Pen Isla Cabin Guide Book
Food Scene (Restaurants + Stores)
Delicious food in a restored tavern & on right our door step. Delicious food & great atmosphere. During the summer months, the menu is different and all food is served outside with stunning waterfront views. Menu is limited during the summer to what they can cook in their garden kitchen.
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Stewart House
2 N Water StDelicious food in a restored tavern & on right our door step. Delicious food & great atmosphere. During the summer months, the menu is different and all food is served outside with stunning waterfront views. Menu is limited during the summer to what they can cook in their garden kitchen.
Our go to, this gourmet delicatessen has an excellent selection of cheese, cakes, pantry staples, frozen foods, sandwiches, and fresh vegetables.
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Talbott & Arding
202 Allen StOur go to, this gourmet delicatessen has an excellent selection of cheese, cakes, pantry staples, frozen foods, sandwiches, and fresh vegetables.
Black Horse Farms
10094 Rte 9WQuaint local farm shop with fresh produce.
The Athens Rooster
44 2nd StTasty spot for sandwiches, soups, and salads.
The Maker Restaurant
Upscale dining in beautiful setting.
A fan favourite, people travel up from NYC to dine here. Be sure to make a reservation.
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Lil' Deb's Oasis
747 Columbia StA fan favourite, people travel up from NYC to dine here. Be sure to make a reservation.
A little further away (~40 mins) - An original post-war diner with regular programming (live music, themed nights) - also near the Vosburgh Brewery if you wanted to do both in one trip.
Elizaville Diner
A little further away (~40 mins) - An original post-war diner with regular programming (live music, themed nights) - also near the Vosburgh Brewery if you wanted to do both in one trip.
Grazin' Diner
717 Warren StFarm-to-table diner in Hudson.
Kitty's Market
60 S Front StNew York Restaurant
353 Main StDelicious farm-to-table restaurant, near Art Omi so could do both in one trip.
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Local 111
111 Main StDelicious farm-to-table restaurant, near Art Omi so could do both in one trip.
Sunny Acres Farm
Local eggs, $5 for a dozen.
The Yellow Deli
Seconds Restaurant
Willa's Bakery Cafe
111 Water StreetPiccolo Trattoria
Reds Restaurant
12005 State Route 9WGoodies
Gracie's Luncheonette
969 Main StSee and Be Kitchen
466 NY-145AMAZING bread - get there early before they sell out.
Catskill Bread Co.
Wunderbar Bistro
744 Warren StBars & Breweries
Small local brewery set within a circa 1900 fruit packing barn. Tasty beer, and friendly atmosphere. Often features different food trucks.
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Brewery LaHoff
50 Vedder RoadSmall local brewery set within a circa 1900 fruit packing barn. Tasty beer, and friendly atmosphere. Often features different food trucks.
Left Bank Ciders
150 Water StSubversive Malting + Brewing
96 W Bridge StLocal brewery in Catskill.
Whitecliff Vineyard at Hudson, NY
Further afield (1 hour), our favourite brewery in the Catskills - near great hikes & climbing if you wanted to combine one day.
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Arrowood Farm-Brewery
236 Lower Whitfield RdFurther afield (1 hour), our favourite brewery in the Catskills - near great hikes & climbing if you wanted to combine one day.
Further afield (1 hour) - near some big hikes, often has live music at the weekends - brewery with mountain views.
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West Kill Brewing
2173 Spruceton RdFurther afield (1 hour) - near some big hikes, often has live music at the weekends - brewery with mountain views.
Sights & Hikes
We come for a walk around the grounds pretty much every time we come to the cabin! It’s free explore the grounds & has beautiful views of the mountains. Also a great place to watch the sun set.
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The Olana Partnership
5720 NY-9GWe come for a walk around the grounds pretty much every time we come to the cabin! It’s free explore the grounds & has beautiful views of the mountains. Also a great place to watch the sun set.
Parking lot is a short 10-min hike from a couple of waterfalls. Refreshing spot to swim in the summer months!
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High Falls Conservation Area
540 Roxbury RdParking lot is a short 10-min hike from a couple of waterfalls. Refreshing spot to swim in the summer months!
North/South Lake Camping
874 N Lake RdThe starting point for a lot of great hikes.
Mohonk Preserve
3197 Route 44 55Kaaterskill Falls
Peekamoose Blue Hole
Peekamoose RoadA wide river where the locals come to swim. Very shallow areas with rock pools as well as a deep area for swimming & plunging. Bring your water shoes as the rocks are slippery! Not recommended for small children. Strength of the current depends on how much rain we’ve had.
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Catskill Creek
A wide river where the locals come to swim. Very shallow areas with rock pools as well as a deep area for swimming & plunging. Bring your water shoes as the rocks are slippery! Not recommended for small children. Strength of the current depends on how much rain we’ve had.
Activities
Art Omi
1405 Co Rte 22Huge sculpture park - well worth a visit!
Hunter Mountain
Windham Mountain Resort
19 Resort DrScreaming Eagle Outdoor Adventures
28 N Warren StKayaking on the Hudson River.
Hi-Way Drive-In Theatre
10699 Rte 9WLocal, seasonal drive-in movie theatre.
Ferry between Athens <> Hudson - beautiful views of the Hudson and the Athens lighthouse, especially special at sunset.
Hudson Ferry Co.
Ferry between Athens <> Hudson - beautiful views of the Hudson and the Athens lighthouse, especially special at sunset.
Kids Activities
Very reasonably priced ice rink - usually free on Saturdays.
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Empire State Plaza Ice Rink
Very reasonably priced ice rink - usually free on Saturdays.
Fireman's Firefighting Museum
117 Harry Howard AveBilly Beez
1 Crossgates Mall Rd