If we were to ask you which town in New York is the quirkiest, you would most likely end up mentioning places like Woodstock or even Ithaca. If you take the time to travel into the Northern Catskills though, you’ll see that there’s one little village that’s a bit kookier from all the rest. Easy to find and a destination that you’ll know you’ve reached as soon as you arrive, see why we’ve got such a sweet spot for the funky little town of Tannersville, New York.

A village that's only home to roughly 500 New Yorkers, this quiet town in the mountains is one you'll want to keep to yourself.
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Earning the nickname of being New York's Painted Village in the Sky, you'll find that a good majority of the buildings in Tannersville are painted quite vibrantly. In fact, it's probably the first thing you'll notice!
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The colorful village is secluded away within Greene County, putting you just minutes away from scenic byways and one of our state's tallest waterfalls.
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Main Street in Tannersville is made up of exciting restaurants and shops like Last Chance Antiques & Cheese Cafe that's decorated in yellow accents and pictures of cheese on the building's window shutters.
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The cheese-themed shop and eatery is one that'll instantly make your stomach rumble, with plenty of amazing things to eat and great gifts to buy and take home with you.
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With funky restaurants everywhere you turn, if you're looking to find which place is the best burger joint in town - that would be Mama's Boy Burgers.
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Another colorful building from the outside to the in, Mama's Boy Burgers is open all year long and has some of the best burgers that you'll ever enjoy in New York and gives you a taste of old-school charm.
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Towards the other end of Main Street, you'll find one of the coziest spots in town - the Catskill Mountain Country Store and Restaurant.
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The type of store you wish you could find more of nowadays, this country store and restaurant has everything from amazing dishes to delicious jams and jellies for sale in the shop.
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But make no mistake - there's more than just good eats here. There are plenty of things to do in Tannersville! New York is renowned for its waterfalls, but if you've already explored Kaaterskill Falls down the road, making a stop at the Mountain Top Arboretum sounds like the perfect thing to do while you're here.
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A public garden within the Catskill Mountains, the arboretum covers over 180 acres and makes for an absolutely magical place to explore.
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If you're looking to see as much of Tannersville as you can, then spending the night at the Deer Mountain Inn might be what's right for you!
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The gorgeous inn has everything you could desire, from a unique restaurant inside to nature trails that lead you to jaw-dropping overlooks with views of the Catskill Mountains.
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Are you ready to explore the most eye-catching village in New York?
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With natural wonders and attractions within arm's reach in town, and a Main Street that has everything from every kind of restaurant you could possibly imagine to country stores and antique shops - what's not to love about the charming town of Tannersville, New York? Come and explore our Painted Village in the Sky to decide which uniquely-colored building is your absolute favorite.

Tannersville is undoubtedly one of the quaintest towns in New York; it has so much personality! And with no shortage of things to do, we know you’ll love this vibrant haven as much as we do.

While you’re here, definitely make time to take a closer look at the charming little general store that sits at the heart of Tannersville!

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What are some unique places to shop in New York?

It's no secret that New York has a pretty big personality, and that includes its shopping scene too! The state has no shortage of quirky shops to peruse, many of which have become local icons. Some of the most unique places to shop in New York are:

 

Does New York have any old-fashioned general stores?

While the state may be synonymous with high-rise buildings and bustling cities, the majority of New York is chock full of old-school charm. New York's incorporated state history dates all the way back to 1776, which means there are definitely some historic shops hiding in every corner of the state - many of which are still operational to this day. A few of the coolest and oldest general stores in New York are:

  • Adirondack General Store, Adirondack
  • Catskill Mountain Country Store, Tannersville/Windham
  • Cold Spring General Store, Cold Spring
  • Ellicottville Country Store & Antiques, Ellicottville
  • General Store at The Milleridge Inn, Jericho
  • Hoss's Country Corner, Long Lake
  • Marilla Country Store, Marilla
  • Northville 5 & 10, Northville
  • Russell's, Bovina Center
  • St. James General Store, St. James
  • Vidler's 5 & 10, East Aurora
  • Vischer Family General Store, Albany

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