The Catskills Are Still the Perfect Fall Escape — Here’s How to Plan Yours
The village of Catskill doesn't seem particularly Catskilly. That's partly because it's located on the Hudson River, several miles to the east of the mountains that give the region its name. Still, you can see those mountains, a bumpy band of grayish lilac, from the house of Thomas Cole, where my husband, Caleb, and I found ourselves one recent afternoon.
New York’s Catskills: How To Spend 48 Hours In Sullivan County
The Catskills Mountains revitalization continues with new hotels, restaurants, and drinking establishments blossoming across several counties. However, the best way to tackle this large, meandering region is in chunks. The 48-hour weekend works well, especially since most establishments are open for limited hours Thursday-Sunday anyway. (Welcome to life upstate!) For the first installment of 48-hours in the Catskills, I cover Sullivan County in the Western Catskills.
Narrowsburg and Callicoon, NY: What to Do & Eat
When considering local travel a short drive from New York City, the Sullivan Catskills region encompassing Narrowsburg and Callicoon, New York, may not be the first destination to spring to mind. Here’s why it should be. This post is sponsored by the Sullivan Catskills Visitors’ Association.
Head to Trout Town USA For Fly-Fishing and a Beer Mountain
Chase waterfalls, trap trout, and sip some award-winning brews. “Hitchhike to heaven.” My guide, Joe, stuck his thumb toward the sky. I had never hitchhiked in a pair of waders before, but here I was: Thigh deep in the cool waters of the Willowemoc Creek, learning how to fly fish in Trout Town, USA—government name: Roscoe, New York.
Great Escapes: Stepping out From the Past in the Catskills
During the first half of the 20th century, hundreds of thousands of visitors flocked in the summer to the southwestern corner of the Catskills, where resorts and bungalow colonies comprised the Borscht Belt. But by the mid-1900s, tourism to the Belt had slackened as air travel became more convenient and affordable.
The Foster Supply effect: One couple’s impact on Western Catskills tourism
The Borscht Belt travel boom helped put Sullivan County on the map starting in the 1920s. The region's new travel revival can be credited in large part to Sims Foster and his wife and business partner Kirsten Harlow Foster. Their hospitality company has been on a streak, opening six local hotels and two restaurants over the past seven years.
10 Things To Do in Catskills In Summer Getaway Guide
Looking for the best things to do in the Catskills in summer for an unforgettable getaway? We’ve got you covered!
Hotels Above Par
Located about two hours from NYC, The Catskills have become a popular vacation spot thanks to its natural beauty, artsy attractions, and eclectic shopping and dining options.
The Most Exciting Hotel Openings in New Yorks Catskills and Hudson Valley in 2021
Last year, the pandemic and subsequent lockdown fueled a flee north to New York’s upstate region. As more and more city dwellers opted for the countryside, many towns in the Hudson Valley and Catskills saw a swelling number of permanent residents, causing real estate prices to rise exponentially in some locations.
