meals are served in a casual restaurant/bar and a beer garden; there's also live entertainment. an indoor pool, a hot tub and a gym are also available. down-to-earth rooms include air-conditioning and ceiling fans. check-in time: 12:00 pmcheck-out time: 10:30 am. set in a forest in the catskill mountains, this basic resort with a lake is 10 miles from interstate 87 and 16 miles from kaaterskill falls. seasonal amenities include a golf driving range, an outdoor pool and a hot tub, as well as lake access, sports courts and a kids' playground Albany International Airport 1 hr 2
Hunter Mountain Resort (33 min) Mountainside choice offering straightforward condos with kitchens & fireplaces, plus a ski school. Hunter Mountain (32 min) Catskills peak with a small ski resort & hiking trails to the summit, site of a historic fire tower. Devil's Path Trail (37 min) Steep, rocky trail ascending 5 peaks, with rock formations, waterfalls & views of the Catskills. North–South Lake (30 min) Popular recreation area with hiking trails, swimming beaches, small boat rentals & a campground. Thomas Cole National Historic Site (19 min) Home of a 19th-century artist & art school, with period landscape paintings & mountain views. Overlook Mountain (30 min) This 3,140-ft-high peak features a 1927 fire tower, trails & the ruins of a historical hotel. Blackhead Mountain (35 min) Zoom Flume Water Park (22 min) Slides & a wave pool attract thrill-seekers to this park that also features family raft rides. Kaaterskill Falls Trail Head (19 min) This half-mile trail with a moderate climb & creek leads to the scenic 260-ft. Kaaterskill Falls. Indian Head Mountain (37 min) Mountain, hiking, and lake Bailiwick Animal Park and Riding Stables (12 min) Zoo and equestrianism Mountain Top Arboretum (29 min) Lush parkland for the protection of native & exotic trees, with boardwalk trails & gardens. Kaaterskill Falls (26 min) This iconic 260-ft-tall tiered waterfall on Spruce Creek features a lookout & a foot trail. Olana State Historic Site (25 min) Tours & exhibits are offered at this grand estate & studio of painter Frederic Edwin Church. |