Catskills
If you’re looking for a respite from the fast-paced action of everyday life…look no further! Get away from it all with access to 6,000 square miles of trickling steams, rolling mountains and pristine forests. A far cry from its old time resort roots, this long-time vacation favorite is full of new school fun – experience the Catskills revitalized!
Fun Facts:
Average Temps: Low 20 degrees, High 85 degrees F.
Average rainfall/snowfall: 42 inches
Fun facts: The Catskills are the setting of the Hollywood films "Dirty Dancing" and "A Walk on the Moon."
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Stay Here
The Catskills have come a long way since the days of 9-5 resort-planned activities. Now you can find almost every kind of accommodation – and the freedom to explore this beautiful area as you wish. You can still find the elegant and grand resorts with an air of the past, but you will also find hotels, B and B’s, ranches and more!
Catskills Lodging
Play Here
Shuffleboard and scheduled leisure activities are a thing of the past…now this beautiful ode to nature is center stage. Here you will find some of the best trout fishing streams in the world, splendid hiking and biking trails, skiing and excellent climbing! Take advantage of a 250,000-acre area of “forever wild” forest and leave the shuffleboard where it belongs – in the past!
Catskills Attractions
Dine Here
Upstate New York does not represent a food niche – here, any and everything goes! For tasty seasonal produce, sample maple syrup and local cheeses. However, if you’re looking for a night out on the town good eats can be found in the pizza, sushi or BBQ. There are also fantastic places to satisfy your sweet tooth, so check it out!
Catskills Restaurants
How to Get Here
If you are traveling by air you will likely use Albany International Airport or Steward International Airport. Just two hours north of New York City, it is easy to get to by car. Use exits 16 through 21B from I-87, I-81 or Route 17 (future I-86). Amtrak and Greyhound can also be of assistance.
Getting Around
In the Catskills it is easiest to use your personal vehicle to get around. However, if you are flying into the city it is not a problem! All major car-rental companies are represented at all the major airports in the area.
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