Things to do

in and around Roxbury, NY

We are located in one of the most beautiful parts of the Catskills Mountains with countless outdoor activities to engage in, like hiking, kayaking, fishing, ziplining, biking. If that's not for you, we are surrounded lovely small towns with great local shops, restaurants and art galleries. A lot of our guests though, simply enjoy being in nature, cooking in camp, relaxing outside, using the sauna or simply going for a walk in the forest.

Listed as one of the best small town in the Catskills by Travel & Leisure, Roxbury, NY is located on the eastern edge of Delaware County and was the birthplace of naturalist John Burroughs and financier Jay Gould. In 2004, the hamlet was designated a “Preserve America” Community - Preserve America is a federal initiative that encourages and supports community efforts to preserve and enjoy our priceless cultural and natural heritage.

Click the button bellow for a full list of our local recommendations.

 
 

Eat & Drink

Watershed

Roxbury’s front porch, coffee, cafe & market

Chappies Good Food

Artisanal Pizzas , Sandwiches, Steaks, Seafood, Vegan and Gluten Free

Binnekill Tavern

Mountain comfort food & handcrafted cocktails in the heart of the Catskill Mountains

More restaurants, pubs and eateries in and around Roxbury, NY. Not all restaurants or bars are open 7 days a week,
please check hours of operation before planning your trip.

Folsom Point Provisions - Margaretville, NY

Trattoria Locale - Margaretville, NY

Peekamoose Restaurant - Big Indian, NY

Brushland Eating House - Bovina, NY

Arkville Bread & Breakfast - Arkville NY

Union Grove Distillery - Arkville, NY

picnic! - Margaretville, NY

Brothers Pizzeria - Arkville, NY

Pizza Plus - Grand Gorge, NY

Wayside Cider Tap Room - Andes, NY

Goatie Whites - Fleischmanns, NY

 

Shop

Roxbury General

A modern general store in the Catskills. Carefully curated, locally sourced.

Roxbury Wine & Spirits

A store that focuses on wine made by small, family-owned winemakers and locally Made in New York libations.

Kria World

A jewelry studio and lifestyle store

More gift shops & home goods stores:

Rick’s Barn & Antiques - Roxbury, NY

Home Goods of Margaretville - Margaretville, NY

Russell’s General Store - Bovina, NY

Nana’s Attic - Arkville, NY

Sacred Soil Plant Store - Margaretville, NY

Barbara Alyn Artwear - Margaretville, NY

 

Farmer’s Markets | Farm Stands | Grocery Stores

Round Barn Farmer’s Market

Fresh greens, cheese, meats, mushrooms and more from local farmers. Open seasonally May through October.

East Branch Farms

Our go-to local farm stand for the best kimchee, and korean take out food.

D & D Farms

Small family farm that raises their own beef, pork, lamb and chickens. Stocked with seasonal produce, milk, eggs and breads.

More sources for grocery shopping:

Watershed Market - Roxbury, NY

Freshtown Marketplace - Margaretville, NY

Dirty Girl Farm - Andes, NY

Catskills Harvest - Andes, NY

 

Arts & Culture

Roxbury Arts Group

Events, exhibitions and arts programming.

Woodchuck Lodge

Visit the home of naturalist John Burroughs in Roxbury, NY

Liberal Arts Roxbury

Contemporary Art Gallery

Longyear Gallery - Margaretville, NY

Catskill Fly Fishing Museum - Livingston Manor, NY

1053 Main Gallery - Fleischmanns, NY

Prattsville Arts Center - Prattsville, NY

 

Activities

Rail Explorers Catskills

Experience the magic of the historic Ulster & Delaware Railroad as you travel alongside the Esopus Creek through the beautiful woods of the Catskill Mountains.

Kaaterskill Falls

Kaaterskill Falls is a two-stage waterfall on Spruce Creek in the eastern Catskill Mountains of New York.

Zipline Canopy Tours

Ziplines, rope bridges & climbing tower, plus 600-ft.-high line that's the fastest & longest in U.S.

More recommended hikes and activities around Roxbury, NY:

Play Yoga Classes - Roxbury, NY

Twisted Sister Yoga - Arkville, NY

Mine Kill Waterfall Hike - Gilboa, NY

Bramley Mountain Trail - Delhi, NY

Catskills Animal Sanctuary - Saugerties, NY

Catskills Scenic Trail - Enter the trail from Roxbury, NY

Mount Utsayantha Fire Tower - Stamford, NY

Pratt Rock Trail - Prattsville, NY