Posts in Catskills Adventures
Fun Outdoor Things to Do in the Catskills This Winter | Updated 2021

If you’re trying to stay socially distanced and enjoy outdoor activities this winter, the Catskills region has plenty of fun outdoor activities for you to enjoy even in the cold weather. From skiing to ice-skating, and even winter horseback riding, here are our favorite spots for winter fun this season.

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Best Places to Go Skiing and Snowboarding in the Catskills This Winter

Skiing is one of the most fun winter activities in the Catskills. Whether it’s a challenging ski course, a family-friendly ski day, or cross-country skiing through the forest, it’s a great way to spend a winter day.

Here’s a list of our favorite spots to ski in the Catskills.

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Four Hiking Safety Tips During Hunting Season

Fall is a gorgeous time of year in the Catskills, and it’s when outdoors enthusiasts of all types enjoy the natural beauty of our surroundings. If you’re visiting from an area where hunting isn’t popular, you want to make sure to educate yourself on hiking safety during this time of year as you share the woods with other outdoorspeople, including hunters.

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Our Guide to the Best Fall Farmers Markets in the Catskills

The secret is out - the Catskills are the best place to be in the fall. Mild weather, beautiful foliage, an endless supply of great restaurants, breweries, and festivals - there’s no place we’d rather be this season.

With so many farms in our region, our Farmers Markets are always filled to the brim with fresh produce, flowers, and other wares. Here's our guide to the best fall Farmer's Markets in the Catskills.

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Four Tips to Planning Your Next Family Vacation in the Catskills

The Catskills is an ideal getaway for a family-friendly vacation any time of year. With abundant hiking trails, lakes, and outdoor activities and tons of great places to stay, it’s the perfect place to escape the day-to-day grind. Here are our tips to planning a family vacation in the Catskills.

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Five Really Fun Things to Do in the Catskills This August

August in the Catskills is a special time, full of farmer’s markets, music festivals, and lots of things to see and do. Here’s our list of of fun events to check out this August in our region.

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Our Guide to the Best Breweries in the Catskills

The Catskills region is full of great breweries, and some of the best ones are right near the Inn! Here’s our guide to the best breweries in the Catskills that are closest to the Beaverkill Valley Inn and the Livingston Manor, Roscoe, and Callicoon areas:

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Best Towns in the Catskills | Jeffersonville, New York

Jeffersonville is a charming village located in the western part of Sullivan County. It’s a definite must-see on your visit to the Catskills, filled with some of our favorite places to eat and shop. Located only 20 minutes or so from Livingston Manor, it’s the perfect place to go for vintage shopping and sight seeing during your stay.

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Fun Things to Do In the Catskills This May | Updated 2021

Now that more people are vaccinated and things are getting closer to “normal” here in the Catskills, we’re excited that there are more fun events to share this spring! Here are some great things to do in May 2021 in the Catskills.

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Our Guide to the Best Catskills Waterfalls Hikes | Updated 2021

Hiking in the Catskills is great, but when you get to hike past a gorgeous waterfall? Even better. Here’s our guide to the best waterfall hikes in the Catskills - definitely check them out as the weather gets warmer this spring and summer!

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Where to Find the Best Catskills Wineries and Vineyards

You don’t need to head to France or Napa Valley to enjoy great wine - we have fantastic wine right here in the Catskill region! There are a ton of great wineries and vineyards in the Catskills region where you can enjoy both the beautiful landscape and the delicious wines.

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Fun Things to Do in the Catskills: Catskill Mountain Railroad

Looking for a fun thing to do with your kids in the Catskills? The Catskill Mountain Railroad is a great thing to do almost year-round (from around springtime/Easter to Christmas). The railroad is about a scenic hour and a half drive from the Beaverkill Valley Inn. If you’re staying at the Inn with your kids, we highly recommend spending taking a day trip to Kingston to enjoy the Railroad!

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Shop Small in the Catskills | Our Favorite Small, Local Shops to Support this Holiday Season

Small businesses have taken a major hit during the pandemic. We believe that small, locally-owned businesses are the lifeblood of our communities, and we encourage you to consider shopping small this holiday season. The Catskills region is full of great shops and businesses to frequent. Here are a few of our favorites to shop in person or online over the 2020 holiday season!

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Things to Do in the Catskills - Check out the Sullivan County Dove Trail

The Sullivan County Dove Trail is one of the coolest public arts projects we’ve seen. It’s also a perfect socially-distanced activity and way to explore the Catskills. The Dove Trail commemorates the 50th anniversary of the 1969 Woodstock festival and celebrates its impact on the region. It’s a collection of 50 dove sculptures perched in villages, towns, and at several tourism businesses. Each permanently mounted dove is hand-painted by a professional local artist and inspired by the legendary event held here in 1969.

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Best Kid-Friendly Things to Do in the Catskills in the Summer

The Catskills are an ideal spot for a family vacation - with endless nature trails, ponds, lakes, and cool towns dotting the landscape, there’s so much to do for kids of any age.

Here are our favorite kid-friendly activities to do in the Catskills:

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Thursday Night Family Meals at the Beaverkill Valley Inn

If you’re ready to take a break from home cooking, especially in the hot summer months, we’re with you. The Inn’s Chef Tommy Finch and his team have begun offering Thursday Night Family Meals, available for curbside pickup every Thursday.

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