Guidebook for Greenwood Lake
Food Scene
Jamie is the owner/operator/ray of sunshine of this center-of-town coffee/breakfast/lunch spot. The Buzz truly feels like the place where friends come to catch up. Tasty food and a homey atmosphere make this a great breakfast stop.
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Village Buzz Cafe
91 Windermere AveJamie is the owner/operator/ray of sunshine of this center-of-town coffee/breakfast/lunch spot. The Buzz truly feels like the place where friends come to catch up. Tasty food and a homey atmosphere make this a great breakfast stop.
The View is fantastic and the food is pretty good. Really best on a cool evening before the sun goes down. Excellent salads as well as casual sandwiches.
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Emerald Point Restaurant & Marina
40 Sterling RdThe View is fantastic and the food is pretty good. Really best on a cool evening before the sun goes down. Excellent salads as well as casual sandwiches.
Best for its proximity to the Cottage, they have recently upgraded their lakeside patio. Sadly, food is barely adequate. Inside is a relic of another time. Check-out the bar for its Delft tiles, but best to go on a nice afternoon or evening for a cocktail. Some evenings will feature a singer/guitarist.
The New Continental Hotel and Restaurant
15 Leo CtBest for its proximity to the Cottage, they have recently upgraded their lakeside patio. Sadly, food is barely adequate. Inside is a relic of another time. Check-out the bar for its Delft tiles, but best to go on a nice afternoon or evening for a cocktail. Some evenings will feature a singer/guitarist.
This restaurant is a bit fancy upstairs. Downstairs is casual and very "old Americana". Perfect for fall and winter evenings with a roaring fire in a cozy room.
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Iron Forge Inn
38 Iron Forge RdThis restaurant is a bit fancy upstairs. Downstairs is casual and very "old Americana". Perfect for fall and winter evenings with a roaring fire in a cozy room.
OMG - the view! Overlooks Warwick Valley. Locally made ice cream from cows that live just down the hill. Delish. Lines can be quite long, but it is a treat!
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Bellvale Farms Creamery
1390 NY-17AOMG - the view! Overlooks Warwick Valley. Locally made ice cream from cows that live just down the hill. Delish. Lines can be quite long, but it is a treat!
161 NY-94, Warwick, NY 10990
This is a great place! Perfect for kids and adults. The food is really good and they have goats and chickens you (I mean, your kids) can feed. Adults will also love the beer garden.
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Pennings Farm Market
161 NY-94161 NY-94, Warwick, NY 10990
This is a great place! Perfect for kids and adults. The food is really good and they have goats and chickens you (I mean, your kids) can feed. Adults will also love the beer garden.
Great views from their dock on the east side of the lake. Indoor space is quite nice too. As for the negatives, food and service is hit and miss.
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Cove Castle Restaurant
13 Castle CtGreat views from their dock on the east side of the lake. Indoor space is quite nice too. As for the negatives, food and service is hit and miss.
Delicious vegetarian/vegan cafe in the charming town of Warwick, NY. Great for juices and salads. Plenty of other restaurants nearby. Whole town is great for a stroll.
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Conscious Fork
16 Railroad AveDelicious vegetarian/vegan cafe in the charming town of Warwick, NY. Great for juices and salads. Plenty of other restaurants nearby. Whole town is great for a stroll.
This new restaurant / bar is about two miles away. It is a nice space, but small, and tight parking. The food is hit and miss, but it is a new place with potential. It has been a while since we have been there, so may be worth checking it!
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The Helm
649 Jersey AveThis new restaurant / bar is about two miles away. It is a nice space, but small, and tight parking. The food is hit and miss, but it is a new place with potential. It has been a while since we have been there, so may be worth checking it!
Planet Pizza
Good pizza, sandwiches, salads.
Murphy's Tavern & Restaurant
85 Windermere AveLocal bar, food better than standard pub grub.
Very serviceable cafe for sandwiches and salads. Not much on the outside, but great for pick-up casual fare.
Salt & pepper cafe
699 Jersey AveVery serviceable cafe for sandwiches and salads. Not much on the outside, but great for pick-up casual fare.
Drinks & Nightlife
Great back country roads will lead you to this fun and festive winery. They offer wine tastings as well as have a delicious pizza and salad menu. Their cider is pretty good. Live music on Saturday and Sunday afternoons. Bring a blanket and enjoy a sunny afternoon outside or hope for a table inside in the off-season. Two other wineries you might consider Applewood (small, occasional music, good cider) and Brotherhood (nice space).
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Warwick Valley Winery & Distillery
114 Little York RdGreat back country roads will lead you to this fun and festive winery. They offer wine tastings as well as have a delicious pizza and salad menu. Their cider is pretty good. Live music on Saturday and Sunday afternoons. Bring a blanket and enjoy a sunny afternoon outside or hope for a table inside in the off-season. Two other wineries you might consider Applewood (small, occasional music, good cider) and Brotherhood (nice space).
Small but nice little pool hall. In the heart of Warwick, so you can make a nice night of it.
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Village Billiards
17 Main StSmall but nice little pool hall. In the heart of Warwick, so you can make a nice night of it.
Out in the country a ways, but great for Hard Cider and OK wine. Usually has a BBQ truck. Not as crowded as Warwick Valley Winery, but isn't quite as festive.
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Applewood Winery
82 4 Corners RdOut in the country a ways, but great for Hard Cider and OK wine. Usually has a BBQ truck. Not as crowded as Warwick Valley Winery, but isn't quite as festive.
America's oldest winery! About 35 - 40 min north. Definitely take a cellar tour. Super cool history and space. Wine is OK. Lunch restaurant is pretty good. They also do a bunch of events so check out their website.
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Brotherhood Winery
100 Brotherhood Plaza DrAmerica's oldest winery! About 35 - 40 min north. Definitely take a cellar tour. Super cool history and space. Wine is OK. Lunch restaurant is pretty good. They also do a bunch of events so check out their website.
This place is awesome! Recently opened with beautiful interior design, a great lawn to relax on (bring chairs or a blanket) and really good beer. A perfect place to spend a relaxing afternoon.
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Drowned Lands Brewery
251 State School RdThis place is awesome! Recently opened with beautiful interior design, a great lawn to relax on (bring chairs or a blanket) and really good beer. A perfect place to spend a relaxing afternoon.
Entertainment & Activities
Drive-in movies! 3 screens each feature 2 movies a night. Check their website for what is playing. Do plan to arrive about 45min in advance when popular movies are playing.
http://www.warwickdrivein.com/
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Warwick Drive-In Theater
5 Warwick TurnpikeDrive-in movies! 3 screens each feature 2 movies a night. Check their website for what is playing. Do plan to arrive about 45min in advance when popular movies are playing.
http://www.warwickdrivein.com/
Vastu
38 Ronald Reagan BoulevardFantastic studio for yoga, pilates, kai chi do, and massage. Very welcoming.
August thru September - Saturdays, Sundays & Labor Day
10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
The Faire is a rollicking romp through Elizabethan England complete with 16th Century games, rides, arts, crafts, food, music and dance – set within the majestic groves of Tuxedo Park, New York.
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Das Faire der New Yorker Renaissance
600 NY-17AAugust thru September - Saturdays, Sundays & Labor Day
10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
The Faire is a rollicking romp through Elizabethan England complete with 16th Century games, rides, arts, crafts, food, music and dance – set within the majestic groves of Tuxedo Park, New York.
If you want to get out on the water, here are two rental places to consider.
Jersey Paddleboards at 622 Jersey Ave, Greenwood Lake (2 miles)
Greenwood Lake Paddleboards Monksville Reservoir, South Launch Ringwood, NJ (15 minutes, in reservoir, not in Greenwood lake)
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Flatwater Paddle Co.
1081 Greenwood Lake TurnpikeIf you want to get out on the water, here are two rental places to consider.
Jersey Paddleboards at 622 Jersey Ave, Greenwood Lake (2 miles)
Greenwood Lake Paddleboards Monksville Reservoir, South Launch Ringwood, NJ (15 minutes, in reservoir, not in Greenwood lake)
Arcade, mini golf, fun place for kids on those rainy days.
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Das Schloss Fun Center
109 Brookside AveArcade, mini golf, fun place for kids on those rainy days.
Looks like a fun day, but its about a 50 minute drive and then you need to climb a lot of steps after the boat ride.
http://www.bannermancastle.org/visit-the-island.html
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Bannerman Castle
Looks like a fun day, but its about a 50 minute drive and then you need to climb a lot of steps after the boat ride.
http://www.bannermancastle.org/visit-the-island.html
About 35-40 minutes away, if you have any interest in the military or just want to go for a drive.
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West Point
About 35-40 minutes away, if you have any interest in the military or just want to go for a drive.
For the adventurous soul, try Fly Boarding! Check out the website if you are interested water sports!
https://www.jethighwatersports.com/
Jet High Watersports
622 Jersey AveFor the adventurous soul, try Fly Boarding! Check out the website if you are interested water sports!
https://www.jethighwatersports.com/
Kayaks and paddleboards to get out on the lake! Our suggestion though is to get out early. before too many boats get out there. :)
http://www.jerseypaddleboards.com/
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Jersey Paddle Boards
622 Jersey AveKayaks and paddleboards to get out on the lake! Our suggestion though is to get out early. before too many boats get out there. :)
http://www.jerseypaddleboards.com/
If you want to rent a boat, try this place!
http://greenwoodlakemarina.info/boat-rental/
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Greenwood Lake Marina
538 Lakeside RdIf you want to rent a boat, try this place!
http://greenwoodlakemarina.info/boat-rental/
South Shore Marina
1880 Greenwood Lake TurnpikeBoat rentals and sailing lessons!
http://southshoremarina.com/
Arts & Culture
This is a treasure! An outdoor sculpture garden near a babbling stream started by a local artist who has donated the space. The perfect union of art and nature.
Hours: Open from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday from May through September
Weather permitting
(October hours may be available)
http://www.frederickfranck.org/
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Pacem In Terris
96 Covered Bridge RdThis is a treasure! An outdoor sculpture garden near a babbling stream started by a local artist who has donated the space. The perfect union of art and nature.
Hours: Open from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday from May through September
Weather permitting
(October hours may be available)
http://www.frederickfranck.org/
Parks & Nature
For those looking for a moderately challenging hike, let's try the Surprise Lake Loop. It is an uphill walk with some rocky outcrops to get up. From the house, go down the hill, make a right, and go about 1.5 miles. A small parking lot will be on your right (some boats will be stored there too), just after the NY/NJ state line, across from the Greenwood Lake Marina. Follow the trail up Up UP! Fantastic views of the whole lake before you get to the lake. http://www.nynjtc.org/files/u1/PettyHJH_chp24-SurpriseLakeLoop.pdf
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Surprise Lake
For those looking for a moderately challenging hike, let's try the Surprise Lake Loop. It is an uphill walk with some rocky outcrops to get up. From the house, go down the hill, make a right, and go about 1.5 miles. A small parking lot will be on your right (some boats will be stored there too), just after the NY/NJ state line, across from the Greenwood Lake Marina. Follow the trail up Up UP! Fantastic views of the whole lake before you get to the lake. http://www.nynjtc.org/files/u1/PettyHJH_chp24-SurpriseLakeLoop.pdf
For a historical and casual hike, try the Long Pond Iron Works (12 minute drive). A flat hike, with a few building remnants and history boards, you can get a flavor for the iron forge days. Longpondironworks.org
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Long Pond Ironworks State Park
1334 County Road 511For a historical and casual hike, try the Long Pond Iron Works (12 minute drive). A flat hike, with a few building remnants and history boards, you can get a flavor for the iron forge days. Longpondironworks.org
If you like history, a pretty setting, and a little stroll, then consider Ringwood Manor (about 17 minute drive). A nice old house, tours, and pretty gardens. Check the website for special events. ringwoodmanor.org
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Ringwood Manor
1304 Sloatsburg RdIf you like history, a pretty setting, and a little stroll, then consider Ringwood Manor (about 17 minute drive). A nice old house, tours, and pretty gardens. Check the website for special events. ringwoodmanor.org
After Labor Day it's time to pick some apples! Two well known orchards are Masker Fruit Farms and Pennings. It gets a bit crazy, and crowded, so be patient, go early, and have fun!
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Masker Obstgärten
45 Ball RdAfter Labor Day it's time to pick some apples! Two well known orchards are Masker Fruit Farms and Pennings. It gets a bit crazy, and crowded, so be patient, go early, and have fun!
Shopping
Huge outlet mall about 20 minutes from the Cottage with all the top tier shops. Go early to avoid traffic in and out. Just redid the food court as well.
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Woodbury Common Premium Outlets
498 Red Apple CtHuge outlet mall about 20 minutes from the Cottage with all the top tier shops. Go early to avoid traffic in and out. Just redid the food court as well.
Warwick is a cute little town, about 18 minute drive. Be sure to walk behind train tracks as there a few other shops there too. Restaurants, antique shops, and festivals are here. Applefest is Oct. 2nd!
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Warwick
Warwick is a cute little town, about 18 minute drive. Be sure to walk behind train tracks as there a few other shops there too. Restaurants, antique shops, and festivals are here. Applefest is Oct. 2nd!
Essentials
CVS
123 Windermere AveOpen 8am - 10pm. Solid pharmacy.