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.
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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
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
Fierce Grizzly - Roxbury, NY
Cafe Mornings - Arkville, 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
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.
The Good Grocer
A diverse range of products, including many sourced from trusted local suppliers
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:
East Branch Farms - Our go-to local farm stand for the best kimchee, and Korean take out food - Roxbury, NY
Watershed Market - Roxbury, NY
Freshtown Marketplace - Margaretville, NY
Dirty Girl Farm - 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.
Howe’s Caverns
At Howe Caverns, the state’s second-most visited natural attraction after Niagara Falls, you can descend 156 feet under the earth’s surface, peeping beautiful stalactites and stalagmites along the way.
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