Gavin's Irish Country Inn - Local Attractions


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East Durham Area:

Visitors exploring the town of East Durham may think they are in Ireland rather than in the Catskill Mountains. Home to many Irish family-owned bed businesses and novelty shops, East Durham is a taste of the Emerald Isle without the jet lag.

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Zoom Flume Waterpark - Just down the road from Gavin's!
Giant winding water slides, careening 300 feet to splash down in the canyon below. Challenging the 10,000 gallon-a-minute "rapids" rafting a 600-foot chute. Twist, turn and splash in total darkness in the Thrilling Black Vortex. Dare to take the plunge in the Mighty Anaconda. Race your friends down the Grand Prix Splashway. Slip-slide down Thrill Hill. Splash and play in the GIANT Lagoon Activity Pool. Float Gently down the Lazy River. For more information, visit www.zoomflume.com/

  • Guaranteed Irish - a mile away! The largest Irish Import store in the US, and the place to find everything Irish including crystal, china, hand-knitted clothing, paintings, books and specialty foods. Guaranteed Irish opened its doors in 1979 and has continued to expand its collection ever since. 2220 Route 145 in East Durham, NY.
  • Horseback Riding - our Town offers (2) Horseback Riding locations - K&K/Ravine Farm or Tanglewood Ranch.

  • Supersonic Speedway - Mini-amusement park with go-karts, miniature golf, batting cages, a shooting gallery, and an arcade.

  • Irish-American Heritage Museum - A museum dedicated to recording and presenting the history and heritage of the Irish in America. Changing exhibits, research library, family programs, and lectures. The Mission of the Irish American Heritage Museum is to preserve and tell the story of the contributions of the Irish people and their culture in America, inspiring individuals to examine the importance of their own heritage as part of the American fabric. 2267 Rte.145

  • Michael J. Quill Irish Cultural and Sports Centre - with Irish Park, John E. Lawe Memorial, Gaelic Football field, Baseball field, Festival field and more! The Michael J. Quill Irish Cultural and Sports Centre (MJQICSC) were formed in 1987 by a group of people who wanted to help preserve Irish Cultures and Sports in America. This was especially important in the town of East Durham, the "Emerald Isle of the Catskills".

  • Our Lady Of Knock Shrine - Opened in 1989 our Shrine and location of Daily & Weekend Masses is dedicate to Our Lady of Knock, Mother of God, who appeared in Knock, County Mayo, Ireland on August 21st . All the stained windows and monuments are from Donegal, Ireland. It is a beautiful shrine and a Roman Catholic place of worship.

  • Lawyer’s General Store - a charming old-style, front-porch general store selling all the modern conveniences.

  • Mooney’s Antiques - regularly holding auctions for antiques, fine art, collectibles, classic automobiles, and more.

  • Hull-O-Farm - offering farms tours in the summer and mystery corn maze tour in the fall. Lots of home-made goodies.

  • Blackwalnut Farm - an awesome organic farm stand only 1 mile away. Pick your own, or shop from the stand.



    Nearby (within a few miles):


    ImageNew York Zipline Adventure Tours - Opening Summer of 2010!
    New York Zipline Adventure Tours at Hunter Mountain will be the longest & highest zipline canopy tour in North America, featuring over 5 miles of ziplines, some reaching heights of nearly 600 feet above the ground. The summit "zips" will thrill even the most die-hard adventure seeker, but there will also be many tamer, family-friendly zips and canopy tours for all ages, all ability levels. This will be a four-season operation. For more information, www.ziplinenewyork.com/


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    Hunter - only a 40 minute drive! Home of the Catskill Mountain Foundation, the famous Sky Ride, NY Zipline & Summer Festival. Four seasons full of great activities perfect for the entire family! In the spring, summer and fall, Hunter offers lift accessed mountain biking, fly fishing, hiking, sightseeing and weekend-long festivals. No matter the time of year, Hunter Mountain and the surrounding area is home to a wonderful variety of activities perfect for the entire family! For more information, www.huntermtn.com/


    ImageWindham - only a 20 minute drive! Home of the Windham Vineyard and Windham Mountain, which features Skiing, Skating and Snow Tubing during the winter season, Paintball, Mountain Biking, Rock Climbing Wall and Bungee Trampoline during the summer season! Fun for all ages, all year round. For more information, http://www.windhammountain.com/


  • Museum’s: Thomas Cole House, Olana House, Bronx Museum, Catskill Mountain Foundation... and more!

  • Over 10 Golf Courses - We have many Golf Courses in Greene County to suit the needs of every golfer from the beginner to the expert. For more information, see our "For Golfers" page!

  • More local shopping

  • Hiking & fishing




    • Mini-Day Trips:

     

    ImageHowe Caverns - Only a 30 minute drive!
    Step into an elevator that takes you 156 feet below the Earth's surface, to a prehistoric underground cavern six million years in the making. Your specially trained guide will help you negotiate the cave and learn about magnificent limestone formations, stalactites, stalagmites and flowstone, and the tremendous conservation effort underway to protect and preserve Howe Caverns for future generations. For more information, visit www.howecaverns.com/

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    Cooperstown - National Baseball Hall of Fame is a 1.5 Hour drive
    The National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum is an independent, non-profit educational institution dedicated to fostering an appreciation of the historical development of baseball and its impact on our culture by collecting, preserving, exhibiting and interpreting its collections for a global audience as well as honoring those who have made outstanding contributions to our national pastime.


  • Delaware and Ulster Train Ride & Catskill Scenic Trail - in Arkville, NY. The Delaware and Ulster is an excursion train that combines railroad nostalgia with scenic rides through New York’s legendary Catskill Mountains. The Catskill Scenic Trail is a 26 mile trail offering a hard-packed surface that makes it perfect for hiking, biking and horseback riding!

  • FDR Home and Library - in Hyde Park
    "All that is within me cries out to go back to my home on the Hudson River" FDR. This quote captures FDR's connection to Springwood, the estate that he loved & the place he considered home. The first US Presidential Library was started by FDR here. Visit the Home of FDR and Presidential Library & Museum to learn about the only President elected to four terms.

  • Hudson, NY - with Warren Street, one of the largest Antique Districts in New York. Warren Street offers visitors a wide variety of shops featuring antiques, art galleries, clothing, furniture, home furnishings, gourmet foods and a number of excellent restaurants. Local museums include the NY Firefighters Museum, and the Olana State Historic Site, former home of Hudson River School Artist Fredrick Church.

  • Albany, NY - New York State's Capital is only a 45 minute drive. During the entire summer, the Albany Trolley runs weekend tours through the Historic District. The Great Escape and Watersplash Kingdom, a Six Flags theme park, is open during the summer months. Numerous historic homes and the state capital are worth visiting any time of the year. Albany now offers Albany Aqua Duck Tours

    ImageSaratoga’s Gaming and Raceway - Discover 1,700 slots, live harness racing, live simulcast coverage, an array of delicious dining options and Vapor, a modern, casually chic night club at Saratoga Gaming and Raceway. Our 1,700+ slot machines, including 200 of the hottest games titles and over 300 of the most exciting themes from top manufacturers. With the combination of great dining, exciting gaming, thrilling live racing and a variety of live entertainment, there's something for everyone to enjoy! For more information, visit www.saratogaracetrack.com/

  • Lake George - Famous for the lake and many boat tours- 1.5 hour drive

  • Auriesville - Visit the Auriesville Shrine


    For more events or attractions in our area, visit www.greenetourism.com



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