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You can always contact the Western Catskills Tourism Office website or call them toll free at (866) 775-4425 for more information and events. Their calendar lists upcoming events - check it out to make the most of your weekend. Or visit the Andes Main Street Businesses for great shopping and dining minutes away.

IN BOVINA
Heaven on Main Street - 607-832-4474
Open on the weekends, Heaven is a vegetarian cafe and bakery with their own special blend of coffee and Italian espresso. Heavenly muffins, breads, brownies and mouth watering chocolates and sweets. Homemade soups, quiches, salads using lots of locally grown ingredients. Check out their website at www.heavenonmainstreet.com

Russell's General Store on Main Street in Bovina - 607-832-4242
At the far end of town, the general store contains all the basic pantry needs as well as dry goods, prepared foods, coffee, soups, sandwiches. cookies and muffins, as well as Bovina T-shirts, handmade Bovina magnets and music CDs of our wonderful local artists. Russell's is open Monday - Saturday. Closest place for gasoline too. Check out Bovina Music online at www.bovinarecords.com

LOCAL THINGS TO DO:

Cultural:   (Call for current events.)
Andes Society for History and Culture, Andes, 845-676-3775
The Catskill Center, Arkville, 845-586-2611
Hobart Bookstore Village , Hobart, 607-538-9788
Honest Brook Music Festival, Meredith, 607-746-3770
West Kortright Center, East Meredith, 607-278-5454
The Roxbury Arts Group, Roxbury, 607-326-7908

Fun for All Ages:
Delaware County Historical Association, Delhi, 607-746-3849
Delaware & Ulster Rail Ride, Arkville, 800-225-4132
Hanford Hills Museum, East Meredith, 607-278-5744
Stone and Thistle Farm - Warm months - Sunday 1pm tours of the farm - kids can milk a goat. Also year round farm store. East Meredith, 607-278-5800

Recreational:
BIKING:
Plattekill Mountain Biking, Roxbury, 800-GOTTA-BIKE
    Ask about having mountain bikes delivered to Sunset View Farm for your use while you are in residence!!!

GOLFING:
State University at Delhi, 607-746-4653
Hanah Golf Club, Margaretville, 800-752-6494
Shephard Hills Golf Club, Roxbury, 607-326-7121

HIKING:
Catskill Mountain Club, Volunteer hiking group
  Guided outings in and around the Catskill Forest Preserve.

HORSEBACK RIDING:
Stone Tavern Farm, Roxbury, 607-326-3600

KAYAK or CANOE RENTALS:
Old Town Kayaks and Canoes, Halcottsville, 607-326-4266
Al's Sporting Goods, Downsville, 607-363-7740

SKIING:
Catskill Scenic Trail (19 mile rail trail for snowshoeing or x-c skiing), Roxbury
Bellayre Ski Center, Highmount, 845-254-5600. Downhill and cross country trails.
Plattekill Ski Center, Roxbury, 800-NEED-2SKI. Snow shoe rentals as well.
Belleayre Ski Shop, Highmount, 845-254-5338. Cross country ski rentals available.

ONEONTA AREA: Forty minutes away
Joseph L Popp Jr. Butterfly Conservatory, tropical free flying butterflies, exotic plants, birds, frogs, tortoises and more.
Adrenalaine Zone Paintball, Must be over 10 to play.

COOPERSTOWN AREA: One hour twenty minutes away
Baseball Hall of Fame, if you're a fan of the sport you can't visit the farm with out a trip to mecca
Farmers Museum, completely captivating and educational experience of early farm life
Fenimore Art Museum, classic art and architecture
Fly Creek Cider Mill, mill tours, restaurant, over 40 specialty foods and of course - apply cider and apple products galore.
Glimmerglass Opera, world reknowned and worth the drive
Ommegang Brewing Company, Belgian style ales, tastings and tours