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Catskills
New York
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Overview
This beautiful mountainous region west of the Hudson Valley has been a popular getaway since the 19th century. The romantic image of mossy gorges and rounded peaks, as popularized by Hudson River School painters, encouraged a preservation movement: in 1894 the state constitution was amended so that thousands of acres are 'forever kept as wild forest lands.'
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Best Things to Do
Explore the artsy enclaves and outdoor escapes that make the Catskill Mountains New York’s coolest weekend retreat.
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Best Time to Visit
Be it hiking, swimming, skiing, or leaf-peeping, there’s something exciting to do in the Catskills no matter the season.
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Traveling with Kids
Build a tradition with your family to return to again and again at one of these nostalgic and chic summer resort camps.
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Best Road Trips
Drive along scenic byways to see the natural wonders and charming towns that make the Catskills worthy of wanderlust.
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Spending Diaries
What a Lonely Planet colleague spent on a weekend of art, rustic-chic lodging and eating out in New York State’s Catskills.
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