Americas Destinations

The Catskills: From natural beauty to culinary delights

March 19, 2019
Catskills weekend trip

The Catskill Mountains come into my mind first when I think of a quick escape from the city: Only two hours away from New York City, yet the picturesque villages and natural beauty make it feel worlds away.

When it comes to the culinary scene, the Catskills are one of the best places to enjoy farm-to-table cuisine in some of the state’s best restaurants. In the middle of the forest, we pampered ourselves with delicious brunch at the Phoenicia Diner and window-shopped in Tannersville.

A sudden, late winter streak came just in time for our trip to Mohonk Mountain House. For the first time, we put on a pair of snow shoes and hiked through the dazzling winter landscape near the Victorian-style resort. Along the way there were dozens of amazing viewpoints but the lookout from the Skytop Tower was unbeatable!

The best reward of a strenuous hike is a warm, hearty meal. The Mohonk Mountain House serves them with class: The lunch buffet (brunch during weekends) offers everything from wagyu, ramen, tacos to mouthwatering desserts. And to give it a more exclusive feel, only hotel guests and day guests with dining reservations have access to the resort, which comes at a price. However, admission to the hiking trails (which start at 21$ per adult) is always included with a booked meal – a wonderful way to spend a day in the Catskills! Find more information here.


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10 Comments

  • Reply equinoxio21 March 19, 2019 at 8:20 pm

    Great post and pictures. feels like a jack London novel. 🙂

    • Reply sileas March 22, 2019 at 9:44 am

      Honestly, I had to google him and I take this as a compliment 😉

      • Reply equinoxio21 March 22, 2019 at 6:44 pm

        Well, if you haven’t read him, you must. You’re in the US now, right? Go to your nearest Barnes & Noble, and ask for White Fang or The sea-wolf. 🙂

  • Reply Paleica March 21, 2019 at 11:55 am

    auch so eine gegend, die man aus dem fernsehen kennt, oder zumindest aus dialogen. mir war aber überhaupt nicht bewusst, dass das so nah an NYC ist. unglaublich wunderschön <3 (wieder mal ^.^)

    • Reply sileas March 22, 2019 at 9:45 am

      Du musst mir unbedingt verraten was du so schaust – ich kannte all diese Orte nicht bevor ich nach NY kam 😀

      • Reply Paleica March 23, 2019 at 1:35 pm

        Haha keine Ahnung – das kam einfach immer Mal wieder irgendwo vor. Ich vermute Mal in dem Fall Gossip Girl :S

  • Reply SueT唐 梦 琇 March 24, 2019 at 6:00 pm

    One word ‘gorgeous’…I am loving the look of this fabulous place Julia.

    • Reply sileas April 7, 2019 at 10:50 am

      Thank you Sue, it truly was a fantastic place!

  • Reply PinaySkattebasse April 7, 2019 at 8:34 am

    Great getaway outside NYC. And beautiful place.

    • Reply sileas April 7, 2019 at 10:51 am

      Indeed! So close to the city yet different!

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