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WELCOME
Welcome to Ulster County
Ulster County is a year-round destination for day-trippers and vacationers alike. What calls to them are the thousands of acres of natural areas, countless recreational activities, farm-to-table eateries, distilleries and breweries, world-class accommodations and its diverse arts, culture and history. Located only 90 miles north of New York City and an hour south of Albany, this nearly 750,000-acre rural playground has it all.
Come and discover Ulster County’s premier attractions like the Catskill Mountains, Hudson River, Shawangunk Ridge, rail trails and the Walkway Over the Hudson. Venture down the road less traveled to find one of the county’s countless hidden gems. Here you’ll find New York’s first whiskey distillery since Prohibition, the last wooden lighthouse on the Hudson River, a haunted hotel and so much more.
In the pages of this guide, you’ll find exciting events, outdoor activities and adventures, recommendations on places to stay and explore, plus new and interesting facts about the venues.
There’s much to celebrate in Ulster County this year, including the 150th anniversary of Mohonk Mountain
View of Table and Peekamoose Mountains and Burroughs Range from the Shawangunks above Ellenville
House, the 125th anniversary of Hurds Family Farm and the 10th anniversary of Walkway Over the Hudson State Historic Park. Plus, all year-long, the town of Woodstock is celebrating the 50th anniversary of the famous 1969 Woodstock music festival.
Come out and enjoy all that Ulster County has to offer. For more information, please visit ulstercountyalive.com.
Reminiscent of a European castle, Mohonk Mountain House is the epitome of the unexpected. All summer long, experience breathtaking views, pristine hiking trails, mountain biking,
row boating, kayaking, tennis, golf, nightly entertainment, and much more. Rejuvenate
with a nature-inspired treatment at The Spa at Mohonk Mohonk Mountain House—
ranked the #1 resort spa in the U.S. by Condé Nast Traveler. Join us on the mountaintop and feel your stresses melt away.
BOOK AN UNFORGETTABLE OVERNIGHT GETAWAY, DINING, OR DAY SPA VISIT. 866.966.0348 | mohonk.com | New Paltz, New York
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2019-2020 ULSTER COUNTY TRAVEL GUIDE