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Upstate NY’s ‘Severance’ Filming Locations

By |2026-01-23T20:41:59+00:00February 1st, 2025|BLOG & RECENT STAYS|

Here at Escape Brooklyn, we’re pretty big 'Severance' fans. As lovers of suspense and beautiful cinematography – plus half our team being based in Kingston, NY – our enthusiasm for Severance comes as no surprise. We've compiled a selection of notable locations featured throughout both seasons. And with summer approaching, true to Escape Brooklyn form, we're also highlighting some favorite spots for lodging, dining, shopping, hiking, and more to assist with planning a Severance-inspired getaway.

A Guide to Beacon, NY

By |2025-09-25T15:54:00+00:00October 4th, 2024|Weekend Guides|

When people ask where to take a day trip or spend a weekend just off the MetroNorth, Beacon is always at the top of our list. For over a decade, this walkable Hudson Valley city has drawn Escapers with its unbeatable mix of hiking, shopping, dining, and ...

A Guide to Woodstock, NY

By |2026-02-24T16:02:56+00:00September 1st, 2021|Weekend Guides|

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

By |2025-04-02T19:58:11+00:00April 4th, 2020|Daytrippin'|

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. ...

Modern Ranch in Parksville, NY

By |2023-10-15T06:27:19+00:00June 23rd, 2019||

  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

By |2021-01-04T22:14:07+00:00May 19th, 2019||

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!

By |2021-05-05T21:38:20+00:00November 25th, 2018||

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 ...

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A Contemporary Home in Middleburgh, NY

By |2023-10-15T06:40:20+00:00October 18th, 2018||

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? ...

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