SHOPPING
For grocery and basics, we recommend the IGA Boiceville Market in Boiceville, 5 miles east on Route 28 (if you're coming from the NYS Throughway (87), you'll pass it on the way). If you just need beverages, snacks, charcoal, etc., the gas station or Phoenicia Supermarket might do the trick, take a right onto Rt. 28, go a half mile, make a left at the eagle statue and follow Main Street.

Shopping is available at a few spots in town, like the fabulous Mystery Spot Antiques, Tenderland Home, the Nest Egg, and Morne Imports, and also in Woodstock, approximately 20 minutes away. Take a right onto Rt. 28, a left onto Rt. 212 in Mt. Tremper (at 3 miles) and follow for 13 miles.

Kingston offers everything else you might need. 25 miles on Rt. 28 heading east. Follow signs to downtown for boutiques and small shops, for department stores and superstores (Sears, Filenes, Target, Best Buy, Wal-Mart) take Route 209 towards the Rhinecliff Bridge (becomes Route 199) and take the Kingston exit for 9W.

DINING (In order of proximity)
      Al's - Main Street, Phoenicia - 1/2 mile away. Popular casual seafood restaurant with bar.
      Sweet Sues - Main Street, Phoenicia - 1 mile away. Hottest spot for breakfast or brunch. Get there early.
      Brios - Main Street, Phoenicia - 1 mile away. Excellent pizza and good for breakfast if Sweet Sue's is full.
      Phoenicia Diner - Rt. 28 (head east), 1-1/2 miles away. Perfectly standard diner.
      Catskill Rose - Rt. 212, 3 miles east on Rt. 28 - 4 miles away, Mt. Tremper. Newly renovated, creative menu, great food.
      Peekamoose Restaurant and Tap Room - 8 miles west on Rt. 28. Highly recommended, excellent food, service and decor.
      Bear Cafe - 3 miles east on 28, then left onto Rt. 212 for 8 miles. Excellent menu, food and wine. Creekside dining in the summer.

TUBING AND SWIMMING
Phoenicia is the uncontested tubing capitol of the northeast! Enjoy a relaxing day of tubing down the Esopus Creek or just hop in, public access is 250 feet from the back of our property. Great swimming, volleyball and picnicking is also available at Pine Hill Lake (Belleayre Beach) only ten minutes west on Route 28.

If you're more in the mood to watch than dive in, then check out Kaaterskill Falls, in Haines Falls (40 minutes away) to see the highest two-tiered waterfall in New York State.

     Town Tinker Tubing
     FS Tubing
     Pine Hill Lake (Belleayre Beach)
     Kaaterskill Falls


HIKING & WALKING
If you're looking to stick close to home, take a stroll towards the back of the property and follow either road across the bridge over the Esopus, take a right at the T and follow the right fork. If you're feeling adventurous, hope down onto the old railroad tracks by the water for some magical views.

For hiking, try the Woodland Valley trailhead. Follow either sideroad towards the rear of the property, take a right at the T and take the left fork. For more information, check out our special hiking guide or the following links.

     Department of Environmental Conservation
     Online Catskill Mountains Hiking Guide


SKIING & SNOWBOARDING
Come and experience some of the best downhill & crosscountry skiing in the Northeast. Children under 12 stay free and ski free just 10 minutes away at the newly improved, spectacular Belleayre Mountain. Or, it's just 20 minutes to Hunter or Windham Mountains.

     Belleayre Mountain
     Hunter Mountain
     Windham Mountain


HISTORIC TRAIN RIDES
Ride back into history aboard a train on the Catskill Mountain Railway. Try the tubing train between Phoenicia and Boiceville or take the Delaware & Western Railroad ride and slide show from the Arkville Depot for an easy way to enjoy the fall foliage.

      Delaware & Ulster Railroad
      Catskill Mountain Railroad


HORSEBACK RIDING
The area woodlands provide endless trails and opportunities to wander the back woods of the most beautiful wilderness area in New York State.

     Ashokan Horseback Riding Club (Ashokan; 15 minutes away)
     Stone Tavern Farm (Roxbury, 30 minutes away)


FALL FOLIAGE AND APPLE-PICKING
Autumn is an amazing time to be in the Catskills. Whether it's a train or horseback ride through the mountains bursting in fall colors, or a day spent apple-picking, autumn is a perfect time to indulge in the flavors and aromas of the mountains.

      Wilklow Orchards
      Stone Ridge Orchards

OTHER RESOURCES

      www.ulstertourism.com
      www..iloveny.com



5987 State Route 28
Phoenicia, NY 12464
(845) 688-7772
info@phoenicialodge.com