingredients from the plant kingdom." Great soup.
845-255-1099
http://karmaroad.net
Relaxed, attentive, slightly funky vibe. Some veggie options; reasonable pricing. Food seems a notch or two better than the casual setting might imply.
845-687-7464
www.kitchenetterestaurant.com
1219 New York 213
1219 New York 213Relaxed, attentive, slightly funky vibe. Some veggie options; reasonable pricing. Food seems a notch or two better than the casual setting might imply.
845-687-7464
www.kitchenetterestaurant.com
Haven't been yet, but I'd go just to check out a combo Irish bar / farm-to-table health-conscious eatery. Easy to miss driveway, just off Old Rte 213.
845-687-7298
www.murphysbistroandtavern.com
25 Orchard St
25 Orchard StreetHaven't been yet, but I'd go just to check out a combo Irish bar / farm-to-table health-conscious eatery. Easy to miss driveway, just off Old Rte 213.
845-687-7298
www.murphysbistroandtavern.com
Great casual cafe offers local friendliness, and a combination of homey and healthy fare (including smoothies and juices).
845-687-7779
http://thelastbitehighfallsny.weebly.com
103 Main St
103 Main StreetGreat casual cafe offers local friendliness, and a combination of homey and healthy fare (including smoothies and juices).
845-687-7779
http://thelastbitehighfallsny.weebly.com
Semi-formal dining, some unusual choices, but solid, with some home-runs. Period building has character and interesting history, and is near remnants of the old canal. 845-687-7700 depuycanalhouse.com
1315 New York 213
1315 New York 213Semi-formal dining, some unusual choices, but solid, with some home-runs. Period building has character and interesting history, and is near remnants of the old canal. 845-687-7700 depuycanalhouse.com
Eccentric choices all around. Can be hit-or-miss, but may be fun and worth a visit, if it appeals to you. Cash only.
(845) 687-7255
www.theeggsnest.com
1300 NY-213
1300 New York 213Eccentric choices all around. Can be hit-or-miss, but may be fun and worth a visit, if it appeals to you. Cash only.
(845) 687-7255
www.theeggsnest.com
"Casual country comfort in a friendly environment ... Full Bar, LIVE MUSIC, Pool Table, ATM, Wireless Internet, kids menu, handicap accessible."
845-687-2699
www.highfallscafe.com
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High Falls Cafe
2842 Stone Dock Rd"Casual country comfort in a friendly environment ... Full Bar, LIVE MUSIC, Pool Table, ATM, Wireless Internet, kids menu, handicap accessible."
845-687-2699
www.highfallscafe.com
Drinks & Nightlife
Across from the co-op. Farm-to-table menu, craft beers. Live music and local art.
845-687-4750
www.hoppedupcafe.com
Hopped Up Cafe LLC
2303 Lucas TurnpikeAcross from the co-op. Farm-to-table menu, craft beers. Live music and local art.
845-687-4750
www.hoppedupcafe.com
Everything Else
Our exit strategy. Gas, okay coffee, and the bathrooms are pretty darn clean for a gas station/convenience store. Friendly, and not creepy like the Mobil in New Paltz.
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Stewart's Shops
6 Main StOur exit strategy. Gas, okay coffee, and the bathrooms are pretty darn clean for a gas station/convenience store. Friendly, and not creepy like the Mobil in New Paltz.
Redefines "molehill", but it's close, fine for little kids and beginners, and has a great tubing slide.
845-336-6977
www.sawkillski.com
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Sawkill Family Ski Center
167 Hill RdRedefines "molehill", but it's close, fine for little kids and beginners, and has a great tubing slide.
845-336-6977
www.sawkillski.com
Supposed to be very family-friendly. Mountain biking in the summer.
800-942-6904
www.belleayre.com
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Centru tat-Tisjir fil-Belleayre Mountain
181 Galli Curci RdSupposed to be very family-friendly. Mountain biking in the summer.
800-942-6904
www.belleayre.com
No Killington, but it's the biggest game in town. Crowd can be a bit wild.
800-486-8376
www.huntermtn.com
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Hunter Mountain Resort
8827 NY-23ANo Killington, but it's the biggest game in town. Crowd can be a bit wild.
800-486-8376
www.huntermtn.com
Another option. Tamer than Hunter. Supposed to have a good ski school.
800-754-9463
www.windhammountain.com
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Windham Mountain Resort
19 Resort DrAnother option. Tamer than Hunter. Supposed to have a good ski school.
800-754-9463
www.windhammountain.com
For our longer-term guests. Too far for a day-trip (2h 45m), but superior to the local options.
800-787-2886
www.stratton.com
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Stratton Mountain Resort
5 Village Lodge RdFor our longer-term guests. Too far for a day-trip (2h 45m), but superior to the local options.
800-787-2886
www.stratton.com
Vassar campus is beautiful (and it's my Alma mater). Good course for beginners / intermediates.
845-473-9838
www.vassargolfcourse.com
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Vassar Golf Course
124 Raymond AveVassar campus is beautiful (and it's my Alma mater). Good course for beginners / intermediates.
845-473-9838
www.vassargolfcourse.com
It's close!
845-626-2513
http://rondoutgolfclub.com
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Rondout Golf Course
10 Banks StIt's close!
845-626-2513
http://rondoutgolfclub.com
Pretty location, short drive to the Rt. 9 commercial strip in Poughkeepsie.
845-463-0900
www.casperkillgolf.com
Mahoney's
2320 South RoadPretty location, short drive to the Rt. 9 commercial strip in Poughkeepsie.
845-463-0900
www.casperkillgolf.com
"Year-round rock climbing, ice climbing, alpine climbing, and mountaineering ... Accredited ... state-licensed."
877-486-5769
http://alpineendeavors.com
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Alpine Endeavors LLC
44 Main Street"Year-round rock climbing, ice climbing, alpine climbing, and mountaineering ... Accredited ... state-licensed."
877-486-5769
http://alpineendeavors.com
"Rock climbing specialists since 1974 ... Clinics for beginners and experienced climbers."
800-777-2546
www.high-xposure.com
HighXposure Adventures, Inc. - Rock Climbing Guide
State Route 55"Rock climbing specialists since 1974 ... Clinics for beginners and experienced climbers."
800-777-2546
www.high-xposure.com
Arts & Culture
Art-house / film festival alternative to the big-box movie houses in Kingston.
845-876-2515
http://upstatefilms.org
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Upstate Films Rhinebeck
6415 Montgomery StArt-house / film festival alternative to the big-box movie houses in Kingston.
845-876-2515
http://upstatefilms.org
Art-house / film festival alternative to the big-box movie houses in Kingston.
845-679-6608
http://upstatefilms.org
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Upstate Films Woodstock
132 Tinker StArt-house / film festival alternative to the big-box movie houses in Kingston.
845-679-6608
http://upstatefilms.org
Vroom, vroom! Bleachers, a dirt track, and race cars - what more is there to say? April through November.
845-626-1142
www.accordspeedway.com
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Accord Speedway
299 Whitfield RdVroom, vroom! Bleachers, a dirt track, and race cars - what more is there to say? April through November.
845-626-1142
www.accordspeedway.com
"America’s oldest continuous summer chamber music festival" in a historic, hand-built hall in the woods.
845-345-3234
www.maverickconcerts.org
(Readings, too: see www.actorsandwriters.com)
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Maverick Concerts Inc
120 Maverick Rd"America’s oldest continuous summer chamber music festival" in a historic, hand-built hall in the woods.
845-345-3234
www.maverickconcerts.org
(Readings, too: see www.actorsandwriters.com)
"Dedicated to high-quality, professionally produced plays and musicals."
845-647-5511
www.shadowlandtheatre.org
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Shadowland Stages
157 Canal St"Dedicated to high-quality, professionally produced plays and musicals."
845-647-5511
www.shadowlandtheatre.org
Small movie theater. Makes for a quirkier, more personal-feeling dinner-and-movie night. Mainstream-meter hovers between Kingston megas - Upstate Films.
845-658-8989
rosendaletheatre.org
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Rosendale Theatre
408 Main StSmall movie theater. Makes for a quirkier, more personal-feeling dinner-and-movie night. Mainstream-meter hovers between Kingston megas - Upstate Films.
845-658-8989
rosendaletheatre.org
Heritage train rides on old freight and tourist rails. Special holiday rides; unique way to enjoy the scenery. Two lovely rides: in Kingston, and Esopus.
845-889-4242
www.catskillmtrailroad.com
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Catskill Mountain Railroad
55 Kingston PlazaHeritage train rides on old freight and tourist rails. Special holiday rides; unique way to enjoy the scenery. Two lovely rides: in Kingston, and Esopus.
845-889-4242
www.catskillmtrailroad.com