The Mill Houses in Livingston Manor, NY
This collection of five 19th-century homes with charming interiors, plus walk-to-everything ease, can host groups up to thirty people in Livingston Manor, NY.
The Graham & Co. in Phoenicia, NY
This modern motel is take on a classic Catskills getaway. With a blend of vintage character and contemporary comfort, the laid-back Graham & Co. offers a nostalgic nod to the region’s heritage while delivering all the essentials for a stylish and simple escape.
Moon Cabin in Windham, NY
Near both Windham and Hunter Mountains, The Moon Cabin is a thoughtfully designed log home surrounded by forest, hiking trails, and a private pond. One of our lodging picks for Windham, NY, featured in a few of our guides, the rustic-luxe log home surrounded by forest, hiking trails, and a private pond.
Your Guide to Upstate NY Skiing: Six Mountains, Plus Cozy Places to Stay Nearby
With the Catskills and Adirondacks both within five hours, it’s easy to the get to the slopes for day trips, weekends and extended holidays from NYC. Inside, find six Upstate ski getaways, including mountains paired with EB’s picks for coziest places to stay nearby.
A Guide to Saugerties, NY
Saugerties sits where Esopus Creek meets the Hudson River, offering a quiet village atmosphere framed by water and woods. Known for its blend of historic charm and creative energy, the town’s walkable center is filled with vintage shops, boutiques, and cozy cafes set into old brick buildings. Just beyond the village, forested trails and tidal marshes open into riverside views and sculpture parks, creating a balance between small-town ease and outdoor adventure. Today, Saugerties quietly draws artists, makers, and independent businesses – a community that honors its past while shaping a thoughtful, design-minded identity. Read on for our guide to Saugerties, with recommendations on where to hike, eat, shop, and stay.
A Guide to Kingston, NY
Ninety miles north of NYC, the Hudson River Valley town of Kingston, NY sits at the base of the Catskill Mountains on the Rondout Creek. As New York’s original capital, it’s loaded with history and incredible architecture — but today, it’s equally defined by a vibrant art ...
A Guide to Callicoon, NY
Set along the banks of the Delaware River in Sullivan County, Callicoon blends river-town roots with a creative, slow-living spirit. Once a railroad and farming hub, the town has quietly evolved into one of the Western Catskills’ most inviting pockets — with vintage shops, natural wine bars, and farmers markets tucked between rolling hills and forested trails.
A Guide to Hudson, NY
Hudson, NY is the perfect town for your maiden voyage upstate — in fact, it was ours! This once "sleepy town" now brands itself the "downtown of Upstate" with 200 independent establishments including antique and boutique shops, hotels, art galleries, restaurants and bars, mostly along Warren Street. Visually, this charming town is a treat, delighting visitors and aesthetes with its stunning and Wes Anderson-esque architecture. The restoration of some 300 historic buildings in two square miles makes it one of the historically richest, and most diverse architectural cities in New York State.
The Henderson in Hankins, NY
Victorian grandeur meets Catskills charm at The Henderson in Hankins, NY. 120 miles from NYC, guests are greeted by the soothing sounds of Hankins Creek below the home, plus architectural details of a bygone era. This grand Victorian home was a boutique hotel in the 1860s, and now offered as a unique escape from the city, with a custom stone hot tub, outdoor kitchen and shower, fireplace and more.
10 of Upstate’s Best Hotels with Pools
Does the current heat wave have you dreaming of dunking yourself in a pool? With a heat index of 100º this week in the city, it seemed like an appropriate time to drop this list of some favorite Upstate hotels with pools a few hours away. Just in case anyone’s ...