Albany International Airport 1 hr
Overlook Mountain (27 min) This 3,140-ft-high peak features a 1927 fire tower, trails & the ruins of a historical hotel. Thomas Cole National Historic Site (17 min) Home of a 19th-century artist & art school, with period landscape paintings & mountain views. Olana State Historic Site (23 min) Tours & exhibits are offered at this grand estate & studio of painter Frederic Edwin Church. Kaaterskill High Peak (36 min) Iconic Catskills peak featured in many landscape paintings, with several hiking routes to the top. Kaaterskill Falls (24 min) This iconic 260-ft-tall tiered waterfall on Spruce Creek features a lookout & a foot trail. Indian Head Mountain (34 min) Mountain, hiking, and lake Hunter Mountain Resort (30 min) Mountainside choice offering straightforward condos with kitchens & fireplaces, plus a ski school. Saugerties Lighthouse (25 min) Quaint B&B in an 1869 lighthouse offering 2 TV-free rooms with a shared bathroom, plus a boat dock. Devil's Path Trail (34 min) Steep, rocky trail ascending 5 peaks, with rock formations, waterfalls & views of the Catskills. Zoom Flume Water Park (26 min) Slides & a wave pool attract thrill-seekers to this park that also features family raft rides. Kaaterskill Falls Trail Head (16 min) This half-mile trail with a moderate climb & creek leads to the scenic 260-ft. Kaaterskill Falls. North–South Lake (27 min) Popular recreation area with hiking trails, swimming beaches, small boat rentals & a campground. Hunter Mountain (30 min) Catskills peak with a small ski resort & hiking trails to the summit, site of a historic fire tower. Bailiwick Animal Park and Riding Stables (6 min) Zoo and equestrianism |