Get on a Sprinter Van Rental in NYC and Explore Delaware County

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Delaware County, located in the southern part of New York State, offers visitors a lovely mix of history and nature. And with the Delaware River and the Catskills Mountains within its territory, it gives tourists plenty of picturesque and postcard-perfect views. Needless to say, Delaware County is a perfect destination for relaxing family vacations. So get a sprinter van rental in NYC and discover and explore this beautiful county!

 

 

Now what are the places worth visiting in Delaware? This series of articles will answer that question. Here are our first couple of suggestions:

 

Catskill Forest Preserve

 

The Catskill Park is a mountainous region of lands located in Southeastern New York's Greene, Ulster, Sullivan and, of course, Delaware Counties. As such, a part of the Catskill Forest Preserve sits in Delaware's southeastern side. This state property offers various recreational opportunities, including camping, hiking, fishing, hunting and snowmobiling during the winter.

 

To learn more about the Catskill Forest Preserve, log on to http://www.dec.ny.gov/lands/5265.html.

 

Kirkside Park

 

Kirkside Park, formerly Helen Gould's estate on Roxbury's Main Street, is an 11-acre stretch of green that has been restored and cleaned up in recent years. The park graces both sides of the Delaware River's east branch and is extensively landscaped, complete with rustic Adirondack-style bridges, gazebos, beautiful trails along the stream, stone terraces, and small falls.

 

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Hanford Mills Museum

 

The Hanford Mills Museum on 51 County Highway 12, in East Meredith, is a restored farmstead housing historic buildings and facilities, including an authentic water- and steam-powered sawmill, a restored water turbine, vintage woodworking machines, and an antique boxcar. The museum also hosts special events like an Old-Fashioned 4th of July, a Lumberjack Festival, an Ice Harvest Festival and a Quilt Show.

 

For more information, call (800) 295-4992 or log on to http://www.hanfordmills.org.

 

Stone Tavern Farm

 

The Stone Tavern Farm at 2080 Upper Meeker Hollow Road, in Roxbury, NY, is a picturesque place surrounded by lush green rolling hills. You can stay at The Stone House B&B, which was built in 1803 and is considered as the oldest house in Roxbury. You can spend the entire day horseback riding, playing paintball, zip lining, or just leisurely strolling around. You can also go camping with the family at its campgrounds.

 

Call (607) 326-3600 or visit http://www.stonetavernfarm.com/ for more information.

 

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Margaretville

 

If you want to do a little antique shopping, especially for souvenirs to take home, then make a stop at Margaretville, which is one of the county's most commercially developed small rural towns. The village has a rather cute main street that is lined with several antique shops. You can also find a couple od restaurants and a village pub here.

 

Margaretville is located in the Town of Middletown is on the border of the Catskill Park.

 

Andes

 

Since we are on the subject of small local villages, do not forget to add Andes to your list of places to visit. Andes is actually a historic 19th century village considered to be the epitome of the new Catskills. It underwent some makeover and now boasts of dozens of new shops and art galleries on Main Street.

 

Andes has a colorful past, which you will see and experience through its historic sites. You can also find some quaint shops, a few fine restaurants and lots of outdoor recreational opportunities for the whole family! You can go fishing at the Willowemoc, Beaverkill, and Delaware Rivers, or hunt for deer, rabbit, bobcat, turkey or bear in the forests.

 

Andes also has miles of hiking trails and biking paths, horse riding trails, and cross-country skiing routes. These trails offer scenic views of the breath-taking Catskill Mountains.

 

Andes is located at the peak of Delaware County, on Route 28 halfway between Cooperstown and Kingston.

 

Hunting Tavern Museum

 

The Hunting Tavern Museum, operated by the Andes Society for History and Culture, is housed in one of Andes' oldest buildings. The museum has exhibits that tell visitors the story of the village and show them how life was in the village in the 19th century.

 

The museum is on 288 Main St., in Andes, NY. For more information, call (845) 676-3775.

 

Bear Spring Mountain State Park

 

Bear Spring Mountain State Park on 512 E Trout Brook Road, in Downsville, NY, has campgrounds, a tent and trailer sites, a sand beach, a picnic area complete with grills and tables, volleyball and pavilion rental, a trailer dump station, a recycling center, hot showers, flush toilets and boat launch, among many other facilities. You can also rent canoes, rowboats, kayaks, and paddle boats. In addition, the park has a multi-use trail system that offers fun for everyone.

 

To know more about the park, call (607) 865-6989 or check out http://www.dec.ny.gov/outdoor/24454.html.

 

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Stone and Thistle Farm

 

Visit the Stone and Thistle Farm on 1211 Kelso Road, in East Meredith, NY, and know everything you can about sustainable farming. This real working family farm is where you will see animals like goats, sheep, chickens, cows, pigs and dogs, too, roaming freely and raised on pasture. That farm produces free-range or grass-fed beef, pork, goat meat, and lamb meat, as well as organic or fresh poultry, eggs, and goat milk products.

 

Call (607) 278-5800 or visit http://www.stoneandthistlefarm.com/ to arrange a mini tour.

 

Catskill Scenic Trail

 

The Catskill Scenic Trail lies on top of a former rail bed, specifically the Ulster & Delaware Railroad. This 19-mile Rails-to-Trails project has a hard-packed surface ideal for biking, hiking, horseback riding and, during the winter, cross-country skiing. One unique feature of the trail is the almost flat grade.

 

The Catskill Scenic Trail is on Railroad Ave., in Stamford, NY.

 

Call (607) 652-2821 or log on to http://www.catskillscenictrail.org for more information about the place.

 

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East Sidney Lake Recreation Area

 

This recreation area comes complete with a beach, a picnic area, playgrounds, campgrounds, a boat launch, and a dam that was constructed by the Army Corps of Engineers on the Ouleout Creek between Franklin and Unadilla.

 

The East Sidney Lake Recreation Area is located at 4659 State Highway 357, in Franklin, NY. For more information, call (607) 829-3528.

 

Little Pond State Park

 

Little Pond State Park gives you the pristine and the breath-taking beauty of the mountains. The park has campsites in the woods with eight miles of walk in or boat in sites, a lake that is open for day use, a beach with a lifeguard, and trails for hiking.

 

The park is located at Barkaboom Road, in Andes, NY. To know more about the park, call (845) 439-5480 or check out http://www.dec.ny.gov/outdoor/24478.html.

 

Mt. Utsayantha

 

Experience the exhilarating joy of reaching the summit! The summit, in fact, is a favorite spot for hang gliding in the Catskills, so do not forget to bring your own hang glider.

 

The village observatory and fire tower are undergoing restoration, and a landscape master plan is being developed for the park, complete with additional trail on the mountain.

 

Mount Utsayantha, for those who do not know, got its name from the legend of Utsayantha, who was a local Indian maiden and whose name means 'beautiful spring.'

 

Mt. Utsayantha is located at Tower Mountain Road, in Stamford, NY.

 

Oquaga Creek State Park

 

Oquaga Creek State Park boasts beach facilities as well as forested campsites, making it a perfect summer escape. The 55-acre Arctic Lake has a sand beach for swimmers and you can go fishing. During winter, visitors can go ice skating or ice fishing on the frozen lake and they can also use the six miles of trail for snowshoeing and cross-country skiing.

 

The park is off Route 206 11 miles S. of Sidney, in Masonville. Call (607) 467-4160 or log on to http://nysparks.state.ny.us/parks/info.asp?pa for more information.

 

Plattekill Mountain

 

Plattekill Mountain is a family-owned and family-operated winter mountain adventure venue that boasts of 38 trails that are perfect for skiing, snowtubing, snowboarding, and snowshoeing.

 

During the summer, Plattekill also operates as a lift-served mountain bike center. It features over 60 miles of lift-served mountain bike trails and also hosts a series of mountain bike races.

 

Over the past few years, Plattekill has added an array of other activities like group bike camp programs, skyrides, kayaking, camping, hiking, and geocaching.

 

Plattekill Mountain is on 469 Plattekill Mountain Road, in Roxbury, NY. Call (607) 326-3500 or visit its Web site at http://www.plattekill.com to learn more about their amenities and their activities.

 

Splatter Hill Paintball

 

Splatter Hill is where you can play paintball at the farm. This place is at 2080 Upper Meeker Hollow Rd, in Roxbury. Call (607) 326-3600 for more information.

 

Hobart Book Village

 

If you are a book-loving family, make a stop at the Hobart Book Village on Main Street, in Hobart, NY. You can take little tours through the aisles, browse the books, enjoy coffee and even take part in special events like book readings, book signings, and movie viewings in this classic country village.

 

Visit http://www.hobartbookvillage.com/ for more information.

 

Lansing Manor at the NY Power Authority

 

Learn more about the world of electricity through various hands-on exhibits at the Lansing Manor. The exhibits focus on generating electricity through the pumped storage method. Admission at the Lansing Manor is free, and it is open to the public from May to October.

 

Lansing Manor at the NY Power Authority is on Route 30, north of Roxbury, in North Blenheim.

 

Call (800) 724-0309 or log on to http://www.nypa.gov/vc/blengil.htm for more information.

 

Catskill Fly Fishing Center and Museum

 

The Catskill Fly Fishing Center and Museum is a non-profit, educational organization that aims to preserve America's flyfishing heritage by educating people about flyfishing and protecting the flyfishing environment. To visit the museum, head over to 1031 Old Route 17 in Livingston Manor, NY. Call (845) 439-4810 for inquiries.

 

Doll House Museum

 

The name alone is sure to make any girl curious. So see it out for yourself. There are exquisite rooms that have been set up for your viewing pleasure. The museum is on 1239 Old River Road, in Roxbury, NY. For more information, call (607) 326-7847.

 

Fleischmanns Museum of Memories

 

The Greater Fleischmanns Museum of Memories on 1009 Main Street in Fleischmanns houses memorabilia that showcase the history of the town and of its well-known personalities. To visit the museum, which is located at the back of the Skene Library, it is best to set an appointment first. Just call (834) 254-4104, (834) 254-5311, or (834) 254-5146.

 

Joseph L Popp Jr. Butterfly Conservatory

 

The Joseph L Popp Jr. Butterfly Conservatory is a 3,000-square-foot area that used to be the indoor swimming pool of the Stone House Farm. This area serves as a beautiful and enchanting home to different species of tropical free flying butterflies, birds, exotic plants, frogs, tortoises, lizards and many other creatures. This butterfly house is open all year round. There are outdoor gardens with a cafe that is open from late spring until September.

 

For more information, call (607) 435-1147 or just visit the site at 5802 State Hwy 7, in Oneonta, NY. You can also check out its Web site at http://www.poppbutterflyconservatory.com/.

 

Make your trip hassle-free by getting a sprinter van rental in NYC to take care of your transportation needs. It is the ideal transportation option for small and intimate groups. It is convenient, comfortable and even gives you some level of luxury.

 

A sprinter van rental in NYC can seat up to 10 people, so if there are that many of you in the family, you no longer need to drive separate vehicles. This way, you get to drive around together and maximize your time touring, sightseeing and dropping by as many attractions as you can.