Greetings from the Catskills! Did you know that the Great Northern Catskills are just over an hour from downtown Glens Falls? Cozy cabins, mountain views, and charming small towns await - all just a quick trip down the Northway. If you’re up for a fall getaway, here are some favorites from our recent trip (which would be equally as amazing in the winter, by the way)!
STAY
Camptown: At the foot of the Catskills, this newly renovated 1930s motor lodge feels like summer camp for adults. Cozy cabins dot the property, made even more charming by the welcoming fire pit, string lights overhead, and of course, peak fall foliage. Camptown’s log cabins are dog friendly, and we couldn’t think of a better way to explore the Catskills than with your best four legged friend in tow. The location was the perfect jumping off point to explore the river towns to the east or the heart of the mountains to the west and south. Be sure to book one of their renovated cabins for the beautifully updated interiors!
EAT + DRINK
Gracie’s Luncheonette: Just up the road from Camptown, Gracie’s is a classic diner featuring scratch made American classics. Pop in for hearty breakfast, lunch, or just to grab a box of their fabulous baked goods - we heard the donuts are amazing!
Circle W Market: A favorite, we try to stop in to Circle W on each trip for their baked goods, breakfast sandwiches (and lunch sandwiches!), quiche, you name it!
Deer Mountain Inn | Tannersville: A highlight of our trip, we took the scenic route to Deer Mountain Inn and ooh-ed and ahh-ed our way past waterfalls and striking mountain views. The Inn is tucked into a hillside with almost 200 acres of beautiful grounds and trails that we wish we’d had time to explore. The interiors are rustic in the best way - dimly lit, beautifully decorated, and wonderfully cozy. Dinner was amazing (don’t miss the house sourdough!), and it took everything we had to pull ourselves away from the cozy fire in the living room after dinner.
Casa Susanna: On property at Camptown (and also dog friendly!), Casa Susanna serves up authentic Mexican food with fresh, local ingredients. The menu is designed for tasting and sharing, so we ordered a variety and enjoyed the dishes with their fantastic house-made tortillas, and of course, margaritas! Every bite was full of flavor and we loved exchanging notes on favorites with the rest of the group at the bar.
SEE + DO
Walk the Windham Path: If you’re looking for a stroll instead of a hike, you don’t have to sacrifice on views! The Windham Path is a 1.5 mile loop that brings you across meadows, over bridges, and along the Batavia Kill Stream with spectacular views along the way. Great for biking and walking, kids and pups, this is a gem not to be missed!
Explore the Historic River Towns: We spent an afternoon exploring the historic towns along the Hudson - Coxsackie, Athens, and Catskill. Coxsackie was a favorite and felt a bit like we’d stumbled upon a movie set. Here are some of the favorites that we popped into or added to our list for next time:
• Coxsackie
Eat + Drink: Coxsackie General Store, Coxsackie Creamery, Shipwrecked, Ravish Liquors, Patrick Henry’s Tavern
See, Do + Shop: Coxsackie Antique Center, Reed Street Bottle Shop, Unquiet Antiques, Pilothouse Paper, The Bronck House and Barns
• Athens
Eat + Drink: The Athens Rooster, The Stewart House
• Catskill
Eat + Drink: Willa’s Bakery, Left Bank Ciders
See, Do + Shop: Thomas Cole Historic Site, Magpie Bookshop, Kaaterskill Market, Catskill Chocolate Co
Until next time! If you’ve got any other favorites we should add to our list for next trip, we’d love to hear!
P.S. Check out more in our Road Trip series here.
This trip was in partnership with our friends at The Great Northern Catskills. We are so thrilled at the opportunity to share this beautiful destination with you!
