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Guide to North Branch, NY

By |2025-04-08T18:42:12+00:00September 12th, 2024|Weekend Guides|

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.)

Guide to North Adams, MA

By |2025-07-17T22:18:16+00:00August 12th, 2024|Weekend Guides|

Once an industrial epicenter of Massachusetts, the small town of North Adams is best known for two things: Mount Greylock, the highest mountain Massachusetts – and the Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art, aka MASS MoCA. Tucked away in the Berkshire Mountains, this weekend escape is equidistant from NYC and Boston, about 175 miles or a three hour drive. Since MASS MoCA’s opening in 1999, the museum’s presence has helped to put this former mill town back on the map. At 13 acres and housing 250,000 square feet of gallery space, it is the largest contemporary art museum in the United States. Its brick factory building campus once churned out textiles and machine parts; now, it's the cornerstone of this burgeoning arts community, where many new businesses of all kinds call home. Read on for our guide to North Adams, Massachusetts, including the best places to stay, eat, drink, hike, shop, and more.

A Guide to Livingston Manor, NY

By |2025-07-07T15:35:01+00:00September 25th, 2023|Weekend Guides|

In Sullivan County, 100 miles from New York City, Livingston Manor describes itself as "a small town with a big yard.” In 2019, Condé Nast declared it the “Catskills’ Newest Hotspot." Through the two descriptions sound pretty far apart, as Livingston Manor locals with some authority – we agree with both.

Callicoon Hills in Callicoon Center, NY

By |2025-07-04T14:55:55+00:00July 17th, 2023|Recent Stays|

120 miles from NYC, laid-back getaway Callicoon Hills is a century-old gem nestled in the valley of the Catskill Mountains. This modern retreat, envisioned by design team Post Company (formerly known as Studio Tack), offers an updated take on the resort culture that one defined this region of the Borscht Belt — a throwback to its Dirty Dancing days.

The DeBruce in Livingston Manor, NY

By |2024-05-09T12:11:58+00:00June 21st, 2023|Weekend Guides|

In Livingston Manor, New York, 115 miles from New York City, The DeBruce sits atop a hill overlooking the Willowemoc Valley. With a deep history of fly fishing, the hotel pre-dates the early and mid-1900’s, when the Catskills were one of the most famous vacation destinations ...

A Guide to Los Alamos, CA

By |2025-12-10T21:27:48+00:00April 8th, 2023|Destination Guides|

Located 140 miles north of Los Angeles in the rolling hills of Santa Ynez Valley’s central coast wine region, Los Alamos’ offerings are effervescent and robust. Vineyards blend with Old West vibes in this relaxed town perfect for getting away from it all.

Introducing: the Escape Club by Escape Brooklyn

By |2022-04-29T18:42:07+00:00April 24th, 2022|Travel|

Escape Brooklyn is thrilled to introduce our monthly newsletter: the Escape Club. Each month, subscribers will get access to discounts and giveaways to some of our favorite Upstate hotels, Airbnbs, restaurants, shops and more with loads of discounts and perks, exclusive to our Escape Club members. Looking to buy Upstate? Every month, ...

The Rex in Promised Land State Park, Poconos Mountains, PA

By |2021-10-17T15:01:59+00:00October 17th, 2021|Pet-Friendly Getaway|

Just 100 miles from NYC, newly opened boutique hotel The Rex was designed to bring a nature driven experience to Philadelphia and New York City urban-dwelling explorers and travelers alike. Set just outside the Promised Land State Park in the Poconos Mountains, access to the outdoors waits just outside your hotel room with the ability to hike, kayak, paddle board, mountain bike, snowshoe, snowmobile and cross country ski within a 20 minute radius of the Rex. (Or spend your days on the hotel grounds by the bonfire and soaking in the cedar tub — we won’t judge!)

A Guide to Promised Land State Park in the Poconos, PA

By |2025-02-24T17:49:55+00:00October 5th, 2021|Weekend Guides|

One hundred miles from New York City (and ~125 from Philadelphia) lies Promised Land State Park. Located in the Poconos region, famous for its natural scenic beauty and 150 lakes, this somewhat-undiscovered gem of a park boasts 50 miles of hiking trails, winding country roads and a new boutique hotel that’s completely upped the game in the local hospitality scene. 

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