Ulster County Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A cave entrance surrounded by lush greenery and trees.
A river flowing through a valley with autumn-colored trees, a red bridge, and a church with a steeple.
A wooden bridge with metal railings, surrounded by autumn-colored trees and a river below.
A person sitting on a rocky outcrop overlooking a vast forested landscape under a clear blue sky.
A rocky outcrop with a person climbing, surrounded by autumn-colored trees and a distant view of a forested hill.

Popular cities in Ulster County

A river with a red bridge, surrounded by autumn-colored trees and houses.
Saugerties
Known for Hunting, Skiing and Horse riding
Come to Saugerties and enjoy its horse riding, festivals and cafes.

Reasons to visit

  • Saugerties Village Beach
  • Saugerties Lighthouse
  • Esopus Falls
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A calm harbor with several boats docked, a lighthouse, and a rocky breakwater.
Kingston
Known for Skiing, Rivers and Hiking
Kingston is calling! Discover its live music, entertainment, hiking and more.

Reasons to visit

  • Senate House State Historic Site
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A calm lake with a sunset reflecting on the water, surrounded by forested hills.
Woodstock
Known for Relaxing, Forests and Art
Come to relaxing Woodstock and enjoy its hiking, forests and coffee.

Reasons to visit

  • Woodstock Music Shop
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A street with brick buildings, a red car, and a white SUV.
New Paltz
Known for Sports, Entertainment and Baseball
Between exploring the Shawangunk Ridge, touring historic Huguenot houses and enjoying the downtown scene, this town in Ulster County will keep you busy for days.

Reasons to visit

  • Historic Huguenot Street
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A calm lake with clear water reflecting trees and a hilly landscape.
Gardiner
Known for Relaxing, Hiking and Wineries
Experience upscale Gardiner: its rock climbing, wineries, hiking and more!
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A dense forest with a mountain range in the background under a cloudy sky.
Shandaken
Known for Spas and Mountains
Shandaken awaits: its spas, mountain views and more!
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Stay near popular Ulster County attractions

Mohonk Lake

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Mohonk Lake during your travels in High Falls. Discover the mountain views while you're in the area.
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