There is something for everyone in the Heart of the Western Catskills!

Are you a BOOKWORM?

Visit Hobart, the Book Village of the Catskills including Wm H Adams Antiquarian Books, Butternut Valley Books, Creative Corner Books and Blenheim Hill Books! Watch the video A Good Book (Town) to learn more!

Are you a NATURALIST?

Walk the Michael Kudish Natural History Preserve, M. Utsayantha Park, Howe Caverns, Gilboa Dam, Old Stone Fort in Schoharie, Gilboa Fossils, Lansing Manor & New York Power Authority, The Turquoise Barn and more.

Are you a HISTORIAN?

See Hanford Mills Musuem, Ned Buntline House located in Stamford, John Burroughs' Woodchuck Lodge, Delaware County Historical Society, Jay Gould Historic Site located in Roxbury, Fenimore Art Museum, New York State Farmer's Museum and the collections at our local historical societies.

Are you an ANTIQUE COLLECTOR?

Stop in at Lyon Mountain Blue Barn Antiques or Second Wind, Furniture, Antiques, Useful Things and the many other fine shops in our area.

Are you an ART BUFF?

Visit MURAL, The Catskills Center's Erpf Gallery, Fenimore Art Museum and our other galleries nearby. Also, check out Candid Canine Photography and some of our other great photographers in the area!

Are you a PERFORMANCE ENTHUSIAST?

Enjoy Roxbury Arts Group, West Kortright Centre, Maple Museum Free Music and More Series hosted by the Jefferson Historical Society, Friends of Music, Glimmerglass Opera and other local performing art centers and groups.

Are you a SKI BUM?

Ski Plattekill, Ski Hunter Mountain, Ski Windham or bring your cross country skis!

Are you a TRAIL BLAZER?

Hike, bike or ride on Headwaters Trails and the Catskill Scenic Trail.

Are you a LOCAVORE?

Pick up the PURE CATSKILLS Farm Fresh Guide and visit farms, farm markets, restaurants and festivals for local foods. Visit some of our close farm friends: Shaver Hill Farm, Buck Hill Farm, Lucky Dog Farm Store, Betty Acres Farm, The Sheep's Nest, Harpersfield Cheese, Byebrook Farm, Stone & Thistle Farm, Horton Hill Farm, Peck & Potter Farm, Maple Shade Farm, Chicken Hill Farm, Dirty Girl Farm, Cowbella at Bovina Valley Farms, Catskills Regional Harvest, Tay Tea, Twin Ponds Farm, Mountain View Dairy, Wood Homestand Farm, and Riverdale Farm and Forest.

Are you an EQUESTRIAN?

Bring your horse, stay with us, and explore the beautiful mountains that are the Western Catskills! Lessons are available with The Catskill Natural Horse.

Are you a SPORTS FANATIC?

Visit the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Musuem in Cooperstown, less than 25 miles away,  visit some of our local country clubs including Stamford Golf Club, Shephard Hills Golf Course, Leatherstocking Golf Course and The College Golf Course at Delhi, or catch an Oneonta Outlaws baseball game or a Mountain Al;thletic Club Vintage Baseball game!

Are you a FOODOPHILE?

Visit some of our great restaurants around the local towns including Vastas' Bistro, Mama Maria's, TP's Cafe, Heartbreak Hotel, Andes Hotel, Two Old Tarts, Greenane Farms, Table on Ten, The Bull & Garland, Mountain Brook Inn, Quarter Moon Cafe, Stamford Country Club, Autumn Cafe, Kimchee Harvest Kitchen, Catskills Momos, Brushland Eating House and Harvest Cafe at Delaware Food Works.

Are you a HEALTH NUT?

Visit some of our local health and wellness centers and clubs found throughout our area including Harmony Hill Retreat Center, Grey Feather Holistic Wellness, Willow & Birth Apothecary, Earthly Remedies by Erin, Northern Catskills Essentials and Peaceful Valley Reiki.

Are you a SPIRIT-UALIST?

Check out some of our local breweries, wineries and distilleries including Blue Sky Farm Winery, Awestruck Cider, Kymar Distillery, Kerrs Creek Distillery, Ommegang Brewery, Union Grove Distillery and Wayside Cider.

For more ideas visit Great Western Catskills, Delaware County Chamber of Commerce, Greater Stamford Area Chamber of Commerce or Cooperstown Chamber of Commerce