Overview
Kerhonkson is a small hamlet which, along with Accord, makes up the Town of Rochester in Ulster County, part of the Catskills region in New York State. Kerhonkson is located near the convergence of routes US 44, NY 55, and US 209.
10 sights · 6 things to do · 13 places to eat · 4 bars & cafés · 11 places to stay
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Best things about Kerhonkson
Bradford Graves Sculpture Park
Sculpture Park with over 200 pieces of artwork, by Bradford Graves. By appointment only.
Chapel of Our Lady of Lourdes Church
Chapel with Sunday services.
Federated Church of Kerhonkson
A federation of Reform Church of America and United Methodist Church.
Holy Trinity Ukrainian Catholic Church
Wooden church, built in an architectural style resembling churches in the Carpathian Mountains of Ukraine.
Kerhonkson Synagogue and Jewish Center
Offers fellowship for those of the Jewish faith.
Arrowhead Farm
Farm tours available in the spring. Maple syrup is sold year-round.
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 — 58 mi away. Directions
- ALB Albany International Airport, Albany — 72 mi away (major hub). Directions
The closest airport with commercial flights near Kerhonkson will be Stewart International Airport (SWF) in Newburgh/New Windsor, NY (about 35 miles, 1 hour driving time). Stewart offers a limited number of daily flights with American, Delta, and Jetblue Airways. A connection to Kerhonkson may be available with Ulster County Area Transit (UCAT).
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 Bradford Graves Sculpture Park, Holy Trinity Ukrainian Catholic Church, Burd Farm
- Lunch Barringers Keeping It Country
- Afternoon Wightman Fruit Farm, Minnewaska State Park Preserve
- Dinner Cancelliere Pizzeria
- Evening Bull Room
Day 2
- Morning Chapel of Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Kerhonkson Synagogue and Jewish Center, Kelder Farm
- Lunch Country Inn
- Afternoon Norwegian Wood Farm, Aquarius Styling Center
- Dinner Log Cabin Ukrainian Restaurant
- Evening Hot Shotz
Day 3
- Morning Federated Church of Kerhonkson, Arrowhead Farm, Sugar Brook Maple Farm
- Lunch Mountain View Diner
- Afternoon The Gunks Guide, Tip to Toe Studio
- Dinner Oscar Contemporary Country Cooking
- Evening Silver Dollar Saloon
Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.
Food for you
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Understand
Kerhonkson is located in the humid continental climate zone and has cold, snowy winters, and hot, wet summers; the hamlet experiences four distinct seasons. Kerhonkson is located in plant hardiness zone 6a. Snowfall is significant. Kerhonkson is close enough to the Atlantic coast to receive heavy snow from Nor'easters and the hamlet occasionally receives Alberta clippers. Winters can be very cold with fluctuating conditions. Summers in Kerhonkson can contain stretches of excessive heat and humidity.
Get in
By plane
The closest airport with commercial flights near Kerhonkson will be Stewart International Airport (SWF) in Newburgh/New Windsor, NY (about 35 miles, 1 hour driving time). Stewart offers a limited number of daily flights with American, Delta, and Jetblue Airways. A connection to Kerhonkson may be available with Ulster County Area Transit (UCAT).
Next closest will be Albany International Airport (ALB) in Albany (about 87 miles, 1½ hours driving time). Albany offers daily commercial flights with American, Cape Air, Delta, Southwest Airlines, and United.
The next choices will be the major airports in the New York City area. Some type of ground transportation to Kerhonkson will be needed to complete your journey.
By train
Place Amtrak
Amtrak has a train station in Poughkeepsie, about 27 miles East of Kerhonkson and 1 hour driving time. A connection to Kerhonkson may be available with Ulster County Area Transit (UCAT).
By car
The easiest and most common way to reach Kerhonkson is by driving an automobile or other road vehicle. US Route 44, US Route 209, and NY State Road 55 all intersect in Kerhonkson. 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 Kerhonkson is by automobile. US Route 44, US Route 209, and NY State Road 55 all intersect in Kerhonkson. Local roads are usually two-lane asphalt or single-lane gravel roads.
By taxi
See
Art
Places of worship
See Holy Trinity Ukrainian Catholic Church
Wooden church, built in an architectural style resembling churches in the Carpathian Mountains of Ukraine.
Do
Equestrian
Farms
See Burd Farm
Offering a U-Pick farm for pumpkins and strawberries. There is a farm stand with vegetables, flowers, and plants for sale. Hayrides in the Fall.
See Sugar Brook Maple Farm
Farm tours available in the Spring. Maple syrup and products may be purchased year-round.
Guides
Do The Gunks Guide
Nick Farley offers his services as a rock climbing guide. Full day and half day guide services offered. AMGA Certified and PCGI Certified for rock climbing.
Parks
Do Minnewaska State Park Preserve
Visitors can also enjoy hiking, biking, swimming, picnicking, scuba-diving, rock-climbing, boating and viewing the natural scenery. Horseback riding and cross-country ski trails are available as well. Technical Rock Climbing permitted. (Some parts of the park are still rebuilding from Hurricane Irene damage)
Salon & spa
Yoga
Do Quiet Mountain Sanctuary
Offers amenities and activities to inspire balance, healing, and wellness. Located in Catskill State Park.
Buy
Eat
Eat Barringers Keeping It Country
Offers American cuisine; home style country cooking.
Eat Cancelliere Pizzeria
Offers pizza. Eat in and take out.
Eat Country Inn
Bar and restaurant, bragging over 500 brands of beer served. Eclectic food menu. Cash only.
Eat Log Cabin Ukrainian Restaurant
Offers American and Ukrainian cuisine.
Eat Mountain View Diner
Offers American cuisine, diner style.
Eat Oscar Contemporary Country Cooking
Serves Modern American cuisine.
Eat Pioneer Deli
Serves fresh deli sandwiches.
Eat P X Express
Offers Chinese and Asian cuisine.
Eat Q Cafe and Dining Room
Eatery offering American and Ukrainian dishes. Major credit cards accepted.
Eat Round Up Corral
A casual family, sit-down restaurant offering American cuisine, Country-Western style. Major credit cards accepted.
Eat Tapaderos
A casual eatery offering Italian cuisine. Major credit cards accepted.
Eat Troy's Deli & Pizzeria
Serves Italian cuisine and pizza. Take out and delivery available.
Eat Yang's Kitchen
Serves Chinese cuisine. Vegetarian and take-out available.
Drink
Drink Bull Room
Lounge at Pine Grove Ranch, offering dancing and a live DJ.
Drink Hot Shotz
Local sports bar. Offers pool-table, darts, pinball, dance-floor, Internet jukebox, hot wings, flat screen TV.
Drink Silver Dollar Saloon
Sports bar at Pine Grove Ranch, featuring guitar players and wide screen TVs to watch games.
Drink Trembita Lounge
Indoor lounge at the Soyuzivka resort.
Sleep
Stay Maybrook Lodge
Offers 16 studio rooms. Lounge, pool, picnic area, trails. Parking for tour bus available.
Stay Soyuzivka Ukrainian Estate
400-acre resort offers 87 rooms in various settings; studios and private cabins. Sports and recreation facilities on site include hockey rink, soccer field, swimming pools, tennis courts, and volleyball courts. Restaurant offers Ukrainian food during summer season.
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