Known for its artistic small towns filled with mom-and-pop restaurants and shops, Ulster County of New York sits along the Hudson River and has a population of nearly 182,000. This area of the state claims 1,161 square miles, of which 37 square miles is water. Ulster includes numerous parks like, Balsam Lake Mountain Wild Forest and Minnewaska State Park Preserve.

Saugerties is a charming town along the Hudson River with an ecclectic of locally owned shops, gourmet restaurants, and serene views. The local landmark is the the Saugerties Lighthouse, dating back to 1869 and perched at the mouth of the Esopus Creek. It is a short drive from the center of town and is reachable via a half-mile trail at the end of Lighthouse Drive. Read more about the area in our Saugerties Town Guide.