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Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park™
at Birchwood Acres - Woodridge, New York

Camping in New York – Explore the area and the beauty of the Catskill Mountains The area around Jellystone Park abounds in natural beauty.  Many things to do in our area relate to nature and the environment.  Guests camping in New York for 2-3 days will find plenty to do within our park, and may not wish to go anywhere!  Other guests, staying 5 days or a week, may want to dedicate one or two days to explore the Catskill Mountain area.  Here is some information to guide you:

Sam's Point Lookout and Ice Chasms
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845-647-7989
A beautiful hiking and viewing spot nearby on the Shawangunk Ridge, only 20 minutes away. From the parking area, a ½ mile walk takes you to Sam's Point, which enjoys a 50 mile panorama of the Shawangunk and Catskill mountains.

Holiday Mountain Fun Park
http://www.holidaymtn.com/index.php?id=1
845-796-3161
A fun new place to go, only 20 minutes from Jellystone Park! A great go cart track and multilevel mini-golf are the centerpieces. Holiday Mountain also offers batting cages, an arcade, rock climbing wall, bumper cars, and even a mechanical bull! 

Mighty M Gaming at Monticello Raceway
www.monticelloraceway.com
866-777-GAME
Got the casino bug? Monticello Raceway, which has offered trotters and horse-betting for decades, recently added 1800 video lottery terminals (VLTs), slot machines run through the state lottery computers. It’s the closest the Catskills have come to a full-fledged casino. For adults. A decent buffet, and some entertainment, about 20 minutes from Jellystone Park. 

Bethel Woods Center for the Arts
www.bethelwoodscenter.org
After years of planning, the Bethel Woods Center for the Arts opened in July 2006 to the tunes of the New York Philharmonic and fireworks. Since then, it has showcased such talent as Bob Dylan, Joe Cocker, Crosby, Stills, Nash, and Young, Counting Crows and Maroon 5. The Center features a state-of-the-art indoor/outdoor amphitheater, and excellent food and support facilities. Check their site for upcoming spring, summer and fall acts and tickets! Only 30 minutes from Jellystone Park.

The Museum at Bethel Woods: The Story of the Sixties and Woodstock
http://www.bethelwoodscenter.org/museum.aspx
Were you at the Woodstock Festival? Well, at least you heard about it. This top-notch musuem opened in 2008 on the site of the Bethel Woods Center for the Arts. It tells the story of the times, and the story of the music, that made the 1969 Woodstock Festival the watershed event of a generation. A must see! Just 30 minutes away.

County Fairs
Several fairs, including the Little Worlds' Fair in Sullivan County, take place at different times throughout the summer.  We keep information on these fairs and other special off-site events in a guide book across from the main desk in our Ranger Station.

Dutchess County Fair www.dutchessfair.com 845-876-4001
Little World's Fair (no website available) 845-985-7666
Orange County Fair www.orangecountyfair.com 845-343-4826
845-343-3134
Ulster County Fair www.ulstercountyfair.com 845-255-1380

River Adventures on the Delaware
You can enjoy an exciting river adventure about 45 minutes from Jellystone Park.  You are taken up the river for a 3 hour trip downstream.  Awesome!

Silver Canoe and Raft Rental
www.silvercanoe.com
800-724-8342
 

Apple Picking
Come visit in fall, and go pick your own apples 40 minutes away.  Apple picking takes place all of September and October!

Stone Ridge Orchard
www.stoneridgeorchard.com
845-687-4379

Kelder's Farm
www.kelderfarm.com
845-626-7137
A real working family farm, with hayrides and petting zoo.  Pick strawberries, blueberries, and raspberries (check season).  In fall, pick your own pumpkin, and visit the corn maze!

Horseback Riding
Bradden Brook Stables
845-647-7556

Trail rides and pony rides.  In Greenfield Park (10 minutes).

Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome
www.oldrhinebeck.org
845-758-8610
A vintage airplane museum and airstrip, featuring weekend air shows and plane rides...about 1 hour from Jellystone Park.

Huguenot Street Colonial Houses
www.huguenotstreet.org
845-255-1660
Visit one of the oldest streets in America!  Huguenot settlers built these homes in the early 1700s, now run as museums.  In New Paltz, about 40 minutes from Jellystone.

Extreme Sports
Go rock climbing, mountain biking and hiking at Lake Minnewaska State Park, a beautiful day use facility 25 minutes from us.  Hike the wilderness in the Catskill Park (25 minutes).  Hang-glide through Mountain Wings.  (http://www.mtnwings.com), (845-647-3377) in nearby Ellenville (15 minutes), or take a glider ride or lessons at Wurtsburo Airport, (845-888-2791) about 25 minutes from Jellystone.

Please Note: Jellystone Park does not in any way take responsibility for the operation and safety of off-site attractions.  You use all off-site facilities at your own risk.  Some activities mentioned carry serious risk. Make sure you evaluate facilities carefully.  Make sure they are appropriate for your family.  Exercise caution at all times.

Food and Shopping
For groceries and food, there are three Shoprite supermarkets in Ellenville, Liberty, and Monticello, all 15-20 minutes from Jellystone Park. There is a Super Walmart (food and other items) and Home Depot 20 minutes away, in Monticello.

Restaurants
There is great food in the Catskills, but you have to know where to find it!  We do, and we keep a restaurant guide that we write across from our front desk for you to peruse.  Some of our favorites are:

  • Nardi's Italian Restaurant, Hurleyville, NY
    (845-434-8051).
    Great and large portions of Italian food, great pizza, reasonable prices (20 minutes away).

  • Woodridge Family Restaurant, Woodridge, NY
    (845-434-4073).
    Diner fare, inexpensive, good breakfasts, Lunch and Dinner Specials (10 minutes).

  • Ming Moon
    (845-434-2189).
    Great take-out Chinese (15 minutes).

  • Yissou, Liberty, NY
    (845-292-3152)
    Great Greek food, including fresh salads and gyros. Homemade desserts too. In Liberty (15 minutes).
    www.yiasoucafe.com
  • Gaby's Mexican Restaurant, Ellenville, NY
    (845-210-1040)
    Excellent real Mexican food close by.
    www.gabyscafe.com
  • Sook House Restaurant, Ellenville, NY
    (845-647-1020)
    Believe it or not there is outstanding sushi in Ellenville. Try it, you'll believe.
    www.sookhouse.com
  • Bernie's Holiday Restaurant, Rock Hill, NY
    (845-796-3333)
    Great steak, seafood, and sushi.
    www.berniesholidayrestaurant.com

There are great bagels and bakeries in Ellenville, Liberty and Monticello.  For those who must, Ellenville has McDonald's.  Liberty has McDonald's, Burger King, Pizza Hut, Taco Bell, and Wendy's!

Sullivan County Tourism Guide
The Catskills – Sullivan County Tourism Guide
 
Ulster County Tourism Guide
Ulster County Tourism Guide – Where the Catskills meet the
 


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