Considered by many to be one of the most beautiful regions in New York State, the Catskills mountains are an easy and convenient getaway from NYC. Just a quick three hour drive from the Big Apple, the Catskills serve tourists all year round and have plenty to offer in any season. In the summer, when the city is steaming and breathless the Catskills provide a cool respite. The Catskills are Halloween central in the fall, decorated with leaves and pumpkins galore.  In the winter, the mountain offers skiing, snowshoeing,  sleigh riding and all the winter wonderland activities that might be denied to a city dweller.  In the spring, as the flowers begin to bud hiking becomes the most popular activity.   Getaway from NYC, Day 1 For a winter getaway from NYC,  the Catskills is the perfect choice.  There is so much to do here, and every time you come you are bound to discover something new and interesting.  A great time to get started on any road trip from the City is 9 am – any New Yorker knows a great road trip is a traffic free road trip, and you are least likely to encounter traffic out of […]

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