There is now a fence along the right side of Parnassus Lane when driving towards Big Pink. We were…read moreable to see the Big Pink house through the fence, but my wife forced me to turn the car around before we got to the driveway because of the No Trespassing signs. I didn't blame her because I'm not looking to get shot. I love The Band, but I'm also seen the movie Deliverance so we turned around. I'm not sure how friendly the current occupants of Big Pink are, but I'm not sure the neighbors are too keen on visitors driving down Parnassus - it feels like someone's private driveway. UPDATE: I see from Kathleen D.'s review from 2014 the current owners (Don and Sue) are friendly and actually rent out Big Pink for others to stay in. However, I notice the website (https://bigpinkbasement.com/) has updates from 2015 and I wasn't sure what the current situation was like in 2024. I reached out on the website's Contact Us form and here's the response I received: "Hi Julian, Yes you may come down the road at your own risk. A neighbor put up the signs. We are still renting, the link to VRBO is on the big pink basement website. There is a minimum of 3 nights. If you have trouble booking please let me know. All the best, Susan LaSala"

We traveled the roads of Woodstock far & wide to see THE BIG PINK and sure it was worth it. Always…read morea Kodak moment is needed for historical music photos . My only wonder is without GPS back in the day did Bob Dylan or THE BAND find this location cause we used it and damn it wasn't easy. Keep in mind this is someone's home now so have some respect and don't start a Bon Fire and blaze up a few joints out front. Admire it and move on.

After finishing up some beers at a local brewery, we searched up "cool things in the…read moreCatskills"...how could we pass up the world's largest kaleidoscope?? My boyfriend and I hopped into our car and head on over. This barn silo turned is part of the Emerson Spa and Resort. The nice part is that if you're not staying at the resort you can see the attraction. To view the exhibit, you need $5 cash. Thankfully the show runs pretty regularly so if you need to run somewhere for cash you can. The viewing room for the kaleidoscope is pretty small. You can either lean against some cushions and stand, or you can lay on the floor. We ended up standing as there was a group of younger kids on the floor already. The gift shop has a lot of cool items in it too so definitely check that out while you're there!!

Fun kitschy roadside attraction with shops around it. The host was very friendly and knowledgeable…read moreon all things kaleidoscopes

As long as I can remember, Woodstock's Village Green is where would-be drummers want to show off…read moretheir skills and drum with the 1969 hippie pros on Sundays. Even hubs was lamenting he didn't bring his Bongos he had gotten for Father's a day from my daughter. Or- if you don't have percussion skills, you could just sit back on one of their benches and enjoy the music. Simple as that. Clearly, this patch of green in the center of it all- is historic. No intimidation here. Enjoy the groove.

what a beautiful lovely place in the center of town with views of the whole center of town with…read morelovely benches to sit and people watch and just relax and very vibrant atmosphere and people and children and i would recommend this to everyone who likes to sit and take in the scenery and maybe chat with a friend and take a break

Would definitely recommend giving this lovely spot a try, however... Do not order the "pizza"…read more Meatball appetizer with polenta was amazing. Ordered two different pasta dishes which were very good. On another visit decided to try the pizza....it is not pizza. Not sure why it's listed in a separate category as if you are actually getting a pizza. It does indicate crispy flatbread style but this was not even a flat bread. I would liken it to a saltine cracker with canned tomato sauce and mozzarella- that was the flavor- yet it wasn't crispy it was completely limp when we tried to pick it up. The staff was very attentive and graciously accommodated our disappointment with the item. It's rather odd because this pizza selection doesn't fit with the rest of the menu. Avoid that one thing and you'll be ok!

Food was mostly good but pasta was not edible. Real problem was that when we sat down and tried to…read moreorder an appetizer we were told we couldn't. We could only order the dinner and appetizers at the same time. That was strange and it continued. One person asked to swap out her pasta for a vegetable and that wasn't allowed. I asked what kind of pasta they had to go with my order and was told there would be a fee if changed linguine to spaghetti. I told the manager that we would not be back and he said "sounds good" and walked away. Horrible experience considering we have eaten there for 7 years.

Great challenging hike with amazing views. Awesome workout. Ended up doing the long trail that…read morecoconnects w 3 other trails. I believe that day I did 9+miles hike. I wasbeat but the workout and the view was worth it. Definately recommended! But be careful as there are some very narrow and slippery areas

Great open mic nights and amazing espresso martinis. Fun time! Definitely recommend visiting the…read moreLemon Squeeze while you're in NP

What a great little hidden gem. You can jump off the rocks into some deeper pools, crystal clear…read morewater and you can even swim up under the waterfalls. Be careful of the sharp rocks, and be sure to pick up after yourself. Don't litter and make it a dirty place, as of now it is not and I hope it stays that way!

A nice place for a flat walk, run or bike with views of the Catskills and eagles. There's not much…read moreshade so it likely gets hot in the middle of summer. You can park in one of two lots, one of which is bigger than the other. There are port-o-potties in both parking lots. Head into Kingston for a bite to eat afterwards.

Absolutely stunning place to take a break, get some exercise and be in nature. Also a beautiful…read moreplace to watch for the aurora when we get lucky enough for it to be down here. Highly recommended!

Cool Meatball Restaurant and store right on Tinker St. It's a combination of restaurant and store…read more The seating and kitchen is on the left side of the store and the store is on the right. I chose take out so I placed my order and then went shopping next door. They had bar seating and tables and one bigger table for larger parties. It's not a huge restaurant. The meatballs are good here. You can get them as a sandwich, with pastas or just meatballs alone. They also have vegan version as well. The store is pretty good. Frozen stuff including their meatballs and lots of other stuff. Hot sauce, chips and more.

really cute spot with so much potential!…read more great service! we sat right at the counter. the house beer was 2 options, and altho i wouldnt order this again, it wasn't bad and the label was cute. i grabbed the sundied tomatoe and chickpea meat(less)balls. i really wanted to like these, but unfortunately they were less than par. they would not stay together, they were too mooshy and fell apart. hopefully they can work on a better biding agent. the flavor was okay. there was plenty of sauce. unfortunately they dont give you bread for the excess sauce. we ordered the bread for the side and i think this was a $6 charge. i guess they figure u can just order the sandwich, but i ordered the bread because there was just so much sauce involved in the meatballs. my date got the regular meatballs and he was pleased. happy to see theres another option for me to try on the menu - the chicken meatballs. would give this place another shot while in town to try them.

One of the two best Hudson River views is available on The Walkway Over The Hudson. This attraction…read moreand park is part of the extensive New York Park system. A 100 year old rail bridge conversion into the longest pedestrian bridge in the country offers magnificent views of The Hudson River which inspired artists for hundreds of years. Pack a picnic or grab a snack at one of the stands( check for their hours of operation). The elevator and tram are wheelchair accessible or you can park in the parking lot with no obstructions to the walkway bridge. Lots of kids and dogs seem to really be enjoying themselves, but please use caution and dress your dog appropriately. If the pavement is hot, make sure they're wearing proper footwear.

Definitely worth a stop for the views and to stretch your legs. We parked in a lot near entrance,…read moresigns said paid parking, but machine was covered? We had no ticket or issues when we returned to vehicle. Restrooms near start of walkway (open & clean), walk was slight incline, but paved. The views were very nice once over the Hudson. There were food trucks & a gift shop, but nothing was open due to Holiday.

Kingston, NY - if you like historic neighborhoods or walking tours, this is a nice little day trip…read morein the Hudson Valley. The Stockade district is an eight-block area in uptown Kingston that's the original site of a 17th century Dutch settlement, and still has many preserved stone houses and buildings from those times. I downloaded a map and brochure from the Friends of Historic Kingston's website (fohk.org) and did our own self-guided tour of the 1658 Stockade district. There is also another guide for the Rondout district by the waterfront. FOHK offers guided walking tours on certain days between May-October as well. This part of Kingston is a cute artsy town with some nice restaurants, shops, and cafes, and was lovely to stroll around. There are too many good restaurants to name (Yelp can help you with that!), though Hoffman House is notable for being a tavern set inside a 1679 stone house. I also recommend checking out Rough Draft Bar & Books (a cozy cafe-bookshop with brews both caffeinated and carbonated) and the delightfully eclectic Kingston Consignments. Kids especially will also enjoy visiting the Volunteer Fireman's Hall & Museum! Sadly, it was closed on the day we went even though they were advertised being open, as I gather their hours are rather haphazard.