For more than 400 years, visitors have been escaping to New York's Catskills.
Escape to New York's Catskills this Spring.
Spring in the Great Northern Catskills is a time of awakening. As winter snows melt and merge with rivers and streams, the mountains and valleys are filled with the music of rushing water.
This spring, experience the symphony of the natural world – from the thundering cascades of Kaaterskill Falls, to the melodic babble of Catskill Creek – along Catskill hiking trails and quaint village streets. Hike to Hunter Mountain's Fire Tower, along the North-South Lake Trails or the Catskill Escarpment, and capture the spirit and promise of spring in the mountains.
The Catskill Region's artistic heritage and vibrant performing arts community takes center stage in the spring. Mount a pilgrimage to picturesque sites immortalized by the Hudson River School painters like Thomas Cole and Frederic Church; or grab an easel and ply your own artistic skills "en plein air" like the masters used to. Enjoy special lectures and events at the Thomas Cole National Historic Site or attend the Greene County Council on the Art's annual Masked Ball.
The spring skiing season lasts through March at Hunter Mountain and Windham Mountain. Delight in Catskill events, enjoy culinary festivals such as "TAP New York" at Hunter Mountain and sample microbrews from New York state craft breweries. Taste delicious, locally produced maple syrup products at Maple Fest in March, and discover the region's rich Irish culture during the annual East Durham Irish Festival.
Catskills golf courses offer incredible terrain, challenging holes and scenic vistas. Play all nine courses, including the "Catskills Seven," series of lushly manicured greens along the Rip Van Winkle Golf Trail – where history, mystique and the lure of the landscape unite. Stay in our Catskill all-inclusive family resorts and discover unique attractions and special events just two hours north of New York City.
