Visit The Mountain Top

Explore the Mountain Top region of the Catskills, where each area has its own unique charm with hidden gems sprinkled throughout. Between the quirky and quaint town of Tannersville, to the adventurous offerings in Hunter, to the tranquil, small-town vibe in Windham, you’re looking at some of the best year-round destinations the Catskills has to offer. Just a little over 2 hours from NYC in Greene County, it’s the perfect place to disconnect and step right into the heart of what upstate life is all about.

The team has put together some of our favorite spots to eat and drink, stay, and play in Tannersville, Hunter, and Windham and it’s real, real good.

Eat + Drink

• Tabla: Super cute neighborhood spot serving really delicious mediterranean style cuisine. The space is cozy and their patio set on the Sawmill Creek is super special in the warmer months.

• Deer Mountain Inn: You will eat VERY well here and the setting is the perfect combo of sophisticated and comfort.

• Pantry On Main: Best to stop in for a quick breakfast or lunch.

• Jessie's Harvest House: Cozy ambiance with a delicious dinner menu.

• Mama's Boy Burgers: This place is always packed whether it’s for the burgers or ice cream.

• Shandaken Bake: Pastry shop open from 10-2pm, Saturday + Sunday.

• Bear + Fox Provisions: An eclectic coffee shop with breakfast, lunch, and a gift shop.

• Fred's Donuts: Drive-thru fresh donuts, need I say more?

• Lucky Catskills: Asian Cafe and provisions with beautiful ramen bowls and coffee.

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Stay

• Hotel Lilien: Cozy boutique hotel and cocktail bar. They’ve coined themselves the "living room of Tannersville".

• Deer Mountain Inn: Gorgeous Arts and Crafts style mountain estate located on 168 acres with breathtaking views.

Play

• Rip Van Winkle Park: If you’re into the latest pickleball trend you better get here early, because people are on and off the courts all day. There’s also paddleboard and kayak rentals available on the lake as well as a large playground area. If you’re hungry, Tanners Boathouse (seasonal) is located right on the lake.

• Sundry: Cute home goods shop.

• Tannersville Antiques: The selection is so great here and they keep an update-to-date IG feed of inventory which we love!

• Catskill Candle Studio: Schedule a candle pouring class!

• Camp Catskill: Cute outdoor clothing and equipment shop

• Hiking: For an easy stroll with some beautiful scenery check out Mountain Top Arboretum. If you want something short and with a waterfall, Plattekill Falls is about 15 minutes from Tannersville in Elka Park.

Eat + Drink

• Fellow Mountain Cafe: Coffee, breakfast and lunch spot

• Prospect: Located at Scribner’s Catskill Lodge. They have breakfast (daily), brunch (on the weekends), and dinner is served Wednesday to Sunday.

• Jagerberg Hall, Hunter Mountain Brewery + West Kill Brewing: Great options to wind down after a day of hiking or skiing.

• Elevated Wine + Spirits Market: Eclectic selection of wines and all the essentials to elevate (no pun intended) your charcuterie board!

• Van Dusens: Cute general store and bar about 10 minutes down the road in Lexington! They have different events like monthly pub quizzes and pop-up's with The Moto Social

Stay

• Scribner’s Catskill Lodge: Boutique hotel located directly across from Hunter Mountain.

Play

• Hunter Mountain Resort: Skiing, snowboarding, and snow tubing

• Bearpen Mountain: If you’re interested in other winter activities, they offer things like snowshoeing, fat biking, and even curling!

• Hiking: Kaaterskill Falls, Huckleberry Point Trail + Hunter Mountain Fire Tower

• Lakes: North/South Lake and Colgate Lake in Jewett which is about 10 minutes from Hunter/Tannersville

Eat + Drink

• Union + Post: Boutique hotel and restaurant that serves up dinner Thursday to Sunday from 5-9pm.

• Babblers: Located in the Wylder Hotel, it’s a bakery during the day turned restaurant at night.

• Day June: Great for breakfast, lunch and coffee

• The Windham Local: Live music and Thai food every Friday and Saturday night.

• Higher Grounds: For when you’re craving a classic hoagie/sub/sandwich (whatever you call it), they’ve got you covered.

Stay

• Eastwind: Comfortable boutique hotel with glamping options available.

• Wylder Hotel: Considered an adventure hotel with a host of amenities like pickleball courts, mountain bikes, lawn games, indoor rec room, dog run, pool, and sauna.

Play

• The Knitting Room: This place covers all things knitting and they have a fun “Make A Hat In One Day” class!

• Windham Mountain: Skiing, snowboarding, and snow tubing

• The Gardenheir: The chicest gardening store

• Parcasa: Coffee shop and beautiful artisan grocery selection

• Briar & Brambles: Indie bookstore

• Hiking: Elm Ridge Wild Forest, The Windham Path, Windham High Peak