LOCAL SPOTS
There are endless things to do and places to explore in the Hudson Valley.
Here are some great options nearby!
EAT DRINK
High Falls Food Co-op
1398 Route 213 (Corner of Lucas Trnpk)
High Falls, NY
845-687-7262
Located about 2 miles up the road, the co-op is perfect for picking up a few groceries, prepared vegan food, or even a quick to-go coffee.
Hash Food NY
3928 Main Street
Stone Ridge, NY
845-687-9794
A modern take on traditional cafe style breakfast and lunch. Hash uses local and organic ingredients and offers numerous vegan options and delicious drinks.
Diego's Taqueria
38 John Street
Kingston, NY
845-338-2816
Diego's offers street-style tacos and traditional dishes all scratch-made with a unique spin and local ingredients. We recommend trying a variety of their vegan tacos!
Rough Draft Bar & Books
82 John Street
Kingston, NY
845-802-0027
A neighborhood pub that offers a cozy atmosphere, vegan snacks, coffee and BOOKS!
Beans Cat Cafe
11 Church Street
New Paltz, NY
845-633-8117
This super sweet cat cafe offers drinks and sweets, with a few vegan options! Sip on a latte and enjoy some time with the adoptable cats from local rescues.
Karma Road
11 Main Street
New Paltz NY
845-255-1099
Fresh, organic food for the soul, Karma Road is a (nearly) all-vegan cafe in nearby New Paltz. They offer a 5% discount when you show your WFS membership card, they use organic ingredients, and work with several local farms. We love their smoothies!
Garden Cafe Woodstock
6 Old Forge Rd
Woodstock, NY
(845) 679-3600
A 100% vegan menu in the heart of downtown Woodstock. Garden Cafe offers creative and seasonal dishes plus some of the best dessert in the region. Great outdoor dining in warm weather, full juice bar, and card-carrying WFS members receive a 10% discount!
Tuthilltown Spirits Distillery
14 Grist Mill Lane
Gardiner, NY
845-419-2964
New York's first whiskey distillery since prohibition, distilling some of America's most prized spirits here in The Hudson Valley. Taste some of Tuthilltown's best batches in the on site tasting room, or take a tour of the full distillery to receive an in depth look at their process.
Whitecliff Vineyard and Winery
331 Mckinstry Rd
Gardiner, NY
845-255-4613
Vegan wine with a view! Whitecliff Vineyard has spent the past 30 years dedicated to sustainability, environmentalism and producing incredible vegan wines. Learn about the vineyard while tasting glasses of wine and relaxing mountainside.
Aba's Falafel
54 E Market St
Rhinebeck, NY
845-876-2324
Across the Hudson River in Rhinebeck you'll find one of the most delicious falafels in the Hudson Valley. Aba's uses organic chickpeas and local ingredients in their dishes.
ART SHOPPING
Storm King Art Center
1 Museum Road
New Windsor, NY
Storm King is a 500-acre outdoor museum located about an hour south of the Sanctuary where visitors can experience large-scale sculpture and site-specific commissions under open sky.
Opus 40
50 Fite Rd
Saugerties, NY
An earthwork sculpture park and arts center set against Overlook Mountain. Founded in 1978, this 6 1/2 acre sculpture curls around trees and embraces quarry springs creating living artwork.
Water Street Market
10 Main St
New Paltz, NY
A shopping village in downtown New Paltz. This small business and community gathering place is filled with antiques, hand made goods, art studios, eateries and even a wine bar. Next, enjoy exploring the streets of downtown New Paltz.
Rosendale Theater
408 Main St
Rosendale, NY
The historic Rosendale Theater located in downtown Rosendale is a small theater showing a wide array of programs including mainstream, independent and educational films.
Kingston's Stockade District
400 Wall Street
Kingston, NY
Also known as 'Uptown Kingston', this eight-block area is packed with shops, restaurants and bars. Be sure to check out Rough Draft Bar & Books, a bar, cafe, and indie bookstore all in one!
Kingston's Historic Waterfront District
This artsy and industrial area is the home to over 52 businesses including shops, cafes and restaurants, art studios and attractions all along Rondout Creek.
OUTDOORS
Bicycle Depot
15 Main Street
New Paltz, NY
845-255-3859
Rent a bike for the day! They have Cannondale Trail 5 mountain bikes in sizes from x-small to x-large. These rental bikes are ideal for riding Minnewaska State Park, Mohonk Preserve, the Wallkill Rail Trail and even the Walkway Over The Hudson. They also rent trailers and trail-a-bikes for children.
Mohonk Preserve
Some amazing trails are right in our own backyard. Mohonk Preserve has many trails ranging in difficulty. For a special treat visit Mohonk Mountain House and enjoy views, spa services, golf and delicious food.
Minnewaska State Park Preserve
About 15 minutes up the road you'll find Minnewaska Preserve including Minnewaska Lake. This park has it all-- trails, views, swimming and picnic areas.
Wallkill Valley Rail Trail
This rail trail is perfect for an easy walk, run or bike ride. It's almost completely flat and can be accessed at many points. We suggest starting in Rosendale, parking in the Binnewater Kiln Parking Lot and walking across the beautiful Rosendale Trestle. For an exciting day trip, ride your bike on the trail heading south towards New Paltz and grab some delicious vegan lunch at The Rail Trail Cafe. They may even have live music and homemade popsicles.
Walkway Over The Hudson
High above The Hudson River you'll have many opportunities to explore in all directions.
Berger Hill
NY-9G
Rhinebeck, NY
For sprawling views of The Catskills and a perfect location to watch the sunset without a difficult hike, Berger Hill is a great option.
Poet's Walk
Red Hook, NY
Take a relaxing stroll along this picturesque trail. Poet's walk was appropriately named for it's ability to evoke inspiration for many artists, writers and poets.