Things To Do
Most of our guest spend much of their time on the estate, enjoying the amenities and beauty. In the local towns of Monticello, bethel, Rock Hill, White Lake and Fallsburg there are lots of great options for fun and food!
Resorts World Casino
Experience in excitement, entertainment, and luxury. Featuring 100,000 square feet of gaming action including 150 live Las-Vegas style table games, 1,600 state-of-the-art slot machines, a poker room, sportsbook and private gaming salons.
Legoland Resort
Experience the biggest and best LEGOLAND Park, a short 31 minute drive from the estate.
Monticello Raceway and Casino
Scenic Monticello Raceway began operations on its lightning-fast, half-mile track on June 27, 1958. The raceway offers the excitement of year-round harness racing on one of the largest, all-weather tracks in the country.
Located on the site of the famous 1969 Woodstock concert, this is one of the outstanding features of Sullivan County, Bethel Woods is an exquisite outdoor concert venue with spectacular farmland views, as well as a museum dedicated to the concert - Bethel
- Take an afternoon trail ride or arrange riding lessons for the kids at this pastoral ranch - Bethel
New York’s biggest indoor waterpark is right down the road. Splash, slide and surf in the brand new innovative 80,000 sq. ft. waterpark. Splash passes are available for purchase online in advance. The perfect family adventure is waiting for you.
Winter Sport
Bring your skis, Tubes and gear to have fun anywhere!
Hiking and Parks
Aside from our own Southwoods Trail, explore nature and breathe in that fresh Catskill Mountain air. Hang up that suit and tie and throw on those hiking boots. Take a hike and experience the variety of trails our area has to offer! Our state and local parks offer trails of varying difficulties for beginners, intermediate and experienced hikers. Enjoy our beautiful trails and become entranced by the beautiful outdoors.
Boating
Bananna boats galore! Payne's Water Sports is the number one resource for boat rentals on Kauneonga Lake - White Lake or one of several other nearby.
Payne's Water Sports - Starlight Marina -
Wind back the clock for a day of old-school fun: go carts, snow tubing, mini-golf or water park play - Monticello
See what this local playhouse has in the works, with it's stellar cast of actors (local and otherwise!) - Forestburgh
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BETHEL MOTOR SPEEDWAY 361 Horseshoe Lake Rd., Bethel, Bethel, NY 12720 845-319-7908
Nestled away in rustic White Lake, Bethel Motor Speedway is your source for exciting short track racing and family fun. The 1/4 mile asphalt oval auto racing facility features a clean, family atmosphere, affordable concessions, and exciting door-to-door action. Open Apr-Oct. “Races every Saturday afternoon and evening, come watch!”
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Familyfunfarm.com 65 friedman rd Monticello 3474803276
Zoomstation Gokarting and more!
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Golscheins Homestead
A greta kids place full of country themed activities, farm animals, puppies, and fun!
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Keldersfarm.com
Mini gulf, fruit picking, petting zoo
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Liberty Heights Trampoline, libertyheightsny.com
Laser tag, arcades, wall climbing
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Morningside Park 158 Mountaindale rd Mmountaindale 8454347337
Paddle boat and canoe rental, playgrounds, ball fields
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Fortress Bikes 194 Main st, Hurleyville 8458439555
Bike Rentals
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Kiamishe Lanes 4685 rt 42 kiamisha 8457945561
Bowling Alley
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Port Jervis Cosmic Bowling 1719 w main st port jervis 8456562113
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Katskillkids Playzone 5219 main st fallsburg 8456406115
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Hobbyhouse Ceramics Studio 321 East Broadway, Monticello 8452901919 –Seasonal by apt
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The Petting Zoo at Breezeway Farm - A great way to spend an afternoon Upstate; the kids will love to meet all of the farm animal friends - Monticello
Bashakill Vineyards - The Catskills very own winery. A perfect spot to spend an afternoon walking the trails & tasting flights – Wurtsboro
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A Taste of the Country:
PIZZA, RESTAURANTS, CAFÉ
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Natures Delight Dairy Restaurant and Pizza 554 W Broadway, Monticello –nearby and delivers all year. “Great Spot, my favorite is the breakfast ”
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DeFilippis Bakery and Café 506 Broadway, Monticello, NY 12701 popular local spot
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Ciao Bella Italian Restaurant 46 Forestburgh Rd, Monticello, NY 12701
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Starlight Cafe 299 Starlight Rd Monticello 8457960092 – great views, nearby. Seasonal only
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Miss Monticello Diner 405 Broadway, Monticello
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Soy Asian Cuisine 512 Broadway, Monticello
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Albella Italian 50 Jefferson St, Monticello, NY 12701
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Monticello Bagel Bakery 475 Broadway, Monticello, NY 12701 –popular local breakfast spot
BARS
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Nelly’s Sports Bar 456 Broadway, Monticello, NY 12701
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Benji & Jake’s 5 Horseshoe Lake Rd., Kauneonga Lake, NY 12749
Offers lakeside dining featuring two decks that overlook beautiful Kauneonga/White Lake just one mile from Bethel Woods. We feature an array or creative brick oven pizzas, appetizers, soups, salads, as well as entrees in the evening. Upstairs, a lively bar serves specialty cocktails and a great selection of beer and wine.
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280 Rock Hill Drive, Rock Hill 845-796-2222
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Hechters Inn 14 Dr Duggan Rd, Bethel
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FORESTBURGH TAVERN 39 Forestburgh Rd. Forestburgh, NY 12777 Tel: 845-794-2005
Dancing Cat Saloon at Catskill Distilling Company - Catch some live music and a scrumptious meal at this local favorite right in town - Bethel
Java Love Coffee Roasting - Red Cottage's favorite coffee, it's the kind of coffee you'll want to make sure you bring home! - White Lake
Benji & Jake's (seasonal) - A woodfired pizza on the deck overlooking Kauneonga Lake? Benji & Jake's can't be beat - Kauneonga Lake
Bethel Market & Cafe - A general store and gas station in the heyday of Woodstock, this adorable cafe is now home to some amazing baked goods and terrific sandwiches (try their reuben, for one). - Bethel
Yiasou Cafe - Greek-Mediterranean food that’s a local favorite. Try some of their amazing desserts! - Liberty
Forage Pizza - Taste the Catskills while you take in the view at this eatery showcasing locally foraged goodies like puffball mushrooms and homemade 24-month Dalmatinski pršut - Forestburgh
Forestburgh General Store - Grab a quick bite while picking up some of the things you may have forgotten back home. This is the perfect one stop shop featuring local beers, meats, handcrafted gifts, and homemade baked goods - Forestburgh
The Local Table & Tap - Craft beers, good cocktails and a view of the lake draw people to this local eatery at the lake - Kauneonga Lake
Pickled Owl - Gastropub serving up lunch and dinner using local, seasonal, & fresh ingredients in a quaint hamlet - Hurleyville
Piccolo Paese - Freshly renovated and classy restaurant offering classic Italian dishes and interesting cocktails - Liberty
Sticky Fingers - Lip-smacking, locally-produced, freshly-made ice creams and takeout breakfasts and lunches - Kauneonga Lake