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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.
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!
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:
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Nardi's Italian Restaurant,
Hurleyville, NY
(845-434-8051).
Great and large portions of Italian food, great pizza, reasonable prices
(20 minutes away).
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Woodridge Family Restaurant,
Woodridge, NY
(845-434-4073).
Diner fare, inexpensive, good breakfasts, Lunch and Dinner Specials (10
minutes).
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Ming Moon
(845-434-2189).
Great take-out Chinese (15 minutes).
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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!
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