PLACES TO SEE AND THINGS TO DO 
                    SAUGERTIES  AND SUROUNDING AREAS        
 
Antiquing        One of the features Saugerties is known for is the many 
                       and unique antique stores. If you like antiquing the  
                       Village of Saugerties is a must see. Visit the Nationally
                       Registered Historic Business District and check out the 
                       stores on Partition and Main Streets. Feel like going for
                       a ride? The surrounding town of Saugerties also has
                       auction houses and antique stores. 
                       Village of Saugerties
                                                            
                       Picnic - Fish - Boat - Bike - Golf - Ski
                                        Horseback Riding
   
Saugerties      In town at the bottom of Partition and West Bridge Sts. 
Village            Sandy beach, lifeguard, boat launch, fishing and picnic 
Beach             area with grills. Bath House and Restrooms. Come watch
                       the swans!   
  
Bristol             Located in the Saugerties hamlet of Malden. From the 
Beach             Village of Saugerties turn left onto RT. 9W. past 
State               Malden-on-Hudson and north of Route 34, make a rt. onto 
Park                Emerick Rd. follow to the end. Swim, picnic, fish, on 
                       the Hudson River.
                              
Bike                Saugerties has some great bike routes. Follow this 
                       Link for Bike Routes & Maps. If you want to rent or 
                       purchase a bike or get one fixed or tuned up,
                       check out: Overlook Mountain Bikes.

Horseback      The Catskills have some great trails to explore by
Riding             horseback. Check out Bailiwick Ranch they are the
                       oldest and largest established stable in the Catskills.
                       They offer trail rides and lessons. They also have pony
                       rides for the kids.
                       www.bailiwickranch.com

Golf                 All of the golf clubs mentioned in this section are open 
                       to the public.
                       
                       Catskill Golf Club is an 18 hole, par-72 golf course in 
                       Catskill NY. Conveniently located just a few minutes
                       from the New York State Thurway at Exit 21.
                       Wonderful Catskill Mts. views.
                       www.catskillgolfclub.com

                       Apple Greens in Highland NY is a 27 hole, par-71.
                       15 holes with water. www.applegreens.com
 
                       Dinsmore Golf Course in Staatsburg, NY is an 18
                       holecourse. The course offers a panoramic view
                       of the Hudson River and Catskill Mts. It is the third
                       oldest golf course in the country. Check this link:
                       Dinsmore Golf Course
                       
Kayak             Hudson River  Accessible from various points in the
Canoe            Town and Village of Saugerties. Swim, fish, boat, canoe
Rentals           kayak. For information on Kayak rentals and Kayaking
Tours              tours along the Hudson River visit.
                       http://www.nykayaks.com/

Hunter             Hunter Mountain is an all season resort, with 
Mountain         sking in the winter and festivals spring through fall. 
                        Visit their site for a schedule of events.
                        Hunter Mountain

                                     Nature Trails - Parks
    
Esopus Bend   This is a 156 acre preserve in the town of Saugerties. 
Nature             Bird watch, be entertained by the abundant species of
Preserve          flora and fauna. Hike the many trails. It was through the 
                        tireless efforts of the Esopus Creek Conservancy that
                        this very unique nature preserve was created and saved
                        from future development. 
                        http://www.esopuscreekconservancy.org/

Mansion           A great day trip for rain or shine and any season
Tours               throughtout the year is a tour of the historic
The Great          mansions along the Hudson River. Some of these
Hudson             great estates are even decked out for Christmas
River                 with decorations authentic to the period they
Estates             were built in. Just check the individual mansions
                        for day and time schedules for when they are
                        opened to the public. Check this link:
                        www.hudsonriverheritage.org/hist.html
                                     
Opus 40           Situated in the town of Saugerties west of the village. 
                       Take Rt. 212 west, make a left onto Fishcreek Rd. Make
                       a right onto Highwoods Rd. go.1/2 mile and make right
                       onto Fite Rd. follow to end 2/10 of a mile to the entrance
                       of Opus 40. This is a 6.5 acre bluestone sculpture built by
                       one man, Harvey Fite over a period of 37 years. When 
                       you are at Opus 40 you are very likely to experience a
                       sense of awe. Mountain Vista Lodging is located walking
                       distance to Opus 40. It's a real treat to be so close to this
                       one of a kind sculptural treasure land. 
                       http://www.opus40.org/

Rip Van           Check out their website for Hiking schedules and ideas 
Winkle             for great exploring!
Hiker's Club     http://www.newyorkheritage.com/rvw/
  
   
Saugerties       Take Lighthouse Drive located in the village of 
Lighthouse       Saugerties to the end. Park in parking lot and explore
                        a magical, easy 1/4 mile walk along the Hudson River
                        to the fully restored Saugerties Lighthouse. Take a dip
                        in the Hudson River accessible from the sandy beach.
                        (no lifeguard) Visit their website for tide table and public
                        tour times for the interior of the lighthouse & museum.
                        This is a must see experience. Please visit if you are in
                        our village. saugertieslighthouse.com

Seamon Park   Located in the village of Saugerties, Rt. 9W Malden Ave.
                        Seamon Park is a wonderfully landscaped park open to
                        the public all year round. Featuring a playground, picnic
                        tables, grills and gazebo. Spetacular views of the
                        Catskill Mountains. Setting for our annual Mum Festival
                        every fall.
                                                                        
Tina Chovas    Located in the village of Saugerties. Offer Hudson River
Park                access. Picnic, fish. It is the setting for the Annual Esopus
                       Creek Festival.

                       Recreational Facilities In The Village 
                                     of Saugerties

Cantine            Located in the village at the western end of Washington
Field                Ave. 20+ ball fields plus a full sized ball fields with 
Ball Fields         Grandstand. Soccer fields, tennis courts, pavillions, 
Tennis Courts    picnic tables and barbeque pits. Open to public and
Socccer            free. Plenty of parking. Location of our amazing
Fields               fireworks display and carnival every July 4th.
                                 
Ice Skating      The Kwanis Ice Arena. Indoor ice rink. Located in the 
Rink                 village at the western end of Washington Ave. Very
                        reasonal rates. Full equipment rentals.
   
Small World    Located in the village at the western end of Washington
Playground      Avenue. A great safe free fun place for children. This 
                        fenced in timber village provides hours of fun and 
                        imaginative play. This playground was entirely built by
                        volunteers and that wonderful Saugerties down home
                        spirit!

                                              Attractions
    
Saugerties      Saturdays 9-2 June 23-Oct.? Village. In addition to the
Farmers'         weekly events, food demonstrations music etc., the 
Market            Saugerties Farmer's Market has a wide variety of foods.
                       Organic & non organic vegetables, fruits and berries, 
                       fresh baked bread & biscotti from our local village
                       biscotti factory. Local eggs, honey, jams and sauces,
                       pasture raised poultry and meat. Exotic mushrooms 
                       compliment the regional  wines and flowers. The above
                       list is just a sample of the many unique foods. Enjoy
                       the old fashioned tastes of freshly  grown and harvested
                       food by the local farmers . saugertiesfarmersmarket.com

HITS                Located in the village at the western end of Washington
Horse              Ave. HITS is a  world-class horse show facility open to the
Shows            public. HITS is the premier originator of Hunter/Jumper  
In The             horse shows in the country. From May throught 
Sun                 September for a total of 8 weeks of competitions  each
                       year, Horse Shows In The Sun hosts a number of the 
                       world's most important equestrian events.  Check out
                       their site for events & times HITS
                              
Orpheum        Built  in 1890, the Orpheum Theater on Main St. in the
Movie             village was, originally a stage for vaudeville acts. In the
Theater          past it was also used for basketball and roller-skating. 
                      Around the 1930's the theater began to show movies and
                      it still does to this day. Recently the Orpheum was 
                      converted into a triplex, but unlike most conversions 
                      that destroy the character and architectural details of
                      the original structure the theater has fortunately 
                      maintained them. It still has it's art deco neon
                      lighting exterior.                         
                       
                      Special Events - Festivals - Parades

July 4th.        The parade and fireworks are annual events. They
Parade          always take place on July 4, no matter what day of
Fireworks      the week the fourth falls on. The best way to describe
                     this parade and the fireworks display in the evening at 
                     Cantine Field is to say, it feels like you were magically
                     dropped  inside of a Norman Rockwell painting and 
                     suddenly you had the uncontrollable urge to wave the
                     flag, eat cotton candy, fried dough and sing campfire 
                     songs. Don't miss this event, if you really want to know
                     Saugerties and it's inhabitants.

Sawyer         Free and open to the public. July 8, 2007. Main and
Motors          Partition St. in the Village of Saugerties. Over 400 of
Car               the finest classic & antique cars will be on display. The
Show            streets are closed to traffic and great doo-wap music
                     and other styles can be heard and danced to, on one of 
                     the four different stages. Restaurants and shops  
                     throughtout the village remain open. This is always a
                     fun day of events & prizes.
                                   
Woodstock    The Woodstock Film Festival is an educational
Film              not-for-profit, organization, whose mission is to
Festival         present an annual program and year-round schedule  
                     of film, music, and art-related activities that promote
                     artists, culture, inspired learning and diversity. The
                     Hudson Valley Film Commission (formerly the 
                     Woodstock Film Commission) promotes sustainable
                     economic development by attracting & supporting 
                     film, video and media production in the Hudson Valley
                     Catskills. Check out the Woodstock Film Festival 
                     website for the film festival schedule and other events.
                     Woodstock Film Festival                    

Saugerties    Saugerties Art Tour  August 11 and 12. This is a self-
Artists            guided tour and it is free. Visit artists in their individual
Studio           studios. The artists and craftspersons on the tour
Tour              represent a wide range of styles and techniques. 
                     Every summer we look  forward to taking the Saugerties
                     Artists StudioTour and we are never disappointed. 
                     Visit their website.  Saugerties Art Tour

Between      The Between the Tides Festival is on August 19, from 
The Tides     2:00 PM-7:PM at the Saugerties Lighthouse along
Festival        the Hudson River. This event is an all ages event. Great
                    live music, delicious food and drinks. Proceeds from this
                    event go to the preservation of the Saugerties
                    Lighthouse.

Woodstock   The Woodstock Playhouse is a large indoor theatre for 
Playhouse    the presentation of all music events, theatre, dance,
                    film, festivals and educational programs. Check out their
                    website for Seasonal Schedule, ticket information and 
                    directions. They even have a Family Series, which is
                    great for the kids.  Woodstock Playhouse