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Furlong’s, one of the classic East Durham Irish pubs of the 80s, 90s, and early 2000s, reopened last August after it had been closed for a decade. The new owner of what is now called Five Furlong’s Tavern is native Irishman Garrett Doyle. He also founded Manhattan’s Tuttles Bar & Grill in Murray Hill, and he has made the most of Furlong’s enormous backyard by building out some of the best outdoor seating in the area.
Black Horse Farms in Athens, NY is so much more than a typical farm stand. With two balmy greenhouses, tons of plants and garden supplies, ridiculously delicious house-made cookies, loads of local food, and everything you need to make a simple-yet-delicious meal, it’s a destination-worthy shopping experience, especially on a cold and rainy spring day.
The World’s Largest Map of Ireland lives in the Emerald Isle of the Catskills. Constructed of over 170,000 bricks in 2001, this awe-inspiring map lives at the Michael J. Quill Irish Centre in East Durham. Each of the 32 counties of Ireland are represented and marked with their county flag. A bricked path bridges the gap between a map of Greene County and Ireland.
If you found a lone refrigerator advertising fresh milk in an empty field in the Catskills, what would you do? At End of the Lane Farm in Cornwallville, you’d be smart to pool all the money you’ve got in your car, pop it in the cash box affixed to a nearby tree, and grab all the creamline cow’s milk, cheese, butter, and goat milk you can afford.
Here are our 10 favorite kid-friendly Catskills restaurants that we’ve gone back to again and again. Each of these family-friendly spots has tried-and-true options for picky kids, plus delicious eats and drinks for grown-ups, too.
THE ULTIMATE KID-FRIENDLY GUIDE TO THE CATSKILLS AND HUDSON VALLEY! After 5+ years of research, we’ve finally compiled all our favorite family-friendly destinations in the Catskill Mountains. This is the post you can send to your friend who is coming upstate for the first time or save for yourself to use as a Catskills day trip bucket-list. We hope it inspires many fun adventures in the months and years to come!
Where’s the best place to hike with kids in the Catskills? Easy trails, waterfalls, gorgeous views, and proximity to good food turn kid-friendly hikes into happy family memories. Here are 10 Catskills and Hudson Valley hikes we’ve experienced first-hand and loved.
Howe Caverns or Secret Caverns? Both of these Upstate New York caves make super-fun, memorable, family-friendly adventures. Both promise otherworldly landscapes, fascinating tours, and incredible water features. However, they’re geared toward different types of visitors. What’s your cavern personality? Take our quiz and find out!
Looking for an easy, kid-friendly waterfall hike in the Catskills that’s just 10 minutes from a diner with outdoor seating and soft-serve ice cream? Mine Kill Falls is the holy grail of family hikes in the Catskill Mountains.
Briars & Brambles Books, a cozy little bookstore in Windham, has an incredible selection of winter reads. Their staff picks are perfect for curling up by the fire, their cookbooks are geared toward comforting cabin fare, and their children's section is carefully curated with the exact books you want to be reading at bedtime after a long day of skiing or snow-tubing on Windham Mountain.
Windham is the perfect wintertime destination in the Catskills—especially if you’re traveling with bonkers, stir-crazy children. From snow-tubing and easy hikes to coffee spots and kid-friendly meals, we’ve got everything you need to know about kid-friendly Windham right here.
If you love Storm King, you must put Art Omi on your upstate bucket list. Art Omi is less sprawling than Storm King, it’s only 20 minutes from Hudson, and it’s a must-visit if you’re traveling with kids. Take a virtual tour of Art Omi here, as you scroll through our photos of its colorful, larger-than-life sculptures.
This easy-going, kid-friendly, dog-friendly hike in the Hudson Valley town of Coxsackie promises breathtaking Hudson River views, picnic tables, and a close-up of a great, green swamp.
For the best off-the-beaten-path apple-picking spot in the Catskills and Hudson Valley, head up to Boehm Farm, just 20 minutes from Hudson or Catskills. They’ve got great prices, pumpkins, and a well-stocked farm stand, too.
Olana, a castle-like villa overlooking the Hudson River, seemed like it would be a dreamy place to explore with my family, but it wasn’t what anything like what I expected. Here’s what you need to know if you’re visiting Olana with kids.
New York Restaurant in Catskill serves some of the best Polish (and American!) food in upstate New York. It’s just a 10-minute drive from Hudson and 20 minutes from Saugerties, and now, they are offering the most delicious and ridiculously inexpensive take-home family meal.
See and Be Kitchen is a bakery, a community center, and a miracle in the Catskills. Serving the best fresh bread in the Hudson Valley and the best cinnamon buns in the world, it’s located 20 minutes from Hudson and 15 minutes from Catskill, NY.
Where are the best places to eat outside in the Catskills and Hudson Valley? See our family-friendly favorites and share some hidden gems.
Taking the New York State Thruway out of the city? There’s a perfect spot just 2 hours north of Manhattan. Whether you’re taking 1-87 to Windham, Saratoga Springs, Lake George or beyond, this modern diner is the ideal stopping point.
You don’t have to ski to enjoy the slopes at Windham. Here’s everything you need to know before taking your kids on the snowtubes and snowmobiles at Windham Mountain Adventure Park.
