Condé Nast TravelerOct 8
The Catskills Town I’ll Always Return to When New York Fall Begins
The “Painted Village in the Sky” is my favorite little Catskills escape—and a perpetual cold-weather sanctuary.
Locally crafted beers and classic American food.
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- Hotel LilienHotelRestored historic property with cocktail bar and library.
- Deer Mountain InnHotelPerched above town on 168 acres with six rooms.
- Hotel Mountain BrookHotelAdirondack-style lodge with complimentary breakfast.
- The Pantry On MainRestaurantMain Street breakfast and lunch spot with provisions.
- Deja BrewRestaurantCoffee, breakfast, sandwiches, and pastries before hitting trails.
- Mama's Boy BurgersRestaurantRetro-inspired spot for burgers, fries, and ice cream.
- Pancho VillaRestaurantLong-time Mexican restaurant known for tacos and tequila.
- Brave the FlamesRestaurantCasual spot for comfort food, burgers, and specials.
- Lucky CatksillsRestaurantAsian flavors with dumplings, ramen, and steamed buns.
- Last Chance Antiques and Cheese CaféRestaurantInstitution with food, cheese, antiques, and live music.
- Tannersville Antiques and Artisan CenterMarketPacked with vintage furniture, artwork, and jewelry.
- Mountain Top LibrarySightCommunity hub in a former Catholic church.
- Space Brew PubRestaurantLocally crafted beers and classic American food.
- Rip Van Winkle Lake ParkParkPark with bike path, playground, and sports courts.
- Elsewhere
- Scribner's Catskill LodgeHotelHunter, United StatesExpansive resort with seasonal pool and sauna.
- Escarpment Trail to Kaaterskill FallsTrailCatskill Mountains, United StatesClassic trail with dramatic overlooks and waterfalls.
- Mountain Top Arboretum LoopTrailCatskill Mountains, United StatesCombines arboretum, meadows, hemlock groves, and marsh.
- Scutt Road LoopTrailCatskill Mountains, United StatesRugged day hike with forest, caves, and overlooks.
- Hunter MountainSightHunter, United StatesSki hub just five miles from Tannersville.