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Among some of the world's most anticipated hotels opening in 2020 is the Urban Cowboy Boutique Hotel, situated along Route 28 in Big Indian. Known for their exquisite, trendy and visually exciting properties in Brooklyn, NY and Nashville, TN, Urban Cowboy is a completely transformed turn-of-the-century lodge nestled on 68 acres of preserved Catskill wilderness with access to the Esopus Creek. Formerly the site of the beloved Alpine Inn, the Urban Cowboy Catskills brings the same level of rich texture, color and opulence to the pristine retreat, which includes 28 rooms plus a freestanding cabin, standalone chalet and multiple log structures. Everything from the ornate vintage furniture, over-the-top wall treatments and breathtaking mountain views makes for luxurious and ultra cozy weekend ge...

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Upstate New York is a winter wonderland for the outdoor adventurer. Skiing, snowboarding, snowshoeing, snowmobiling, tubing, or just hiking around are invigorating activities that keep New Yorkers thriving throughout the cold winter months. All across the region there is something for all ages and skill levels to get folks out of the house and into the great outdoors. Here's just a taste of what you can experience:   Delaware County Plattekill Mountain is a one-of-a-kind, family-owned and operated ski resort located in Roxbury, NY. Situated in the heart of the Western Catskill Mountains, Plattekill offers skiing, snowboarding, and snowtubing all winter long. In the summer, the fun continues with mountaintop weddings, mountain biking, scenic chairlift rides, and free outdoor concerts. Conveniently located just 3 hours from NYC Metro area. The mountain is open weekends as of Saturday, December 7th, and 10 days straight after Christmas. Snow...

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This fall Conde Nast Traveler called Livingston Manor the "new poster child of bohemian Catskill living." And almost as if on cue, Upward Brewing officially opened its doors. Situated on over 100 acres of woods and open meadows, Upward Brewing Co. is this trendy, small town's newest destination. Pouring crisp, clean and "highly drinkable"  beers, they source fresh natural spring water straight from their preserve they coined as Beer Mountain®.  It all starts with the water! The brewery is the perfect destination for craft beer lovers and nature-a-holics alike, since while visiting for some brews, you can also take hike up said mountain to take in the fresh air and surrounding sweeping views. The beer selection has something for everyone. A Black Grass Pils-Noir (5.5% abv) is an unexpectedly dark pilsner, exclusively brewed at night appa...

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For food and beverage enthusiasts, a trip to the Catskills can often be a journey exploring one particular food, crop, or product. We know this to be true about apple picking in the fall, and naturally it extends to a drink that has become synonymous with New York State's rich agricultural tradition and booming industry of hard apple cider. Cider is soaring in popularity all across the country, and producers in our region are exploring age-old techniques as well as new, exciting methods of creating complex, flavorful, and unique versions of this beloved drink. From wild, foraged varietals to almost champagne-like taste and feel, New York makers are establishing a truly spectacular cider culture. Catskills cideries offer a wide range of experiences from cozy taprooms serving a variety of locally produced plates and beverages to full mill tours where you can see how the cider is produced and bottled. We've rounded up all the cideries in our region with a taproom so you can check out...

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