I have been going Upstate to the Catskills for 20+ years… here are my fave spots to eat, hang out, and stay! Make sure to use the MAP feature to find local spots to where you're going.
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BREAKFAST & COFFEE
DINNER
TO DO
TO STAY
BREAKFAST & COFFEE
This is a whole activity in itself when you're upstate... indulge! View the map section to see where is nearest to you.
Quintessential American diner vibes. And amazing food. Get the pancakes!
Phoenicia Diner
My #1 spot. Get the blueberry pancakes! Life changing
Maggie's Krooked Cafe & Juice Bar
Coffee shop vibes are a 10/10.
Muddy Water Coffee & Cafe
Perfect spot to bring a book, sit by the window, and read.
The Peekskill Coffee House
Always stop by here when I'm in Hudson!
Breadfolks Bakery
Sit down retro diner vibes. Classic Catskills!
Gracie's Luncheonette
Great sandwiches and coffee to grab and go!
Circle W Market
Any Bread Alone location will be a solid choice. I always get a soup or breakfast sando!
Bread Alone Bakery
Sit outside! Delicious veggie options here.
Garden Cafe Woodstock
Beautifully curated spot in Kingston
Clove & Creek
Book store/coffee shop of dreams!
Rough Draft Bar & Books
Love this spot in the Maker Hotel! Hang out here and check out the hotel for sure if you're not staying.
The Maker Cafe
DINNER
Cozy Catskills steakhouse
Peekamoose Restaurant
A little fancier vibe but still very Catskills. Hang out in the Scribner's lobby after you enjoy a drink at the bar or eat dinner here - the food is great too.
Prospect at Scribner's
Great food and atmosphere
SILVIA
Delicious Italian in a converted old home. Love it here!
Cucina
You will have an AMAZING meal here! Highly recommend.
Cinnamon Indian Cuisine
Easy drive thru option! Located off the Kingston exit.
Moonburger
Perfect family spot and even has a candy store inside!
Last Chance Antiques & Cheese Café
TO DO
Vintage upstate is huge for me. Must visit!
Newburgh Vintage Emporium
Architectural salvage spot - great if you're looking for something in particular for your home!
Hudson Valley House Parts
I always manage to find some great vintage here! Make sure you go downstairs too!
Tannersville Antique & Artisan Center
Beacon is a great town to walk around for the day!
Beacon NY Downtown
Fun hike! You'll have to pay if you enter through Mohonk Mountain House.
Lemon Squeeze Hike
I love just walking around Woodstock's downtown main strip! I park in the $10 lot all day. Bonus for the weekend flea market!
Woodstock NY Downtown
Adorable flower shop!
The Quiet Botanist
Hidden gem of vintage furniture!
The Antique Warehouse
One of my favorite hikes. Easy to navigate but still a bit of a walk. Big payoff with mountain views and stone quarry seats! Best in fall foliage.
Roaring Kill Trail
Paul Rudd's candy store in Rhinebeck!
Samuel's Sweet Shop
Luxe spa vibes in the Catskills.
Mirbeau Inn & Spa Rhinebeck
Vintage dreams in Kingston! Check the open hours before you go.
Zaborski Emporium
Have found countless vintage gems here!
Blue Barn Marketplace
Different vendors at an antique mall means you'll almost always find something you love! Def stop here if you're in the area
Saugerties Antiques Center
This is kind of oddly specific, but I love this vintage lighting store. They have an amazing collection!
Fed-On Lights Antiques
TO STAY
Choose from a variety of tiny homes to stay on this beautiful property. I love the goats!!!
A Tiny House Resort | Catskill Mountains Waterfront Getaway
It's impossible to dislike this spot! Chic rooms, great lobby, great restaurant, pool and saunas… 10/10 vibes
Scribner's Catskill Lodge
Former convent converted into a luxury hotel. Unique and totally gorgeous!
The Abbey Inn & Spa | Hudson Valley Hotel & Spa, Peekskill
More quiet option… in a pretty central location yet still off the beaten path.
The Graham & Co.
Completely obsessed with the moody vibes at this hotel and I would love to stay here! I have only been to the coffee shop so far… ha
The Maker Hotel
Chic, cozy, woodsy spot.
Deer Mountain Inn
If you're going to splurge, this is the place to do it. Epic lodge vibes! Love it here. You can also hang out for the day and hike (for a fee)
