'''Ulster County''' [http://www.ulstertourism.info/] is in New York's Catskills region.

Regions

  • Rondout Valley
  • Ashokan Reservoir Area
  • Belleayre Region
  • Saugerties Region
  • Route 28 Corridor (Ulster)
  • Cities

  • Kingston
  • New Paltz
  • Marlborough
  • Saugerties
  • Woodstock
  • Understand

    Get in

    By plane

  • '''Stewart International Airport''', 1180 First St, New Windsor, ''+1 845'' 564-2100, [http://www.stewartintlairport.com]. The closest major airport, but at present offers few direct flights to major destinations.
  • '''Westchester County Airport''', 240 Airport Road, White Plains, ''+1'' 914-995-4860 (airlines), [http://whiteplainsairport.com]. Several counties away, but an alternative to the congestion of the 3 major international airports around New York City. Rental cars available.
  • '''Newark Liberty International Airport''', Newark, New Jersey, [http://www.panynj.gov/CommutingTravel/airports/html/newarkliberty.html], '''John F. Kennedy International Airport''' [http://www.panynj.gov/aviation/jfkframe.HTM], and '''LaGuardia Airport''' [http://www.panynj.gov/CommutingTravel/airports/html/laguardia.html]: Livery cars offer service to and from 3 major international airports. Amtrak offer rail links to Rhinebeck, across the river from Kingston.
  • By car

    Ulster County is most easily accessible via I-87 (New York State Thruway) Exits 18 & 19.

    By train

    There is currently no commuter rail service serving Ulster County outside of New Paltz and Rhinebeck but plans are in the works for a new rail line that will travel across Ulster County from Kingston following NY-28 and then north throught the Adirondacks.

    Get around

    In most cases, a car is necessary to get around Ulster County. However, there is limited bus service, operated by UCAT, from Kingston to outlying areas. There is also taxis available in most of the major towns (Kingston, Phoenicia, and Saugerties to name a few).

    See

    Do

    '''Belleayre Mountain'''[http://www.belleayre.com] is a state-run, world-class ski resort in the heart of the Catskill. Wide array of trails and compared to the other large mountains in the region (i.e. Windham[http://www.skiwindham.com], Hunter[http://www.huntermtn.com]), Belleayre is mush more affordable.

    Climb some of the best climbs in the northeast at the Shawangunk Mountains aka the "Gunks". You will need to get a day pass from Mohonk Preserve [http://www.mohonkpreserve.org/].

    Visit the Kingston farmers market every saturday 10:00am -2:00pm Wall Street Kingston from the end of May until the Saturday before Thanksgiving. Annual and seasonal, a grower producer market.

    Eat

    <!-- This section is not for listings in region articles. See: Wikitravel:Region article template --> Make a difference when you travel and find a freshly prepared meal at no charge when you volunteer at the Queens Galley Soup kitchen. Join an increasing number of Voluntourists, people who choose to combine vacation with a small bit of community service. The Queens Galley soup kitchen, located at 254 Washington ave Kingston NY is the only soup kitchen in Ulster County to serve breakfast, lunch and dinner every day of the year. Volunteers are welcome between the hours of 7:15AM and 7PM. Please call ahead to arrange your volunteer schedule (845) 338-3468. Donations are also welcome.

    Stay safe

    Contact

    Cellular signal is spotty west of the Thruway but can be found around some of the larger towns and generally outside of the Catskill Park region.

    Area Code is 845

    Get out