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village in Ulster County, New York, United States of America
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Ellenville is a village within the town of Wawarsing, in Ulster County, part of the Catskills region in New York State. Ellenville is near the intersection of routes NY 52 and US 209.

Understand

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Ellenville is in the humid continental climate zone and has cold, snowy winters, and hot, wet summers; the village experiences four distinct seasons. Ellenville is 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.

Get in

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Christ Lutheran Church, historic building

By plane

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The closest airport with commercial flights near Ellenville is Stewart International Airport (SWF IATA) in Newburgh/New Windsor, NY (about 28 miles, 50 min driving time). A connection to Ellenville from the airport is available with Ulster County Area Transit (UCAT) via transfers in Kingston and Newburgh.

The next closest is Albany International Airport (ALB IATA) in Albany (about 90 miles, 1.6 hours driving time). The next choices are the major airports in the New York City area. Some type of ground transportation to Ellenville will be needed to complete your journey.

By train

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  • AMTRAK and Metro North, Poughkeepsie, NY, toll-free: +1-800-638-7646. 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 is available with Ulster County Area Transit (UCAT) via transfer in Kingston. (KPL route to Kingston and then EU route to Ellenville) (updated Feb 2024)

By car

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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.

By bus

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  • Shortline-Coach USA, toll-free: +1-800-631-8405. Shortline Bus Line-Coach USA offers three bus trips daily between Ellenville and New York City. Other ground transportation will be needed once in Ellenville. 
  • Pine Hill Trailways, New Paltz, toll-free: +1-800-776-7548. 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). 

Get around

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By bus

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  • Ulster County Area Transit (UCAT), ☏ +1 845 340-3333. UCAT offers bus service in 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. 

By car

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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.

By taxi

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  • Abe's Taxi Service, ☏ +1 845 647-5656. Offers taxi service in Ellenville. Phone for use. 
  • Ellenville Taxi Service, ☏ +1 845 647-6868. Offers cab service in Ellenville. Call to employ. 

Art and culture

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Churches

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Historic places

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  • Hunt Memorial Building, Liberty Square. Historic building, listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2005. Building is undergoing restoration. It houses the Ellenville Chamber of Commerce. 
  • U.S. Post Office at Ellenville, Liberty Place, ☏ +1 845 647-9584. Historic building, listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1988. 
Hang Gliding is available in Ellenville

Farm markets

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Drink

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  • Dibrova Lounge, 8853 Route 209 (Ukrainian American Youth Association), ☏ +1 845 647-7230. Ukrainian-themed lounge at the UAYA Center. 
  • The Publik House, 130 Canal St.

Sleep

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Connect

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The Area Code in Ellenville is 845. Cellular signal coverage is unpredictable in Ellenville. Internet service may be offered at some lodgings in town.

Go next

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