NEWSLETTER
Looking for a top-notch weekend getaway at a high altitude? Opt Outdoors and savor the flavors of craft brews and bites in Hunter. Best known as a world-class skiing destination, Hunter is just as much fun in the warmer months as it is during the winter.
FRIDAY
4 pm: Settle in at Hunter Lodge
Drop your bags and get settled in this boutique hotel with a modern take on a 70s-inspired ski lodge, located less than a mile from Hunter Mountain. Settle into the seasonal splendor with wide windows offering mountain views. Dine, drink, and roast s’mores around the fireplace at Hunter Tavern, the hotel’s on-site venue.
5 pm: Brews and Bites at Jägerberg
German-inspired cuisine and an extensive drink menu, all in a cozy setting, make Jagerberg Hall a popular year-round spot in Hunter. Start off with a soft pretzel, steak tartare, or raclette cheese melted over fingerling potatoes. For your entrée, treat yourself to an authentic German schnitzel, bratwurst platter, or the lobster cannelloni. The diverse and gourmet menu is crafted by Chef Christie Flanagan, a CIA graduate with over three decades of experience in the restaurant industry.
7 pm: See a Show at the Orpheum Performing Arts Center
Catch a show-stopping musical performance or film at the Orpheum Film and Performing Arts Center in nearby Tannersville. From folk and pop music to Hollywood and independent films, and more, the arts center—which is owned and operated by the Catskill Mountain Foundation—hosts a multitude of shows throughout the year in its 245-seat theater, designed by theater architect Hugh Hardy.
SATURDAY
9 am: Breakfast at M&J Bagel Store Bakery Deli Cafe
Grab a freshly baked bagel with a schmear or bakery item from a top cafe around town. Stop inside to dine while you enjoy the scent of freshly baked bread or grab your breakfast on the go to enjoy the morning sunshine and crisp air.
10 am: Adventures on Hunter Mountain
At 3,200 feet above sea level, survey the summit of Hunter Mountain on a scenic skyride sure to impress. Glide over the summit of this skiable terrain for fresh mountain air and a view chock full of greenery in the summer, and stunning foliage views in the fall. On a clear day, beyond New York's mountain peaks, you can see the Berkshire Mountains of Massachusetts and the Green Mountains of Vermont. Climb the highest fire tower in the state, or simply sit down and soak in the stunning sights. The mountain also offers ideal conditions and trails for mountain biking. In October, Hunter Mountain hosts 3 free weekends of Oktoberfest, featuring beer, food, authentic German entertainment, free activities for kids and an aerial show.
2 pm: Check out North-South Lake
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Just 20 minutes outside of Hunter, you’ll find North-South Lake, a regional gem! Surround yourself with scenic vistas from every angle at the largest and most popular lakeside campground in New York State. Kayak, canoe, or paddleboard your way across the vast lake, or hike any of its numerous trails.
5 pm: Raise a Glass to the Catskills Beverage Trail
Crack open a cold one and enjoy some pub grub as you make your way along the Catskills Beverage Trail. Brew gurus will love West Kill Brewing, Hunter Mountain Brewery, Rip Van Winkle Brewing Co., and Upward Brewing Co. which boasts extensive hiking trails on its 120-acre property, fire pits, and it’s pup-friendly! Toast with a crisp cider at Left Bank Ciders, Greene County’s first cidery. Wine-d down at The Vineyard at Windham sits on 4 acres, overlooking Windham Mountain Club and its surrounding beauty.
SUNDAY
9 am: Breakfast at Fellow Mountain Cafe
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Enjoy a gourmet brunch crafted from locally sourced ingredients paired with handcrafted beverages and breathtaking mountain views. Savor options like smoked salmon tartine or “The Lockwood” breakfast sandwich, with over-medium eggs, cheddar, braised greens, and chili aioli on sourdough. Complete your meal with a cinnamon roll or a sour cherry-walnut coffee cake and wash it all down with a specialty latte.
11 am: Cast a Line
Whether you fly-fish every weekend or you've never seen a dry-dropper rig in your life, the Catskills—recognized as the birthplace of American fly fishing—are where you want to be. Head about 40 minutes to the Ashokan Reservoir, where the brown trout are plentiful, or to North-South Lake, where panfish and bullhead are abundant. If you can’t get enough angling action, visit the Catskills Fly Fishing Museum & Center to learn all about the sport.
GETTING THERE
By plane:
Albany International Airport— Rent a car or taxi for the one hour and 15 minute drive from Albany to Hunter.
By bus:
Adirondack Trailways to Hunter
By train:
Take Amtrak to the Hudson Station, then a 45-minute taxi to Hunter.
By car:
From Albany: 1 hour
From NYC: 2 hours, 30 minutes
From Philadelphia: 3 hours, 30 minutes
From Boston: 3 hours, 30 minutes
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