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Where is Ellenville located?
- Ellenville is located in Ulster County, at the eastern foothills of the Catskill Mountains.
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What scenic routes can visitors explore in Ellenville?
- This is a very pretty part of New York State and is home to the newly completed Shawangunk Scenic Byway.
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What outdoor activities are available in Ellenville?
- Outdoor enthusiasts can get back to nature at the Minnewaska State Park Preserve, which offers a variety of hiking trails and access to Lake Minnewaska, the Verkeerdekill Falls, and the Ice Caves.
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What historical attractions can visitors see in Ellenville?
- History buffs will enjoy walking around the Historic Downtown, which features several buildings dating back to the 1800s, and the Terwilliger House Museum.
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What other recreational activities are available in Ellenville?
- You can play a round of golf at one of several courses or practice mindfulness at the Blue Cliff Zen Buddhist Monastery.
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1. Northeast Off-Road Adventures (NORA)
The Northeast Off-Road Adventure Company is located on 75 acres of wooded mountain top where they offer training and tours to avid off-road enthusiasts. NORA offers driving courses to suit all levels of expertise – you can learn to improve your off-road driving knowledge by attending one of their beginner or advanced classes or simply book a fun family off-road outing. They also offer their very popular SOAR program for enthusiasts with mobility impairments. NORA also offers mountain tours and events which are suitable for beginners with no previous off-road experience. Come and join in the fun and learn all the skills you need to take your 4X4 off road and into adventure.
Northeast Off-Road Adventures, 23 Tempaloni Road, Ellenville, NY 12428, Phone: 845-514-9895
2. Shadowland Stages
Based in a romantic 1920’s art-deco movie house on Canal Street, Shadowland Stages have recently celebrated their 35th consecutive year of producing live stage performances in Ellenville. The performing arts company started off as a traditional Summer Theatre but these days you can enjoy their professional performances all year round. In addition to bringing live theatre to Ellenville, the company strives to ignite a love of all things theatrical in children from the age of 5 years (and their parents) by hosting acting lessons for children and adults. The company produces a full calendar of events – you can join their mailing list to stay informed.
Shadowland Stages, 157 Canal Street, Ellenville, NY 12428, Phone: 845-647-5511
3. Aroma Thyme Bistro
If you really care about what you eat, Aroma Thyme Bistro should feature at the top of your Ellenville dining list. Located in the heart of the fertile Hudson Valley, Aroma Thyme Bistro is all about socially responsible cuisine and was the first restaurant in upstate New York to become a Certified Green Restaurant. In keeping with the ethos of the restaurant, the finest fresh natural ingredients including pasture-reared natural meats are used to produce the tastiest and healthiest dishes without the use of conventional flavor enhancers like refined flour, cream and butter. In addition to the wonderful food the bistro offers over 250 craft beers and wines from select estates all over the globe.
Aroma Thyme Bistro, 165 Canal Street, Ellenville, NY 12428, Phone: 845-647-3000
4. Cohen’s Bakery
Cohen’s Bakery first opened its doors in the early 1920’s. The bakery soon became famous for their raisin pumpernickel and their corn rye. The bakery was owned and run by two generations of Cohens until it was bought by the present owners in 2003. Today the bakery is just as popular as every and has added sit-down breakfast, lunch and wonderful coffee to their bakery goods. Start your day the Cohen’s way with a delicious traditional American breakfast with eggs, sausage, bacon and a side order of mouth-watering pancakes. If you have a smaller appetite you can enjoy oven-fresh bagels. At lunchtime you will find that their freshly-made sandwiches are hard to beat.
Cohen’s Bakery, 89 Center Street, Ellenville, NY 12428, Phone: 845-647-7620
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