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THE WALLKILL VALLEY RAIL TRAIL

THE WALLKILL VALLEY RAIL TRAIL, Gardiner

 moiraistyx Says:  Whether you walk it, bike it or ride your horse, this is a great way to get your exercise and see some of the most spectacular views of the Schwangunk Ridge. The trail is 12.2 miles in length offically, but you can continue beyond the New Paltz Rosendale town line for about... 

WHITECLIFF WINERY

WHITECLIFF WINERY, Gardiner

 moiraistyx Says:  For some of the most delicious wines handcrafted in the Hudson Valley visit the Whitecliff Winery. The winery is located on 25 acres of vineyard in the Shawangunk Mountain Ridge. It has a beautiful deck for picnics, and tasting room with a spectacular view of the Shawangunk... 

Restaurants  

Lombardi's: WHAT ONCE WAS GOOD IS NOT YUCKY

Lombardi's: WHAT ONCE WAS GOOD IS NOT YUCKY, Gardiner

 moiraistyx Says:  Lombardi's has been around for what feels like forever. I went to high school with the children of the owner, so whenever I go in, I get an earful on who's doing what, but that's part of the charm of small town living. They have a small bar area and a great view of the... 

Lombardi's: Good Italian. Great Tiramisu!

Lombardi's: Good Italian.  Great Tiramisu!, Gardiner

 cjg1 Says:  Well I finally came to the new Lombardi’s. I haven’t been here in about 20 years and not regularly in 30. So the new restaurant to me hardly resembles what it used to be. Now an upscale Italian place I have heard great things about the food and wine list. I personally was... 

Red Rooster Cafe: COCK A DOODLE DOO

Red Rooster Cafe: COCK A DOODLE DOO, Gardiner

 moiraistyx Says:  The Red Rooster Cafe is a small dinner like cafe that offers the usual dinner fare. The food is allright, nothing fantastic to rave about. I have to say that the coffee there is terrible. It's great to meat and great the local yocals though. It's here you run into grandma... 

Pizzeria Enterprise Pasquales: YOU JUST CAN'T GET NEW YORK PIZZA ANYWHERE ELSE

Pizzeria Enterprise Pasquales: YOU JUST CAN'T GET NEW YORK PIZZA ANYWHERE ELSE, Gardiner

 moiraistyx Says:  There's nothing in the world like New York style pizza. After living in Wisconsin for 9 years, I couldn't wait to get back to New York and have some good old fashioned New York style pizza. Pasquales has fantastic pizza and great specials. Mondays are 2 for 1 and during the... 

Mountain Brauhaus: OLD WORLD GERMAN CUISINE

Mountain Brauhaus: OLD WORLD GERMAN CUISINE, Gardiner

 moiraistyx Says:  "The Ruoff family at the Mountain Brauhaus Restaurant in Gardiner, have done it flawlessly for 50 years and become a landmark dining destination in the Shawangunks. Their Old World menu has evolved along with the ever changing sophisticated culinary expectations of the... 

The Lunch Box: The Lunch Box

The Lunch Box: The Lunch Box, Gardiner

 cjg1 Says:  As the name suggests it is a small box like room. It has lunch boxes on the walls and hanging from the ceiling. Very nice atmosphere. Gutbuster Burrito. Although the whole menu is good. 

Transportation  

WALK THE VILLAGE

WALK THE VILLAGE, Gardiner

 moiraistyx Says:  The actual village of Gardiner is very small. There are a few shops and a couple of places to grab a bite to eat. This town won't take long to explore. 

VEHICLE IS THE ONLY WAY HERE

VEHICLE IS THE ONLY WAY HERE, Gardiner

 moiraistyx Says:  The only way to get to Gardiner is to drive here. There is no public transportation into or out of the village. Be thankful that it is a beautiful drive to the village. You'll have a great view of the Schawangunk Mountain Ridge and also the Mohonk Mountain House. So bring... 

Grandpa's Antiques: OVERPRICED IS PUTTING IT MILDLY

Grandpa's Antiques: OVERPRICED IS PUTTING IT MILDLY, Gardiner

 moiraistyx Says:  This overpriced antique store is located on the corner of routes 44/55 and 208. It has a fair enough selection of items, but most of it is way overpriced. You are better off driving west on 44/55 to Hi-Ho Homemarket. 

Hi Ho Home Market and Antique Center: ANTIQUES AND MORE

Hi Ho Home Market and Antique Center: ANTIQUES AND MORE, Gardiner

 moiraistyx Says:  This is a cute little shop located on Main Street in Gardiner. It is loaded with a wide variety of antiques and hand crafted goods. They have a fairly decent selection of furniture and linens. The displays are well done, however some items are rather pricey. I picked up some... 

Local Customs  

SAINT CHARLES BORROMEO CATHOLIC CHURCH

SAINT CHARLES BORROMEO CATHOLIC CHURCH, Gardiner

 moiraistyx Says:  Being the good Catholic girl that I am, I do attend church every Sunday and I also teach CCD to the 4th and 5th grade special needs children. St. Charles parish is great because it offers several masses of the weekend to choose from. It's also great because it is the only... 

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 As the name suggests it is a small box like room. It has lunch boxes on the walls and hanging from the ceiling. Very nice atmosphere. Gutbuster Burrito.... 

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 This may look like the typical small town at the base of a mountain ridge, but it is not. Gardiner is loaded with loads of outdoorsy things to do. For those of you who like a little excitement in your... 

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 Lovely little town just south of New Paltz. 

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