Guidebook for Lake Hill

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Guidebook for Lake Hill

Food Scene

A true diner experience and very high quality food. Lately they have specials involving "stuffed hash browns" that are NOT to be missed. Good Bloody Marys. Not great for large parties over 4 (they have a lot of four-person booths and counter dining). they also have outdoor picnic tables that are better for the big groups. Expect to wait a while but never terrible. Great kids' menu/crayons, etc. Best for breakfast and lunch, but odd hours and closed some days so check on weekday availability.
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Phoenicia Diner
5681 NY-28
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A true diner experience and very high quality food. Lately they have specials involving "stuffed hash browns" that are NOT to be missed. Good Bloody Marys. Not great for large parties over 4 (they have a lot of four-person booths and counter dining). they also have outdoor picnic tables that are better for the big groups. Expect to wait a while but never terrible. Great kids' menu/crayons, etc. Best for breakfast and lunch, but odd hours and closed some days so check on weekday availability.
Our go-to. Check open for sure before going. Solid breakfast and lunch, sometimes dinner. Our kids love it. In downtown Woodstock so be sure to window shop/shop before/after. We order the gigantic stuffed tater tots every time and crave them constantly. Tortilla soup is also best of its kind!
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Oriole 9
17 Tinker St
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Our go-to. Check open for sure before going. Solid breakfast and lunch, sometimes dinner. Our kids love it. In downtown Woodstock so be sure to window shop/shop before/after. We order the gigantic stuffed tater tots every time and crave them constantly. Tortilla soup is also best of its kind!
For the vegetarian and vegan diners, loads of options, inventive and delicious. Lovely atmosphere (indoor and outdoor alike) and creative versions of "meaty" dishes.
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Garden Cafe Woodstock
6 Old Forge Rd
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For the vegetarian and vegan diners, loads of options, inventive and delicious. Lovely atmosphere (indoor and outdoor alike) and creative versions of "meaty" dishes.
casual outdoor dining--great tacos! You sit at a picnic table outside overlooking the Tannery Brook. Sort of a secret little spot behind Tinker Street. I've only been for lunch, but it is probably open for dinner too.
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Tinker Taco Lab
54 Tinker St
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casual outdoor dining--great tacos! You sit at a picnic table outside overlooking the Tannery Brook. Sort of a secret little spot behind Tinker Street. I've only been for lunch, but it is probably open for dinner too.
Expensive gourmet corner store for groceries, but they also have good donuts and baked goods, as well as decent deli sandwiches. You could eat there but usually we get to go! This place has changed to be closed on weekends but is so good for sandwiches on weekdays--the switch to weekdays indicates its popularity with locals.
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Cub Market
3203 NY-212
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Expensive gourmet corner store for groceries, but they also have good donuts and baked goods, as well as decent deli sandwiches. You could eat there but usually we get to go! This place has changed to be closed on weekends but is so good for sandwiches on weekdays--the switch to weekdays indicates its popularity with locals.
a real butcher! great quality. They also have beer and essential groceries, a bit overpriced. try the individually wrapped little loaves of bread (pumpkin, banana, etc.)--they are clearly baked by the owners or someone local and they are excellent!
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Woodstock Meats
57 Mill Hill Rd
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a real butcher! great quality. They also have beer and essential groceries, a bit overpriced. try the individually wrapped little loaves of bread (pumpkin, banana, etc.)--they are clearly baked by the owners or someone local and they are excellent!
Sunfrost has fresh juice, breakfasts, lunches, and a great outdoor spot where you can sit while the kids run on their lawn. Great spot for light grocery shopping for that last item you forgot, or for organic foods.
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Магазин Sunfrost Farm
217 Tinker St
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Sunfrost has fresh juice, breakfasts, lunches, and a great outdoor spot where you can sit while the kids run on their lawn. Great spot for light grocery shopping for that last item you forgot, or for organic foods.
We love this Catskill high-end favorite as it never disappoints. The 12 ingredient chopped salad is a beloved item, but everything else is great too! enjoy!
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Peekamoose
8373 NY-28
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We love this Catskill high-end favorite as it never disappoints. The 12 ingredient chopped salad is a beloved item, but everything else is great too! enjoy!
Great for dinner and potentially for weekend brunch. Make sure to review open hours and call ahead for table/availability.
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Cucina
109 Mill Hill Rd
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Great for dinner and potentially for weekend brunch. Make sure to review open hours and call ahead for table/availability.
Cash only. Great to to pick up, and delivers to our house but then you might need to reheat.
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Catskill Mountain Pizza Co
51 Mill Hill Rd
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Cash only. Great to to pick up, and delivers to our house but then you might need to reheat.
the Pines has amazing ambiance and great food. We love it and it's close. Open hours and live music some nights. Call ahead to double check.
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The Pines
5327 NY-212
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the Pines has amazing ambiance and great food. We love it and it's close. Open hours and live music some nights. Call ahead to double check.
Local favorite, great bread and baked goods. Also good for lunch or breakfast.
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Bread Alone Bakery
22 Mill Hill Rd
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Local favorite, great bread and baked goods. Also good for lunch or breakfast.
Great wood-fired bagels and croissants and other specialties. Great coffee and great outdoor atmosphere. However, fair warning, it is crazy expensive--I think the yummy croissants are like $7.
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The Mud Club
43 Mill Hill Rd
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Great wood-fired bagels and croissants and other specialties. Great coffee and great outdoor atmosphere. However, fair warning, it is crazy expensive--I think the yummy croissants are like $7.
Fancy restaurant with an eclectic menu. Love the decor and the food is delicious.
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SILVIA
42 Mill Hill Rd
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Fancy restaurant with an eclectic menu. Love the decor and the food is delicious.
The only Sushi in town, but it also happens to be fantastic! I recommend the Saketini cocktail if you are a martini person. This is a new place and we're very excited to have it on the scene.
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The only Sushi in town, but it also happens to be fantastic! I recommend the Saketini cocktail if you are a martini person. This is a new place and we're very excited to have it on the scene.
Asian/Thai inspired fancy menu, from the same owners as SYLVIA. The ambience is wonderful and the food is delicious (even if a little expensive). Get the chili shrimp appetizer for sure!
Good Night
Asian/Thai inspired fancy menu, from the same owners as SYLVIA. The ambience is wonderful and the food is delicious (even if a little expensive). Get the chili shrimp appetizer for sure!
May be under renovation: call ahead. Pancakes! Eggs! Bacon! Cinnamon Rolls! Latkes! more! Don't miss Sweet Sue's for breakfast while you're near Phoenicia. About a 12 minute drive from our house.
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Sweet Sue's
49 Main St
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May be under renovation: call ahead. Pancakes! Eggs! Bacon! Cinnamon Rolls! Latkes! more! Don't miss Sweet Sue's for breakfast while you're near Phoenicia. About a 12 minute drive from our house.
I love this new bagel shop--and it's less crazed than the Mud Club (and less expensive).
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Moonrise Bagels
68 Tinker St
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I love this new bagel shop--and it's less crazed than the Mud Club (and less expensive).
The Bear Cantina has Tex Mex in a lovely setting, especially in summer. Not terribly inventive, but decent. There is also the little bear that is upscale. Also in the same complex is the Bear Cafe that has jazz brunches etc. on the weekends.
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The Bear Cafe
295A Tinker St
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The Bear Cantina has Tex Mex in a lovely setting, especially in summer. Not terribly inventive, but decent. There is also the little bear that is upscale. Also in the same complex is the Bear Cafe that has jazz brunches etc. on the weekends.
DO NOT MISS IF YOU ARE NEARBY!!! Take out and reheat later. (Kelder's Farms, Arrowwood farms, other Kerhonkson notable areas)
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Helena Specialty Pierogies
5754 Rte 209
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DO NOT MISS IF YOU ARE NEARBY!!! Take out and reheat later. (Kelder's Farms, Arrowwood farms, other Kerhonkson notable areas)
We went to the slightly pricy but worth it buffet brunch! it was wonderful.
Nat's Mountain House
We went to the slightly pricy but worth it buffet brunch! it was wonderful.
Do NOT skip the salted chocolate chip cookies. Everything else is also fantastic.
Overlook Bakery
Do NOT skip the salted chocolate chip cookies. Everything else is also fantastic.

Drinks & Nightlife

Great concerts!
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Театр Беарсвилл
291 Tinker St
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Great concerts!
I love this bar! Great beer, often grilled cheese, great cocktails. They have a nice little deck outside for whiling away the hours, and the inside is equally atmospheric. They sometimes have live music so ask if they have anything! We have brought our kids and hung out on the deck during the day. Lots of dogs on the deck too.
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Station Bar & Curio
101 Tinker St
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I love this bar! Great beer, often grilled cheese, great cocktails. They have a nice little deck outside for whiling away the hours, and the inside is equally atmospheric. They sometimes have live music so ask if they have anything! We have brought our kids and hung out on the deck during the day. Lots of dogs on the deck too.
Stays open pretty late for drinks, really close to the house, and lovely atmosphere. They also are a restaurant!
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The Pines
5327 NY-212
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Stays open pretty late for drinks, really close to the house, and lovely atmosphere. They also are a restaurant!
Outdoor patio area, great minimalist decor inside this new brewery. Great addition to the Phoenicia/Woodstock/Mt. Tremper triangle! You can also get growlers or cans to go. Their kitchen is open for lunch or dinner too, they have wings, burgers, mexican-ish food that is ok--but you go for the good beer.
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Woodstock Brewing
5581 NY-28
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Outdoor patio area, great minimalist decor inside this new brewery. Great addition to the Phoenicia/Woodstock/Mt. Tremper triangle! You can also get growlers or cans to go. Their kitchen is open for lunch or dinner too, they have wings, burgers, mexican-ish food that is ok--but you go for the good beer.

Essentials

coin-operated laundromat. Drop-Off Service too.
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Woodstock Laundry
59 Mill Hill Rd
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coin-operated laundromat. Drop-Off Service too.
they have everything/anything you need. No need to go to a big box store.
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Woodstock Hardware
84 Tinker St
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they have everything/anything you need. No need to go to a big box store.
They ALSO have everything you might need, plus a few toys.
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H Houst & Son Inc
4 Mill Hill Rd
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They ALSO have everything you might need, plus a few toys.

Parks & Nature

This lake has a little walking path around it that is good for a short stroll with stunning views of the lake and mountains. Driving the whole of Cooper Lake Road is also nice for views.
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Cooper Lake
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This lake has a little walking path around it that is good for a short stroll with stunning views of the lake and mountains. Driving the whole of Cooper Lake Road is also nice for views.
This is a famous swimming hole in the Catskills, and it is stunning. Parking can be tough (do not park illegally--you will be ticketed) but there are a few designated lots along the road and you may have to walk a bit from your car. Arrive as early as you can to get the best parking. However, the spot is really special and has both deep and shallow swimming areas. Bring a picnic lunch/cooler and chairs if you like--people tend to camp out for the day.
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Пикамус Голубая дыра
Peekamoose Road
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This is a famous swimming hole in the Catskills, and it is stunning. Parking can be tough (do not park illegally--you will be ticketed) but there are a few designated lots along the road and you may have to walk a bit from your car. Arrive as early as you can to get the best parking. However, the spot is really special and has both deep and shallow swimming areas. Bring a picnic lunch/cooler and chairs if you like--people tend to camp out for the day.
This is a great little lake beach with sand, grass, picnic tables, bathrooms, and great lawns for play (and grills too). Great to bring your own picnic too, and pretty cheap ($15 per car). About 20-25 minutes drive from the house.
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Belleayre Beach
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This is a great little lake beach with sand, grass, picnic tables, bathrooms, and great lawns for play (and grills too). Great to bring your own picnic too, and pretty cheap ($15 per car). About 20-25 minutes drive from the house.
Hiking trails, canoeing and kayaking, and campsites. Affordable, and free if you have a state parks pass on your car!
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Kenneth L. Wilson Campground
859 Wittenberg Rd
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Hiking trails, canoeing and kayaking, and campsites. Affordable, and free if you have a state parks pass on your car!
See the classic Catskills water fall--beautiful views, and a family friendly (paved) hike.
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Kaaterskill Falls Trail Head
New York 23A
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See the classic Catskills water fall--beautiful views, and a family friendly (paved) hike.
A short scamper down from the road gets you to the most beautiful swimming hole!
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Rat's Hole Park
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A short scamper down from the road gets you to the most beautiful swimming hole!

Sightseeing

The famous Byrdcliffe Theater has things going on in the summers.
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Byrdcliffe Theatre
380 Upper Byrdcliffe Rd
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The famous Byrdcliffe Theater has things going on in the summers.
The map shows this in Kingston but they also have a boarding point in Mt. Tremper and probably elsewhere too. Great for Fall color tours for sure (but be prepared to wait in lines or show up super early) but have activities throughout the year.
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Catskill Mountain Railroad
55 Kingston Plaza
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The map shows this in Kingston but they also have a boarding point in Mt. Tremper and probably elsewhere too. Great for Fall color tours for sure (but be prepared to wait in lines or show up super early) but have activities throughout the year.
Apple and Pumpkin picking, among other things!
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Ферма Грейг
227 Pitcher Ln
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Apple and Pumpkin picking, among other things!
Great spot for kids. Bouncy things and playgrounds, farm animals, pick your own everything from berries to corn to green beans to pumpkins, and there's a farmer's market. they have made it into an all-day affair with beer/wine on site for the grownups. There is also a hut for hotdogs and burgers and ice cream if you need to eat there too (can't vouch for the food). My kids LOVE kelders and the strawberry picking is our thing every early Summer. Pro tip: pick up pierogies from the Ukrainian place across the highway to take home to reheat that night or the next day. So freaking good.
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Ферма Келдера
5755 United States Rte 209
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Great spot for kids. Bouncy things and playgrounds, farm animals, pick your own everything from berries to corn to green beans to pumpkins, and there's a farmer's market. they have made it into an all-day affair with beer/wine on site for the grownups. There is also a hut for hotdogs and burgers and ice cream if you need to eat there too (can't vouch for the food). My kids LOVE kelders and the strawberry picking is our thing every early Summer. Pro tip: pick up pierogies from the Ukrainian place across the highway to take home to reheat that night or the next day. So freaking good.

Entertainment & Activities

This is the only cinema in town and they get great films!
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Upstate Films Woodstock
132 Tinker St
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This is the only cinema in town and they get great films!
This is a great place to go for many months out of the year (I think they run August-April) if you are looking for less crowded places to skate! They have lessons for kids and adults on Saturdays, snacks for sale, skate rental, and those training "walkers" for kids who are skating for the first time.
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Kiwanis Ice Arena
6 Small World Ave
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This is a great place to go for many months out of the year (I think they run August-April) if you are looking for less crowded places to skate! They have lessons for kids and adults on Saturdays, snacks for sale, skate rental, and those training "walkers" for kids who are skating for the first time.
During summer, family concerts most Sundays and other performances many evenings. I didn't make it here for many years and have so many regrets I didn't know about this treasure sooner. If you are here in summer it's a must!
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Maverick Concerts Inc
120 Maverick Rd
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During summer, family concerts most Sundays and other performances many evenings. I didn't make it here for many years and have so many regrets I didn't know about this treasure sooner. If you are here in summer it's a must!
Old fashioned bowling alley only serves wings and fries and pretty good beer and free popcorn. I love this retro classic place! You have to do the math in pencil by hand on the bowling scores (which I love). If you want a more technical bowling alley, see Patel's Kingston Lanes.
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The Ark Bowl & BBQ
42366 NY-28
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Old fashioned bowling alley only serves wings and fries and pretty good beer and free popcorn. I love this retro classic place! You have to do the math in pencil by hand on the bowling scores (which I love). If you want a more technical bowling alley, see Patel's Kingston Lanes.
This place is near Kelder's farm, and while it is in a different "neighborhood" from us, it's worth the journey, especially if combined with Kelder's or the pierogi place also in my guidebook.
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Arrowood Farm-Brewery
236 Lower Whitfield Rd
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This place is near Kelder's farm, and while it is in a different "neighborhood" from us, it's worth the journey, especially if combined with Kelder's or the pierogi place also in my guidebook.
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Patel's Kingston Lanes
644 E Chester St
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Great craft bear, locally run, great afternoon hang with food trucks on site. You cannot go wrong. Make sure to call ahead to make sure it's open.
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West Kill Brewing
2173 Spruceton Rd
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Great craft bear, locally run, great afternoon hang with food trucks on site. You cannot go wrong. Make sure to call ahead to make sure it's open.

Shopping

best groceries, locally sourced, if you are driving through kingston on your way to the house.
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Adams Fairacre Farms
765 Dutchess Turnpike
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best groceries, locally sourced, if you are driving through kingston on your way to the house.
This eclectic little shopping center has tasteful stuff from toys to Catskills souvenirs to home decor to clothing and jewelry. I always find something! My kids like the old fashioned candy.
Emerson Country Store
5340 NY-28
This eclectic little shopping center has tasteful stuff from toys to Catskills souvenirs to home decor to clothing and jewelry. I always find something! My kids like the old fashioned candy.
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The Golden Notebook
29 Tinker St
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Shop Little House
47 Tinker St
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