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A Guide to Saugerties, NY

By Hannah Crisafulli|2025-08-07T17:07:27+00:00August 1st, 2025|Weekend Guides|

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.

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A Guide to Kingston, NY

By Erin|2025-08-11T15:09:54+00:00August 1st, 2025|Weekend Guides|

Ninety miles north of NYC, the Hudson River Valley town of Kingston, NY is situated at the base of the Catskill Mountains on the Rondout Creek. As the original capital city of New York, it’s loaded with history and incredible architecture — plus, a very vibrant art ...

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A Guide to Callicoon, NY

By Hannah Crisafulli|2025-08-06T21:13:06+00:00July 30th, 2025|Weekend Guides|

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.

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A Guide to Hudson, NY

By Erin|2025-08-20T21:45:53+00:00July 10th, 2025|Weekend Guides|

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.

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The Henderson in Hankins, NY

By Erin|2025-06-26T11:09:54+00:00June 19th, 2025|Recent Stays|

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.

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10 of Upstate’s Best Hotels with Pools

By Erin|2025-06-24T12:43:22+00:00June 15th, 2025|Weekend Guides|

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 ...

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Spectacular Stays on The Water

By Hannah Crisafulli|2025-06-24T12:10:26+00:00June 14th, 2025|Weekend Guides|

There’s no better time to enjoy Upstate New York’s rivers, lakes, and swimming holes than right now. With long days, cool creeks, and high summer in full swing, we’ve rounded up some of our favorite getaways on the water — from design-forward cabins with private swimming holes to boutique hotels near ...

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10+ Red Cottage Vacation Rentals We’re Eyeing for Summer 2025

By Hannah Crisafulli|2025-05-29T16:23:34+00:00May 19th, 2025|Weekend Guides|

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 ...

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A Guide to Jeffersonville, NY

By Hannah Crisafulli|2025-09-11T00:36:33+00:00May 9th, 2025|Weekend Guides|

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.

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A Guide to Accord, NY

By Hannah Crisafulli|2025-05-12T15:18:16+00:00April 18th, 2025|Weekend Guides|

Set between the Catskill Mountains and the Shawangunk Ridge, Accord is the kind of place where time slows down — intentionally. With its rolling farmland, design-forward retreats, and a small but mighty food scene, this Ulster County town has quietly become one of the Hudson Valley’s most restorative getaways.

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