
Catskills Summer Vacation Planning
Here, in the Great Northern Catskills, summer spirit still exists.
Ranked “36 Best Places to Visit in the U.S. for Adventure
Named “Mountain Winner” in Outside magazine’s “36 Best Places to Visit in the U.S. for Adventure,” the Catskills offer “thousands of miles of well-maintained hiking trails, excellent mountain-biking opportunities… dozens of lakes and ponds to explore with a paddle in hand."
Learn more about where to hike, bike, camp and stay in the Great Northern Catskills! #TheRealCatskills
Whether you plan a visit for summer, fall, winter or spring, you will be awed by the natural beauty and majesty of the Great Northern Catskills. Explore trip ideas built around the best of each season then start booking your plans!
Before the Declaration of Independence, locals here boldly protested the British crown—at the site of New York State’s oldest house. Discover how the Great Northern Catskills became America’s first vacation destination, the birthplace of the first American art movement, and more on our new History page.
Our annual travel guide is filled with information and inspiration for planning your visit to the Great Northern Catskills. Magazine-style articles highlight some of the area’s must-see, must-try, must-taste, must-stay locations and adventures.