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Voykit pocket guide · United States
Roxbury
Roxbury, New York
One night is enough: see the historic station, sleep at the quirky Roxbury motel, then move on. A day-trip from the Catskills works if you're driving.
Roxbury is a small town at the eastern edge of Delaware County, best known for a single eccentric hotel and a disused 1872 train station. Most visitors come for one night as a novelty stop between the Catskills and the Hudson Valley. There's no major attraction beyond the station and the motel itself.
- Country
- United States
- Local name
- Roxbury, New York
- Best months
- May–October
- Avoid
- November–April (many businesses close or reduce hours)
- Stay
- 1 night
Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.
Essentials
- Currency
- USD
- Money
- Currency is the US dollar (USD, $). Cards and phone payments work almost everywhere; carry a little cash for tips and small vendors.
- Daily spend
- Budget $120–170 (room only) · Mid $170–250 (room + dinner) · High $250+ (suite + spa) (estimate; check)
- SIM and data
- AT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile cover the country; prepaid SIMs at their stores and Walmart/Target (passport required), or an eSIM before you fly.
- Emergency
- Police, Fire, Ambulance 911 · Delaware County Sheriff 607-746-2336
- Plugs
- Types A, B · 120 V · 60 Hz · Chargers are dual-voltage; hair dryers and straighteners from 230 V countries need a converter.
- Tipping
- Sit-down restaurant: 18–22% of the pre-tax bill.; Bar: US$1–2 per drink or 20% of the tab.; Taxi / ride-hailing: 15–20%, in the app.; Hotel housekeeping: US$3–5 a night.; Porter / valet: US$2–5 per bag or car.; Tour guide: US$10–20 per person for a day tour.; Counter service / tablet prompts: Optional; 0–15%.
- Water
- Tap water is drinkable nearly everywhere; boil or treat water from streams in parks.
- Toilets
- Free public toilets are scarce in big cities; use cafés, department stores, libraries, stations. Rest areas on highways are free.
What things cost
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| The Roxbury room (winter) | $120–170 |
| The Roxbury room (summer) | $170–300 |
| Dinner at a local diner | $15–25 per person |
| Gas (fill-up) | $40–60 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- ALB · Albany International Airport
- About 1 h 45 min drive
- SWF · Stewart International Airport (Newburgh)
- About 1 h 30 min drive
Typical fares
- Albany airport → Roxbury
- about 1 h 45 min drive; no public transport
- Stewart airport → Roxbury
- about 1 h 30 min drive; no public transport
Show 7 more sections and the pocket cardHideGet around, See and do, Sleep, Phrase card, Etiquette, safety and scams, One and two days, Sources, Pocket card
Get around
You need a car. No public transport within town. Parking is free at The Roxbury and at the station.
See and do
Known for
- The Roxbury motel — themed rooms inspired by TV shows and movies
- Roxbury station — historic 1872 railroad depot
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Catskills | Car via NY-30 or NY-28 | 30–45 min |
| Hudson Valley | Car via NY-23A or NY-28 | 1–1.5 h |
| Albany | Car via I-88 | 1 h 45 min |
Sleep
- The Roxbury
- The only notable lodging; themed rooms, spa facilities. From $120 winter, $170 summer (2026 estimate).
- Nearby towns
- Check Grand Gorge or Stamford for alternatives if The Roxbury is full.
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Hello | Hello / Hi |
| Thank you | Thank you |
| How much? | How much? |
| Where is the bathroom? | Where is the bathroom? |
Etiquette, safety and scams
Etiquette
- Greeting: Handshake and 'hi, how are you?' — reply 'good, thanks'; avoid: Treating the question as a real health enquiry
- Restaurants: Tip 18–22% and wait for the check; avoid: Leaving without tipping
- Personal space: Keep an arm's length in queues; avoid: Standing close to strangers
- Politics and religion: Listen more than you speak; avoid: Opening with hot-button topics
- Smoking: Smoke only in marked areas; avoid: Smoking near doors or in parks where banned
Scams and watch-outs
- The Roxbury books out weeks ahead in summer and fall — reserve early.
- No grocery store or pharmacy in town; stock up in Stamford or Kingston.
- Cell service can be spotty; download maps offline.
Very safe. The main risks are driving on narrow, winding roads in winter and limited cell coverage. Carry a paper map or offline GPS.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Roxbury yet. Suggested stay: 1 night. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- The Roxbury motel — themed rooms inspired by TV shows and movies
- Roxbury station — historic 1872 railroad depot
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Wikivoyage: Roxbury (New York), revision 5226165 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5226165
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
RoxburyRoxbury, New York
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My hotel (write the name and address in the local script)
- Police, Fire, Ambulance911
- Delaware County Sheriff607-746-2336
Embassies are in Washington, DC. Consulates in New York City (about 3 h drive).
No public transport in Roxbury. You need a car.
Voykit · checked 2026-09
Printed from Voykit (/roxbury-new-york). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.