LODGING
Bradstan Country Hotel, 1561 Route 17B, White Lake, Tel: 845-583-4114. Doubles $250-$275. Scott and Edward welcome you to this comfy hotel overlooking White Lake. www.bradstancounryhotel.com
Ecce Bed and Breakfast, 19 Silverfish Rd., Barryville, Tel: 845-557-8562 or toll-free 800-557-8562. Doubles $190-$285. Fabulous gay-run B&B with nice rooms, great breakfast, and the best view in history. www.eccebedandbreakfast.com
Fairlawn Inn, 7872 Main St., Hunter, Tel: 518-263- 5025. Doubles $129-$249. Comfy rooms and a warm welcome make Fairlawn a true gem nestled among the mountain scenery. www.fairlawninn.com
Renwick Clifton House, 27 Barclay St., Saugerties, Tel: 845-246-0552. Doubles $225-$299. Gracious B&B in an 1812-vintage mansion, with lovely rooms overlooking the Hudson. www.renwickclifton.com
The Roxbury Motel, 2258 County Highway 41, Rox- bury, Tel: 607-326-7200. Doubles $99-$208. With rooms themed after shows from โI Dream of Jeannieโ to โThe Flintstones,โ this one-of-a-kind lodging is a destination in itself. The doubles are great, but we suggest splurging on a suite! www.theroxburymotel.com
DINING
Boitsonโs, 47 N. Front St., Kingston, Tel: 845-339-2333. Farm-fresh food in a bar/bistro setting, itโs sophisticated and relaxed all at once. www.boitsons.com
Carriage House, 3351 Route 97, Barryville, Tel: 845-557-0400. A warm welcome, an appealing lodge-y feel, and good food with roots in the ownersโ Hungarian cuisine but a creative spirit. www.thecarriagehouseny.com
The Heron, 40 Main St., Narrowsburg, Tel: 845-252-3333. Great for brunch or dinner, The Heron features comfort food done right. www.theheronrestaurant.com
Joshuaโs Cafรฉ, 51 Tinker St., Woodstock, Tel: 845-679-5533. Laid-back, Mediterranean-influenced cafรฉ at the heart of Woodstock. www.joshuaswoodstock.com
Love Bites, 69 Partition St., Saugerties, Tel: 845- 246-1795. The constant crowds are testament to this casual eateryโs wonderful food and welcoming service. www.lovebitescafe.com
Mamaโs Boy Burgers, 6067 Main St., Tannersville, Tel: 518-589-6667. A retro delight in design, with a hip overlay and great burgers and other creations. www.mamasboycatskills.com
New Word Home Cooking, 1411 Route 212, Saugerties, Tel: 845-246-0900. Absolutely amazing food from around the globe, overseen by ultra-talented chef Ric Orlando. A must in the Catskills. www.ricorlando.com/nwhc
Peekamoose Restaurant, 8373 Route 28, Big Indian, Tel: 845-254-6500. The Catskillsโ top fine dining place, run by veterans of some of NYCโs finest spots, is a destination restaurant unique to the region. www.peekamooserestaurant.com
COFFEE/LIGHT BITES
Bluestone Roasting Company, 138 Partition St., Saugerties, Tel 845-247-3245. Nice little coffee house on the most hopping street in Saugerties. www.facebook.com/bluestonecoffee
Circle W Market, 3328 Route 23A, Palenville, Tel: 518-678-3250. General store with some of the best sandwiches and baked goods in the area. www.circlewmarket.com
Java Love Coffee Roasting Co., 1577 Route 17B, White Lake, Tel: 834-583-4082. My favorite Catskills coffeehouse, where they roast their own blends, with house-made pastries and a weekly lunch special. www.javaloveroasters.com
Lucky Chocolates, 115 Partition St., Saugerties, Tel: 845-246-7337. Amazing chocolates as well as a great juice bar and natural, fresh food in the cafรฉ. www.luckychocolates.com
Natural Contents Kitchen, Tel: toll-free 888-551- 8625. Jennifer and Danielle are producing some of the most amazing food in the areaโlook for them at the Sunday farmers market in Callicoon for a perfect picnic, or order on line for a taste of the Catskillsโ best. www.naturalcontents.com
Tusten Cup, 25 Main St., Narrowsburg, Tel: 845- 252-6688. Charming little coffeehouse right at the top of Narrowsburgโs Main Street, with patio tables for nice weather and coffee from Java Love. www.facebook.com/25mainstreet
Uptown Coffee, 288 Wall St., Kingston, Tel: 845-338-1300. Fun, relaxed coffee spot on one of the main uptown drags in Kingston. www.facebook.com/UptowncoffeeKingston
ACTIVITIES
Delaware and Ulster Railway, Tel: 845-586-3877 or toll-free 800-225-4132. Vintage railroad takes you through the areaโs amazing scenery for two hours of history and nature. www.durr.org
Thomas Cole House National Historic Site, 218 Spring St., Catskill, Tel: 845-943-7465. The house and studio of this most famous member of the Hudson River School painters. www.thomascole.org
Delaware Arts Center, 37 Main St., Narrowsburg, Tel: 845-252-7576. Rotating exhibits in this gallery housed in a historic Narrowsburg hotel. www.delawarevalleyartsalliance.org
Piano Performance Museum, 7971 Main St., Hunter, Tel: 518-263-2036. Unique collection of vintage pianos, with some glorious piano shawls hanging on the walls. www.catskillmtn.org/about-us/projects/pianoperformancemuseum.html
Kaaterskill Fine Arts Gallery, 7960 Main St., Hunter. Tel: 518-263-2060. Fabulous work by local artisans makes this Hunter Mountain gallery a winner. www.catskillmtn.org/about-us/projects/gallery.html
NIGHTLIFE
Anchor Bar, 744 Broadway, Kingston, Tel: 845-853- 8124. This host for many LGBTQ Center events is a down-home local spot with a good selection of craft beer on tap. www.theanchorkingston.com
Stockade, 313 Fair St., Kingston. Tel: 845-514- 2649. Classic crafted cocktails, with a nice tapas menu. www.stockadetavern.com
Forestburgh Playhouse, 39 Forestburgh Rd., Forest- burgh, Tel: 845-794-1194. A top-quality theater, with an attached cabaret, presents highly professional productions in the summer. www.fbplayhouse.org
Orpheum Performing Arts Center, 6050 Main St., Tannersville, Tel: 518-263-2000. State-of-the-art performance facility for dance and other artistic productions. www.catskillmtn.org/initiatives/orpheum-performing-arts-center/index.html
INFORMATION
Catskills information can be found at www.visitthecatskills.com or www.iloveny.com/places-to-go/catskills
Hudson Valley LGBTQ Center, 300 Wall St., Kingston, Tel: 845-331-5300. Check out their current exhibit or find out whatโs going on in LGBTQ life in the area, and ask about current Valley Boys events. www.lgbtqcenter.org
