Who doesn't love horses? Beautiful and majestic, they invoke a sense of freedom and adventure that many of us dream about. In the Catskills and Hudson Valley - just a couple of hours from New York City - many people are living that dream. They are waking up to misty mountain views from their windows, acres of pastures with horses or cows, maybe taking their dog for walk through a forest path at the start of each day. If a life on the ranch is your idea of living the dream, achieving it is a very real possibility here. Our listings frequently include properties, both big and small, fit to house large animals such as horses with necessities like fencing, shelter, and room space for grazing and running all in place. Whether you need the right farm for just one horse or a stable full of equines, the Catskills have an abundance of properties of...
In Delaware County, the Delaware & Ulster Railroad (top photo) takes you on a leisurely 2-hour round-trip excursion between Arkville, NY and Roxbury, NY, promising some of the country's most magnificent scenery along the way. Sit comfortably in a vintage coach or enjoy the breeze on an open car. Some rides come with scheduled special events: light-hearted train robberies, twilight rides, and dining for groups. Trains depart on Saturdays and Sundays, and pricing varies between $12 and $20 per passenger.
In Ulster County, the Catskill Mountain Railroad Co. (photo below) serves the historic Hudson Valley with exciting recreational rides. Trains depart from Kingston, NY, and run up to Harley Mountain and back with gorgeous views from beginning to end. Vintage passenger trains offer comfort and ease. Special excursions include Foll Foliage Trains (October 7-15), Pumpkin Patch Trains (October 21-29 with a visit to the pumpkin patch where kids can pick their own pumpkin to bring home), and The Polar Express around Christmas (November 17 to December 28). Prices between $12 and $18.
Along a slightly windy road in what feels like someone's own home lives the a new restaurant, bar and event space called the Catskill Pines. Once home to Tiso's Trattoria, a much beloved Mount Tremper eatery, The Pines has emerged as a meeting space for those who love amazing food, delicious coffee and great music. Created by Jeremy Bernstein, a Woodstock-born musician who performs as Burnell Pines, the space is beautifully decorated with an eclectic selection of vintage and contemporary items including a stunning organ that takes up an entire wall of the main space, the location where instruments are set up for the variety of local talents that have graced the place with music since the early days of its opening. The hallway and bathrooms are uniquely decorated by local artist Will Lytle, also known as Thorneater Comics, who has created a masterpiece of cultural and personal references represented by stunning illustrations all done by hand directly on the wall. The Pines has recen...
"To find a man's true character, play golf with him." – P.G. Wodehouse The spectacular mountain views and rolling terrain make the Catskills a top destination for golfers. Here you'll find many premier golf facilities with pristine courses, perfect for novices and experts alike. Grab your clubs and join us for world class golfing. It's an annual tradition for some - that weekend where you get away from it all to focus on the perfect putt on the most amazing greens. After the game, a cool drink at the clubhouse enjoying a breathtaking mountain view completes your relaxing day. It's a golfer's dream. Which one of our beautiful golf courses will be your favorite?
In the heart of the rural Catskills where farmlands, cows and crops command the landscape, the concept of farm fresh food has a very literal meaning. There's no middle man between farms and restaurants as local farmers often hand-deliver their meats, cheeses and produce to eateries where they will be served to customers on the same day. Add to this popular new craft beverage ventures, and it's no surprise that the food and restaurant culture of the Catskills has become a big draw for visitors to the area in recent years. The press have taken notice too. Many of the area's exciting restaurants and taprooms have received recognition on a national level. Conde Nast Traveller calls Catskills "New York's New Culinary Retreat." Intrigued? Here's a selection of some of the finest farm-to-table restaurants in the Catskills. Delaware Co...