In & Around the Jeffersonville, Callicoon, Youngsville, North Branch areas
A SUBJECTIVE GUIDE TO WORTHWHILE SIGHTS, BUSINESSES, RESTAURANTS AND ACTIVITIES
Concerts / Woodstock Museum
Bethel Woods Center for the Arts is an outstanding new addition to Sullivan Co., located on the site of the famous 1969 concert. It is an exquisite outdoor concert venue with spectacular farmland views, and now a new museum dedicated to commemorating the original event.
Skiing
Ski Big Bear is under an hour from Jeffersonville. Belleayre Ski Mountain in Highmount, NY, which is about 1 hr 15 mins away.
Restaurants
Matthew’s on Main - Callicoon. Tavern type feel.
Café Devine - Callicoon. Open all day until 5pm
1906 Restaurant - 41 Lr Main St., Callicoon. Area’s only 4 star.
The Old North Branch Inn - North Branch
Benji & Jake’s - Kauneonga Lake. Brick oven pizza, live music on weekends
Food Shops / Markets
Sullivan County Farmers’ Markets - Locations and schedules
The Catskill Harvest Market focuses on bringing local produce, cheeses, meat, poultry, baked goods, and even soap to market, all with a wonderful retail flair. You’ll also find an exciting range of gourmet coffees and teas, candy and gift items. Now there’s a cute eatery, where you can nosh on divine sandwiches, etc. On rte 52 between Liberty & White Sulphur Springs.
Hiking / Biking
-Lisa Lyons of Morgan Outdoors in Livingston Manor pens several brief but useful descriptions of worthwhile hikes in the western Catskills on our separate Hiking page.
-The new 3.1 mi. Liberty Rail Trail, great for hiking, biking, snow shoeing and x-country skiing has been created from the old tracks of the O&W Railroad, just outside Liberty Village. Their sister site, LibertyBikeTrail.org is another good source of info.
- Catskill Trailkeeper’s site offers brief descriptions of various trails nearby:
-Another worthwhile website is CatskillHiker.net which includes a comprehensive list of trails.
Livingston Manor
Golf
Tennanah Lake Golf & Tennis Club - Roscoe, NY. The club features a superb 18-hole championship course, designed by Sam Snead.
Grossinger’s Golf Club - Liberty, NY
Tarry Brae Golf Course - Loch Sheldrake, NY. Pretty views, well-maintained. Great for a nice day out.
Local Sights/Activities/Eateries/Businesses
• Global Home is a go-to source for stylish furniture and housewares in Jeffersonville.
• There are a number antiques stores in the area: Bridgewater Mercantile is much more than just antiques: country collectibles, yummy soaps, custom farm tables, and more. In Liberty: Artisans Gallery Antiques, Town & Country, and Ferndale Antiques (just outside Liberty).
• Sonoma Falls Cider Mill & Country Market is a new addition to the area, and is a good outing for adults and children alike. There are a few different areas that cover: local produce market; petting zoo; pony rides and horse trekking; cider mill/maple syrup sap house. You can grab a simple lunch (hot dogs, grilled cheese, etc.) and admire the dramatic, multi-tiered waterfalls on the grounds; go for a hike; grab a rod provided and catch dinner from the trout pond, which they’ll clean and you can take home (for a fee). There’s more still, so check out the site for details and directions.
• The Lazy Beagle Pub & Grill is Livingston Manor’s hotspot, and enjoys an after work buzz on Fridays. Terrific food and varied menu. A few samples: burgers that receive really high marks, steaks, pecan encrusted trout, enchiladas, and a lot more. Located at the (only) light. This restaurant has quickly developed a loyal following, for good reason.
Fly Fishing
Wulff School of Fly Fishing - The ne plus ultra for fly fishing in the Northeast, in Lew Beach, NY. Some of the best public access trout fishing can also be found nearby on the famous Willowemoc, Beaverkill, and Neversink Rivers. Here’s a good article that ran in the Daily News about fishing these waters. The Catskill Fly Fishing Center & Museum in Livingston Manor is a hub for instruction, events, and history surrounding the sport that was introduced to America in this very area. We know a wonderful professional fishing guide who would be happy to share his knowledge (and of course some wonderful stories!). Catskill Flies is the best shop around for flies and equipment, and they have a good daily river conditions report on their site.
Other Town Profiles
• In & Around Livingston Manor, Lew Beach, Roscoe
1906 Restaurant in Callicoon is an established award-winner.
Callicoon Wine Merchant brings the perfect pairing of wine & cheese to the area.
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Jeffersonville, Callicoon & Youngsville
Set in the Western Catskills, Jeffersonville, Callicoon and Youngsville are home to a number of well-regarded restaurants, notable shops, and are convenient to the myriad activities available on the Delaware River, as well as to the area’s jewel in the crown, the Bethel Woods Center for the Arts and Woostock Museum. Callicoon is furthest west, and on the Delaware River, just a bridge away from Pennsylvania. Jeffersonville and Youngsville are about 20 mins from both Liberty and Livingston Manor.
Youngsville and Jeffersonville are about 15-20 minutes, from Livingston Manor and from Liberty, so there is overlap with the town profiles for those areas.
Calendar of Events
- Callicoon Farmers’ Market: This market runs periodically through the winter. 2/13, 2/27, 3/20,4/10 ,4/23. 11am-2pm Delaware Youth Center, Audley Dorrer Dr. From May-Dec on Sundays, 11-2 at Callicoon Creek Park.
- In late spring through autumn are wonderful farmers’ markets throughout the Catskills. Visit the Sullivan Co. Farmers’ Markets website for schedules and locations. Jeffersonville’s is on Main St across from the Post Office and Bridgewater Mercantile on Thurs. 2-6. Liberty’s is on Darbee La., Fri. 3-6.30, Callicoon’s is Sun, 11-2 Audley Dorrer Dr.
- Easter Egg Hunt, Callicoon at the Delaware Community Ctr. Starts at 11am (rain/snow date Sun, March 28). Info: 845-887-5155.
One of Jeffersonville’s more popular shops, Global Home is a stylish stop for unique gifts and stylish home furnishings.
