ACTIVITIES

Whether you want to do it all or just relax the Catskills and our local area have it.  Here are a few suggestions to get you started.  We would be happy to consult with you or give you suggestions so why not give us a call.

 

Below are several suggestions we have brought together for you.  But to get the best local flavor and all the latest CURRENT LOCAL EVENTS walk two blocks to the ASTOR HOUSE SHOP a community based internet cafe, bookstore, shop, gallery, and pastry shop.  They act as a local community gathering spot.

 

Attraction	Distance	Time
Astor House Shop	.1 miles	2 minutes

 

If you are all about THE WINTER and love downhill skiing, cross-country skiing, or snowboarding then we are your luxury stay for the area.  What can be better than to sit in our rustic lounge at night after a long day with some wine?

We are conveniently located near the following ski resorts:

Attraction	Distance	Time
Hunter Mountain	4 miles	8 minutes
Windham Mountain	12.8 miles	28 minutes
Belleayre Mountain	26.3 miles	40 minutes
Plattekill Mountain	30.1 miles	42 minutes

SUMMER in the Catskills allows the avid sportsman to get in touch with the great outdoors.  There are a veriety of options including hiking, biking, mountain biking, fly fishing, tubing, golfing, bungee jumping, skateboarding, wall & rock climbing, canoeing, and bird watching.

We are conveniently located near the following summer sporting hotspots:

Attraction	Distance	Time
Hunter Mountain	4 mile	8 minutes
Windham Mountain	12.8 miles	28 minutes
Esopus Creek	15.9 miles	29 minutes
Belleayre Mountain	26.3 miles	40 minutes
Plattekill Mountain	30.1 miles	42 minutes

Nothing can touch the majestic beauty of the Catskills during the FALL LEAF-PEEPING season.  Fall in the Catskills has inspired it's own art movement (Hudson River School) so plan to be here and take romantic walks among the intense folliage.  Visit the Astor House for maps of local trails and guidebooks to the local area.

We are conveniently located near the following leaf-peeking:

 

Attraction	Distance	Time
Astor House Cafe - Shop Trail & Hiking Maps available	.1 mile	2 minutes
Hunter Mountain Take a Skyride to view the leaves	4 mile	8 minutes
Kaaterskill Falls The Highest 2-Tier Waterfall in NY	4 miles	9 minutes

 

If you are interested in THE VISUAL ARTS than Hotel Mountain Brook is your resort.  The 1940's lodge was completely updated keeping the rustic style by interior designer Iliana Moore.  There are also several local places of interest for the art enthusiast.  Local artists exhibit in the gallery at the Astor House right in Tannersville.

We are conviently located near these artistic happenings:

 

Attraction	Distance	Time
Astor House Cafe - Shop Local Arts Shown Upstairs	.1 miles	2 minutes
Woodstock, NY Home of Art Galleries and Shops	18.1 miles	34 minutes
Byrdcliffe Arts Colony Workshops, Art Classes & Museum	18.1 miles	34 minutes
Olana Former Home of An Excentric Artist	21.8 miles	39 minutes
Landscape Painting Paint on your own the surroundings	4 mile	8 minutes

 

There are a series of talented theater companies within the region as well as concerts, festivals, and many music events.  Here are just a few that you might want to get tickets for when visiting Hotel Mountain Brook.

We are conveniently located near the following:

Attraction	Distance	Time
Catskill Mountain Foundation	2 miles	5 minutes
Shandaken Theatrical Society	14.6 miles	22 minutes
Maverick Concert Hall	18.1 miles	31 minutes
Bearsville Theater	18.1 miles	31 minutes
Woodstock Playhouse	18.1 miles	31 minutes
Belleayre Music Conservatory	26.3 miles	40 minutes

 

So you can't go anywhere without stopping to check out every antique store?  Need your fix of small artist owned galleries and crafts?  Well we are located close to some of the best that New York State has to offer.  Hudson has more antique shops than almost anywhere in the East Coast so it is worth checking out.  The antiques section in the Astor House offers local inventory. Crafts, cookware, cards and gifts are also available.

We are conveniently located near the following shopping areas:

 

Attraction	Distance	Time
Astor House Cafe - Shop	.1 miles	2 minutes
Antiquing in Saugerties	15.9 miles	27 minutes
Shopping and Art Galleries in Woodstock	18.4 miles	34 minutes
Antiquing in Hudson	21.7 miles	38 minute

 

 

Want to do something a little different?  Experience FUN AND ODD things when you stay with us.

We are conveniently located near the following:

Attraction	Distance	Time
Kaatskill Kaleidoscope Worlds Largest Kaleidoscope	19.3 miles	31 minutes
The World's Largest Garden Gnome	45.7 miles	65 minutes

What is a vacation with out good food?  We have chosen to suggest some top local eateries.

We are conveniently located near the following dining:

Attraction	Distance	Time
Village Bistro	.3 miles	1 minute
Vesuvio Restaurant	10.8 miles	15 minutes
Bistro Brie & Bordeaux‎	13 miles	21 minutes
Tomo Sushi Japanese Restaurant	14.9 miles	27 minutes
New World Home Cooking	17.4 miles	30 minutes
Peekamoose Restaurant	24 miles	36 minutes
The Bear Cafe	20.3 miles	38 minutes

We have some great intimate spas for you to pamper yourself.

We are conveniently located near the following:

Attraction	Distance	Time
Kaatskill Mtn Club Spa ( at Hunter Mountain)	4 miles	8 minutes
The Power Image Spa & Salon	.3 miles	1 minute

Feeling regal and British?  Afternoon tea might just be your ticket to Europe without the travel.  A short drive to enjoy a traditional European Style Afternoon Tea with homebaked scones and pastries at the Washington Irving Inn located in Tannersville.

We are conveniently located near the following:

Attraction	Distance	Time
Washington Irving Inn	1 miles	2 minutes