Stroll the streets of Callicoon, a small town steeped in history and abundant sightseeing opportunities. The town, located on the banks of the Delaware River, was settled by the Dutch in the 1600s.
Callicoon was known for timber rafting in the 1760s, where delimbed trees were floated downstream to sawmills before the Erie Railroad connected the Great Lakes with the eastern seaboard.
A widespread fire wiped out almost every structure on Main Street in 1888 and residents rebuilt the business district, which is bisected by train tracks and retains its 1800s vibe.
Today, Callicoon is known for its scenic beauty and charming small-town atmosphere. It’s located in western Sullivan County, and is surrounded by forests, mountains and rolling hills.
Callicoon offers plenty of outdoor activities like hiking, fishing, canoeing, and kayaking. The nearby Catskill Mountains and the Delaware River are popular destinations for outdoor enthusiasts.
Farming Community
Callicoon has a strong farming community, with several farms offering fresh produce, eggs and other farm products. The Callicoon Farmers’ Market is held every Sunday from May to November and is a great place to find locally grown food. At the Callicoon Farmers’ Market, food producers and artisans offer wine, hard cider, pasta, condiments, prepared foods, baked goods, ice cream, jam, honey, maple syrup, herbal tea blends, skin care products, pottery, woodwork and much more. The market is a ‘producer only market.’ All vendors either grow or produce their own goods and operate within 75 miles ensuring patrons are only purchasing the freshest, highest quality, locally produced goods. callicoonfarmersmarket.org/
Community Spirit(s)
Good Taste Beverage Trail
There are over a dozen craft breweries, cideries, distilleries and wineries on the expanding Beverage Trail in and around Callicoon in the Sullivan Catskills, where there are specialty brews for every palate. Try a Callicoon Brown Cow Porter at the Callicoon Brewery or Devil’s Path IPA from Catskill Brewery. How about a flight from Roscoe Beer Company? Sip on a 3 Dog East Coast IPA at the Shrewd Fox Brewery. Or settle in with the Russian Mule Stout, a rich chocolate-y brew from Russian Mule Brewery. Upward Brewing crafts a bright juicy Breadwinner, IPA. If you prefer a crisp, fresh cider, try the cider made from a distinctive blend of heirloom apples and pears at Seminary Hill. Or grab a signature cider from Stickett Inn. Prefer a gin & tonic? The Catskill Distilling Company in Bethel features Curious Gin. At Do Good Spirits in Roscoe you’ll find Bootlegger 21 New York gin, vodka & whiskey. Catskill Provisions’ Honey Whisky features hints of toffee, burnt orange peel, and golden raisin. And Rock Valley Spirits infuses its vodka with wild, hand picked berries.
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Stay and Play
The Western Hotel, an 1852 Victorian mansion now listed on the National Register of Historic Places is located in the picturesque Callicoon-on-the-Delaware. The Western is the crown jewel of Callicoon, with a beautiful two story covered terrace overlooking historic Main Street with views of the mountains in the distance. It showcases a perfect blend of old-world charm with a modern-day flare. While there, take a stroll along Main Street to discover antique and clothing shops, the local distillery, brewery and even the county’s only movie theatre. www.westerncallicoon.com
Don’t miss a visit to Rafter’s Tavern, 28 Upper Main Street. Rafter’s Tavern is a music venue, art gallery and a restaurant. rafterstavern.com
Remember, the Delaware River is perfect for activities such as kayaking, canoeing, tubing, and fishing.
