Skiing

Windham Mountain (map) - just a 20-minute drive to the slopes, 11 lifts serve 54 trails on 285 skiable acres, buy lift tickets online

Hunter Mountain (map) - get here in 30 minutes where 13 lifts serve 67 trails on 320 skiable acres, buy lift tickets online

Hiking

Cairo Nature Preserve (map) - great for short walks nearby, about one-quarter mile north on Highway 23

Escarpment Trail (map) - we usually turn around at Windham High Peak, a relatively easy 6.6-mile out and back that takes us about 3.5 to 4 hours, can get busy

Windham Path (map) - 2-mile loop that’s great if you have a stroller or just want to take a stroll with nice views on a manicured path

Huckleberry Point (map) - a strenuous at times 4.5-mile out and back with incredible views at the summit, takes about 3 hours

Acra Point (map) - our go-to hike is a 3.5-mile out and back that includes stone paths over creeks, lots of tree cover and a great view not quite at the top (there’s a camera icon on the map), takes about 2.5 hours, it’s also the first trailhead you pass at the Big Hollow Parking Area

Overlook Mountain Trail (map) - 4.5-mile out and back that includes the ruins of the old Overlook Mountain House, one of five remaining fire towers in the Catskills and an fantastic view, count on 4 hours with stops, can get busy

Waterfall Hikes

Reidlbauers Waterfall (map) - an easy 1.5-mile out and back to the waterfall, stay left

Artist Falls (map) - not really a hike, you can catch these falls during your visit to Reidlbauers Waterfall, park at nearby Winter Clove Inn, across from the pool and follow the trail to the right, backtrack and head up and to the left to cross the covered bridge for 1-mile walk to the Venus Bath

Kaaterskill Falls (map) - this two-tiered 260-foot waterfall is so picturesque, that it’s become a destination in the Catskills, go on a weekday to avoid the crowds, the viewing platform and lower falls are a short walk from the parking lot

Horseback Riding

Bailiwick Animal Park and Riding Stables (map) - this horseback riding farm is also home to an exotic animal park during the summer, buy tickets to the animal park in person, call 518-678-5665 to make a horseback riding reservation

Local Attractions

Movies

Hi-Way Drive-In (map) - double features every night in summer 20 minutes northeast in Coxsackie, leave an hour before showtime and get tickets at the drive-in

Greenville Drive-In (map) - showings of classic and indepdendent films Thursday through Sunday during summer about 10 minutes north in Greenville, the drive-in also has a beer garden and hosts musical acts and other special events, book online

Community Theater (map) - historic theater about 15 minutes away in Catskill showing new releases, buy tickets in person

Antiques

The Hodge Podge Shop (map) - discover what you didn’t know you needed during a visit to Ray’s store about 10 minutes away in Leeds

The Antique Warehouse (map) - 40,000 square feet of antique heaven about 20 minutes away just across the river in Hudson

Food

Breakfast/Lunch

Gracie’s Luncheonette (map) - all scratch dining just 10 minutes away in Leeds, currently open for outdoor dining and takeout, order online

Nana Gail’s (map) - home cooking about 20 minutes away in Hensonville

Windham Local (map) - grab a breakfast burrito on your way to the mountain or stop by before 2 for a sandwich, gluten free options available

Grazin Diner (map) - slide into a booth or grab a stool in Hudson for diner favorites using local, sustainable ingredients

Dinner

New York Restaurant (map) - probably our favorite local restaurant is open 4-8 Thursday through Saturday and 10-3 for brunch on Sunday; the tour of Poland family meal is delicious and an incredible deal for four people, order takeout online

Barnwood Restaurant (map) - known for fried chicken and pizza, they also have gluten free options

Grocery

Hannaford (map) - our local grocery store has everything you’ll need

Booze

Bars

Vineyard at Windham (map) - make a reservation for a tasting and sample local and New York state wines at this vineyard just outside of Windham

Chicken Run (map) - sit around the fire pit with a drink after a day on the slopes about 20 minutes away in Windham or get a family meal to go

Liquor/Beer

Spirits of Cairo (map) - great selection of wine and beer with a helpful staff, they also do tastings

Beer World (map) - choose from international and national brands or local craft beers; also the widest variety of gluten free beer I’ve seen