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March 05, 2025

Pakatakan Farmers’ Market

Looking for fresh, local food and craft beverages in the western Catskills? Maybe a distinctive pair of pretty earrings or a gift handcrafted from wood or clay? Come to the Pakatakan Farmers’ Market...

March 05, 2025

A Guide To Dog-friendly Hikes in The Hudson Valley & Catskills

A change of scenery full of fresh scents to whiff and a nice long walk with you is your pup’s idea of absolute bliss. Many of our Hudson Valley and Catskills trails welcome dogs on leashes, so we’...

March 05, 2025

Springtime Outings By Local County

Wherever in the Hudson Valley you may be, you’re never far from an epic destination. Now that the weather’s warming, it’s time to enjoy the forests and the farms, the galleries and the goodies, ...

March 10, 2025

Home and Garden Projects

Spring has sprung in the Hudson Valley, and with it comes the urge to revitalize our homes and gardens. The crisp air and blooming flowers inspire a sense of renewal, making it the perfect time to emb...

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Accord Speedway

Every Friday--spring through fall--visit the speedway's quarter-mile clay oval track to check out their stock car races. On Wednesdays, the speedway features go-kart and ATV races.

Sportsmans Alamo Cantina

The Sportsman's Alamo Cantina has been serving Phoenicia for over sixty years, serving up the best food and drink the area has to offer. Established in 1937, we have served Phoenicia as a local tavern and eatery that keeps everyone's interest. Wit...

Hickory BBQ Smokehouse

One of the few barbecue eateries in the Hudson Valley and Catskills, Hickory restaurant offers from its 500-pound-capacity smoker a variety of barbecue influenced by a range of American regional styles, for both lunch and dinner. There’s St. Louis-...

Uptown Kingston

Uptown Kingston: a beautiful town with many shops, delicious cuisine, various types of entertainment, and most of all; history! Within the area are many historic buildings from the 17th, 18th and 19th centuries, including the original Ulster County c...

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