Things to Do

Andes 

The hamlet of Andes is home to eateries, galleries, shops, an artisanal bakery, a cidery, lodging, a historic tavern museum, yoga, a creek-side community park, hiking trails, and fishing access.

Arkville

Arkville is home to the recreational Delaware Ulster Railroad, whose picturesque rides reach Roxbury Depot. The hamlet features a distillery, shops, eateries, bowling, a yoga studio, a laundromat, The Meadows nine-hole golf course, banking, and gas & conveniences.

Catskill Recreation Center – Memberships and day passes are available for swimming, full fitness gym, volleyball, exercise, movement, and therapy classes, and more.

Catskill Water Discovery Center – An interpretive “living classroom” exhibit, located in the Catskill Watershed Corporation building, informs visitors about the Delaware/Catskill watershed and the remarkable history of New York City’s water supply system. 

Delhi

Delhi is the seat of Delaware County government and the home of SUNY Delhi. The village hosts fun festivals and features a farmers market, shops, galleries, eateries, cafés, a tearoom, gas & conveniences, plus golfing, kayaking, and fishing access.

Halcottsville

Susan’s Pleasant Pheasant Farm – Kayaking, canoeing, standup paddling, and birding by an old watermill on Lake Wawaka.

Pakatakan Farmers Market – At the historic red Kelly Round Barn. Operates on Saturdays from May to the end of November.

Highmount

Belleayre Mountain – A state-operated ski facility with multiple trails, state-of-the-art equipment, year-round recreation, special events, and spectacular views.

Margaretville

The village of Margaretville features a supermarket, pharmacy, eateries, galleries, banking, shops, services, gas & conveniences, entertainment, nearby hiking, and fishing access.

Hanah Mountain Resort offers a championship 18-hole golf course, lodging, dining, and private events. Plus, karaoke Friday evenings.

Natural Resources Recreation

Visit New York State Department of Environmental Conservation to learn about recreational opportunities, permits for hunting, fishing, and more. 

Visit the NYC Department of Environmental Protection to learn about access to recreational opportunities in the New York City watershed, hunting, fishing, and reservoir boating.

Prattsville

Bearpen Mountain – A winter playground offering cross country skiing, snowshoeing, snowtubing, fat biking, and ice skating.

Prattsville Art Center – A rural arts laboratory, gallery, library, and performance space.

Pratt Rock – New York’s “Mount Rushmore,” featuring hiking and stone carvings.

Zadock Pratt Museum – Presents the historical, cultural, and industrial legacy of the Northern Catskill Region.

Stamford

The town of Stamford boasts historic buildings, shopping, eateries, gas & conveniences, and more.

Friends of Music – Presenting several outstanding Sunday concerts each year.

Headwaters Art Center – Creative learning and arts space. Part of the Roxbury Arts Group family.

Michael Kudish Natural History Preserve – On 101 acres of protected land, the preserve supports a biologically rich and diverse population of flora and fauna. Workshops and educational programs; special events.

West Kortright

Situated in a rural valley steeped in agricultural traditions, the West Kortright Centre offers arts programming in a historic 19thcentury church.

For Further Exploration

During a leisurely drive along these highways and back roads, you are sure to encounter farm stands, crafts and antiques centers, and other rural attractions. After exploring Roxbury, enjoy a road trip through Delaware County and nearby counties.

Delaware County Tourism – Home of the headwaters of the East Branch of the Delaware River, Roxbury is located in the Great Western Catskills.

Easily accessible by car are destinations such as Greene County, Otsego County, such as historic Cooperstown, and Ulster County, such as Phoenicia and its renown hiking trails and fishing sites.