A cross between an antiques store, a museum, and a flea market, Hunter Bee has a most unusual and quirky collection of objects and furniture. The merchandise is beautifully displayed, and the pieces scan a range of styles, from industrial to mid-century, to country. Cut yourself sometime to browse in this fun store.
We do love a true blue bookstore and Oblong Books & Music just might take the cake. (Though the sister shop in Rhinebeck gets our props as well.) Find recent releases and obscure titles with the help of friendly and knowledgeable staff. The children’s section is especially delightful and we always check the windows for upcoming events. Long live indie!
Oblong Books
26 Main St, Millerton
518-789-3797
Wonderful decorative items and home furnishings. Originally an antique collective, Nest has morphed into a stylish balance of antique and modern elements. The custom throw pillows are to die for. Hours are Friday to Monday 11 am – 5pm, or by appointment.
Curios on consignment, on the corner. Like an estate sale gone wild, Millerton Antiques has a constantly changing panorama of intriguing items that warrants an unhurried poke around. The sprawling, two story, multi vendor store should be of particular interest to collectors of folk art, jewelry and ephemera.
EDITOR’S NOTE – If you’re looking for antique furniture, be sure to check out Johnson’s Antiques just around the bend.
25 Main St, Millerton
518-789-6004
millertonantiquescenter.com
Little shop of flora—stunning, artfully designed arrangements and hand selected gifts from the garden make Kamilla’s boutique an absolute visit for flower lovers. Her imaginative color combinations and displays are quite literally a breath of fresh, fragrant air.
518-789-3900
kamillas.com
Elizabeth’s Jewelry sure looks like a chain, but this is actually a good jewelry store with both fine and funky gems. Great for repairs and restyling.
We have bikes and will admit to letting them gather dust for a while until we found the Harlem Valley Rail Trail. Built from the remnants of the old train tracks currently connecting Wassaic to Millerton, but with plans for expansion all the way up to Chatham, the trail traverses creeks, winds through foliage and cuts through mossy rock formations. In other words, it’s a spectacular bike route – flat, free of cars so family and casual-rider friendly.
1 John St, Millerton
518-789-9591
hvrt.org
The reward for completing that bike ride—the most delectable PB&J ever. We don’t know if it’s the jam or excellent bread, but these things are tasty! There’s also something slightly mischievous about having a “kid’s” sandwich in the casually elegant surroundings of a tearoom. Speaking of… you know the name, but did you realize that the quality brand was based here? A food lover’s stop, the Harney & Sons Fine Tea boutique offers all manner of hostess and entertaining gifts, and the expansive tasting bar can answer all your burning leaf questions.
13 Main St, Millerton
518-789-2121
harney.com/pages/the-millerton-shop
The Oakhurst Diner was established in 2010 by Paul Harney, Justin and John Panzer, Its name is in honor of the old Oakhurst Inn. It offers a retro vibe, local and speciality foods along with diner comfort classics.
19 Main St, Millerton
518-592-1313
oakhurst-diner.com
No surprise here, McEnroe Organic Farm Market has lots of fruits and veggies. But what we didn’t expect was the ample, fairly artisanal larder. Not to mention freezers full of naturally raised meat, regionally produced dairy and soups, plus a kitchen turning out made from scratch sandwiches and wraps. In the summertime, snag a picnic table overlooking the distant hills and rows of multi-colored produce.
5409 Route 22, Millerton
518-789-4191
mcenroeorganicfarm.com
