M&M's Guide to the Great Northern Catskills
Sightseeing and Activities
Skiing, tubing, and ziplining are just the beginning! Hunter Mountain offers fun activities for the whole family all year long. They often host events with live music and food. And don't forget to hike! Hunter offers plenty of incredible views for all levels of hiking skill. Located just 8 minutes from the house.
892 locals recommend
Hunter Mountain
Skiing, tubing, and ziplining are just the beginning! Hunter Mountain offers fun activities for the whole family all year long. They often host events with live music and food. And don't forget to hike! Hunter offers plenty of incredible views for all levels of hiking skill. Located just 8 minutes from the house.
No trip to the area is complete without taking in the stunning views Kaaterskill has to offer! With just a short hike, you're rewarded with some of the most majestic scenery New York has to offer. The waterfalls mixed with the fall foliage offer an experience you'll never forget! The immediate area offers plenty of hiking options, but if you're not up for the hike, there is an easily accessible viewing platform from the top you can get to by car. We are truly lucky to have the Catskills highest waterfall only a 20 minute drive away!
668 locals recommend
Kaaterskill Falls
No trip to the area is complete without taking in the stunning views Kaaterskill has to offer! With just a short hike, you're rewarded with some of the most majestic scenery New York has to offer. The waterfalls mixed with the fall foliage offer an experience you'll never forget! The immediate area offers plenty of hiking options, but if you're not up for the hike, there is an easily accessible viewing platform from the top you can get to by car. We are truly lucky to have the Catskills highest waterfall only a 20 minute drive away!
With 54 trails, Windham Mountain is a place you could easily spend your entire trip! They offer plenty of activities beyond skiing, including an adventure park for tubing and other kids activities. But don't forget to relax, there are plenty of apres ski activities as well! Perhaps a trip to the Alpine Spa might interest you? Just a short 8 minute drive from the house.
164 locals recommend
Windham
With 54 trails, Windham Mountain is a place you could easily spend your entire trip! They offer plenty of activities beyond skiing, including an adventure park for tubing and other kids activities. But don't forget to relax, there are plenty of apres ski activities as well! Perhaps a trip to the Alpine Spa might interest you? Just a short 8 minute drive from the house.
If the hot tub isn't satisfying your water cravings, take a 20 minute drive to Zoom Flume Water Park. Great summer fun for anyone traveling with kids. With many water slides, a wave pool, lazy river, and so much more, you'll fill your hot summer days with plenty of cool activities!
194 locals recommend
Zoom Flume
20 Shady Glen RdIf the hot tub isn't satisfying your water cravings, take a 20 minute drive to Zoom Flume Water Park. Great summer fun for anyone traveling with kids. With many water slides, a wave pool, lazy river, and so much more, you'll fill your hot summer days with plenty of cool activities!
How does the world largest kaleidoscope sound for a fun adventure? Pretty mind-blowing, if you ask us! Take a psychedelic trip down to Mt. Tremper (in your car, not that kind of trip) and prepare to gaze in wonder at this modern marvel.
156 locals recommend
Emerson Resort & Spa
5340 NY-28How does the world largest kaleidoscope sound for a fun adventure? Pretty mind-blowing, if you ask us! Take a psychedelic trip down to Mt. Tremper (in your car, not that kind of trip) and prepare to gaze in wonder at this modern marvel.
If you thought Hunter Mountain was just for ski bums, think again! If you're traveling in the summer months, zip on over to Hunter for the highest, fastest, and and longest zipline in America!
165 locals recommend
New York Zipline Adventures LLC
64 Klein AveIf you thought Hunter Mountain was just for ski bums, think again! If you're traveling in the summer months, zip on over to Hunter for the highest, fastest, and and longest zipline in America!
Rail Explorers is a truly unique experience! Ride along the Esopus creek through the woods as you pedal your way on a converted railroad track. Don't forget to bring a few drinks and some snacks, you'll be stopping halfway at a scenic creekside spot.
138 locals recommend
Rail Explorers: Catskills Division
70 High StRail Explorers is a truly unique experience! Ride along the Esopus creek through the woods as you pedal your way on a converted railroad track. Don't forget to bring a few drinks and some snacks, you'll be stopping halfway at a scenic creekside spot.
Walking trails and gorgeous greenery abound only a 13 minute drive from the house in Tannersville. There are plenty of labeled trees, shrubs, flowers, and other natural beauty to enjoy. Great for the whole family!
90 locals recommend
Mountain Top Arboretum
4 Maude Adams RdWalking trails and gorgeous greenery abound only a 13 minute drive from the house in Tannersville. There are plenty of labeled trees, shrubs, flowers, and other natural beauty to enjoy. Great for the whole family!
Swimming, hiking, fishing, boating... the list goes on and on! Located a stones throw from Kaaterskill falls, and a short 20 minute drive from the house, North-South Lake has so many outdoor activities for the whole family to enjoy!
146 locals recommend
North-South Lake
Swimming, hiking, fishing, boating... the list goes on and on! Located a stones throw from Kaaterskill falls, and a short 20 minute drive from the house, North-South Lake has so many outdoor activities for the whole family to enjoy!
Howes Cave
Pratt Rock
If it's a clear day, don't forget your binoculars! Just a 10 minute drive from the house is something truly incredible - the chance to see 5 states at once. Can you spot the White Mountains of New Hampshire, the Green Mountains of Vermont, the Berkshire Mountains of Massachusetts, the Helderberg Mountains of New York, and the Connecticut Valley??
17 locals recommend
Five State Lookout
7604 NY-23If it's a clear day, don't forget your binoculars! Just a 10 minute drive from the house is something truly incredible - the chance to see 5 states at once. Can you spot the White Mountains of New Hampshire, the Green Mountains of Vermont, the Berkshire Mountains of Massachusetts, the Helderberg Mountains of New York, and the Connecticut Valley??
Northeast Off-Road Adventures
23 Tempaloni RdFood scene
Peekamoose
8373 NY-28Tinker Taco Lab
54 Tinker StSimply put, go here if you want the best breakfast sandwich in the Catskills!
62 locals recommend
Fellow Mountain Cafe
7883 Main StSimply put, go here if you want the best breakfast sandwich in the Catskills!
West Kill Brewing
2173 Spruceton RdMama's Boy Burgers
6067 Main StVesuvio
49 Co Rd 65Brio's
68 Main StCircle W Market
3328 NY-23ABear and Fox Provisions
5932 Main StCatskill Mountain Country Store - Windham
5510 NY-23Phoenicia Diner
5681 NY-28The Windham Local
5410 NY-23City/town information
Tannersville
Hudson
Catskill
Saugerties
Beacon
Kingston
Swimming Holes
Fawns Leap
Peekamoose Blue Hole
Peekamoose RoadRat's Hole Park