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The Catskill Mountains are filled with hidden gems, but Moutain Brauhaus is more a secret doorway into a world of retro vacation vibes, breathtaking waterfalls, giant beers, piles of bratwust, and a live oom-pah band covering “Sweet Caroline.”
A restaurant nestled in a country house in the picturesque Catskills town of Middleburgh, NY.
Fred Wolf of Nature Based showed up at our place with a machete, some landscape fabric, and a dream.
Anyone else looking to drown some sorrows in a big ol’ bowl of ice cream? Come along to Bittersweet Ice Cream in Catskill, NY.
Just 60 miles north of NYC, Storm King is a 500-acre outdoor art museum. We’ve got you covered with do’s and don’ts and even a handy packing list.
Beside Glen Falls House and Trotwood Restaurant, you’ll find this easy little hike through the woods and see some really pretty waterfalls.
Meet Trotwood, your new favorite restaurant, serving classic Catskills comfort food (and NYC-quality cocktails) at Round Top’s Glen Falls House.
If you’re seeking out the best waterfalls of the Catskills, the Huyck Preserve Hiking Trail is hard to beat. The preserve offers 12 miles of trails, and the majestic Rensselaerville Falls are easy to access, even if you’re traveling with some novice hikers.
The Franklin D. Roosevelt Library and Museum is not just for history buffs. There’s plenty to explore whether you’re digging for First Lady Fun Facts or just wandering through the gorgeous grounds and gardens.
A chef and a baker with combined experience at Accord’s Westwind Orchard, NYC’s Pizza Moto, and Brooklyn’s Bien Cuit have teamed up to bring world-class croissants, focaccia, and more to a little cottage in Cairo, NY.
Our journey begins with “Farmer Fred” Wolf of Nature Based to turn an acre of overgrown land into a self-sustained ecosystem, filled with indigenous flowers, medicinal herbs, and fruit.
If you need a kid-friendly rainy-day activity in the Catskills, the World’s Largest Kaleidoscope is here for you.
At this great-for-groups, family-friendly Athens, NY brewpub, the bar snacks are as serious and satisfying as the beers.
Established in 1961, this family-friendly resort in the heart of the Irish Catskills remains an easygoing paradise.
Oriole 9 is good for groups, comfy for couples, totally kid-friendly, and really encapsulates the rainbow-bright spirit of Woodstock, NY.
This Woodstock bake shop has all the good vibes and sweet treats you need.
Banana bread with a molten chocolate core. Bacon and egg biscuits. Chubby squirrels. Best brunch in Mount Tremper.
Great little breweries are popping up all across the Catskills. But if you’re looking for great beers with a breathtaking view, West Kill Brewing beats them all, hands down.
This tiny Rensselaerville market and cafe has a very big heart. (Plus farm-raised meat and the finest veggie burger in the Catskills!)
Aidan O'Connor is that rare politician whose interest in government is born out of his love for humanity. This progressive Greene County Legislator hopes to be the first paramedic on the NYS Assembly.
