The Hasbrouck House in Stone Ridge, NY
In 1757, the wealthy Hasbrouck family built a country estate as a getaway from the busy village of New Paltz. The stone mansion was one of many built by the Hasbroucks, whose handiwork can still be...
View ArticleSalvato Mill in Salt Point, NY
Two hours north of NYC, the charming and ultra-unique Salvato Mill is an 18th century mill reimagined as an idyllic escape. Located in Salt Point, NY, the mansion is just a few minutes from the scenic...
View ArticleA Visit to Finger Lakes Wine Country, NY
As seasoned regional travelers as we are, our home state of New York State still surprises us. Home to both the most populous city in the country, and the largest protected natural area in the...
View ArticleScribner’s Catskill Lodge in Hunter, NY
Perched atop a hill in Hunter, NY, Scribner’s Catskill Lodge is the best new hotel in the Catskill Mountains. Located 100 miles from New York City, its location in the Great Northern Catskills...
View ArticleThe Bull & Garland in Hobart, NY
In 2014, Oliver and Melissa Pycroft traded the busy streets of London for a small cabin in the Catskill Mountains. After two decades of traveling—working and living in NY, Paris, London, Budapest and...
View ArticleGetaway: Tiny Cabins in the Woods
Relax, rest, and find balance. That is the goal of the Getaway, a new company who aims to reconnect city dwellers with nature in their tiny cabins. The idea for Getaway was born somewhere along the...
View ArticleThe Hubert House in Jeffersonville, NY
In Jeffersonville, NY, a somewhat steep, winding driveway leads to the Hubert House. Nestled on 20 private acres, the Hubert House is just five minutes into the heart of town—but perfectly secluded,...
View ArticleA Nature Lovers Guide to the Delaware River Valley
Ninety minutes from New York City, nearly 1000 square miles of rivers, lakes, rolling hills, mountains and scenic byways make up the Sullivan Catskills. Though there’s something here for everyone,...
View ArticleFive Perfect Autumn Getaways in Sullivan County
Labor Day has come and gone, which means autumn is right around the corner. In the Catskills, the arrival of the season means colorful foliage, fall festivals, cider drinking and crisp nights next to...
View ArticleFinger Lakes Wine Country: Keuka Lake
Home to both the most populous city in the country, and also the largest protected natural area in the contiguous states, New York is filled with gems from downstate to upstate. One of those gems is...
View ArticleHonesdale, Pennsylvania
Two hours (or 115 miles) from NYC, a small mountain town is the unlikely home to some of the Northeast’s best food, shopping, and scenery. With a slew of new businesses alongside the old, its Main...
View ArticleEat & Stay: Foodie Getaways in Delaware County, NY
Two hours from New York City, farmland is abundant in the Western Catskills, where rolling hills meet lush valleys to create ideal conditions for growing produce and raising animals. Delaware...
View ArticleDuffle Out: Everything You Need to Camp, Delivered to Your NYC Doorstep
It’s mid-summer in the Catskills, and soon, we’ll be facing autumn. For many of us city escapees, it’s the most wonderful time of the year: camping season! Getting outdoors, spending sunny days...
View ArticleRoadtrippin’ with Escape Campervans and Faherty
For all the wonderful things us New Yorkers have at our fingertips, fresh air is not one of them. Luckily, places like the Hudson Valley and Catskill Mountains serve as easy getaways from the...
View ArticleThree Cozy Upstate Vacation Rentals in Margaretville, NY
On the southern edge of Delaware County, the village of Margaretville clocks in about 2.5 hours from New York City, and is central to a growing hub of Catskills activity, with the hamlets of...
View ArticleA Guide to Buffalo, NY
On the far side of the state, New York’s second largest city is a mere one hour flight from NYC. Thanks to its proximity, plus its mix of architecture, food, public parks, landmark waterfalls,...
View ArticleAn Updated (Shopping) Guide to Kingston, NY
Years ago, Escape Brooklyn first created a guide to Kingston, NY inspired by a trip to its downtown area. Retail pioneers Kingston Wine Co. had just opened shop there, with a handful of others...
View ArticleThe Stewart House in Athens, NY
Some hundred miles upriver from New York City, the historic village of Athens, NY dates back to 1815. Tucked into its historic riverfront, one of the oldest and grandest hotels in the Hudson Valley,...
View ArticleMohonk Mountain House in New Paltz, NY
Ninety miles from New York City, the legendary Mohonk Mountain House is a perfect four-season home base for New Yorkers to escape and get outdoors. Housed in a Victorian castle, high atop a hill and...
View ArticleA Winter Escape to Hasbrouck House in Stone Ridge, NY
Two hours from New York City, Hasbrouck House offers a luxurious respite where nature meets history. The twenty-five room, four-season getaway is housed Dutch Colonial stone mansion dating back to...
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