Free & Cheap Things to Do in Catskill, NY

  • The list below includes 80 free or cheap things to do in or near Catskill, New York, including 87 different types of inexpensive activities like Bowling, Movie Theaters, Art Gallery and Farms & Ranches.
  • From Slide Mountain to Thomas Cole National Historic Site, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Catskill and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Saugerties, Kingston, Hudson and Rhinebeck.
  • The list below includes 80 free or cheap things to do in or near Catskill, New York, including 87 different types of inexpensive activities like Bowling, Movie Theaters, Art Gallery and Farms & Ranches.
  • From Slide Mountain to Thomas Cole National Historic Site, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Catskill and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Saugerties, Kingston, Hudson and Rhinebeck.
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94% 125 votes
Historic Sites Hyde Park, NY 12538 MoreLess Info
The only National Historic Site dedicated to a First Lady, the Eleanor Roosevelt National Historic Site covers 180 acres and features the Val-Kill Cottage, as well as the Stone Cottage and the 2 story building which housed Val-Kill Industries. In here are also gardens, trails, and ponds.
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97% 977 votes
Libraries 4097 Albany Post Road, Hyde Park, NY 12538 MoreLess Info
The permanent collection at the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library & Museum features artifacts which are connected to the life of the president and his wife, as well as other artifacts which reflect the political, cultural, and social life between 1930 and 1940.
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94% 807 votes
Historic Sites 4097 Albany Post Rd, Hyde Park, NY 12538 MoreLess Info
Still looking like when it was first built, in 1826, the Franklin Delano Roosevelt Home is the place where the first US Presidential Library was started, and features stables, ice houses, trails and paths, and the Rose Garden where the president and his wife found their final resting place.
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93% 358 votes
Historic Sites Hyde Park, NY 12538 MoreLess Info
Situated in the only National Historic Site dedicated to a First Lady, Val-Kill Cottage is the place where Eleanor Roosevelt developed many of her ideas and held workshops.
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92% 759 votes
Historic Sites 519 Albany Post Road, Hyde Park, NY MoreLess Info
The Vanderbilt Mansion National Historic Site covers 211 acres and showcases houses built by the wealthiest men from the golden age. The main attraction is the Vanderbilt Mansion, which has 54 rooms and was designed by the McKim, Mead & White Company.
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100% 5 votes
Parks Berkshire Blvd, Albany, NY 12203 MoreLess Info
At Buckingham Lake Park, visitors can enjoy biking on a trail that weaves around the park or a picnic with views of a pond. The pond features several fountains and is home to ducks and geese.
31.1 Miles
97% 62 votes
Ziplines 817 Violet Avenue, Hyde Park, NY 12538 MoreLess Info
The 8 ziplines at Big Bear Ziplines have a maximum height of 80 feet and can take the visitor to speeds which reach 30 mph. It has 2 types of tours: The Canopy Tour and the Zombie Ziplining Tour.
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The Madison Theater provides entertainment including movies in their three theaters and live events in a 168-capacity performance venue with a balcony. Their lobby and cafe area features many snacks and drinks.
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89% 18 votes
Historic Sites 4097 Albany Post Road, Hyde Park, NY 12538 MoreLess Info
The Home of Franklin D. Roosevelt is a national historic site and 300 acre park. Visitors can tour the home of former United States president Franklin D. Roosevelt or take a walk on one of the parks walking trails.
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97% 32 votes
Libraries Lenox, MA MoreLess Info
Constructed in 1815 in the Greek-revival architectural style, the Lenox Library today functions as a reference center with its extensive collection of books on a variety of topics, in addition to the numerous cassettes and videos that make up the music section.
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