By V. L. Hamlin
Cairo,
New York, offers a little bit of something for everyone--the artist, the nature lover and the city dweller--as well as fun activities for children. Enjoy the outdoors, shopping, amusements and fine dining in Cairo while relaxing and relishing the beautiful mountains and country surroundings.
Hiking
If you love the outdoors, hike through the beautiful Catskill mountains. Take the time to hike to the top of the Cairo Round Top, which reaches 1,434 feet above sea level, offering you stunning views of Cairo and the villages surrounding it.
Cairo Round Top
Route 32
Cairo, NY 12413
(518) 474-0456
Shopping
A variety of shops and boutiques are located in the small, quaint, village of Cairo. Choose from a large selection of candles, holiday items, toys for kids, gifts and décor at Micanda's Gift Shoppe or browse a beautiful selection of quality jewelry and watercolor paintings at Artzstuf.
Micanda's Gift Shoppe
460 Main Street
Cairo, NY 12413
(518) 622-2244
Artzstuf
Vernon Butler Avenue
Cairo, NY 12413
(518) 622-3013
Dining
For the foodie, Cairo offers a wide selection of restaurants. Choose from your typical fare, like a hamburger and fries or a turkey hero at any of the local delis and diners. Or enjoy a quiet, romantic dinner at a restaurant that is a bit more fancy, such as the Russo Ristorante which offers gourmet Italian cuisine for lunch and dinner.
Russo Ristorante
7373 Route 32
Cairo, NY 12413
(518) 622-9900
Amusements
For kids, one of the most fun things to do in Cairo is a visit to the Funtastic Family Fun Park. Children can ride go-karts and bumper cars, play games in the arcade, go for a round of mini-golf or have a treat in the snack bar. The park is open from May to September, from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. everyday.
Funtastic Family Fun Park
Route 32, Cairo, NY 12477
(518) 622-3330
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About the Author:
V. L. Hamlin is a freelance writer residing in upstate New York. She graduated from the State University of New York at Delhi in 2000 with a liberal arts degree and concentrated studies in literature and psychology. She has been writing online since 2006 and is currently a freelance writer for Associated Content and Demand Media.
