Overview
Ellenville is a village within the town of Wawarsing, in Ulster County, part of the Catskills region in New York State. Ellenville is near the intersection of routes NY 52 and US 209.
9 sights · 4 things to do · 5 places to eat · 1 bars & cafés · 4 places to stay
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Best things about Ellenville
Ellenville Public Library & Museum
Public library and Terwilliger House Museum.
Shadowland Theatre
Local acting theatre in a 1920s art-deco building with state-of-the-art technical elements.
Christ Lutheran Church
Historic building, listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2010.
Ellenville Reformed Church
St Johns Memorial Episcopal Church
Picturesque cathedral offers Episcopal services.
St. Mary and St. Andrew Catholic Parish
Offers Catholic services.
Plan your trip
Best time to visit & weather
Most comfortable: May–Sep. Summer highs reach about 82°F; winter lows dip to about 21°F. Cold months (Jan, Feb, Dec) can bring snow and ice; check road conditions. Wettest: Sep and Mar. (climate data from nearby Briarcliff Manor)
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.
- SWF New York Stewart International Airport, Newburgh — 21 mi away. Directions
- HPN Westchester County Airport, White Plains — 57 mi away. Directions
- LGA LaGuardia Airport, New York — 70 mi away (major hub). Directions
The closest airport with commercial flights near Ellenville is Stewart International Airport (SWF) in Newburgh/New Windsor, NY (about 28 miles, 50 min driving time). A connection to Ellenville from the airport is available with Ulster County Area Transit (UCAT) via transfers in Kingston and Newburgh.
Full “Get in” guide ↓Budget & where to stay
No prices are listed for this place yet. See the Sleep guide ↓ for options.
Sample 3-day itinerary
Day 1
- Morning Ellenville Public Library & Museum, Ellenville Reformed Church, United Methodist Church
- Lunch Arianna's Pizzeria and Restaurant
- Afternoon Shawangunk Country Club, Lonstein Chiropractic & Acupuncture
- Dinner Aroma Thyme Bistro
- Evening Dibrova Lounge
Day 2
- Morning Shadowland Theatre, St Johns Memorial Episcopal Church
- Lunch Dominick's Restaurant & Pizzeria
- Afternoon Hunt Memorial Building, Mountain Wings
- Dinner Gaby's Cafe
Day 3
- Morning Christ Lutheran Church, St. Mary and St. Andrew Catholic Parish
- Lunch Wilson's Market
- Afternoon U.S. Post Office at Ellenville, Braden Brook Stables
Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.
Food for you
Cuisine (tap to filter)
What to ask about, for your diet
Diet labels come from each listing's description and cuisine; “likely” means the cuisine usually has good choices, not a promise. Check with the restaurant. Open the food finder
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Understand
Ellenville is in the humid continental climate zone and has cold, snowy winters, and hot, wet summers; the village experiences four distinct seasons. Ellenville is in plant hardiness zone 6a. Snowfall is significant. Ellenville is close enough to the Atlantic coast to receive heavy snow from Nor'easters and the village occasionally receives Alberta clippers. Winters can be very cold with fluctuating conditions. Summers in Ellenville can contain stretches of excessive heat and humidity.
Get in
By plane
The closest airport with commercial flights near Ellenville is Stewart International Airport (SWF) in Newburgh/New Windsor, NY (about 28 miles, 50 min driving time). A connection to Ellenville from the airport is available with Ulster County Area Transit (UCAT) via transfers in Kingston and Newburgh.
The next closest is Albany International Airport (ALB) in Albany (about 90 miles, 1.6 hours driving time). The next choices are the major airports in the New York City area. Some type of ground transportation to Ellenville will be needed to complete your journey.
By train
Place AMTRAK and Metro North
AMTRAK and Metro North have a train station in Poughkeepsie, about 34 miles Northeast of Ellenville and 1 hour driving time. A connection to Ellenville is available with Ulster County Area Transit (UCAT) via transfer in Kingston. (KPL route to Kingston and then EU route to Ellenville)
By car
The easiest and most common way to reach Ellenville is by driving an automobile or other road vehicle. NY Route 52 and US Route 209 converge in Ellenville. These are generally two lane roads that are also used as local roads. Use caution when traveling these roads, as they are not designed for high speeds.
By bus
Get around
By bus
By car
The easiest way to travel around Ellenville is by automobile. NY Route 52 and US Route 209 intersect in Ellenville. Local roads are usually two-lane asphalt or single-lane gravel roads.
By taxi
See
Art and culture
Churches
See Christ Lutheran Church
Historic building, listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2010.
See Ellenville Reformed Church
Historic places
Do
Buy
Farm markets
Shop Barthel's Farm Market
Shop for bedding plants, shrubs, hanging baskets, garden supplies, Christmas trees and wreaths. All varieties of vegetables. Open daily.
Eat
Eat Arianna's Pizzeria and Restaurant
Offers pizza and Italian cuisine.
Eat Aroma Thyme Bistro
Green certified, selection of wine, beer and spirits. Open every day except Wednesday. Jazz every Thursday, music every Saturday
Eat Dominick's Restaurant & Pizzeria
Offers pizza and Italian cuisine.
Eat Gaby's Cafe
Offers Mexican cuisine.
Eat Wilson's Market
Offers sandwiches and subs.
Drink
Drink Dibrova Lounge
Ukrainian-themed lounge at the UAYA Center.
- The Publik House, 130 Canal St.
Sleep
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