New Hotels in Hudson Valley & the Catskills: Reasons to Travel to Upstate New York

I've lived in New York City for 30 years, but I am still sometimes startled by the natural beauty that can be found just a few hours beyond its boroughs. Just north of the city, reachable by train or car in less than three hours, the upstate regions of the Hudson Valley and Catskill Mountains—with their emerald forests, quiet glens and wildflower-dotted meadows—are some of the most enchanting escapes. The Hudson Valley and the Catskills have long been getaways of choice for New Yorkers—drawing a...