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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Our Guide to Dining Out in the Catskills | Updated 2021

Welcome to the idyllic Catskill Mountains! Our little enclave of the world has some of the best-kept secrets in fine dining. With so many amazing small, local farms and suppliers and a close proximity to New York City (just two hours by car), it’s no wonder that so many talented chefs have made their way up to the Catskills to enjoy the fresh air and wealth of amazing ingredients.

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Best Towns in the Catskills | Livingston Manor, New York

Livingston Manor is one of the fastest-growing and most popular towns in the Catskills, and for good reason - this charming escape is right off Route 17, and is a mere two hours north of New York City. Simply turn off exit 96 and you’re in the heart of a little town with a big backyard, filled with enough shops, breweries, hiking trails, and restaurants for a full day (or more!) of adventuring.

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Eat Small in the Catskills | Our Favorite Small, Local Breweries, Farms, and Markets to Support this Holiday Season


Our region has tons of fantastic breweries, wine shops, florists, and markets to frequent. Here are a few of our favorites to support this holiday season. Even if you’re celebrating in a smaller way, treat yourself to a gorgeous floral arrangement, delicious array of cheeses, or great bottle of wine, and support a hard-working local business while you’re at it!

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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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Introducing our Fall 2020 Menu

We’re excited to share our fall 2020 menu! Chef Tommy and his team have worked hard to find the best local vendors and farms to create delicious farm-to-table options for our guests and members.

Some of the local vendors on our latest menu include BEEverkill Honey, La Belle’s Farm, and the Inn’s very own gardens.

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Introducing Brunch at the Beaverkill Valley Inn

Chef Tommy is excited to share that the Inn is now serving brunch! Starting October 16, we’ll be offering brunch on Fridays-Sundays from 11-3. As with all of the Inn’s menus, we source many of our ingredients from local farms and vendors or from the Inn’s own garden!

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Fun Things to Do in the Catskills This September | Updated 2020

While there aren’t as many events in the Catskills this September, there are still fun outdoor, socially-distanced things to do on your Catskills weekend getaway.

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Beaverkill Valley Inn Health & Safety Procedures - September 2020

We are so excited to reopen our doors and welcome you back! We have spent the last few months collecting ourselves, regrouping and focusing on how we can provide the best and safest experiences for our community. The health and safety of our visitors and staff has always been a top priority but due to Covid-19 we have heightened our diligence and commitment. We have taken some key steps to ensure that we are adhering to CDC and HHS requirements and NYS guidelines - here are just a few of them:

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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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Four Cool Places to Canoe and Kayak in the Catskills

Coming to the Catskills for a warm weather vacation? With so many lakes, rivers, and reservoirs in our region, canoeing and kayaking is always a fun summer activity. There are many places to rent canoes and kayaks, or to launch from if you’ve brought your own. Here are some of the best places to canoe and kayak in the Catskills.

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Things to Do in the Catskills - Upward Brewing, Livingston Manor

Upward Brewing in Livingston Manor isn’t just a cool local brewery - they’re on an 120 acre preserve called Beer Mountain®. They create crisp, clean, highly drinkable beers right here in the heart of the Catskills.

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