Guidebook for Fleischmanns
Parks & Nature
Swimming from Memorial Day to Labor Day, excellent hiking trailhead, children's playground and picnic tables
37 locals recommend
Belleayre Beach
Swimming from Memorial Day to Labor Day, excellent hiking trailhead, children's playground and picnic tables
Next to the playground and ball field, there's a little rocky shore. On warm summer days when there hasn't been too much rain, the river is perfect for skipping rocks, wading, or catching frogs.
8 locals recommend
Fleischmanns Village Park
Wagner AvenueNext to the playground and ball field, there's a little rocky shore. On warm summer days when there hasn't been too much rain, the river is perfect for skipping rocks, wading, or catching frogs.
The view from the 5-car parking lot alone is worth a stop. You can choose between two short loops, and hike through a nice mixture of meadow and forest. You'll find loads of wild blackberries in August and September, and may find any number of toads, grass snakes and birds.
45 locals recommend
Palmer Hill Trail
11 Finkle RdThe view from the 5-car parking lot alone is worth a stop. You can choose between two short loops, and hike through a nice mixture of meadow and forest. You'll find loads of wild blackberries in August and September, and may find any number of toads, grass snakes and birds.
It's the perfect distance for families or anyone looking for a moderately easy 2-mile hike (one mile from the trailhead to the top). There's some incline, but the view at the top is worth it. You'll have a view of the Pepacton Reservoir and a lovely pond teeming with wildlife.
38 locals recommend
Shavertown Trail trailhead
Nyc 4 RoadIt's the perfect distance for families or anyone looking for a moderately easy 2-mile hike (one mile from the trailhead to the top). There's some incline, but the view at the top is worth it. You'll have a view of the Pepacton Reservoir and a lovely pond teeming with wildlife.
Beautiful, kid friendly hike nearby - little pond at the end of the trail
26 locals recommend
Kelly hollow trail
Mill Brook RoadBeautiful, kid friendly hike nearby - little pond at the end of the trail
Our favorite local swim hole, 25 min from the house. You can park on the side of the road and find your own private entry to the lake, or head to the small parking lot and share the beach with a few others.
34 locals recommend
Big Pond
Our favorite local swim hole, 25 min from the house. You can park on the side of the road and find your own private entry to the lake, or head to the small parking lot and share the beach with a few others.
About 40 minutes away, this is a nice 2 mile easy loop with some interesting ruins if you're headed from or back to Kingston anyways.
21 locals recommend
Ashokan Quarry Trail
New York 28AAbout 40 minutes away, this is a nice 2 mile easy loop with some interesting ruins if you're headed from or back to Kingston anyways.
Drinks & Nightlife
Peekamoose
8373 NY-28Farm to table cuisine, menu updated monthly
Distillery of vodka, maple spirit, and working on their first small batches of whisky. Low key bar with fireplace and game room for kids, 10 minute tours.
130 locals recommend
Union Grove Distillery
43311 NY-28Distillery of vodka, maple spirit, and working on their first small batches of whisky. Low key bar with fireplace and game room for kids, 10 minute tours.
Great local cidery with excellent food, outdoor fire place, and picnic tables. Mountain views.
197 locals recommend
Wayside Cider
55 Redden LnGreat local cidery with excellent food, outdoor fire place, and picnic tables. Mountain views.
Picnic tables, dog friendly, board games and lawn games, a nice firepit (seasonal) and good beer and food!
265 locals recommend
Woodstock Brewing
5581 NY-28Picnic tables, dog friendly, board games and lawn games, a nice firepit (seasonal) and good beer and food!
Open weekends only, this super chill brewery has picnic tables, ample lawn space, great beer and usually a food truck or vendor. Very conveniently located near some excellent hikes.
236 locals recommend
West Kill Brewing
2173 Spruceton RdOpen weekends only, this super chill brewery has picnic tables, ample lawn space, great beer and usually a food truck or vendor. Very conveniently located near some excellent hikes.
Fantastic drinks and food, live music most weekends. This place opened in summer 2023 and immediately elevated the Village of Fleischmanns.
The Print House
Fantastic drinks and food, live music most weekends. This place opened in summer 2023 and immediately elevated the Village of Fleischmanns.
Entertainment & Activities
Belleayre Mountain Ski Center
181 Galli Curci RdEssentials
10 minutes from the house in nearby Margaretville, great supply of organic, produce, bakery, beer, camping supplies
165 locals recommend
Freshtown
36 Bridge St10 minutes from the house in nearby Margaretville, great supply of organic, produce, bakery, beer, camping supplies
CVS
60 Bridge StSam's Country Store
1293 Main StAmazing albeit pricy shop for food, oils, spices, cheese, gifts, home items. Very nice owner.
76 locals recommend
Home Goods of Margaretville
784 Main StAmazing albeit pricy shop for food, oils, spices, cheese, gifts, home items. Very nice owner.
Food Scene
Excellent food, very vegetarian friendly, with outdoor garden seating or indoor cafe tables. Gallery and condiments/chutneys for purchase as well.
24 locals recommend
Berbert's Condiments Cafe & Gallery
1164 Main StExcellent food, very vegetarian friendly, with outdoor garden seating or indoor cafe tables. Gallery and condiments/chutneys for purchase as well.
Iconic brunch spot with long waits at peek weekend brunch times, though most other times of the week you'll find a table anytime. Good food, very Catskillsy vibe.
597 locals recommend
Phoenicia Diner
5681 NY-28Iconic brunch spot with long waits at peek weekend brunch times, though most other times of the week you'll find a table anytime. Good food, very Catskillsy vibe.
This is our favorite ice cream stop, and it's got decent pizza which is always welcome after a day of skiing!
43 locals recommend
Goatie Whites
46 Depot StThis is our favorite ice cream stop, and it's got decent pizza which is always welcome after a day of skiing!
Café marguerite
746 Main StLegit French pastry shop and excellent espresso on Main St.
Brand new spot on Main St in Fleischmanns, excellent selection of herbs, spices, dried mushrooms, delicious sandwiches and coffee.
19 locals recommend
The Village East Cafe & Market
1109 Main StreetBrand new spot on Main St in Fleischmanns, excellent selection of herbs, spices, dried mushrooms, delicious sandwiches and coffee.
Newest culinary addition to Fleischmanns, this Greek cafe has great spanikopita, gyros and desserts, 2 minutes from the house by foot.
Aegean Flavor
932 Main StreetNewest culinary addition to Fleischmanns, this Greek cafe has great spanikopita, gyros and desserts, 2 minutes from the house by foot.
Very casual, great for groups, excellent food and friendly service.
88 locals recommend
Binnekill Tavern
746 Main StVery casual, great for groups, excellent food and friendly service.
5 minutes from our place, this is a charming Mexican-inspired spot with good drinks and solid food.
27 locals recommend
Tito Bandito's
302 Main St5 minutes from our place, this is a charming Mexican-inspired spot with good drinks and solid food.
Not gourmet, but kids love this inexpensive breakfast spot, sitting inside or on the deck of an old rail car.
69 locals recommend
Arkville Bread & Breakfast
43285 NY-28Not gourmet, but kids love this inexpensive breakfast spot, sitting inside or on the deck of an old rail car.
Mornings
Brand new Korean cafe and market about 5 or 6 minutes from our home.
Everything Else
Emerson Resort & Spa
5340 NY-28World's largest kaleidoscope, a few good eateries
Sightseeing
Experience the magic of the historic Ulster & Delaware Railroad as you travel alongside the Esopus Creek through the beautiful woods of the Catskill Mountains.
Bring a snack and a drink to enjoy at our creek-side turnaround.
8 mile round trip with electric pedal assistance.
Please arrive 30 minutes before your tour and allow 2 hours for the adventure. (Note: We have no cell service within 10 miles of the railroad station).
Tour duration: 2 hours.
138 locals recommend
Rail Explorers: Catskills Division
70 High StExperience the magic of the historic Ulster & Delaware Railroad as you travel alongside the Esopus Creek through the beautiful woods of the Catskill Mountains.
Bring a snack and a drink to enjoy at our creek-side turnaround.
8 mile round trip with electric pedal assistance.
Please arrive 30 minutes before your tour and allow 2 hours for the adventure. (Note: We have no cell service within 10 miles of the railroad station).
Tour duration: 2 hours.