The Best of the Hudson Valley and Catskill Mountains

By Joanne Michaels

Book Overview

The Hudson Valley and Catskill Mountains are rich in history, natural beauty, and cultural diversity. Within easy reach of New York City, Boston, and Philadelphia, it's also one of the northeast's fastest-growing vacation and second-home destinations. Quaint villages, small wineries, and pick-your-own farms coexist with acclaimed restaurants and world-class hiking, rock climbing, and fly-fishing. Veteran travel writers Joanne Michaels and Mary-Margaret Barile have completely revised and updated this fourth edition to include even more places to eat and stay and things to do. Throughout, you'll find "author's choice" entries featuring their personal picks for don't-miss lodging, dining, and attractions. Handy icons point out family-friendly activities, wheelchair access, and lodgings that accept pets. Travelers, transplants, and locals alike will value this comprehensive and authoritative guide to this fascinating region. Book jacket.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0881504904
• ISBN13: 9780881504903
• Release Date: January 2001
• Publisher: Countryman Press
• Length: 304 Pages
• Weight: 1.15 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"

Customer Reviews

For anyone looking forward to enjoying their vacations

Now in a fully updated and expanded fourth edition, Joanne Michaels and Mary-Margaret Barile's The Best Of The Hudson Valley & Catskill Mountains is a comprehensive, fact-filled and extremely practical guide to vacationing and travel in these wondrous New York enclaves of cultural diversity. Chapters include in-depth coverage on getting there, family activities, the best places to stay or eat, selective shopping and special events. The Best Of The Hudson Valley & Catskill Mountains is a first-rate compendium for anyone looking forward to enjoying their vacations and travels in the picturesque Hudson Valley or the Catskill Mountains.