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Delaware County is pleased to invite travelers to experience the boundless adventures and breathtaking views of The Great Western Catskills firsthand in 2022. Just a three-hour drive from New York City, the destination offers an intimate getaway for travelers to escape to in the new year. Each town, village, and hamlet offer wonderful experiences for every type of curious visitor to enjoy, from intimate accommodations to exquisite culinary journeys, outdoor adventures and boutique shopping.
Where to Find a Good Book – Hobart, NY
The bucolic book village of Hobart, NY was recently included on Fodor’s Travel GO LIST as a Northeast destination to travel to in 2022. The well-awarded win for the magical town might be recent, but the book village has been providing wonderful reads to both locals and travelers for over 15 years. Art-lovers will adore the LionEyes, a bookstore that caters to an array of art-focused reads, while travelers seeking a sustainable lifestyle will enjoy a visit to Liberty Rock Books – a local favorite that offers plenty of pre-loved classics. Families can also find a spot in this welcoming town, especially at The Children’s Community Library, which offers story time to young visitors at the Booknook.
Where to Find Delicious Dining – Bovina, NY
Though the town of Bovina can be discovered authentically along the drive down Pink Street (which is not pink, just features incredible views), the small town has created quite a name for itself through its many delicious dining venues. For dishes that are reminiscent of childhood classics, Brushland Eating House offers innovative comfort meals that highlight seasonal ingredients and farm-to-table produce while the nearby Mountain Brook Inn ensures weekly changing menus. Bovina Farm & Fermentory serves up delicious beers on tap in their rustic, yet elegantly designed farmhouse-style space. However, it is Russell’s General Store that has put the area on the map. Travelers can munch on iconic BEC sandwiches that gives the New York City classic a run for its money alongside fresh pies from Magpies on Pink Street, which serves up new seasonal flavors each day!
Where to Find a Well-Needed Wellness Boost- Margaretville, NY
Margaretville, NY offers travelers plenty of wellness-focused stores for every skincare and aromatherapy need. While Kria World features incredible handmade jewelry designs from Icelandic jewelry designer, Jóhanna Methúsalemsdóttir, the store also offers handmade beauty products from the natural skincare line Heaven on Main Street. The skincare brand was founded by baker and model, Taylor Foster, who fused her love of baking and beauty. Travelers will also love a visit to Honeybee Herbs for anti-inflammatory products and delicious herbal tea blends and discovering element-inspired candles by Species by a Thousand, which is every aromatherapy-enthusiasts’ dream.
Where to find the Best Stays – Andes, NY
Andes, NY provides the ideal locale for travelers seeking walkable accommodations. Available to book through Airbnb, the cozy Delaware House is a rustic farmhouse offering beautiful furnishings, spacious bedrooms, and easy access to nearby restaurants and shops. The nearby Andes Hotel provides homey accommodations for passersby, a full menu with daily specials, and a common bar offering an inside look into the past decades at the hotel. The Andes Hotel is steps away from local favorite, Wayside Cider, which provides small-batch delicious mountain cider.
Where to Find Unique Shopping Experiences – Delhi, NY
While travelers will stumble across the welcoming and vibrant Delhi Farmer’s Market every Wednesday, the town also provides countless shopping experiences for artists, families, and vintage aficionados. Visitors are sure to find one-of-a-kind goods and products at the local antique store, This & That, or the eclectic Stonehouse Shop, which specializes in vintage Moroccan rugs, home goods, ceramics, and textiles. Even the local coffee shop, Hollow Catskills, offers a selection of beautiful books, prints, and wood products for the home, while the artisanal tea store, TAY TEA, offers a beautiful of teapots (like this Japanese Style Cast Iron Tea Pot). However, the endearing staple of the town is Stewart’s Department Store, an authentic vintage department store established in 1883.
Where to Enjoy the Outdoors – Hancock, NY
Delaware County’s incredible mountainous scenery and grassy farmlands make for a unique weekend getaway. For travelers looking to soak up the fresh, outdoor scenery, Hancock, NY offers the perfect escape. The Robert W. Nichol Nature Preserve and Science Center has many groomed nature trails, which allow visitors to observe an array of flora, fauna, and animal life. Hancock also offers countless water adventures for families to take part in from kayaking, tubing, and even fishing.
Where to Listen to Live Music – Stamford, NY
One of the best activities on a cold, winter day is to curl up in a coffee shop and check out the local musicians in residence. Visitors and locals alike can stop by Stamford Coffee once a week (or more!) for Music Mondays with Drew Azzinaro to listen to some classics, jazz, or even folk tunes. Travelers can also plan a trip to Stamford’s Belvedere for live performances and delicious IPAs that make for a truly relaxing evening or enjoy free outdoor concerts, produced by the Roxbury Arts Group, at the Veteran’s Memorial Park throughout the summer months.
Next Up in 2022 – Spotlight on New Businesses
1053 Main Street Gallery – Fleischmanns, NY –The 1053 Main Street Gallery offers a fully-renovated space to support the vibrant, artistic community around the incredible region. Visitors will enjoy checking-out the beautiful gallery, in addition to the yoga classes (YogArt) offered by Candace Rudd.
Meat & Flowers – Hamden, NY – Delaware County visitors should surely stop by the unique boutique Catskills café, which offers both fresh cuts of meat and beautiful locally-grown flowers.
Hancock General Store – Hancock, NY – As general stores return in popularity, travelers should add the Hancock General Store to their weekend getaway bucket list. This new general store focuses on fresh, organic local products, in addition to handmade, farm direct, and thoughtful goods available for purchase.