📣 History lovers! Last night we celebrated another milestone in Loch Sheldrake as the @borschtbelthistoricalmarkers unveiled their 12th marker celebrating the area’s resort history.

So many people shared stories about the old hotels and their families, including Hayley Saymen from @stagedoormanor, a prestigious acting camp just up the road from town.

Stagedoor Manor used to be the Karmel Hotel in the Borscht Belt days and over the last 50 years as a camp, it has hosted some amazing talent including Natalie Portman, Robert Downey Jr., Jon Cryer, Lea Michele, and Sebastian Stan.

There are three more markers coming this summer:
• August 23 - Woodbourne at 9pm
• October 5 - Parksville at 2pm
• October 18 - Livingston Manor at 2pm

Share this with someone who loves local history and be sure to save it for your next road trip to the Catskills!

🎉 What a weekend in Wurtsboro! Founders Day was awesome and on Sunday we celebrated 200 years since the D&H Canal groundbreaking! This historic canal transported coal from Pennsylvania through our region.

📣 Don’t forget! You can learn more about the canal this summer in Wurtsboro and make plans to explore the D&H Canal Linear Park! It`s open year-round for hiking, biking, and exploring the historic towpath and locks. SAVE this post & make sure you put Wurtsboro on your destination list for your next summer road trip in upstate New York!

Did you visit Wurtsboro this weekend? Let us know in the comments!

#thegunks #thecatskills #appalachianmountains

📍Lavender Sky Farms is open for the season and the newest addition to the Dove Trail in Sullivan County 🕊️ It’s the perfect destination for a summer weekend so SAVE this for your next Catskills getaway! @lavenderskyfarms

Spend the day on the property enjoying fun activities including:
    •    Lavender workshops and farm experiences
    •    Pick your own lavender (picture perfect!)
    •    Sit outside and enjoy the scenic views
    •    Explore the beautiful farm property and gardens

The owners Doreen and her daughter Amanda have created such a great Catskills day trip activity! So don`t miss this must-visit destination. It’s perfect for families, couples, and anyone looking for a unique summer experience in upstate New York!

This dove was lovingly painted by Kim Simons! Learn more about the Dove Trail in our link in bio 🔗

🇺🇸 Where did you watch the fireworks from this weekend? 🎆 Tell us in the comments!

📍 Pics from the 4th at @resortsworldcatskills

Happy 4th of July from The Catskills in Sullivan County! 🇺🇸

🇺🇸 Here is a list of Independence Day Fireworks & Parades taking place in The Catskills around Sullivan County!

Friday, July 4th ⬇️
• @upward.brewing in Livingston Manor - Bar opens at noon for lunch & ice cold brews. Biggest Fireworks yet at dusk! @livingstonmanorny

• Liberty - 4th of July Craft Fair, Parade & Live Music, 10am start, parade around noon. ✨ Fireworks on Main Street at dusk @townofliberty_parksandrec

• Dos Gatos at @resortsworldcatskills - Live Music & Fun starts at 5pm. Biggest Fireworks Display in the county at dusk!

• @villaromaresort in Callicoon - Live music & fireworks at dusk @visitcallicoon

• @narrowsburgny - Parade on Main Street at 3pm, Live Music at @bigeddybrewingco at 6pm

Saturday, July 5th ⬇️
• Town of Bethel - Fireworks over White Lake at dusk

Sunday, July 6th ⬇️
• Narrowsburg - Fireworks at dusk. Top viewing spots: Narrowsburg Bridge, Pete`s parking lot, Beach Lake boating access @narrowsburgny

• Fallsburg - Independence Day Celebration at Morning Side Park at 2pm with inflatables, petting zoo, live music & more! Fireworks at 9:45pm

More 4th weekend events at our link in bio! 🇺🇸

Book a last minute stay and spend the entire weekend in Upstate New York! The weather is perfect and it is going to be a fun holiday 🎆

History lovers! Explore the Borscht Belt Marker Trail on your next summer road trip! Visit all 15 markers & catch the unveiling of the new additions ⬇️

📍July 17 - Loch Sheldrake (12th marker)
• 6pm dedication at Route 52 & Loch Sheldrake Hurleyville Road
• 7:30pm film screening "A Walk on the Moon" at Vacation Village ($10)

📍August 23 - Woodbourne (13th marker)
• 9pm dedication at 437 Main Street

📍October 5 - Parksville (14th marker)
• 2pm dedication at Old Route 17 & Short Avenue

📍October 18 - Livingston Manor (15th marker)
• 2pm dedication next to Homesteadt
• 3pm talk at Catskill Art Space
• After-party at Sunshine Colony

Save this list for your summer plans in The Catskills & follow @borschtbelthistoricalmarkers for more info on The Marker Project.

Which town will you visit first? 📸

Slide 1 - Brown`s Hotel in Loch Sheldrake
Slide 2 - Footage from Hamlet Cottages in Spring Glen
Slide 3 - Vintage Postcard from Loch Sheldrake

Don`t miss Broadway In The Catskills this summer @fbplayhouse! Send this list ⬇️ to a theater lover!

2025 BROADWAY IN THE CATSKILLS LINEUP
    •    Next to Normal - June 24-29
    •    The Full Monty - July 1-13
    •    Mel Brooks` Young Frankenstein The Musical - July 15-27
    •    Disney`s Newsies - July 29-August 10
    •    Head Over Heels - August 12-24
    •    🍽️ Dinner cabarets run Tuesdays to Saturdays at 6pm

The @fbplayhouse season is officially underway with "Boeing Boeing" running tonight & tomorrow! Plus catch tonight`s dinner cabaret featuring Grammy Award nominee Nicholas Rodriguez at 6pm tonight.

Come spend a summer evening in The Catskills at New York`s oldest operating professional summer theater 🎭 Hotel rooms are available nearby at @innatlakejoseph and @resortsworldcatskills!

🎟️ Get tickets at fbplayhouse.org or click the link in our bio to read our season preview!