Things to Do in the Catskills

The Catskill Mountains, also known as the Catskills, are located in New York State, northwest of New York City. The Catskills span several counties, including Delaware, Greene, Sullivan and Ulster. When in the Catskills region, visitors of all ages can go to the Apple Pond Farm and Renewable Energy Education Center, take a train ride on the Delaware and Ulster Railroad, take in a show at Forestburgh Playhouse, go to Hanford Mills Museum and go down water slides at Zoom Flume Water Park.
  1. Apple Pond Farm and Renewable Education Center

    • Farmed since 1865, the Apple Pond Farm and Renewable Education Center is a "horse-powered organic farm" that is run by Sonja Hedlund and Dick Riseling. The farm features animals such as draft horses, goats and sheep, and it is partially run on solar and wind power.

    Delaware and Ulster Railroad

    • The Catskills Revitalization Corporation, a non-profit organization, offers one hour and fifty-three minute train rides on the Delaware and Ulster Railroad through the Catskills Mountains region, from Arkville to Roxbury. During the trip, one can see small mountain villages, pastoral farms and different parts of the Catskills Mountains.

    Forestburgh Playhouse

    • Established in the 1947 as a theater venue, the Forestburgh Playhouse was originally used as the Klebs Farm. The playhouse is built in an old barn and has featured productions of Broadway shows such as Les Miserables and Rent.

    Hanford Mills Museum

    • Established in 1846, the Hanford Mills Museum functions as a water-powered saw and grist mill. At the museum, people can see the farm of John Hanford, the former owner of the mill, as well as exhibits of antique farm equipment.

    Zoom Flume Water Park

    • The Zoom Flume Water Park features 300-foot water slides, a lazy river with a 600-foot chute, a dark "Black Vortex" water slide and a cliffside restaurant.

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