NAME: Lauren
CITY: Saugerties, NY
COUNTRY: United States
YEAR OF TRIP: N/A, hometown
HOW LONG: Local
BEST TIME TO GO: either summer or early fall
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WHAT MAKES THIS PLACE SPECIAL?
Saugerties is a quaint little town with cool old buildings that are full of vintage clothing/furniture shops, thrift stores, art galleries, and a ton of other trendy shops/places to eat. It is never too crowded and relatively unknown which is perfect for a relaxing trip. Make conversation with the locals to find out the coolest things going on around town.
MUST EAT:
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Love Bites Café
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Krause’s Chocolates
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Dallas Hot Weiners ;) for the best worst-food
MUST SEE:
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The Saugerties Lighthouse
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Opus 40 Sculpture Park
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Overlook Mountain
MUST DO:
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Tour neighboring town of Woodstock—20 minutes away
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Hike in one of the many nearby mountain ranges
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First Fridays—walk around the village on the first Friday of every month for cool pop-up shops, food trucks and a ton of other cool things!
Other Recommendations: If you come in the fall be sure to stop by the Garlic Festival--people come from far away for it every year! If you come in the summer, go to a nearby swimming hole and go cliff-jumping, or kayak on the Esopus Creek. Definitely try as many spots to eat as possible, there’s a lot in a small vicinity.