Things To Do In The Area

Battenkill Valley Outdoors
Kayaking, Canoeing, Bike rent
ls for all ages
1414 State Route 313, Cambridge
(518) 677-3311
battenkillvalleyoutdoors.com

Georgi on the Battenkill Community Park and Museum
Picnicking, swimming, tubing, etc
Adams Lane, Shushan NY 12873
(518) 854-3773
www.thegeorgi.com

Yushak’s grocery store & butcher
Great homemade sausage, steak and grilled chicken!
Shushan, NY 12873 (corner of Adams Lane, near Georgi)
(518) 854-7519

Owl Pen Books
Hebron, NY 12832
Seasonal. Call or check website.
www.owlpenbooks.wordpress.com

1786 Wilson Homestead Books
Chamberlin Mills Road, Salem
Sally Brillon, owner
(518) 854-3134
Seasonal; call first.

Big Big on Battenkill
Family owned and operated Summer floating pastime on the Battenkill River. Kayak and tubing.
Must call for reservations.
2288-2350 NY Route 313, Shushan, NY
(518) 479-9042 / c. (518) 479-9042
www.bigbigonthebattenkill.com

Merck Forest & Farmland Center
Nonprofit educational organization on a mission to inspire curiosity, love and responsibility for our natural and working lands. Explore the forest and farm – hiking, picnicking, cross-country skiing, etc.
Free and open to the public every day, year-round
Check website for monthly events.
3270 Route 315, Rupert, VT
(803) 394-7836
www.merckforest.org

Windy Hill Golf Course
Built in 1995, starting as a 9-hole course, but expanded to 18 holes in 1997. The course plays 4920 yards from the Ladies Tees, 5326 yards from the gold tees and 6023 yards from the white tees. There is a practice putting green, driving range, and the club house offers well priced refreshments.
Open every day, 8am to sunset. Restaurant open every day, 10am to sunset.
219 Windy Hills Road, Greenwich, NY
(518) 695-4902
www.windyhillsgolf.com

Argyle Brewing Company
The owners of the Argyle Brewing Company: Chris, Matt and Rich, would like to welcome you to enjoy the ales of the first New York Farm Brewery in beautiful Washington County.
Sample crafts and local ciders in the historic train depot
Brewery: One Main Street, Greenwich, NY
Tasting Room: Open Wed-Fri, 10am-8pm, Sat 11am-8pm and Sun 12pm to 5pm; 6 Broad St, Cambridge, NY
(518) 692-2585 / (518) 538-2619
www.argylebrewing.com

Lakeside General Store
Delicious café serving homemade breads and sandwiches and unique general store.
Thursday, Friday 9-5p, Saturday 8-5p, Sunday 8-2pm
703 County Road 49, Cossayuna, NY
518-531-4234
www.lakesidegeneralstore.net

Going WEST toward Saratoga Springs / Lake George:

• Greenwich, NY: The next “big town” going west is Greenwich where you’ll find a larger supermarket, Hannaford, and other “important stores” and restaurants (CVS, Kmart, a liquor store, Dunkin’ Donuts, and McDonalds). There are also a variety of antique and craft stores, and a few good restaurants and cafes.
  • To get there, make a left out of the left driveway and go to the bottom of Riley Hill Road. Make a left onto South Main Street (aka Route 22) and drive out of town. Take the first right in the road at “Bob’s Lunch”, Route 29, and it will lead you all the way. It’s about a 15-minute drive.
  • Saratoga Springs, NY: Going west, past Greenwich on Route 29 is Saratoga. There are variety of activities to enjoy – Saratoga Race Track (open July through Labor Day), Saratoga Performing Arts Center (concerts and various performances), The Shops at Wilton Mall, AMC movie theater, wineries, spas and golf courses, and many restaurants. For a guide, visit: www.saratoga.com
  • Lake George, NY: Going north-west about 55 minutes is Lake George. There are a variety of activities such as boating, kayaking, zip-lining, historic museums, Factory Outlets of Lake George and Six Flags Escape & Hurricane Harbor. For a guide, visit: www.visitlakegeorge.com

Going NORTH to Granville

The Village of Granville is a Historic mining town nestled in the Mettowee River Valley, a gateway to both the Adirondack Mountains and the Lakes Region of Vermont. Take a visit to Main Street and eat at one of their delicious restaurants. Two of our favorite places for lunch or dinner are:

• Slate Town Brewing Company – Brewing exceptional seasonal and traditional beers; 31 Main Street, Granville (518.345.5357)
• On the Rocks Pub – Small, family owned pub offering a wide variety of food and drinks, local sports games, and live music; 22 W. Main Street, Granville (518.345.5254)

Going EAST into Vermont

• West Rupert, VT: Ten minutes from the house going east is West Rupert. A highlight is Sherman’s General Store, one of Vermont’s oldest General Stores. Sherman’s has been serving the Rupert and Salem communities for well over 150 years. Stop in for delicious meals, local products or unusual goods. Open Monday-Saturday, 6am to 6pm and Sunday, 6am to 3pm. 1137 State Highway 153, West Rupert. www.shermansgeneralstore.com
  • To get there, turn right out of driveway and go to the end of Riley Hill Rd. Turn left onto Blind Buck Road, over White Creek, to the end of the road. Turn right onto East Broadway (aka Route 153) toward Vermont where it the road changes to Route 315. Continue over Rupert Mountain until it dead ends. Turn right onto Route 30 and follow it into Dorset and Manchester.
  • Dorset, VT: Another 10 minutes past West Rupert is the quaint Dorset Square, which has many small shops such as the H.N. Williams General Store and Dorset Union Store. Take in a show at Dorset Theater Festival or visit 3 Pears Gallery on Dorset Green. www.dorsetvt.com
  • Manchester, VT: Manchester features a variety of designer outlets, shops, and restaurants. For more info: www.manchestervermont.com
  • Bromley Mountain Ski Resort: A family-friendly ski resort that features a variety of terrain for every age and skin level. In the summer, enjoy summer adventure activities including Alpine Sliding, Trampoline bouncing, Giant Swinging, Aerial Adventuring, Sun Mountain Flyer riding, Mini Golfing, and more. For more info: www.bromley.com.
    • To get there, on Route 30 just outside Dorset, turn left onto North Road. Follow it to Route 30. Turn left onto Route 30 to Bromley Mountain.