The Catskills Unplugged: Nature, Chill and Culture

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  • Active Travel

  • Food & Wine

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  • Off-the-Beaten-Path Travel

  • New York

  • Mountains

  • Outdoors

Advisor - The Catskills Unplugged: Nature, Chill and Culture
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No matter the season, the Catskills region is an incredible destination with a blend of outdoor adventures, cultural spots and charming, cozy small towns.

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Things to do in the Catskills

Explore the towns

  • Woodstock: Known for its vibrant arts. Woodstock is full of galleries, music venues and cozy cafes.

  • Phoencia: A charming small town with unique shops and good food.

  • Tannersville: Known as the “Painted Village in the Sky” for its art scene.

  • Bethel: Check out Bethel Woods Center for concerts, performances and festivals throughout the year.

Hiking & nature

  • As you are nestled in the Catskills with scenic views, you will have plenty of opportunities for hiking, tubing and skiing. The trails will have you stopping, taking in the fresh air and pressing the reset button.

Hiking

  • Kaaterskill Falls

  • Devil’s Path

  • Slide Mountain

Skiing/snowboarding

  • Hunter Mountain

  • Platterkill Mountain

  • Windham Mountain

  • Belleayre Mountain

Water fun!

  • River rafting and water tubing down the Esopus

  • After a day of skiing, hiking, etc., you can enjoy a cozy experience with great food and drinks in nearby towns to enjoy a relaxing end to your day.

Places to eat & drink in the Catskills

  • Phoenicia Diner: Roadside indoor and outdoor dining with local food in Phoenicia

  • Silvia: Locally sourced ingredients in Woodstock

  • Mama’s Boy Burgers: A burger and ice cream joint with local ingredients in Tannersville

  • Hotel Lilien: Cocktail bar nestled in Tannersville

  • Seminary Hill: An orchard and restaurant in Callicoon

  • Conover Club: Locally sourced ingredients served at the Callicoon Hills Resort

  • The Laundrette: Former car wash and laundromat turned into cozy wood-fired pizza place with river views in Narrowsburg

  • The Kaatskeller: Grab some 'za, a pint and listen to live music in Livingston Manor

  • Threshold: Contemporary Korean dishes with locally sourced ingredients in Livingston Manor

  • Chleo: A wine bar and restaurant with a rotating menu in Kingston

  • Catskills Coffee Lodge: Get cozy and caffeinated with some coffee in Roscoe

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