Thirteen of Upstate NY's coziest bars and restaurants – from the Hudson Valley to the Catskills. Think bars and restaurants that master winter ambiance with wood stoves, candlelight and fireplaces — plus thoughtful cocktails and soul-warming food. Good for chunky sweaters, winter boots, couples and friends trips.
Ten of Upstate's most intimate, vibey spots that are perfect for date night – from the Hudson Valley to the Catskills. Think intimate spots for date night with tables for two, girls night, or solo spots to ignore the couples around you with a book… with strong drinks, dim lighting, quiet atmosphere, sharable plates, and an excuse to dress up.
A collection of our favorite getaways with saunas, hot tubs, and heated pools that help you shake the winter chills. Scattered throughout the region, this list dives deep into the Catskills, as far east as the New York/Connecticut border, and as far north as the Adirondack High Peaks.
120 miles from NYC, Seminary Hill is many things: an enchanting boutique hotel, with 17 units across eight apartments – whose charm earned it a MICHELIN Key; a certified organic orchard, with more than 60 varieties and 1,500 trees on 12 acres; and an eco-friendly cidery meeting PassivHaus standards; and a tasting room and restaurant where ciders are paired with fresh, local food.
115 miles from NYC, find the Catskills’ newest, most rejuvenating escape: Hemlock Neversink. Since its opening in late 2023, Hemlock Neversink has quickly become one of the best wellness getaways in the Catskills. On arrival, guests check in at the lobby, where the first order of ...
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.
Just over two hours from Manhattan, The Leeway is a picturesque, nine-room boutique motel in Mt. Tremper, NY. Previously Kate’s Lazy Meadow, the iconic hotel kept many of the charming details that made Kate’s so special, while a much-needed facelift brought its three buildings up to ...
Sure, the Catskills are closer – but have you even Adirondacked? At six million acres large, the Adirondack Mountains are the largest protected natural area in the lower 48 states. The park is bigger than the Yellowstone, Everglades, Glacier, and Grand Canyon National Park combined — and it’s right in our ...
Nestled in the bucolic heart of the Catskills, North Branch, New York, is a small hamlet renowned for its picturesque landscapes and historic charm. With a population hovering around a few hundred, North Branch is characterized by its historic homes, perfectly patinated storefronts, rolling farmland, and the gentle flow of the East Branch of the Delaware River. Though the hamlet – yes, we said "hamlet" – is by definition tiny, North Branch is central to some of our other favorite towns, including Callicoon, Roscoe, and Livingston Manor – there's no lack of things to do or see in the area. (Unless of course, you want to do nothing, which is welcome here too.)
One of the best things about August in the Catskills is that it slowly eases us out of the hot, humid summers and into autumn. With fall foliage season fast approaching, we’re sharing some of our favorite Upstate getaways on the water to help you bridge that late-summer-early-fall gap.This list features ...