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A Guide to Catskill, NY

By |2025-08-14T15:07:04+00:00April 18th, 2025|Weekend Guides|

Catskill, NY, balances small-town charm with a vibrant, creative pulse. The village invites visitors to start their day with coffee and local art at Citiot, then wander Main Street’s thoughtfully curated shops and galleries, where slow fashion, vinyl records, and experimental art blend effortlessly. As the afternoon unfolds, Catskill’s taprooms and breweries showcase a commitment to craft, from dry local ciders to inventive small-batch ales, all served in inviting, modern spaces. Evenings here hum with energy at venues like The Avalon Lounge, where live bands and DJs keep the village’s lively spirit well into the night. Whether exploring the arts scene, savoring a cocktail, or hunting for unique finds, Catskill offers a refreshingly authentic Hudson Valley experience grounded in creativity and community. Read on for our full guide to this thriving arts-focused town.

A Guide to Portland, Maine

By |2022-07-12T22:45:41+00:00July 6th, 2022|Destination Guides|

Just over 300 miles from NYC, a trip to Portland, Maine is likely just how you picture it... which is, filled with lighthouses and lobster rolls. This historic sea town marries the old world and the new world — from its cobblestone downtown streets to a bustling dining scene, ...

Joshua Tree, California

By |2021-05-05T18:36:42+00:00November 25th, 2018||

  Two and a half hours from Los Angeles, the desert oasis of Joshua Tree has long been an outpost on the artist/musician/explorer trail. Named after its distinct native yucca, Joshua Trees unique landscape is the result of the merging of two deserts—the Mojave and the Colorado—each with their own unique ecosystems. Joshua Tree's archaic ...

A Visit to Finger Lakes Wine Country, NY

By |2021-05-05T19:54:55+00:00January 14th, 2017||

As seasoned regional travelers as we are, our home state of New York State still surprises us. Home to both the most populous city in the country, and the largest protected natural area in the contiguous US states, New York is filled with gems from downstate to upstate. One of those gems we recently discovered is the ...

14 Amazing Vermont Beers

By |2021-01-06T15:28:40+00:00October 27th, 2016||

State 14 is a digital magazine showcasing the makers, farmers, food and folk of today's Vermont. What is it with the Green Mountains and craft beer? Vermont, though relatively sparse in population, holds the distinction of having more craft breweries per capita than any other state. What’s truly amazing is that, of ...

Hermit Thrush Treehouse in West Pawlet, Vermont

By |2021-05-06T14:01:32+00:00July 16th, 2016||

  When Escape Brooklyn is looking for a quick, easy getaway, we head to the Catskills. When we're looking to really get away, though, we head to Vermont. Though our inner New Yorkers hates to admit it, it's just so much more beautiful there! Vermont doesn't allow billboards, neon signs, subdivisions, or roadside ...

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