Tuesday, May 28, 2013

Weekend Getaways From NYC

Blue Willow in upstate Stone Ridge NY is truly a four season destination!  Located in the beautiful Hudson Valley NY, there are many things to do in the neighboring villages of High Falls, Rosendale and Accord.  Ashokan Reservoir.  Kingston Waterfront.  Hudson River boat tours (in season).  Cragsmoor /Sam’s Point & Ice Caves.  Shawangunk Mountains Scenic Byway.  Bethel Woods/Woodstock Museum.  Mohonk Mountain House. Minnewaska State Park.  Hudson River School artist homes.  Bearsville Theater.  Hudson Valley Pottery Trail.  Shadowland Theater (in season).  Woodstock Film Festival and Playhouse (in season).

For food and wine lovers, the area offers many good restaurants, area wine trail and distilleries, seasonal food festivals, local organic farms, and the Culinary Institute of America.
For the sports enthusiasts, Hudson Valley NY offers walking, hiking, biking and golfing and world-class rock climbing.   Winter offers downhill and cross country XC skiing, skating, and snowshoeing.  Motorcycle and bicycle touring.
If you are a history buff  you will enjoy exploring the historic town of Stone Ridge, Hurley, Kingston, and New Paltz, Hyde Park, FDR Estate, West Point Military Academy and local historical museums.

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