A Hudson Valley Downtown With The Right Mix - Saugerties

Cute Downtowns

Jun 17

The town of Saugerties is popular now because they have the right mix of high-quality shops and restaurants, cool art and architecture and the outdoors with hiking trails. There is something for everyone in this town nestled between the Catskill Mountains and the Hudson River. Saugerties, like many Hudson Valley towns, lost many manufacturing jobs, but have been on the upswing with popularity. The Victorian business district, with brick and clapboard storefronts with ornamental facades, was the first in the United States to be placed on the National Register of Historic Places. Browse antiques in the Saugerties Antiques Center on Main Street or pop into the Happy Paws Thrift Shop for an unexpected find.

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You will instantly feel the calming small town feel, once you arrive in the town

This 1930’s building with arched windows and decorative state mansard roof used to be an Odd Fellows meeting hall. I wonder what that is all about?

The vintage facade of the former J.J. Newberry Store on Main Street

J.J. Newberry building entry

Another shopping blast from the past is evident in this neon Londons Department Store on Partition Street.

Historic downtown commercial building

Pop Vintage Antiques on Partition Street

Pop Vintage on Main Street

Grab a great meal at Miss Lucy’s on Partition Street

Walk down the side streets, like Jane Street, to see some of the unique buildings.

What looks like a former carriage house on Jane Street

This picturesque community offers great eateries and charming shops

What looks like a former gatehouse in the outskirts of the town.

Outdoor dining on Partition Street

An oldie but goodie

Old fashioned neon sign on Main Street

Take in the variety of shops on Main Street

The Willow Tree on Main Street

Looking down Main Street

The historic district contains over 90 buildings of historical or architectural interest.

Beautiful late Victorian building on Partition Street

Local street mural

Fed-On Lights Antiques building on Market Street

What you should know:

There are nearby walking and hiking trails: Opus 40 and Falling Waters Preserve.
You could spend a couple of hours to an entire day or weekend.
This is a walkable town.
On the street parking, some metered; check posted parking regulation signs.
There are car and horse shows, fall foliage, pirate festival, and garlic festival, Hope Rocks Festival, and Caribbean Carnival.
There are many restaurant and entertainment options.

Why not visit nearby Hudson and Catskill while you’re in the area.