Cities
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Map of Greene County (New York)
Understand
[edit]Get in
[edit]By air
[edit]Get around
[edit]By seasonal tram
[edit]- Kaaterskill Trolley Co. runs the very congested route of Tannersville, Haines Falls, Palenville, and throughout Kaaterskill Clove down to Palenville. Given that New York State Route 23-A is quite narrow and frequented, legal parking is non-existent during the warm months along the road.
See
[edit]- 1 North-South Lake, County Route 18, Haines Falls (NE of Haines Falls along North Lake Road), ☏ +1 518 589-5058, [email protected]. 24. An excellent all-around introduction to the Catskills for either day or overnight. Fish, boat and swim in the lakes, or hike the extensive trail system to the ruins of the Catskill Mountain House and the views it made famous. $22 for camping permits; less for day use.
- 2 Kaaterskill Falls (Southwest of North-South Lake). One of the highest waterfalls of New York state, there is a viewing platform by parking on the Laurel House Trail. Next to the platform there's a small swimming hole off Spruce Creek. It gets very busy in the summer and weekends and parking is limited. Below the viewing platform, several trails are available to the often crowded base of the falls.
- 3 Thomas Cole House, 218 Spring Street Catskill, NY 12414 (East of the Rip Van Winkle Bridge), ☏ 518-9437465, [email protected]. vary. This National Historic Site preserves and interprets the home, and studios of Thomas Cole, the founder of the Hudson River School of painting. $18 for adults, children free.
Do
[edit]- 1 Ski Windham. - A major ski resort in the heart of the Catskill Mountains. Exit 21 off the NY State Thruway.
- 2 Hunter Mountain. - Another major ski resort in the Catskills. Exit 20 or 21 off the NY State Thruway.
- 3 Zoom Flume Water Park. - located in East Durham. Open most days between June 14 – September 1.
Eat
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[edit]- Scribner Hollow Lodge, 13 Scribner Hollow. Just a thousand yards from Hunter Mountain, the only deluxe hotel in Hunter is also the closest hotel to the slopes.
- Trail View Inn, 7836 Main St Hunter (Exit 20 off New York State Thruway follow signs to Hunter we are located next to school), ☏ +1 518-263-5253. Distinctive Restored Dutch Colonial, circa 1890. Excellent mountain views. Only 0.25 mi from the entrance to Hunter Mountain. Walk to village shops and restaurants. Four rooms, with private and shared bathrooms. Each room has a queen sized bed and fireplace. Full homemade breakfast. Comfortable living room with fireplace and internet. call for rates.
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[edit]Telephone area code 518.
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