This city is in the center of New York, just a quick drive from Boston, New York City, Philadelphia, Buffalo, Hartford and other nearby cities. Considered New York’s wild backyard, there is so much to do both adventurous and peaceful in the wilderness of this outdoors region. Slide Mountain, a landmark in this city is a 4,204-foot tall mountain that is the tallest peak in the Catskills, which makes for excellent hiking trails in the summer and skiing in winter. After a long day skiing, hiking or just being active, relax at Adair Vineyards in Ulster County. Enjoy a glass of wine in a Dutch barn that is over 200 years old, where you can drink wine made from estate-grown grapes. The learn about the development of the beauty that surrounds you, visit the Andes Society for History and Culture. This society was established in 1875 to promote the history of the Andes through diverse educational and cultural programs. You can find this society in the historic village of Andes in the heart of the Catskill Mountains.
During your trip, you may notice some beautiful homes nestled in the mountains. One of these is the Thomas Cole National Historic site. Also known as Cedar Grove, this home is one of the stately homes of the Hudson River Valley. Cedar Grove has great charm and an impressive art collections with many original paintings from Cole and his friends. When you book with Choice Hotels in Catskill, NY, you’ll get to see a rare side of New York that most forget about. Enjoy the beauty of New York in this gorgeous city that will make you want to stay!