Albany International Airport 1 hr 16
Overlook Mountain House ruins (15 min) Ruins, mountain, history, and outdoor recreation Indian Head Mountain (49 min) Mountain, hiking, and lake Ashokan Reservoir (14 min) Water reservoir featuring a paved waterfront trail, views of the Catskills & fishing by permit. Catskill Mountain Railroad (25 min) Charming heritage railroad featuring day trips through scenic mountain & village terrain. Panther Mountain (28 min) Striking panoramas from rocky ledges draw hikers to this scenic Catskill peak all year long. Hunter Mountain (39 min) Catskills peak with a small ski resort & hiking trails to the summit, site of a historic fire tower. Kaaterskill Falls (42 min) This iconic 260-ft-tall tiered waterfall on Spruce Creek features a lookout & a foot trail. Hunter Mountain Resort (40 min) Mountainside choice offering straightforward condos with kitchens & fireplaces, plus a ski school. Zen Mountain Monastery (15 min) Monastery offering 3-day sessions in Zen practices & meditation in a scenic, cloistered community. North–South Lake (45 min) Popular recreation area with hiking trails, swimming beaches, small boat rentals & a campground. Overlook Mountain (13 min) This 3,140-ft-high peak features a 1927 fire tower, trails & the ruins of a historical hotel. Saugerties Lighthouse (29 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 (49 min) Steep, rocky trail ascending 5 peaks, with rock formations, waterfalls & views of the Catskills. Slide Mountain (44 min) Highest mountain in the Catskills with hiking trails & observation towers at the 4,180-foot peak. Opus 40 (16 min) 6.5-ac. stone-sculpture park in an abandoned quarry with trails & a museum featuring vintage tools. |