The Saugerties Lighthouse
Like many towns situated along the Hudson River, Saugerties is both rife with history yet decidedly progressive, with farm-to-table dining, locally-owned boutiques, hip art galleries, and much more. Here’s just a glimpse at what Saugerties has to offer.
REAL ESTATE
One of Budget Travel Magazine’s “10 Coolest Small towns in America†and home to the Woodstock ‘94 reunion rock concert, the town of Saugerties, NY, is cradled by the Hudson River and the Catskill Mountains in Ulster County. Here you'll find a mix of high-end properties, affordable homes, residences within walking distance to the village, and places on plenty of land, mountain and/or water views. Click HERE for a Listing of CURRENT HOMES on the market.
Here are four fabulous places to consider:
37 Ledgesite Road, Saugerties NY / 44 Partition Street, Saugerties NY
501 Kings Highway, Saugerties NY / 54 Bandcamp, Saugerties NY
STAY
Villa at Saugerties
Spend the night in a luxury hotel that’s walking distance to shops and eateries at Diamond Mills. This boutique hotel offers 30 well-appointed rooms, each with stunning views of an Esopus Creek waterfall. They’ve even got an award-winning restaurant on-site, The Tavern, offering Contemporary Italian dining in a casual-yet-elegant setting. For those who prefer to stay right in the middle of all the action, the Bohemian Inn is a circa-1872 Victorian bed and breakfast located among the local businesses of Partition Street. With six accommodations featuring unique design themes like the Athens or Havana Rooms, the inn offers guests casual comfort with a light continental breakfast the next morning.
Diamond Mills, The Villa at Saugerties, Bohemian Inn
Known as a luxury escape, the Villa at Saugerties offers visitors a peaceful Catskills retreat. This comfortable, modern-rustic bed and breakfast features four bedrooms, a common area with wood-burning fireplace, and a family-style dinner cooked one night each weekend.
DINE
The Dutch Ale House redefines what pub food is and can be, with menu options like the Smoked Chili Burger with smoked guajillo and ancho chili mayo and the Sausage Plate featuring house-made sausage with gourmet condiments. Not to mention, their craft beer list features an array of in-demand local breweries like Sloop Brewing Co. and Industrial Arts Brewing Co.
The Dutch Ale House, Olsen & Co. / Lobster Rolls and interior Black Eyed Suzies
For a true taste of local bounty, Black Eyed Suzies serves up a seasonally changing menu of café favorites, with ingredients sourced from more than 30 farms and purveyors. Try their grass-fed beef burger made with a house-made bun, special sauce, and pickles, or baby kale and avocado salad with sesame ginger dressing. Pair your meal with a unique cocktail like the agave-jalapeno margarita or a pear hard cider. Ready for dessert? During the warmer months, pop by Alleyway Ice Cream for artisanal ice cream blends with funky flavors like peanut butter and jelly or lemon thyme ricotta.
SHOP
Stroll through Saugerties’ busy Partition Street to browse locally owned shops offering anything from housewares to shoes for the family, to handmade gifts. Don’t leave town without stopping by one (or both) of Saugerties’ chocolatiers. Lucky Chocolates and Krause Chocolates both serve handmade truffles and specialty treats to satiate your sweet tooth.
Inquiring Minds / Our Bookshop
Treasures abound in the town’s several antique shops; find rare records, vintage clothes, instruments, typewriters, kitchenware, and more. Book lovers will delight over two independent bookstores: Inquiring Minds offers a large selection of new releases, old favorites, and kids reads—and they’ve got an in-house coffee shop, to boot—while Our Bookshop stocks more than 25,000 used and hard-to-find books.
DO
Saugerties is home to its very own historic lighthouse; guided tours are available seasonally on weekends. Art enthusiasts will want to visit 11 Jane Street, a multi-disciplinary arts complex showcasing the works of contemporary fine, visual, and performance artists; view their website for current exhibits. In the same building, you’ll find Olsen & Company, a café/wine bar that sells local artisanal foods. Enjoy gourmet coffees, brunch, and lunch throughout the week, or small plates on Friday and Saturday evenings, paired with a curated selection of wine by the glass or bottle, local craft beer, and cider options. For equestrians be sure to visit Hits on the Hudon, an international, Olympic-level equestrian horse shows. Events take place select weeks from May through September.
To experience a truly unique art exhibit, visit Opus 40, a bluestone sculpture park and the life’s work of artist Peter Fite. Walk among acres of bluestone pathways and sculptures that turned a once-abandoned quarry into a nationally acclaimed destination. For family fun visit Catskill Animal Sanctuary, open to the public for weekend tours from April-October. Meet rescued cows, pigs, chickens, goats, ducks, and more!
Saugerties New York is an exciting place to call home! Give us a call to see some of the fabulous properties currently on the market, from stunning modern marvels to classic Victorians to modern farmhouses and enticing commercial opportunities.
Make the Right Move - Contact Halter Associates Realty to find your dream home in Saugerties New York!
Halter Associates Realty: Woodstock
3257 Route 212, Bearsville, NY
Office: 1 845 679 2010
Halter Associates Realty: Kingston
89 North Front St., Kingston, NY, USA
Office: 1 845 331 3110
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