If You Go
Want to take a spur-of-the-moment trip to Catskill, N.Y.? Here’s what you need to know for the weekend of May 27-29:
Getting There
Southwest flies nonstop from BWI Marshall to Albany starting at $241 round trip. Catskill is about 43 miles south of the airport.
Where to Stay
The Post Cottage
174 Spring St.
518-719-0747
Friendly inn with great food, steps from the Thomas Cole site. Rooms from $175.
Where to Eat
Bell’s Cafe
387 Main St.
518-943-4070
Mediterranean-inspired food downtown. Entrees around $20.
Village Pizza II
416 Main St.
518-943-6556
Authentic New York pizzeria. Slices from $1.85.
What to Do
Thomas Cole National Historic Site
218 Spring St.
518-943-7465
Learn about the founder of the Hudson River School at his Federal-style 1815 home. Thursday-Sunday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. May through October. $9, seniors and students $7.
Hudson River School Art Trail
Take one of the Thomas Cole site’s monthly tours, which visit two of the sites, or explore all eight locations made famous by the painters on your own.
Olana
5720 State Rte. 9G, Hudson
518-828-0135
Reservations recommended for tours of Frederic Church’s Persian-inspired house. Tuesday-Sunday May through October, Friday-Sunday November through April, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Main floor tour $9, $8 seniors and students.
Information
B.K.
All lodging and fight info valid as of press time Thursday.
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