The 7,620-acre Kaaterskill Wild Forest in the Catskill Forest Preserve is a popular destination for outdoor recreation offering camping, hiking, boating & snowmobiling.
Saugerties is a town in the northeastern corner of Ulster County, New York. The population was 19,038 at the time of the 2020 census, a decline from 19,482 in 2010. Saugerties is nestled between the foothills of the Catskill Mountains and the Hudson River with extensive frontage on Plattekill and Esopus creeks.
Ulster County is a county in the U.S. state of New York. It is situated along the Hudson River. As of the 2020 census, the population was 181,851. The county seat is Kingston. Shop around any of the small towns for goods made by local artisans. Stroll through the art galleries, watch the actors onstage or catch a concert in one of our many live music venues. Ulster County offers centuries of history to discover
The Saugerties Lighthouse, an 1869 landmark beacon on the Hudson River that stands proudly as a Living Museum and a renowned Bed & Breakfast. Step back in time over 150 years to experience the charm and rustic simplicity of life in the middle of the river. Step back in time a hundred years ago. Sleep in a river-view room. Enjoy a hearty breakfast. Take in the village of Saugerties.
Kingston is the only city in, and the county seat of, Ulster County, New York. The population was 24,069 at the 2020 United States census. Kingston has always been a hub for culture, commerce and tourism. Today, this former state capital has evolved into a vibrant destination that attracts visitors from around the world.
Located along the waterfront in Kingston's historic Rondout Waterfront District, the Hudson Maritime Museum is dedicated to preserving the maritime history of the Hudson River, its tributaries, communities and industries with a focus on the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Collected artifacts include paintings, prints, photographs, ship models, memorabilia, ephemera, ice yachts, and a 100+ year old shad fishing boat.
Esopus Bend Nature Preserve is a unique 161-acre preserve located partially within both the village and town of Saugerties, punctuated by a dramatic bend in the Esopus Creek less than a mile from the Hudson River. The diverse landscape offers lowland meadows, state-designated wetlands, sloping forests and a flood plain forest.
