Overview
Cairo is a town in Greene County in New York. It is located next to East Durham (home of one of the largest Irish festivals in New York. Cairo is a very quiet small town. There is not much to do except chill and enjoy the mountain air.
1 places to eat · 1 places to stay
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Plan your trip
Best time to visit & weather
Most comfortable: May–Oct. Summer highs reach about 84°F; winter lows dip to about 16°F. Cold months (Jan, Feb, Dec) can bring snow and ice; check road conditions. Wettest: Jul and Jun. (climate data from nearby Albany)
Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).
Getting there
- From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
- ALB Albany International Airport, Albany — 32 mi away (major hub). Directions
- SWF New York Stewart International Airport, Newburgh — 55 mi away. Directions
Budget & where to stay
No prices are listed for this place yet. See the Sleep guide ↓ for options.
Food for you
What to ask about, for your diet
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Eat
Eat
McDonald's is located near Slater's Supermarket and there is a Chinese restaurant adjacent to Slaters, but besides that there is nothing.
Drink
There is basically nothing in Cairo except for bars. Some popular places include The Shamrock House, Blackthorne, Ace of Clubs, and Darbys.
Sleep
Stay
More than anything Cairo has more hotels than they certainly need. Some great places to stay would be The Shamrock House, Michael Dee's, Furlongs, or the popular resort BlackThorne. All these hotels are located in the town of East Durham outside Cairo
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