Visit Esopus NY
Esopus isn’t just a creek in New York… it’s a great town that’s in between Kingston, New Paltz and Poughkeepsie! And close to Woodstock, Saugerties, Rhinebeck, Hyde Park, Rosendale, and so many other Mid-Hudson Valley destinations.
Outdoors
Esopus’ natural beauty is our greatest asset. We have a bounty of nature preserves, Hudson River shoreline, lakes and reservoirs that are great for hiking, fishing and kayaking. We also have parks and pavilions that are available for public use and rental.
History
John Burroughs and Sojourner Truth made an impact on the world during and after their time living in Esopus. Their local legacies are preserved with the John Burroughs Sanctuary and our Sojourner Truth statue in Port Ewen. For a deeper look into their lives, and the Our Klyne Esopus Historical Society Museum traces our history from the Esopus Indians to the present day.
Family-Friendly Businesses
Headless Horseman Hayrides and Haunted Houses on Route 9W in Ulster Park brings scares, and the property is also home to Frosty Fest in November and December. We’re also home to Wood N’ Wheel Family Fun Center, which offers paintball, laser tag, roller skating, and many more activities. When the time is right, you can pick your own apples and pumpkins at Maynard's Family Farms on River Road.
10 Things to Do During Headless Horseman Hayrides & Haunted Houses Season in Esopus – 2019 Edition
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Four Hudson Valley Holiday Events Taking Place in Esopus
The Town of Esopus has a bunch of holiday and winter-themed events coming up! Winter Wonderland Esopus’ Annual Winter Wonderland … Read More
Things to Do Before or After Headless Horseman in Ulster Park – 2018 Edition
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Come for the 48th Annual Esopus Apple Festival, Stay for the Town-Wide Yard Sale
The Esopus Apple Festival has a decades-long history of both raising money for the Town of Esopus United Methodist Church … Read More
15 Outdoor Things You Can Do in Esopus, NY
1. Sturgeon Pool Billed by the DEC as having “some good fishing opportunities,” Sturgeon Pool is known to have … Read More
Five Reasons to Move to Esopus, NY Now
There seems to be more enthusiasm than ever for moving to the Hudson Valley and Catskills. Work is now less … Read More