Top Things to do in Catskill Region
Top Hotels in Catskill Region
- 1. Best Western Plus Kingston Hotel And Conference Center
- 2. The Roxbury, Contemporary Catskill Lodging
- 3. Hampton Inn by Hilton New Paltz
- 4. The Woodstock Inn on the Millstream
- 5. Hampton Inn Kingston
- 6. Best Western Plus Kingston Hotel And Conference Center
- 7. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Saugerties - Hudson Valley
- 8. Resorts World Catskills
- 9. Villa Roma Resort and Conference Center
- 10. Hotel Dylan
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Top 10 Nature & Parks in Catskill Region, Catskill Region
Discover the best top things to do in Catskill Region, United States including Minnewaska State Park Preserve, Shawangunk Mountains, Upper Delaware River, Sam's Point Preserve, Walkway State Historic Park, Mohonk Preserve, Ashokan Reservoir, Opus 40, Overlook Mountain, Forsyth Park.
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1. Minnewaska State Park Preserve
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 516 reviews
Formerly the grounds of a hotel, this park offers stunning vistas and uncrowded trails.
Reviewed By NYlatinbeauty - Staten Island, United States
Me and my husband visited Minnewaska State Park Preserve the end of July on a very hot day.... and what a great decision to visit!! We got there around 11:00 am and there were already some vehicles waiting to enter. I do recommend getting there early; the park opens at 9:00 am, the fee is $10. We were told the wait to enter the park was going to be 45 minutes, but we got lucky didn't even wait 30 minutes. There's different trails depending on how many miles you wish to walk, but if you're not a hiker, you can take advance of the refreshing lake waters; there's a nice beach area. This is a must visit during the summer!! The views are so amazing!! Please don't miss out on the beauty of mother nature, get active and keep socially distant during this time. Enjoy!!!
2. Shawangunk Mountains
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 40 reviews
Mountain range in southeast New York that attracts rock climbers, hikers and bikers.
Reviewed By H6187OQmikev
You have to get there early or you can not access the parks. The trails are nice. Bring 4 bottles of water if hiking Sams point you will need it.
3. Upper Delaware River
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 45 reviews
Reviewed By Unresolved_Issue - Edison, United States
This is my second drive thru the area this month. Well worth it. Very scenic with a number of stops along the way including Roebling's Delaware Aquaduct, Skimmer's Falls and other historic sites like the Corwin Farm to explore. Also several walking paths along what used to be the D & H Canal. The ranger at the Corwin Farm was very helpful with other things to see along the way.
4. Sam's Point Preserve
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 120 reviews
Reviewed By SueCatherine
We went here the last weekend in October. The weather was supposed to be meh but it turned out quite nice and Sam's Point was pretty crowded. The park opens at 9, but you need to get here not much later than 9:45 a.m. or you will not get a parking space ($10), and they don't allow shoulder parking on the access road. Trailhead has three toilets and there is always a line. There is a water bottle fill station and a visitor's center that offers a pretty useless map. It's okay because the trails are well marked. The morning started out cold but warmed up. Dress in layers and bring a hat and sunglasses because the trail to Verkeerder Kill Falls is along an exposed ridgeline and you'll get lots of sun along with great views of the valley. We did Sam's Point and the Verkeerder Kill Falls trail (in and out-did not do Ice Caves or High Point). It took us about 4 hours round trip, including a rest and a snack at the falls. We are kind of slow. This is a carry-in-carry-out park. There are no restroom facilities once you get on the trails. The park closes at 6. The Verkeerder Kill Falls trail has nice variety; there are some very rocky sections but you also walk through an oak grove and the view at the falls themselves is wonderful. I brought poles and found them helpful. Hiking boots (not sneakers) are a must because of the rocks. In late Oct. we had no problem with bugs. It's about 600 ft. elevation variatons to the falls and back up again. The walk up to Sam's Point itself is a paved access road and it's kind of boring. The fun starts when you get on the Verkeerder Kill Falls trail.
5. Walkway State Historic Park
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 124 reviews
Reviewed By krocking123 - New York City, United States
This place is great. You can rollerblade, bike, or walk.. lots of people watching. Parking lot is large and overflow parking is available ... FREE for all!!
6. Mohonk Preserve
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 422 reviews
Mohonk Preserve is the largest private nature preserve in New York. The Preserve protects 8,000 acres of the Shawangunk Ridge and inspires people to care for, enjoy, and explore the natural world. Preserve lands are open sunrise to sunset every day for hiking, climbing, biking, skiing, horseback riding, and nature study. A current membership or day pass is required to access the lands. Admission to the Visitor Center is always free.
Reviewed By UrbanMonkey48 - Langhorne, United States
Aside from the Mohonk Mountain House hotel itself, you can visit as a day guest, pay a fee and enjoy miles of hiking or cross country skiing on beautidul trails that go through the woods and/or cliffs. The scenic biews are spectacular.
7. Ashokan Reservoir
8. Opus 40
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 238 reviews
This sculpture park was intended to house the works of the designer, but the setting itself became the artist's masterwork. It is possible to visit by appointment on non-open days.
Reviewed By DebbieC867 - Silver Spring, United States
It was part of my Month long fall color trip to New England area and I was looking for something to do while in Poughkeepsie NY. Opus 40 is amazing place lots of hard work put into build the stone walls and the monument by oneman! The place is not very big but this is the place where you can take a walk and has picnic table so you can pack your picnic and enjoy.
9. Overlook Mountain
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 261 reviews
Located in the Catskill park region, Overlook Mountain beckons nature lovers with its trails and campgrounds.
Reviewed By ericamY9753SJ
This can be considered a difficult hike but I will venture to say it is not. There is constant sustained elevation gain that does knock the wind out of you, but its up an old roadway so the terrain is easy. This goes on for a bit over two miles with nothing to see. Stop and rest and have some water and it will be "easy", there are no rock scrambles or rough passages, just a very long very steep uphill walk. It is SO WORTH IT. Once you get close to the top you will come upon the ruins of an old hotel that are pretty rad, there are many walls and stairs still standing. I have spoiled my children. We do long hikes with great payoffs. This by far was their favorite. It has set the bar where they expect great ruins and incredible vistas on each hike. It is the standard of all good hikes for them (I like some physical challenges like a good scramble- but they sustained elevation gain on this one does give me my physical challenge I look for). After spending some time at the ruins, the top is just a short hike. The views are incredible, the fire tower is an added perk and the historic house an informative little rest. There is also an outhouse at the top. The first time we went there was a volunteer with Oreos at the top to congratulate you for making it! Even on a cloudy day it is worth it. We saw families with babies, elderly people and pregnant women at the top. If you take your time and slowly walk, it is doable for most anyone
10. Forsyth Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 87 reviews
Reviewed By lifeisafieldtrip87 - Saratoga Springs, United States
This Nature Center is right in the middle of a big city park with all the fixin’s. There is a big track and football field, baseball field, open space to run around and play catch, plenty of covered picnic tables, and a super fun wooden playground area with plenty of things to climb, explore, and swing on. We parked our car and passed all of these things with our eyes on the prize…animals! Just for some extra fun, somewhere there was a loudspeaker blasting party music throughout the park so we strutted our way to the Nature Center, half moving to the beat, and half embarrassed that we were dancing through a parking lot. Full disclosure, my husband later said he would have preferred a quiet animal experience, so I invite you to weigh all the pros and cons before choosing your own adventure. However, we were not in a remote spot in the woods; we were deep in the city of Kingston and the place was packed. I thought the music was quite fitting. The Nature Center is free to enter and very sweet. Right away you see peacocks to your right and farm animals to your left. Per COVID guidelines, we turned left and began our circle. We showed our toddler goats, llamas, chickens, and even a bull. He may have seen them. Or he may have been so very distracted by all the children around him. What. Are. Children? You know you’re a pandemic baby if… After our tour of the animals, we made our way to one of the big fields in the park where some of us practiced walking while others dance-walked to the rhythm of that music. I’ll let you guess who did what. So, if you’re in the Kingston area with kids, stop by Forsyth Park and Dietz Stadium. Bring a ball for the fields, a hurdle for the track, or just enjoy the playground and Nature Center. So many ways to design your own field trip!
