Summer’s around the corner — and with Memorial Day just ahead, we’re officially in vacation-planning mode. Whether that means long weekends in the mountains, lazy days by the pool, or finding the perfect town to wander for a few days, we’re always on the lookout for special places to ...
Located in the heart of Northampton, this 1931 Colonial Revival is a rare design-forward property just steps from Child’s Park and the Norwottuck Rail Trail. Impeccably renovated with intention and soul, the home merges timeless character with warm, artful modernity. Three-bedroom, one and a half bathroom Colonial Revival | ...
Tucked into the Western Catskills just over two hours from New York City, Jeffersonville is a small Sullivan County village with an evolving spirit. Surrounded by farmland and forest, its main street has grown into a hub of independent shops, bakeries, and quietly ambitious dining. Weekenders come for the balance – a place where you can sip cider with a view, hike above the Delaware River, or spend an afternoon with alpacas.
Set above the Hudson River in the village of Catskill, The Fox Martin House is a stately neoclassical manor dating to the early 1800s. Once part of a larger riverfront estate, the five-bedroom home retains its original grandeur — with full-length columns, intricate millwork, and six fireplaces — alongside ...
Just ninety miles outside Manhattan, architect-designed Fieldhouse sits on ten acres in Clinton Corners, NY. The residence's architectural concept draws inspiration from the property's breathtaking meadow vistas, featuring distant Catskill summits, contrasting with the enveloping woodland setting. Formerly an equestrian field, the property integrates natural elements with modern design. Four ...
Set high above the Delaware River at the end of a quiet, dead-end road, Riverbend is a striking modern home designed to echo its surrounding landscape. The home's west-facing orientation offers panoramic views of the river below, while a sweeping deck accessible by glass doors extends the structure's entire length — an architectural choice that dissolves the boundary between the home's interior and natural surroundings.
80 miles north of NYC, Straylight is an architect-designed retreat that harmonizes modern style and functionality with the privacy and preserved land of Black Forest. Designed in collaboration with renowned architect Ralph Rapson, the home features his iconic "Greenbelt" concept with a glass-roofed interior courtyard that brings nature directly into the living space. The current homeowners worked with Rapson to adapt his famous design for this woodland property.
At the base of the Shawangunk Ridge, New Paltz brings together scenic trails, historic architecture, and a lively downtown rooted in its college town energy. Just 90 minutes from New York City, it’s a place where access to some of the Northeast’s best hiking and climbing sits just minutes from cafés, restaurants, bars, and local shops. Known for its creative streak and outdoorsy edge, New Paltz moves comfortably between nature and culture. Mornings can mean ridge-top hikes or farmers markets; evenings, live music and small plates on Main Street. Plan your visit with our guide to the best hikes, kayaking spots, restaurants, and places to relax in and around New Paltz.
Water cascades through a rocky gorge at Bash Bish Falls, one of the Taconic Mountains’ most iconic destinations, set on the border between Massachusetts and New York. Photo: Escape Brooklyn EB's Top 5 in Hillsdale: • Kayaking on Copake Lake: Spend an entire day on the water by ...
Set along the edge of Dutchess County and flanked by rolling hills, the quaint town of Amenia offers a rural escape with a thoughtful edge, where scenic trails, historic fire towers, and wood-fired pizza all sit within easy reach of one another. Just under 100 miles from NYC, this corner of the Hudson Valley blends quiet countryside with a growing creative and culinary presence. Anchored by nearby hikes, artful shops, and retro theaters, Amenia and its neighboring hamlets reward the unhurried traveler. It’s a place where mornings start with mountain views, afternoons unfold over craft spirits or garden strolls, and evenings wind down in a vintage Airstream or a historic inn. Whether you’re tasting locally-made spirits, enjoying a drive-in movie, or climbing to the top of a fire tower, Amenia makes space for both adventure and ease, with enough variety to fill a weekend, and enough quiet to feel like a true getaway. Read on for our full Amenia guide.