Kid-Friendly Fun
There will be no "are we there yets" with this itinerary guaranteed to put smiles on everyone's face!
Choose Your Own Catskills Adventure
Home to five of the tallest Catskill Peaks and the Forever Wild Catskill Park, the Great Northern Catskills offer endless outdoor adventures in one of America’s most pristine landscapes. With trails just minutes from top craft breweries and eateries, your perfect escape is yours to choose—explore at your own pace and make every adventure your own!
Lace Those Boots
We're Going on a Hike
Begin your adventure on the Diamond Notch Falls trail in Lexington, an easy-to-moderate hike with scenic rewards. Just off County Road 6 (Spruceton Road) near State Route 42, the trail leads you through serene forest paths. About three-quarters of a mile in, a stunning 15-foot waterfall cascades over a rock ledge, forming a crisp, refreshing pool—perfect for the boldest hikers. The two-mile loop makes for a refreshing mid-morning trek before your next adventure.
Just a short drive away, West Kill Brewing crafts unique, locally inspired beers with foraged ingredients and pure mountain water. Set on a historic 127-acre dairy farm, its rustic charm enhances the experience of sipping acclaimed brews like Brookie, a corn lager, and Saphouse, a maple-infused brown ale. Or pair your pint with a meal at Hunter Mountain Brewery Kitchen & Craft Beer for pub-style eats, Thursday sushi nights (!), and a pet-friendly deck.
Go for a Ride
Stomp It
Continue your Catskills adventure tour, this time on two wheels. Windham Mountain Bike Center is a MTBParks.com's two-time "Top Five Best Bike Park" in the Northeast – and for good reason. Designed by park pros Gravity Logic, Windham's winter terrain has been transformed into a pedaler's paradise. Take the modified chairlift to the top with your bike, and let 'er rip. There are trails for all skill levels, and expert guides and instructors on hand to tailor your experience to your needs. End the day at the Skills Park, including berms, tabletops, a mini rock garden, and all the burly features you could ever want.
After stomping it, you're ready for your next adventure.
Do you cool down with:
1) A hike to Pratt Rock?
2) A burger and beer?
3) Kayaking on the Hudson River?
- Pratt Rock is about 10 miles from Windham, and has one of the kookiest stories of any place in the Catskills. Carved into a cliffside by town-founder and leather tanner Zadock Pratt, the carvings, which feature highlights from Pratt's life, are like a 19th-century version of an Instagram feed. Totally worth the after-bike hike.
- If you're anything like the rest of humanity, the only thing you're thinking about after mountain biking is "I could really go for a burger and a beer." You're in luck, because 25 miles away – trust us, it's worth the drive – The New York Restaurant offers both. Signature burgers and hand-cut fries and craft micro-brew drafts await.
- Rent kayaks or stand-up paddleboards from Screaming Eagle Outdoor Adventures in Athens or Catskill, and head for open water. The creek stretches for 40 miles, offering access to riverfront dining and shopping if you're into that, or connect to the Hudson River and explore the secret coves on Henry Hudson's namesake waterway.
Face the Riptide!
Get ready to conquer the Typhoon Twister, the Riptide Cove Wave Pool, or to lounge hard-core in the Lagoon Activity Pool - because mama says we're going to Zoom Flume Water Park!
Summer in the Catskills is not to be missed - filled with long sunny days, and cool nights. But after a trek through the wilderness, a little swim is recommended. No choosing here - just head to the Zoom Flume and get ready to splash!
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