Journey to the place that inspired the Hudson River School of Art, to the mountains where the nation's first artistic style took root, to the wilderness that beguiled and the river that made it all possible.

From 1823 to 1963 the Catskill Mountain House stood atop the Catskill High Peaks, overlooking the glorious Catskill mountains and vast blue sky.
A waterfront park and event venue in Catskill, NY featuring two 19th-century buildings on the scenic Hudson River.
A challenging 23.9 mile hike along the Long Path in the Great Northern Catskills with sweeping Hudson Valley views.
A natural sanctuary and public garden offering peaceful trails through diverse collections of trees and shrubs.
Scenic views of the Lower Kaaterskill Clove and the Hudson Valley from this short hike on the Palenville to North Lake trail.
A pedestrian path connecting Thomas Cole National Historic Site to Olana with inspiring views of the Hudson River.
A nonprofit organization committed to preserving the heritage and history of the mountaintop communities.
Conveniently located off I-87 Thruway exit 21, the new Greene County Visitor Center is open to the public.
A scenic trail on the former Ulster and Delaware Railroad corridor through the heart of the Catskills.
Bike, walk, cross-country ski or snowshoe on this 2.3 mile path built on a historical railroad track.
Waterfront park with boat launch ramps, BBQs, picnic tables, playground, and a summer concert series.
The iconic two-tiered, 260-foot waterfall — one of the most famous natural landmarks in the Catskill Mountains.
Explore the history of American art in the landscape that inspired it! Discover the Catskills’ scenic beauty and artistic heritage through tailored, self-guided itineraries that will take you from mountain peak to river valley, heritage site to sky walk.

Our tailor-made itineraries blend adventure, discovery and education across the landscape that inspired generations of painters, poets and photographers. Choose from four predefined routes that get you off the road and into the mountains — to stunning vistas, thundering waterfalls and scenic nature parks, the hallmarks of Greene County — and follow scenic byways across mountains and valleys, from the Hudson River shores where Thomas Cole became the Father of American Art over 180 years ago, to the slopes of Rip Van Winkle’s legendary nap, through America’s First Vacation Land

We put together a list of 5 super cool things to check out in the Catskills. Trust us: you don’t want to miss these!
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