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

We were going to a concert in Woodstock and decided to try this restaurant. We were very happy with…read moreour choice. The restaurant is in a beautiful old yellow farm house with a great front porch.The inside is beautifully decorated. We were greeted as soon as we came in . The service was amazing .Very professional yet warm .Always making sure we had what we needed and that we were enjoying our food .We had drinks ,appetizers, entrees and desserts.We enjoyed everything we ordered .

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!

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!

Uniqlo (!!!), in their LifeWear magazine, described Sharkie's as "a meatball restaurant that sends…read morea fine aroma out into the street." The Japanese clothing retailer is scarily on point and while Sharkie's isn't mentioned by name, if you know of any other prominent meatball merchants in the heart of Woodstock, please promptly let me know. My current go-to is the "Create Your Meatballs with Veggies Bowl." The roasted eggplant ($5.15 per scoop) is superb, especially with the default marinara sauce and shredded mozzarella ($2.58). You can't go wrong with the beef & pork or the turkey meatballs ($6.18 for 2 of the same kind). Chicken meatballs and chickpea vegan balls available too. The only downside is that it can get zoo-like at peak times, but the wait usually isn't too bad. Sharkie's has a bar and three tables so it's not huge. But the easygoing and helpful staff are standouts and handle the crowds with aplomb. Sharkie's has a little grocery store next door with a lot of local foods and frozen meatballs if you want to recreate the Sharkie's experience at home. Bring cash or a debit card for a discount!

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.

Took the Elevator to Upper Landing Park. The ride is gorgeous. With Views of the beautiful walkway…read morearchitecture. Ray a friendly Walkway Staff member managed the elevator for safe and secure rides. The elevator ride is definitely a must, especially for those first timers and sightseers. Signed, The Happy Hour Huntress

Longest pedestrian bridge in the US, former train tracks. The views are beautiful easily accessible…read moreit is free, but must pay for parking on the Highland side. Easy walk or ride back and forth to Poughkeepsie, plenty open walking their pets. It's definitely a must visit when in the area.

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.