Victorian Lake Oasis
Vintage photograph of the Edgewood Inn cottages beside a pond in Livingston Manor, New York.

Livingston Manor, for a longer Catskills loop

Fly-fishing history, breweries, food and independent shops make this a rewarding longer outing.

Photo: John Margolies, Library of Congress, public domain

Food

Hours change by season, so confirm before you leave the house.

The Walk-In

A Main Street café for espresso, bagels and biscuits. Locals point to the hot honey butter biscuit and the Early Bird sandwich on house sourdough.

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Main Street Farm

4.4 on Google when checked

A market and café for local groceries, prepared food and sandwiches.

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Kaatskeller

Wood-fired pizza downstairs and cocktails upstairs, a regular in local recommendations.

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The Smoke Joint

Casual barbecue frequently recommended by visitors and locals alike.

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Drinks

Upward Brewing Company

4.6 on Google when checked

A brewery and restaurant on a large hillside property, with a walking trail out back for a pre-pint hike.

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Catskill Brewery

A working brewery with a taproom and regularly changing events, near Upward.

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Culture

Catskill Fly Fishing Center & Museum

American fly fishing grew up on these streams. The 53-acre campus holds a museum, education programs and the Fly Fishing Hall of Fame.

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Chamber events

Town events such as Very Merry Manor in December are listed by the Livingston Manor Chamber of Commerce.

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Shopping

Main Street boutiques

A short, walkable Main Street of independent boutiques. The Chamber's pocket directory lists current shops.

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Questions, answered

Local recommendations include The Walk-In for breakfast, Main Street Farm for sandwiches and groceries, Kaatskeller for pizza and cocktails and The Smoke Joint for barbecue.

Upward Brewing Company and Catskill Brewery are both just outside town and close to each other.

Yes. It works best as a longer outing, with several food, drink and outdoor stops grouped into the same day.

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