Ulster County

Shawangunk Ridge in early autumn from near Clintondale Ulster County is in New York (state)|New York's Catskills region.

Catskills-view-from-Soyuzivka - 360px|A view of the Catskill Mountains from Soyuzivka Ukrainian Resort in Kerhonkson.

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Cities

• Kingston (New York)|Kingston
• New Paltz
• Marlborough (New York)|Marlborough
• Milton (New York)|Milton
• Rosendale
• Saugerties
• Woodstock (New York)|Woodstock

Other Destinations

• Ellenville
• Kerhonkson

  Ulster County Halal Travel Guide

Ulster County is located in the humid continental climate zone and has cold, snowy winters, and hot, wet summers; the county experiences four distinct seasons. Snowfall is significant. Ulster County is close enough to the Atlantic coast to receive heavy snow from Nor'easters and the county occasionally receives Alberta clippers. Winters can be very cold with fluctuating conditions. Summers in Ulster County can contain stretches of excessive heat and humidity.

Travel to Ulster County

By Plane

• Stewart International Airport, 1180 First St, Newburgh (New York)|Newburgh/New Windsor, +1 845 564-2100. The closest major airport, but at present offers few direct connecting Flights to major tourist destinations. A bus connection to Ulster County may be available with Ulster County Area Transit (UCAT).
• Westchester County Airport, 240 Airport Road, White Plains (New York)|White Plains, +1 914-995-4860 (airlines). Several counties away, but an alternative to the congestion of the 3 major international airports around New York City. Rental cars available.
• Newark Liberty International Airport, Newark (New Jersey)|Newark, New Jersey, John F. Kennedy International Airport, and LaGuardia Airport: Livery cars offer service to and from 3 major international airports. Amtrak offer rail links to Rhinebeck, across the river from Kingston.

By car

Common access routes are:

From north and south: I-87 (New York State Thruway) Exits 18 & 19.

From west: NY-52 from Liberty (New York)|Liberty and NY-28 from Margaretville.

From east: NY-199 across the Kingston-Rhinecliff Bridge from Red Hook and NY-44/55 across the Mid-Hudson Bridge from Poughkeepsie

By Rail

There is no direct rail service to Ulster County, but a UCAT bus (bicycles carried) connects Rosendale, New Paltz, and Highland (Ulster County)|Highland to the Poughkeepsie train station, served by Metro-North and Amtrak, across the river in Dutchess County. The bus schedule coordinates with specific Metro-North arrivals from and departures to New York City.

Travel on a Bus in Ulster County

• Shortline-Coach USA | Web: +York&s1=NY&c2=Kerhonkson&s2=NY&resultId=153038&order=&dayFilter=&scheduleChoice=&sitePageName=%2Fshortline%2Fss%2Etickets%2Easp&cbid=6621485850 ☎ +1-800-631-8405 Shortline Bus Line-Coach USA offers three bus trips daily between New York City and some towns in Ulster County, such as Ellenville and Kerhonkson. Other ground transportation will be needed once inside the county.
• Pine Hill Trailways - New Paltz GPS: +1-800-776-7548 Pine Hill Trailways offers several bus trips daily between New York City and New Paltz. Ground transportation will be needed from New Paltz to your final destination. A connection may be available with Ulster County Area Transit (UCAT).

Get Around

In most cases, a vehicle is necessary to get around Ulster County. However and there is limited bus service, operated by UCAT, from Kingston to outlying areas. Taxis can be summoned by phone in all towns.

Travel on a Bus in Ulster County

• Ulster County Area Transit (UCAT) | ☎ : +1 845 340-3333 UCAT offers bus service inside Ulster County, and connects the larger towns and villages within the County. Check the website for the exact schedule and details.

What to See

• Minnewaska Bird Conservation Area | 5281 Route 44-55 ☎ : +1 845 255-0753 The Bird Conservation Area includes birds of forest habitat including breeding northern saw-whet owl, black-and-white warbler, black-throated blue warbler, Canada warbler, eastern wood-pewee, northern flicker and scarlet tanager; and breeding shrub/scrub species eastern towhee, field sparrow, gray catbird, indigo bunting and prairie warbler. Species at risk include a pair of peregrine falcons (endangered) that nest on the cliff face.

What to Do

Belleayre Mountain is a state-run, world-class ski resort in the heart of the Catskill. Wide array of trails and compared to the other large mountains in the region (eg Windham, Hunter]), Belleayre is much more affordable.

Climb some of the best climbs in the northeast at the Shawangunk Mountains commonly called the "Gunks". You will need to get a day pass from Mohonk Preserve].

Visit the Kingston farmers market every Saturday 10AM Monday - 2PM Wall Street Kingston from the end of May until the Saturday before Thanksgiving. Annual and seasonal, a grower producer market.

Halal Restaurants in Ulster County

Make a difference when you travel and find a freshly prepared meal at no charge when you volunteer at the Queens Galley Soup kitchen. Join an increasing number of Voluntourists: people who choose to combine vacation with a small bit of community service. The Queens Galley soup kitchen at 254 Washington Ave, Kingston is the only soup kitchen in Ulster County to serve breakfast, lunch and dinner every day of the year. Volunteers are welcome 7:15AM Monday - 7PM. Please call ahead to arrange your volunteer schedule: +1 845 338-3468. Donations are also welcome.

Telecommunications in Ulster County

Cellular signal is spotty west of the Thruway but can be found around some of the larger towns and generally outside of the Catskill Park region.

Area Code is 845

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