Elaine’s guidebook of local recommendations
Food scene
Eddie's Roadhouse
18 Main StHipster, craft beer, great dishes.
Heart of Warwick Village
Cravin Thai
4 Main StExcellent cocktails and Thai dishes. Very local just 5 minutes away.
Amazing food and atmosphere. If you are looking for a special meal or celebration evening this is your place.
62 locals recommend
Grappa Ristorante
22 Railroad AveAmazing food and atmosphere. If you are looking for a special meal or celebration evening this is your place.
Pub and grill with packaged goods/ice. 1 mile from the house. Good burgers and pub food. Large menu reasonable prices. Family friendly
16 locals recommend
The George Inn
84 NJ-94Pub and grill with packaged goods/ice. 1 mile from the house. Good burgers and pub food. Large menu reasonable prices. Family friendly
THE GRANGE
1 Ryerson RdFarm to table!
South American cuisine yummy empanadas! DJ and dancing Saturday’s after 10pm
40 locals recommend
Coquito
31 Forester AveSouth American cuisine yummy empanadas! DJ and dancing Saturday’s after 10pm
Exceptional food and drinks. Local produce and meats Seasonal menus. A little pricey but doesn’t disappoint. 25 minute drive
22 locals recommend
Mohawk House
1 Mohawk AveExceptional food and drinks. Local produce and meats Seasonal menus. A little pricey but doesn’t disappoint. 25 minute drive
Off the beaten path. Large menu lots of options, Pizza and entree specials- all good. Reasonable prices.
Sometimes live music.
11 locals recommend
Lamp Post Inn
1601 County Rd 565Off the beaten path. Large menu lots of options, Pizza and entree specials- all good. Reasonable prices.
Sometimes live music.
Just up the road and on the golf course. Hef’s Hut rests on the property of the old Legends Hotel which in the 1970s was home to the The Playboy Club.
Great views, live music. Indoor/outdoor
Hef's Hut
414 County Road 517Just up the road and on the golf course. Hef’s Hut rests on the property of the old Legends Hotel which in the 1970s was home to the The Playboy Club.
Great views, live music. Indoor/outdoor
Acquaviva Restaurant and Bar
87 New Jersey 23Great dining Just 10 minutes from home
Baird's Tavern
103 Main StBone Yard Cantina
17 Main StreetMexican food
Visit
We LOVE Warwick! 20 minute drive to this artsy Village. Park your car and walk to experience several of our recommendations.
Warwick is home of the famous annual Applefest, the Hudson ValleyJazzfest, and many other festivals and events. Weekly live music in the square, Sunday Farmers market on Sundays May-October , antiquing , shopping, candy shops, great food and culture.
Check out their calendar of events
https://warwickinfo.net/events-calendar/
102 locals recommend
Warwick
We LOVE Warwick! 20 minute drive to this artsy Village. Park your car and walk to experience several of our recommendations.
Warwick is home of the famous annual Applefest, the Hudson ValleyJazzfest, and many other festivals and events. Weekly live music in the square, Sunday Farmers market on Sundays May-October , antiquing , shopping, candy shops, great food and culture.
Check out their calendar of events
https://warwickinfo.net/events-calendar/
Wine, music and food. Kid friendly set up a blanket and enjoy the day!
181 locals recommend
Warwick Valley Winery & Distillery
114 Little York RdWine, music and food. Kid friendly set up a blanket and enjoy the day!
May-October
Fresh fruit and veggies from local farmers. Novelty items and local vendors. Seasonal and Sundays only. check warwicks website for dates and times
15 locals recommend
Warwick Valley Farmers Market
21 South StMay-October
Fresh fruit and veggies from local farmers. Novelty items and local vendors. Seasonal and Sundays only. check warwicks website for dates and times
This is not a liquor store- it’s a craft beer and eatery with live music. All good!
12 locals recommend
Craft Beer Cellar
93 Main StThis is not a liquor store- it’s a craft beer and eatery with live music. All good!
This public lake is within Waywayanda State Park and can be accessed from the Barry Lakes section of Vernon. Please check web site for hours and be sure to plan ahead. The park limits occupancy.
https://www.nj.gov/dep/about.html
6 locals recommend
Wawayanda Lake
This public lake is within Waywayanda State Park and can be accessed from the Barry Lakes section of Vernon. Please check web site for hours and be sure to plan ahead. The park limits occupancy.
https://www.nj.gov/dep/about.html
Public Beach, picnic areas, snack bar, rentals , hike, bike and more.
Check website and plan ahead. The park limits occupancy.
74 locals recommend
Wawayanda State Park
885 Warwick TurnpikePublic Beach, picnic areas, snack bar, rentals , hike, bike and more.
Check website and plan ahead. The park limits occupancy.
Activities
Appalachian Trail Boardwalk
Appalachian National Scenic TrailLovely boardwalk stroll dog friendly
Treescape Aerial Adventure Park
414 County Rd 517Walk in the trees!!
Franklin Mineral Museum Inc
32 Evans StKids love the mines!
Applewood Winery
82 4 Corners RdWine and music what’s not to love!
So fun! Hidden away above The Boneyard Cantina. Huge space with large bar, 2 rooms of pool tables, great tunes fun crowd.
12 locals recommend
Village Billiards
17 Main StSo fun! Hidden away above The Boneyard Cantina. Huge space with large bar, 2 rooms of pool tables, great tunes fun crowd.
A must do with kids -Open year round!
Family friendly has something for everyone
Indoor/outdoor
Live music
Food and drink (adult beverages too ;)
Ice cream
Petting zoo
Market and gifts
Pumpkin and apple pick in Fall
(Very crowded in Fall get there early for parking if possible)
(Side note- if you just want to apple and pumpkin pick wo all the fanfare drive a little further up the road to Ochs orchard on the right)
93 locals recommend
Pennings Farm Market
161 NY-94A must do with kids -Open year round!
Family friendly has something for everyone
Indoor/outdoor
Live music
Food and drink (adult beverages too ;)
Ice cream
Petting zoo
Market and gifts
Pumpkin and apple pick in Fall
(Very crowded in Fall get there early for parking if possible)
(Side note- if you just want to apple and pumpkin pick wo all the fanfare drive a little further up the road to Ochs orchard on the right)
Adults only
Home made ciders organic cocktails, food and live music
36 locals recommend
Pennings Farm Cidery
4 Warwick TurnpikeAdults only
Home made ciders organic cocktails, food and live music
When was the last time you went to a drive-in theater??
Go back in time for a night to remember. Tailgate, bring your snacks, lawn chairs and a blanket.
Snack bar and swings on premises
132 locals recommend
Warwick Drive-In Theater
5 Warwick TurnpikeWhen was the last time you went to a drive-in theater??
Go back in time for a night to remember. Tailgate, bring your snacks, lawn chairs and a blanket.
Snack bar and swings on premises
7 world class golf courses under the crystalgolfresort.com umbrella!
10 locals recommend
Crystal Springs Golf Club
1 Wild Turkey Way7 world class golf courses under the crystalgolfresort.com umbrella!
Formally know as Action Park. Kids and adults alike love a water park!
53 locals recommend
Mountain Creek Water Park
200 NJ-94Formally know as Action Park. Kids and adults alike love a water park!
Ski, bike, hike, water park
Miniature golf located across street from water park at Cobblestone Village
156 locals recommend
Mountain Creek
200 NJ-94Ski, bike, hike, water park
Miniature golf located across street from water park at Cobblestone Village
Laser One
205 NJ-23Laser tag! Great activity for a rainy or cold day
Pin Street at Warwick
154 NY-9415 minutes to bowling alley.
Food and bar on premises
Although open all year; garden center, local produce and retail for county gifts - jams, syrups etc; Fall is the best time to visit this place for activities. Total fall festival in full swing boasts pumpkins, Corn maze, Halloween shop, hay rides, amusement rides and petting zoo as well as food trucks and stands. This and Pennings Farm are must dos with kids in Fall
30 locals recommend
Heaven Hill Farm and Garden Center
451 NJ-94Although open all year; garden center, local produce and retail for county gifts - jams, syrups etc; Fall is the best time to visit this place for activities. Total fall festival in full swing boasts pumpkins, Corn maze, Halloween shop, hay rides, amusement rides and petting zoo as well as food trucks and stands. This and Pennings Farm are must dos with kids in Fall
Pick your own everything! Each season is different check their calendar for seasonal options and entry fee
42 locals recommend
Ochs Orchard
4 Ochs LnPick your own everything! Each season is different check their calendar for seasonal options and entry fee
Take a horseback tour of local trails. Located across from Minerals Hotel
24 locals recommend
Legends Riding Stables
200 NJ-94Take a horseback tour of local trails. Located across from Minerals Hotel
Neighborhoods
Park and hop. So much to do and see in this cultured and quaint little town
102 locals recommend
Warwick
Park and hop. So much to do and see in this cultured and quaint little town
Sightseeing
Pacem In Terris
96 Covered Bridge RdGarden art and sculptures. Cool place.