Tucked between mountain peaks and meadows, Arkville is a charming Catskills hamlet with a history as rich as its landscape. Once a bustling 19th-century railroad hub connecting Ulster and Delaware Counties, Arkville grew around the Ulster & Delaware line and the Pakatakan artist colony where painters, poets, and dreamers found inspiration in the mountain light.

Today, Arkville blends that heritage with a surprising amount of energy for its size. It’s home to Union Grove Distillery, Catskill Recreation Center, Delaware & Ulster Railroad, Mornings Café, Arkville Bowl, Nana’s Attic, and the Catskill Center for Conservation and Development and many more all within a postcard-worthy stretch of Route 28 on the Catskill Scenic Byway.

Surrounded by forest trails, waterways, and mountain vistas, Arkville stands as a small but vital hub of Catskills culture — where local history, community spirit, and creative revival meet in one unforgettable place.