Traveling Upstate is better with four-legged companions — especially when the setting makes it easy to step outside and go. While many stays allow dogs, a select few stand out for their access to open land, trails, and walkable surroundings, where long mornings and post-dinner strolls are built into the experience.
Whether it’s a quiet afternoon beneath striped umbrellas, a social pool scene with cocktails and DJs, or a mountain-view swim after a long hike, Upstate New York does pool season exceptionally well. From restored roadside motels to sprawling wellness retreats, these hotels pair standout pools with thoughtful design, strong food ...
Perched above the up-and-coming town of Livingston Manor, the house sits quietly on the top of Shandelee Mountain with sweeping views from the backyard. There's multiple private decks: off the master bedroom, guest bedroom, and living-room – so everyone can enjoy the outdoors! Sit around the fire with your partner or friends and enjoy the peacefulness of the property, or use the trail from the yard that leads to nearby sister property, the Arnold House.
The Arnold House is a nine-room hotel just outside Livingston Manor in the western Catskill Mountains, just two hours from New York City. For such a small town, we found ourselves much busier than usual. Though it was hard to pry ourselves away from our cozy room, we still managed to squeeze in a farm ...