An Off-Season Guide to Montauk, NY

By |2021-05-07T16:17:58+00:00October 4th, 2016||

The sleepy town of Montauk is 120 miles from New York City, on the easternmost end of Long Island. Long hailed as the "anti-Hamptons", the chichi-ness of the Hamptons is slowly creeping in—but nonetheless, the fishing town still maintains its rough, rustic charm. Affectionally known as "the end of the world," Montauk is home to ...

A Scenic Roadtrip Through the Adirondacks

By |2021-10-10T15:25:14+00:00October 1st, 2016||

Morning over Mirror Lake in Lake Placid, NY. All photos by Erin Lindsey/Escape Brooklyn, except where noted. 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 ...

Event Alert: An Intentional Autumn at Foxfire Mountain House

By |2021-05-05T22:54:44+00:00August 15th, 2016||

In the beginning of summer 2016, we visited the Foxfire Mountain House in Mt. Temper, New York. Just over the two hour mark from NYC, the boutique inn has been making a huge splash in the press, with coverage from everything from Remodelista to Vogue. Though Foxfire made for a great story on Escape Brooklyn, ...

A Guide to North Branch, NY

By |2023-06-29T21:01:47+00:00July 28th, 2016||

Just over the two hour mark from New York City, the North Branch Inn is an unlikely hotspot located in a tiny hamlet of the Western Catskills. Drawing in locals and tourists alike, weekends are especially busy here — whether its for a drink, a bite to eat, or ...

The White Dove Rockotel in Woodstock

By |2021-05-06T14:07:09+00:00July 11th, 2016||

Most peoples' summer weekend escape fantasies usually include bicycling, swimming holes, a campfire, and great food. Throw in local live music, a weekend flea market, and a stay in a funky Victorian suite adorned in awe-inspiring detail in tribute to Jimmy Hendrix... and the "experience" at the White Dove Rockotel in Woodstock, NY can’t be topped! ...

Foxfire Mountain House in Mt. Tremper, NY

By |2021-05-06T21:43:17+00:00May 30th, 2016||

Since its somewhat quiet soft opening early this year, Foxfire Mountain House in Mt. Tremper has made a big splash. Along with its popularity among in-the-know New Yorkers, Foxfire also seems to have enchanted the international travel world. The hotel was recently featured in both Conde Nast Traveler and Gear Patrol as one of the best new boutique hotels in ...

A Guide to Hudson, NY

By |2021-09-13T14:03:29+00:00May 23rd, 2016||

Planning a trip to Hudson, NY? Use our curated travel guide to Hudson for recommendations on the best spots to eat, shop, stay, and play.

Ojai, California

By |2021-01-06T16:59:51+00:00January 14th, 2016||

Ojai is a small, sleepy town nestled at the foot of the Topatopa Mountains in Ventura County, California. Just two hours and 80 miles northwest of L.A., it's quickly becoming a destination–not only for Los Angolans, but also drawing in creative types from places like Brooklyn, Denver, and Austin. So what's the draw? First, ...

A Guide to Fire Island, NY

By |2024-03-15T17:16:05+00:00June 11th, 2015||

Fire Island is a 31-mile barrier island just off the southern coast of Long Island. Its proximity to NYC–paired with picturesque beaches, cute neighborhoods, fabulous rental homes, and the radiant LBGT culture–make this a super popular destination for New Yorkers. Another draw is the complete removal from the city: there are no cars. Instead, the towns ...

The Arnold House in Livingston Manor, NY

By |2021-05-07T06:15:43+00:00June 1st, 2015||

  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 ...

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