Copake - the perfect midpoint between the Hudson Valley and the Berkshires!
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Copake - the perfect midpoint between the Hudson Valley and the Berkshires!
Food scene
Great farm to table restaurant that is part of the Copake Country Club. Nora and I go to dinner here nearly every time we're up at Copake, and we like it so much that we're getting married here! Outdoor dining on the terrace overlooking the greens is a must. Fancier food than what you get at most places in the area, but a pretty casual vibe overall. The specials are often very good. They also serve a terrific burger with beef sourced from nearby Pigasso farms that is hard for us to pass up ordering every time we go. If you can time it right, the drive over from Robinson Pond to The Greens at sunset is a must, as the colors over Copake Lake are absolutely stunning.
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The Greens at Copake Country Club
44 Golf Course RdGreat farm to table restaurant that is part of the Copake Country Club. Nora and I go to dinner here nearly every time we're up at Copake, and we like it so much that we're getting married here! Outdoor dining on the terrace overlooking the greens is a must. Fancier food than what you get at most places in the area, but a pretty casual vibe overall. The specials are often very good. They also serve a terrific burger with beef sourced from nearby Pigasso farms that is hard for us to pass up ordering every time we go. If you can time it right, the drive over from Robinson Pond to The Greens at sunset is a must, as the colors over Copake Lake are absolutely stunning.
For an option close to the house, this is a casual 50's style diner with a big menu that's sure to have something to please everyone in your group. Big portions and friendly service. Get the soft serve ice cream from the window out in the back.
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Dad's Copake Diner
178 County Rte 7AFor an option close to the house, this is a casual 50's style diner with a big menu that's sure to have something to please everyone in your group. Big portions and friendly service. Get the soft serve ice cream from the window out in the back.
Roe Jan Brewing is a new local brewery, with a large taproom and a full menu for lunch and dinner. Menu is mostly casual stuff (sandwiches, salads, burgers etc.) to keep your stomach full for the excellent beer. I'd recommend a couple of reasonably priced flights ($9 for 3 5-ounce tastings) and then after you've decided on a favorite, take home a 4 pack (we also have a growler in the kitchen you can get filled). Reservations are a must due to capacity constraints. You can book it on Resy.
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Roe Jan Brewing Co.
32 Anthony StRoe Jan Brewing is a new local brewery, with a large taproom and a full menu for lunch and dinner. Menu is mostly casual stuff (sandwiches, salads, burgers etc.) to keep your stomach full for the excellent beer. I'd recommend a couple of reasonably priced flights ($9 for 3 5-ounce tastings) and then after you've decided on a favorite, take home a 4 pack (we also have a growler in the kitchen you can get filled). Reservations are a must due to capacity constraints. You can book it on Resy.
When I first start dating Nora, we came up to Great Barrington in the Berkshires and I wanted to find a nice place to take her out for her birthday, and after a lot of research, I decided the Prairie Whale was the spot. We're from Brooklyn, and this place has a ton of Brooklyn cred as the people who run it are from Marlow and Sons and Diner. Simple, season, farm to table type menu. Awesome tavern on the inside and some nice picnic tables to eat outside (but bring your bug spray). If you're going to Great Barrington looking for a nice meal, this is the place.
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The Prairie Whale
178 Main StWhen I first start dating Nora, we came up to Great Barrington in the Berkshires and I wanted to find a nice place to take her out for her birthday, and after a lot of research, I decided the Prairie Whale was the spot. We're from Brooklyn, and this place has a ton of Brooklyn cred as the people who run it are from Marlow and Sons and Diner. Simple, season, farm to table type menu. Awesome tavern on the inside and some nice picnic tables to eat outside (but bring your bug spray). If you're going to Great Barrington looking for a nice meal, this is the place.
If you're a fan of tea, than you know Harney and Sons. This is where they are based. The store has a great section of everything they do and they have a tea room with snacks and a number of their teas that you can order. Grab a Chai and take a walk on the rail trail
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Harney & Sons
13 Main StIf you're a fan of tea, than you know Harney and Sons. This is where they are based. The store has a great section of everything they do and they have a tea room with snacks and a number of their teas that you can order. Grab a Chai and take a walk on the rail trail
A popular place for Breakfast or Lunch in Millerton, right in the center of the town. The Double Header Cheesy Style is a must.
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Oakhurst Diner
19 Main StA popular place for Breakfast or Lunch in Millerton, right in the center of the town. The Double Header Cheesy Style is a must.
Great season farmers market, Saturday morning from 9am -1PM. Lots of dairy and meat (given the farms around the area). Some places will be serving food if you're hungry. Some craft providers. Right in the middle of Roe Jan Park which is also a beautiful place to take a walk.
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Copake Hillsdale Farmers Market
9140 NY-22Great season farmers market, Saturday morning from 9am -1PM. Lots of dairy and meat (given the farms around the area). Some places will be serving food if you're hungry. Some craft providers. Right in the middle of Roe Jan Park which is also a beautiful place to take a walk.
Terrific farm to table restaurant in Philmont. Good veggie centric menu with excellent service. Nice special occasion restaurant, but casual enough for an everyday meal. Very close to the High Falls conservation area.
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Local 111
111 Main StTerrific farm to table restaurant in Philmont. Good veggie centric menu with excellent service. Nice special occasion restaurant, but casual enough for an everyday meal. Very close to the High Falls conservation area.
Hiking
Easy local hike you can pick up from the Copake Iron Works area in Copake Falls. Mostly a gradual incline, 1+ miles out and you take the same trail back. Can get a little muddy, but otherwise not too challenging. You follow a stream along the way, but the falls at the end are a terrific payoff. Its a nice little excursion with a visit to the Historic Iron Works site.
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Bash Bish from Taconic State Park Trailhead
Easy local hike you can pick up from the Copake Iron Works area in Copake Falls. Mostly a gradual incline, 1+ miles out and you take the same trail back. Can get a little muddy, but otherwise not too challenging. You follow a stream along the way, but the falls at the end are a terrific payoff. Its a nice little excursion with a visit to the Historic Iron Works site.
The rail trail is an absolute must visit, for walking, running or biking. There's about 4 different spots you can grab that are near the house, but I recommend Copake Falls for proximity, parking and the fact that there's other sites to see nearby. The trail goes from Hillsdale down to Wassaic. Its pretty scenic further down by Undermountain Road/Boston corner and also runs right through the amazing town of Millerton. Can have rolling hills occasionally, but nothing too bad. Lots of meandering streams and mountains in the background. A fantastic thing for runners like Nora and I!
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Harlem Valley Rail Trail
Harlem Valley Rail TrailThe rail trail is an absolute must visit, for walking, running or biking. There's about 4 different spots you can grab that are near the house, but I recommend Copake Falls for proximity, parking and the fact that there's other sites to see nearby. The trail goes from Hillsdale down to Wassaic. Its pretty scenic further down by Undermountain Road/Boston corner and also runs right through the amazing town of Millerton. Can have rolling hills occasionally, but nothing too bad. Lots of meandering streams and mountains in the background. A fantastic thing for runners like Nora and I!
One of my favorite hikes, because it was the first one Nora and I did. A good challenge, but some great views and probably the best hike near Great Barrington.
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Monument Mountain
One of my favorite hikes, because it was the first one Nora and I did. A good challenge, but some great views and probably the best hike near Great Barrington.
One of the most beautiful places in America to visit during the fall. Drive up the mountain if you just want to peep the leaves, and then drive the Mohawk trail after if you want more. For the hikers, this is quite a challenging incline with a lot of different ways to the top. I think I chose the hardest way so don't take my advice, definitely do a bit of research and pick on that matches your skill level. Up top its quite windy, but very beautful.
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Mount Greylock
One of the most beautiful places in America to visit during the fall. Drive up the mountain if you just want to peep the leaves, and then drive the Mohawk trail after if you want more. For the hikers, this is quite a challenging incline with a lot of different ways to the top. I think I chose the hardest way so don't take my advice, definitely do a bit of research and pick on that matches your skill level. Up top its quite windy, but very beautful.
Sunset Rock is almost a secret gem in Taconic State Park. There's a few ways to get here. A short 1mi out and back involves driving through a road less traveled on the north part of Taconic State Park. The hike here is short, a little steep and very narrow. The other way involves parking at the Bash Bish falls trail over at Copake falls and crossing the street to go up the Cedar Brook Trail and connects to the South Taconic trail. This trail more like a 3-4 mi hike. Either way Sunset Rock is a beautiful spot without much traffic and a breathtaking view over the Hudson Valley with the Catskills looming over the background. Bring bug spray and be ready for the narrow path. The payoff is worth it!
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Sunset Rock/South Taconic Trailhead (Alt)
Sunset Rock is almost a secret gem in Taconic State Park. There's a few ways to get here. A short 1mi out and back involves driving through a road less traveled on the north part of Taconic State Park. The hike here is short, a little steep and very narrow. The other way involves parking at the Bash Bish falls trail over at Copake falls and crossing the street to go up the Cedar Brook Trail and connects to the South Taconic trail. This trail more like a 3-4 mi hike. Either way Sunset Rock is a beautiful spot without much traffic and a breathtaking view over the Hudson Valley with the Catskills looming over the background. Bring bug spray and be ready for the narrow path. The payoff is worth it!
This a terrific short hike that is an alternative to Bash Bish that is far less crowded. The main trail is quick 15 mins or so. Very well shaded. Mostly easy, with a bit of an incline that is very manageable for most. The "high" falls can be seen from a distance and there is a great viewing spot for a photo. There is another waterfall on the lower track that is also worth checking out that you can get closer to. This is located in the town of Philmont which has a great restaurant called Local 111. I'd take a later evening hike and then go into town for dinner.
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High Falls Conservation Area
540 Roxbury RdThis a terrific short hike that is an alternative to Bash Bish that is far less crowded. The main trail is quick 15 mins or so. Very well shaded. Mostly easy, with a bit of an incline that is very manageable for most. The "high" falls can be seen from a distance and there is a great viewing spot for a photo. There is another waterfall on the lower track that is also worth checking out that you can get closer to. This is located in the town of Philmont which has a great restaurant called Local 111. I'd take a later evening hike and then go into town for dinner.
Grocery Store
Closest store in town (other than the Gas Station convenience store). Closes a bit early like everything else, but carries a wide variety of goods if you're in a pinch. The best reason to go is the Brimstone Bakery breads that they carry. If you need something and its late, try the convenience store in the gas station across the street!
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Copake General Store
171 Columbia County Rd 7AClosest store in town (other than the Gas Station convenience store). Closes a bit early like everything else, but carries a wide variety of goods if you're in a pinch. The best reason to go is the Brimstone Bakery breads that they carry. If you need something and its late, try the convenience store in the gas station across the street!
While this is a bit of a drive from the lake house, its one of the most amazing supermarkets I've ever been to. Positively massive, with a huge selection of everything imaginable- local, gluten free, organic- whatever you need!
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Big Y World Class Market
10 Pleasant StWhile this is a bit of a drive from the lake house, its one of the most amazing supermarkets I've ever been to. Positively massive, with a huge selection of everything imaginable- local, gluten free, organic- whatever you need!
Random Harvest is a quirky general store/grocery store with a lot terrific local products. They carry a huge selection of items from nearby farms (Hawthorne Valley, Pigasso, Herondale) and bakeries (Our Daily Bread, Pieconic). If you're gluten free like Nora, they have a terrific selection of gluten free items. Not as big as a grocery store, but they carry a little bit of everything and you can do your shopping here, especially if you are focusing on eating local. They have a deli counter in the back with healthy fresh meals for lunch. The hours are a bit tricky so check on google or their instagram account before going!
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Random Harvest
1785 NY-23Random Harvest is a quirky general store/grocery store with a lot terrific local products. They carry a huge selection of items from nearby farms (Hawthorne Valley, Pigasso, Herondale) and bakeries (Our Daily Bread, Pieconic). If you're gluten free like Nora, they have a terrific selection of gluten free items. Not as big as a grocery store, but they carry a little bit of everything and you can do your shopping here, especially if you are focusing on eating local. They have a deli counter in the back with healthy fresh meals for lunch. The hours are a bit tricky so check on google or their instagram account before going!
Its called the IGA. Basic no frills supermarket - closest to the house. Not that well stocked with local farm stuff, but has all the basics and some local beers.
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Hillsdale Supermarket
2628 NY-23Its called the IGA. Basic no frills supermarket - closest to the house. Not that well stocked with local farm stuff, but has all the basics and some local beers.
Towns of Interest
The closest Berkshire town and one of the best. A great farmers market Saturday mornings, lots of great design stores and plenty to eat. SoCo Creamery for ice cream! Worth a day trip.
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Great Barrington
The closest Berkshire town and one of the best. A great farmers market Saturday mornings, lots of great design stores and plenty to eat. SoCo Creamery for ice cream! Worth a day trip.
Millerton is a great visit! A great Hudson Valley town full of antique stores, and places to eat. New Yorkers will want to visit Harney and Sons and Irving Farm. The Rail Trail runs right through the town.
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Millerton
Millerton is a great visit! A great Hudson Valley town full of antique stores, and places to eat. New Yorkers will want to visit Harney and Sons and Irving Farm. The Rail Trail runs right through the town.
The closest decent size town to Copake (10 mins away), with a handful of interesting shops and good food options.
Hillsdale
The closest decent size town to Copake (10 mins away), with a handful of interesting shops and good food options.
Is Catskill : Hudson the equivalent to Brooklyn : Manhattan? Not quite as built up, a little bit more quirky, and more up and coming.
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Catskill
Is Catskill : Hudson the equivalent to Brooklyn : Manhattan? Not quite as built up, a little bit more quirky, and more up and coming.
Maybe the most known place in the Hudson Valley. Everything hip you've heard is true. Plenty of restaurants and some of the most fashionable and unique stores around in a revived industrial town.
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Hudson
Maybe the most known place in the Hudson Valley. Everything hip you've heard is true. Plenty of restaurants and some of the most fashionable and unique stores around in a revived industrial town.
A great Hudson Valley town, perhaps my favorite. Fantastic farmers market and great restaurants (Terrapin and Cinnamon are my faves).
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Rhinebeck
A great Hudson Valley town, perhaps my favorite. Fantastic farmers market and great restaurants (Terrapin and Cinnamon are my faves).
General Shopping
This place is what I imagine Rose Apothecary would be like if its a real store. Quirky selection of a lot of stuff. Local foods, candles, antiques. A bit of everything, but all very interesting. If you are a foodie, the own the Chef store across the street which has a top notch selection of Kitchen goods.
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Hillsdale General Store
2642 NY-23This place is what I imagine Rose Apothecary would be like if its a real store. Quirky selection of a lot of stuff. Local foods, candles, antiques. A bit of everything, but all very interesting. If you are a foodie, the own the Chef store across the street which has a top notch selection of Kitchen goods.
Like an antique flea market. Dozens of vendors. Not crazy expensive or fancy stuff like the stores on the same block. Possible to find some really interesting things. Must visit in MIllerton.
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Millerton Antique Center
25 Main StLike an antique flea market. Dozens of vendors. Not crazy expensive or fancy stuff like the stores on the same block. Possible to find some really interesting things. Must visit in MIllerton.
Very Quirky shop. Some really hilarious stuff in here. Really fun store.
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Sister Salvage 2.0
390 Main StVery Quirky shop. Some really hilarious stuff in here. Really fun store.
Sightseeing
Nora's favorite place in the area and one of the first places she brought me to in the Berkshires. One of the best places to see Modern Art in America and only an hour away from the house. Massive former industrial space is worth the trip alone. The James Turrell exhibits are a must, as is walking the hall with Cosmic Latte. They have some truly excellent large scale exhibits here.
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MASS MoCA
1040 Mass MoCA WayNora's favorite place in the area and one of the first places she brought me to in the Berkshires. One of the best places to see Modern Art in America and only an hour away from the house. Massive former industrial space is worth the trip alone. The James Turrell exhibits are a must, as is walking the hall with Cosmic Latte. They have some truly excellent large scale exhibits here.
The quintessential New England Berkshires Inn. Super old and historic, and every bit worth the visit. The town is ripped out of Normal Rockwell. The restaurant is excellent. Nora and I went here on New Years and we were the youngest people there by around 30 yrs, but we it was a classy good time!
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The Red Lion Inn
30 Main StThe quintessential New England Berkshires Inn. Super old and historic, and every bit worth the visit. The town is ripped out of Normal Rockwell. The restaurant is excellent. Nora and I went here on New Years and we were the youngest people there by around 30 yrs, but we it was a classy good time!
I wouldn't call this a hike, but its an absolutely beautiful walk with spectacular Hudson views.
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Poets' Walk Park
776 River RdI wouldn't call this a hike, but its an absolutely beautiful walk with spectacular Hudson views.
Consejos para la ciudad
Facilidad para moverse por la casa
You're gonna want a car
While you can take a train to Wassaic or Hudson and book a taxi to the house (20 min ride), to enjoy the Hudson Valley you're gonna want a car as Ubers are not prevalent, local stores close earlier, and you won't want to miss the some of the sightseeing.
Qué debes empacar
Bug Spray and sun screen
The best part of the Hudson Valley is being outside, but like every where else there's bugs and sun, so make sure you're well equipped!