Part Of The Borscht Belt - Catskill NY

Cute Downtowns

May 27

The village of Catskill, a historic river town located along the banks of the mighty Hudson, was incorporated in 1806. New Yorkers would head to the Borscht Belt to sunbathe, swim, dance, and dine during the summer months and the area soon became known as the Jewish vacationland.

By the 1980’s, the once busy region became desolate as New Yorkers chose other vacation destinations. Vintage storefronts, commercial buildings and homes line the Main Street. Catskill is home to Cedar Grove, the Hudson River School founder Thomas Cole, and the Rip Van Winkle Bridge crossing the Hudson River to the town of Hudson.

Here is what caught my eye, hope you enjoy!

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Colorfully painted and brick commercial buildings on Main Street

This is the Greene County Court House on Main Street, built in 1910.

The view of the Rip Van Winkle Bridge from Dutchman’s Landing Park

This Gothic church on Main Street was built in 1873.

Colorful and brick homes along Main Street

St. Luke’s Episcopal Church on William Street was incorporated in 1801, the first church in Catskill, NY.

This is an 1881 Victorian on William Street.

The view of the Catskill Creek from Frank Guido’s Port of Call

This building on Greene Street, now a multi-family home, was originally Honeyford Memorial Hall built in 1880.

Antiques and framing on Main Street

A few of the commercial buildings on Main Street

A few old architecturally diverse in-town homes

In-town Victorian homes

This is the Rip Van Winkle spanning the Hudson River between Catskill and Hudson, with a pedestrian walkway completed in 2018.

I stopped at Willa’s Bakery & Restaurant down on Water Street, a cool neighborhood spot with good food.

While in the area, why not visit Thomas Cole’s home.

What you should know:

There are walking trails in Dutchman’s Landing Park and a walkway over the Rip Van Winkle Bridge.
Picnicking can be done in Dutchman’s Landing Park.
You could spend a couple of hours to an entire day.
There are many restaurant options.
This is a walkable town.
On the street parking is available; check posted parking regulation signs.