A pure wilderness beloved by nearly each New Yorker, the Catskill Mountains are huge and exquisite. And whereas some areas are farther to succeed in than others, the Sullivan County Catskills are solely 90 minutes from town. Right here you’ll discover Callicoon, an enthralling hamlet that’s residence to Seminary Hill—a resort, restaurant, and dealing cider that provides tours and tastings. In your tour, you’ll discover the 12-acre natural orchard with 1,500 bushes that produce over 60 types of apples and Perry pears, and finish with a guided tasting of eight ciders. Whereas on the town, you’ll want to swing by Callicoon’s downtown historic district to choose up handmade homeware on the newly-opened Black Walnut (it turns right into a cocktail bar at night time). You’ll even be inside driving distance of Bethel Woods Middle for the Arts in addition to areas for kayaking, canoeing, and mountain climbing.
Approximate distance from NYC: 90-minute drive
Take An Structure Tour in New Canaan
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American architect Philip Cortelyou Johnson was an early proponent of recent structure and had a profession that spanned practically 75 years (together with working the structure division at MoMA). Go to one in every of his masterpieces—Glass House—in Canaan, Connecticut, which was designed and constructed within the Nineteen Forties. Immediately, guests can discover the unique mid century buildings in addition to a number of others, together with a novel subterranean portray gallery. Moreover, this 12 months marks the Glass Home’s 75th anniversary and contains the opening of the Brick Home to the general public (simply 80 ft from the principle website) after an in depth restoration. Be part of a tour or information your self, there’s a lot to be appreciated at this historic campus.
Approximate distance from NYC: 2-hour practice trip
Attend a Flower Workshop within the Hudson Valley
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