The Catskills
The Catskills have been an inspiring mountain getaway for generations, with its tranquil forests and high peaks drawing in artists, writers, explorers and families. The Hudson River School Art Trail offers the opportunity to see one of those artists with its display of Thomas Cole’s 19th-century paintings. At the higher octane there are guarantees of outdoor adventure throughout the region, whether it is biking along miles of mountain trails in the Catskill Preserve, swimming in the sparkling lakes or hiking to new heights on the mountain peaks.