Taconic Wayside Inn Seeks New Chapter

Legendary Babe Ruth dined, played, and slept here.

In retirement, the Babe had three favorite pastimes: hunting in the hills around the inn, playing ball with the local kids, and enjoying a few drinks at the tavern.

For generations, this historic tavern and restaurant has been a gathering place for travelers, neighbors, and legends alike.

Now, for the first time in 55 years, this iconic property is on the market—offering a rare chance to live, work, and thrive in a place where history is not just remembered, but lived every day. The property features a 5,500-square-foot building with a fully equipped kitchen, three dining rooms, a tavern, beer garden, three rental apartments, five guest rooms, large pole barn, two smaller barns, and ample land for kitchen gardening and outdoor celebrations.

Owned and operated by the same family for more than 55 years, the Taconic Wayside Inn is ready for its next chapter—and new stewardship.

A rare opportunity for an entrepreneurial restaurateur—offered at $550,000. The price reflects some deferred maintenance while recognizing the significant historical character and long-standing value of this unique property.

TWI at a glance

Once a favorite haunt of Babe Ruth—now it can be yours.

The inn has long been a favorite haunt for folks from far and wide, but its most famous visitor was the legendary Babe Ruth. Later in his life, he owned a hunting cabin up the mountain, making the inn a regular stop. According to local legend, the Babe spent many nights in Room 9, probably when he couldn’t make it back uphill. The bar displays memorabilia in his honor, and to this day, baseball fans and historians occasionally stop in just to touch the bar where the Babe was known to tie one on. ⚾

Located in the Beautiful Hudson Valley

Nestled in the heart of Copake Falls, smack-dab against the Berkshires, the inn is a stone’s throw from the Harlem Valley Rail Trail, Taconic State Park, and Bash Bish Falls. It attracts a lively mix of locals, weekenders, hikers, campers, leaf peepers, and culture vultures drawn to the region’s natural beauty and cultural attractions.

Just two hours from New York City by car. And the Wassaic Metro-North and Hudson Amtrak stations—both offering direct service to the city—are only 30 minutes away.

Address

108 NY Route 344, Copake Falls, NY 12517