The Catskills offer an abundance of recreational activities, art and cultural events, antiquing and shopping.  Please see Area Map for location and directions.
 

Bike the Mothers Nature Bicycle Tour and view all the covered bridges in Delaware County. Biking level is considered moderate.

This area is famous for its trout streams and fly-fishing. There are pools and streams all over.  The closest place is just a walk to the end of the road.

There is an 18 hole golf course located 10 minutes from the cabin on Rt. 28 toward Oneonta.

For long walks enjoy the solitude of the cabins rural setting along a dirt road or walk on trails in the woods behind the cabin. For hiking in the wilderness there are mountains all over located on state land. http://www.catskillguide.com/hiking.htm

There are two kayaks for use at the cabin. There is a $200 deposit required for use. You can kayak just at the end of the road, put in at the metal bridge and it is a beautiful kayak ride to Sydney Lake. Or Kayak the Susquehanna River near Sydney or the Delaware River in Hamden, NY or Delhi, NY.

Downhill ski slopes and cross country groomed trails both about 40 minutes from cabin.

• Belleayre Mountain ski slopes in Highmount, NY, off Route 28 http://www.belleayre.com   Also check out the Summer Belleayre Music Festival http://www.belleayremusic.org/
• Bobcat Ski Center in Andes, NY, off Route 28
• Bearspring Mountain in Walton, NY, off Route 26 for cross-country skiing and hiking and swimming.
• Or cross country ski right out the back door by the babbling brook.

Sydney Lake is the closest place for swimming. It is a large lake with a beach and campsites. It is a great place for children. If you just want to refresh yourself jump into the river at the end of the road at the metal bridge.

The Oneonta Yoga Center, 15 minutes away, 607-436-9201.  A center for yoga, meditation, drumming and visual and performing arts.

For all of you baseball fans The National Baseball Hall of Fame is located in Cooperstown, NY, about 30 minutes away. www.baseballhalloffame.org or 888-hall-of-fame.

The Franklin Stage Company located at Chapel Hall in Franklin is alive in the summer with NYC actors and musicians. Located just off Main Street near the Franklin School.  http://www.franklinstagecompany.org/index1.htm

The Autumn Café in Oneonta, which attracts city people as well a locals, features live folk and jazz bands and good food and drink. Located about 15 minutes away. Oneonta also has a variety of restaurants, shops grocery stores and bars.

Antique shopping is all over the place.  Good buys and great stuff.

Organic Food Shopping at Lucky Dog Farm and Lucky Dog Farm Store located in Hamden, 30 minutes from cabin

Franklin Chamber of Commerce http://www.franklinny.org/

Catskills Center
http://www.catskillscenter.org