Ellenville is a village within the town of Wawarsing, in Ulster County, part of the Catskills region in New York State. Ellenville is located near the intersection of routes NY 52 and US 209.
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Ellenville is located in the humid continental climate zone and has cold, snowy winters, and hot, wet summers; the village experiences four distinct seasons. Ellenville is located in plant hardiness zone 6a. Snowfall is significant. Ellenville is close enough to the Atlantic coast to receive heavy snow from Nor'easters and the village occasionally receives Alberta clippers. Winters can be very cold with fluctuating conditions. Summers in Ellenville can contain stretches of excessive heat and humidity.
The closest airport with commercial flights near Ellenville will be Stewart International Airport (SWF) in Newburgh/New Windsor, NY (About 28 miles, 50 min. driving time). A connection to Ellenville from the airport may be available with Ulster County Area Transit (UCAT).
The next closest will be Albany International Airport (ALB) in Albany (About 90 miles, 1.6 hours driving time). The next choices will be the major airports in the New York City area. Some type of ground transportation to Ellenville will be needed to complete your journey.
AMTRAK / Metro North, Poughkeepsie, NY, ☎ +1 800-638-7646, [1]. AMTRAK and Metro North have a train station in Poughkeepsie, about 34 miles Northeast of Ellenville and 1 hour driving time. A connection to Ellenville may be available with Ulster County Area Transit (UCAT).edit
The easiest and most common way to reach Ellenville is by driving an automobile or other road vehicle. NY Route 52 and US Route 209 converge in Ellenville. These are generally two lane roads that are also used as local roads. Use caution when traveling these roads, as they are not designed for high speeds.
Shortline-Coach USA, ☎ +1 800-631-8405, [2]. Shortline Bus Line-Coach USA offers three bus trips daily between Ellenville and New York City. Other ground transportation will be needed once inside Ellenville.edit
Pine Hill Trailways, New Paltz, ☎ +1 800-776-7548, [3]. Pine Hill Trailways offers several bus trips daily between New York City and New Paltz. Ground transportation will be needed between New Paltz to Ellenville. A connection may be available with Ulster County Area Transit (UCAT).edit
Ulster County Area Transit (UCAT), ☎ +1 845-340-3333, [4]. UCAT offers bus service inside Ulster County, and connects Ellenville with neighboring towns. UCAT directly serves US Route 209 in Ellenville with the "E" and "E1" Routes. Check the website for exact schedule and details.edit
The easiest way to travel around Ellenville is by automobile. NY Route 52 and US Route 209 intersect in Ellenville. Local roads are usually two-lane asphalt or single-lane gravel roads.
Ellenville Public Library & Museum, 40 Center Street, ☎ +1 845-647-5530, [5]. Public library and Terwilliger House Museum.edit
Shadowland Theatre, 157 Canal Street, ☎ +1 845-647-5511, [6]. Local acting theatre in a 1920’s art-deco building with state-of-the-art technical elements.edit
Hunt Memorial Building, Liberty Square, [10]. Historic building, listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2005. Building is undergoing restoration and currently houses the Ellenville Chamber of Commerce.edit
U.S. Post Office at Ellenville, Liberty Place, ☎ +1 845-647-9584, [11]. Historic building, listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1988.edit
Barthel's Farm Market, 8057 Route 209, ☎ +1 845-647-6941. Shop for bedding plants, shrubs, hanging baskets, garden supplies, Christmas trees and wreaths. All varieties of vegetables. Open daily.edit
Ellenville Farmers Market, Market & Center Streets, ☎ +1 845-647-5150. Shop for fresh produce, organics; music, family friendly. Open Sundays.edit
Arianna's Pizzeria and Restaurant, 2 Market St., ☎ +1 845-647-2244. Offers pizza and Italian cuisine.edit
Aroma Thyme Bistro, 165 Canal St., ☎ +1 845-647-3000, [15]. Green certified, selection of wine, beer and spirits. Open every day except Wednesday. Jazz every Thursday, music every Saturdayedit
Dominick's Restaurant & Pizzeria, 104 Center St., ☎ +1 845-647-0066, [16]. Offers pizza and Italian cuisine.edit
European Deli, 54 N Main St., ☎ +1 845-647-1168, [17]. Offers Central European and Eastern European cuisine (German, Polish).edit
Honor's Haven Resort & Spa, 1195 Arrowhead Road, ☎ +1 845-210-1600, [22]. Resort and conference center offers 232 rooms for lodging accommodations.edit
Ukrainian American Youth Association, 8853 Route 209, ☎ +1 845-647-7230, [23]. UAYA Camp and Resort offers lodging. Offers sports and Ukrainian cultural activities; summer camps for youth, concerts at the main Auditorium. Pool, soccer fields, tracks, volleyball courts on site.edit
Village Motel, 70 Main Street, ☎ +1 845-647-6020, [24]. Offers 34 rooms for lodging accommodations.edit
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