Sullivan-Catskills

Embark on an unforgettable road trip through the breathtaking landscapes of the Sullivan Catskills on the Good Taste Beverage Trail. Along the way, explore award-winning breweries, distilleries, and wineries where skilled local artisans create craft beverages using pure Catskill Mountain water and fresh, locally sourced ingredients. Indulge in a variety of drinks, including beer, spirits, cider, and wine, ranging from globally and nationally acclaimed brews to unique creations like lavender wine and bourbon cream made with pure New York maple syrup. Get ready to ignite your taste buds with every sip!

Savor the wealth of Dutchess County’s award-winning wineries, breweries, cideries, distilleries and even a Japanese-owned sake brewery producing the highest level of premium sake using New York water. An abundance of Dutchess County farms offer plenty of pick-your-own opportunities from apples to flowers, edible souvenirs like maple syrup, and unique animal encounters, including llama and alpca treks.

Who needs traffic when you can pedal through the countryside on a rail bike, stroll vintage gardens, or take in the sweeping Hudson Valley views on the Walkway Over the Hudson? Take to the skies in an open air cockpit biplane ride at Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome, learn to fly fish where legends have cast before, and let your adventurous spirit run wild Beyond the Big Apple.

History, art, and culture shine beyond the big city—from the renowned collection at Dia Beacon to Glimmerglass Festival’s acclaimed operas and the Iroquois Museum’s rich heritage. Creativity and history come alive here.