Lifestyle Catskills. Find out what it's like to live or visit this magnificent region of Upstate NY

This new series of websites is being developed to focus on the lifestyles of some of the great regions of Upstate New York. Our regions are filled with beautiful and awe inspiring vistas, fine dining, and countless opportunities for recreation and relaxation. Upstate NY is often overlooked in comparison to the many great regions of our country. But come visit, and you will discover the unique lifestyle that this region has to offer.

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The Catskills – Unmatched scenic beauty, so close to New York City

The Catskill Region, comprised of Delaware, Greene, Sullivan, and Ulster counties lies northwest of New York City and southwest of Albany. The Hudson Valley, flanking the majestic Hudson River, has long been a favored place to live. From the houses of the early settlers to the mansions of the first captains of industry, the valley holds some of the finest houses in America.

The natural physical beauty of the region has been celebrated by artists and writers from the first stirrings of our countries artistic consciousness. Home to both Fredrick Church and Thomas Cole, the area is the birth place of the Hudson River School and American landscape painting.

The Catskill area is loaded with attractions and things to do. An easy drive from New York City, yet somehow it has maintained and enjoys a timelessness and calm from another era. People from all over retreat to the Catskills to get lost in its streams, rivers, mountains, forests, and majestic landscape. Boating, camping, hiking, wine trails, fly fishing, music food and film festivals, spa’s, and resorts abound .From the Soho like qualities of the city’s of Hudson and Catskill to the mountain towns of Bovina and Hunter the lively arts community high end boutiques and innovative and superb restaurants continue to grow and to attract the talented and city weary.

The breathtaking scenery of the Catskills is reason enough to visit, or reside in the area. Plan a romantic escape, give the family the time of their lives, or find solitude in the Catskills.

Visit other lifestyles sites for more information on Upstate NY destinations:

www.lifestyle1000ISLANDS.com

www.lifestyleADIRONDACKS.com

www.lifestyleALBANY.com

www.lifestyleCAPITALREGION.com

www.lifestyleCATSKILLS.com

www.lifestyleFINGERLAKES.com

www.lifestyleLAKECHAMPLAIN.com

www.lifestyleLAKEGEORGE.com

www.lifestyleLAKEPLACID.com

www.lifestyleOLDFORGE.com

www.lifestyleSARANACLAKE.com