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📝 1. Overview
From quaint river towns to alpine adventures, Catskill & Windham offer an unbeatable combo of heritage, hikes, and slopes.
🧭 Perfect for: Weekend explorers, families, ski lovers, history seekers
🌟 2. Highlights
🟢 Thomas Cole National Historic Site – Home of Hudson River School art 🎨
🟢 Windham Mountain Resort – Ski, board, bike, golf, repeat ⛷️
🟢 Catskill Point – Hudson riverfront walks + events 🚢
🟢 Dutchman’s Landing Park – Great for kids, kayaking, & sunsets 🌅
🟢 Main Street Catskill – Art galleries + indie shops 🛍️
🟢 Elm Ridge Wild Forest Trails – Hike, bike, snowshoe 🍃
🟢 Windham Path – Easy loop trail with mountain backdrops 🚶♀️
💡 3. Tips
🕐 Best time = Winter (ski), Fall (foliage), Spring (mild trails)
📱 Use “OnTheSnow” app for Windham ski updates
🎒 Catskill has more dining; Windham better for slopes
🅿️ Plentiful street & lodge parking
🧼 Some trails muddy after rain — bring extra socks!
🎟️ 4. Tickets & Info
| 🎫 Category | Price (USD) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Thomas Cole Site | $10 Adult | Tours May–Oct |
| Windham Ski Day Pass | $75–$120 | Rates vary by date |
| Catskill Point Events | Free–$30 | Check town calendar |
| Elm Ridge Forest Access | Free | Trail maps at kiosk |
🍽️ 5. Nearby Eats
🍔 Gracie’s Luncheonette (Leeds) – Comfort food + Catskills views 🍔
🍣 The Windham Local – Café meets wine bar 🍷
🍕 Pomodoro’s Italian (Catskill) – Classic NY-style with family vibes 🍝
🚗 6. Access
📍 Location: Northern Catskills, Greene County
✈️ Closest airport: Albany (ALB), ~1 hr
🚐 Car recommended
🅿️ Free at resorts + town lots
🚌 Trailways bus: stops in both towns (limited schedule)
🧘♀️ 7. Vibes & Add-ons
📸 Best photo = Rip Van Winkle Bridge from Thomas Cole house
🌇 Evening = Cozy firepit or live music in a lodge
🛍️ Shop for: local prints, small-batch spirits, wool socks
🏨 8. Recommended Hotels
Wylder Hotel Windham ⛷️🌲
– Retro-modern lodge w/ views & tubs
– 💰 $$$
– 📍 Windham village
The Kaaterskill Inn 🐄🎨
– Luxe farmhouse stay + art barn
– 💰 $$$
– 📍 Near Catskill
Catskill Village Inn 🏠💤
– Simple, walkable stay near Main Street
– 💰 $–$$
– 📍 Downtown Catskill
📞 9. Contact / Info
📍 Windham Mountain Resort: (518) 734-4300
📍 Catskill Visitor Center: (518) 943-3223
📍 Thomas Cole Site: (518) 943-7465
📍 Greene County Tourism: (518) 943-3223
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