On the southern edge of Delaware County, the village of Margaretville clocks in about 2.5 hours from New York City, and is central to a growing hub of Catskills activity, with the hamlets of Fleishmanns, Arkville and Halcottsville nearby. Despite their proximity to ski mountains Plattekill and Belleayre, you won’t find ...
For all the wonderful things us New Yorkers have at our fingertips, fresh air is not one of them. Luckily, places like the Hudson Valley and Catskill Mountains serve as easy getaways from the hustle-and-bustle of New York City. And with so many places to explore (ahem, just look at our website) why choose ...
It's mid-summer in the Catskills, and soon, we'll be facing autumn. For many of us city escapees, it's the most wonderful time of the year: camping season! Getting outdoors, spending sunny days swimming in rivers, and chilly nights next to a campfire, has never been easier. Newest to the glamping scene, the ...
Clean lines and sunshine complement raw beams and carefully curated accents in the three spacious rooms of Table on Ten. A private studio sits a short drive away.
There's ample space to stretch your legs on this 13 acre property dotted with orchards and gardens. In warmer months, the blue stone patio with gas grill and fire pit provides the perfect backdrop for your upstate getaway.
This secluded, architectural dream Willow Treehouse is perfect for a romantic getaway or a solo self-care escape. This dreamy destination is the perfect place to unplug and unwind.
Practically every New Yorker is already familiar with the concept of "car sharing." No doubt, Car2Go has been the go-to for New Yorkers in need of a quick ride to basically anywhere within city limits—or even an Upstate escape. But the concept of car sharing just got a major upgrade: Car2Go has ...
In August 2017, Grizzly Bear took the stage for the second (and third) time in five years in Kingston, NY. Two nights in a row, the band played new material from their recent album, Painted Ruins, along with the old. Though the band formed in Brooklyn some 15 years ago, like many of ...
In September 2017, Escape Brooklyn paired up with the Livingston Manor Fly Fishing Club to bring a group of strangers together for a weekend in the woods. We came, we drank, we ate and made new friends; we fished, sauna-ed, swam, and canoed. Thanks to all those who came! Keep ...
In spite of its proximity to one of the world's largest urban centers, the landscapes of Sullivan Catskills are ripe for farming. And it's got the restaurants to prove it. Following the explosion of the farm-to-table movement, chefs across the country (Brooklyn, anyone?) are opting "local." Though the reasons are numerous—i.e., it tastes ...