From soaring alpine mountains to crystal lakes, the Catskills is an ideal location for a romantic escape. Just two hours drive from Manhattan, it’s easy to take some time out from the big city to rediscover your relationship beside a roaring fireplace or with an award-wining spa treatment. Explore the majesty of nature together at one of the region's romantic resorts.
You’ll have romance on your mind after a day of pampering at the finest spa resorts in the Catskills. Honor’s Haven Resort and Spa presents 250 beautiful acres in picturesque Ulster County on which to restore your calm with an invigorating salt body scrub. Recharge your energy with a lavender mud wrap at a European health spa in the shadows of the Shawangunk Mountians at Hudson Valley Resort and Spa. Soothe your senses with a warm stone massage at Mohonk Mountain House’s award-winning Hudson Valley spa.
Picnic beside a clear spring-fed lake surrounded by lush forest at Scotts Oquaga Lake House in Delaware County. Visit the Rocking Horse Ranch Resort in Ulster County for a romantic horseback ride in a natural alpine setting. Spend a romantic night beneath a blanket of stars while you enjoy the luxury at Skyway Camping Resort in Ulster County.
There’s nothing more romantic than relaxing by an open fireplace after a day on the slopes, and the Catskills offers some of the best ski resorts in New York. Windham Mountain Resort teams the classic charm of its 1960s heritage with a big mountain ski experience. Enjoy genuine ski-in, ski-out access to the luxurious executive suites at the slope-side Kaatskill Mountain Club on Hunter Mountain. Experience uninterrupted peace and quiet at the adults-only inn at the award-winning Emerson Resort, which is surrounded by the natural beauty of Mt. Tremper.
Enjoy incredible mountain views from the 18-hole championship golf course at Hanah Country Resort in Delaware County. Christman’s Windham House Country Inn & Golf Resort in Greene County offers a romantic in-room fireplace and hot tub, along with a stunning mountain golf course. At Sunny Hill Resort and Golf Course, experience the wide-open spaces and fresh mountain air of the northern Catskills in all its majestic grandeur.
