Refuel after mountain adventures with local fare.
For New Yorkers seeking out nature on the weekends, the Hudson Valley is an obvious choice. One mountain town in particular, New Paltz, is especially appealing because it’s two hours north of the city and offers a plethora of outdoor pursuits and farm-to-table dining options. Here’s what to eat, see, and do in the upstate gem.
Where to stay
It is impossible to mention hotels in New Paltz without highlighting the historic Mohonk Mountain House. With 259 rooms, all sorts of recreational activities—including horseback riding and tennis—and locally-sourced cuisine, the resort is celebrating its 150th anniversary this year.
For a lower-key stay, see The Inn at Kettleboro. Originally built in 1830 but renovated and reopened in 2014, the bed and breakfast is perched on a 12-acre apple and peach orchard and offers gorgeous views of the Shawangunk Mountains (referred to as “The Gunks”). There are four charming, eclectic-yet-modern rooms.