Upstate NY Environmentalism: How Homeowners Can Be Better
Erin Lindsey of Escape Brooklyn, chats with Robin Jones of Catskill Mountain Houses, about the ways we might become better stewards for our planet, beginning in our own homes.
A Guide to Beacon, NY
When people ask us where to take a day trip, we always recommend Beacon — and when they ask us where to spend a weekend off the MetroNorth, we always recommend Beacon. The city has been an Escaper’s destination for well over a decade, with top-notch shopping, hiking, ...
A Guide to Woodstock, NY
For many, the word Woodstock conjures up images of tie dye, hippies, and free love at the 3-day outdoor music festival... that did not actually take place here. (It actually took place in Bethel, which is about 1.5 hours southwest.) That didn't stop Woodstock from becoming a bohemian destination though; ...
A Guide to Peekskill, NY
Peekskill, NY is a small and charming city on in the Hudson River Valley, just 50 miles north of NYC. Over the past couple years, more and more daytrippers are making the short trek to Peekskill, thanks to its beautiful waterfront, easy access to trails, and cute, walkable town. ...
Cozy Upstate Cabins for Autumn
It's hard to pick a favorite season to visit the mountains — winter, with its cozy nights by the fireplace; spring, with nature bouncing back to life; or summer, with its swimming holes, sunsets, and late-night bonfires. But if we had to, just had to pick, autumn might just take the cake. ...
Modern Ranch in Parksville, NY
This Ranch House on West Forest Lane is truly the perfect upstate property for those buyers who are in search of an ultra private lake home near the excitement of Livingston Manor. The house is located on four sprawling acres in the Hunter Lake community, whose owners have the ...
7 Things To Do In Cooperstown, NY That Aren’t Baseball
When most people think about Cooperstown, NY they think of baseball. And while, yes, it's home to the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum–it's so much more than that! (Especially for those of us who are kinda 'meh' on sports.) Just about four hours from NYC, this little town offers everything ...
Coming Soon: Escape Brooklyn Weddings!
The Escape Brooklyn team has some exciting news: we're launching a wedding section! In December 2018, we'll begin listing our favorite venues, artists, vendors, photographers, florists, catering, and other services — and updating the list constantly. The wedding sections features will follow the same ethos our travel and real estate sections do: it doesn't ...
A Contemporary Home in Middleburgh, NY
This one's for the nature lovers: a spectacular home on nearly 50 acres complete with crystal clear swimming pond, waterfall, and beautifully landscaped gardens. Wouldn't you love to retreat to your country home where you can swim in your own pond and fall to sleep to the sound of a waterfall? ...
Duffle Out: Everything You Need to Camp, Delivered to Your NYC Doorstep
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 ...