Where every day plays different
Pick any path in the Sullivan Catskills, and it’ll lead you somewhere unforgettable. From art-filled small towns to forested peaks, this is a place where play is woven into the landscape. “Things to do” here are a way of life, not a checklist. Every trail, gallery and village green offers a new chance to connect, create and come alive.
Four seasons of fun
The Catskills know how to make the most of every season.
- Spring brings wildflowers, maple festivals and hikes that hum with renewal.
- Summer fills the calendar with outdoor concerts, farmers’ markets and the unmistakable spirit of Woodstock at Bethel Woods Center for the Arts.
- Fall paints the hills in color, inviting leaf-peepers, harvest festivals and scenic drives that feel cinematic.
- Winter calls for skiing, snow tubing and cozy nights swapping stories by the fire.
Your adventure awaits
Choose your pace: heart-racing or soul-restoring. Kayak in The Bashaill, zipline high above the trees in Barryville or hike the historic O&W Rail Trail. Mountain bike through Walnut Mountain Park or cast a line in Willowemoc Creek. When the snow falls, trade sneakers for skis and make tracks through freshly powdered trails.
A creative Catskills current
Sullivan County’s artistry runs deep. From local theater productions and music festivals to gallery shows and maker markets, creativity spills from every corner. Catch a live show at Forestburgh Playhouse, tap your toes at the Delaware Valley Opera or linger in a gallery where pottery, paint and poetry coexist. And at Bethel Woods, the music truly never stopped; it just evolved.
Culture, community & celebration
Throughout the year, the county’s calendar brims with festivals that celebrate everything from crafts and creativity to cuisine and connection. From the buzz of the Narrowsburg Honeybee Festival to the splash of the Roscoe Trout Parade, every event brings people together in the most joyful ways.
Then, savor the flavors of regional cuisine at farm-to-table restaurants, where chefs craft seasonal menus inspired by nearby farms, forests and fields. From cozy bistros and country inns to creative kitchens inside restored barns and firehouses, every meal tells a story of local growers, makers and community. Pair your plate with a craft beer brewed down the road or a glass of New York wine poured by someone who knows the vineyard firsthand.
And while you’re exploring, visit historic sites like the Delaware & Hudson Canal Interpretive Center, Fort Delaware and Stone Arch Bridge Park—each revealing the stories, flavors and spirit that have long shaped the Sullivan Catskills.
Relax, restore & recharge
Play takes many forms here and sometimes, it just means slowing down. Indulge in a spa day, join a yoga class or unwind by a lakeside bonfire. From Grass Roots Yoga in Wurtsboro to the Chi Hive in Narrowsburg, the Sullivan Catskills invite you to play your own way, one deep breath at a time.
