New Yorkers are ditching the Hamptons for a hot destination to the north — here's what you should do there by Mary Hanbury on Jun 12, 2017, 1:26 PM Advertisement
 Forget the Hamptons – New Yorkers have a new place to vacation, and it's a lot more rugged. Some wealthy people are trading their Hamptons beach mansions for rustic homes in the Hudson Valley and the Catskills. According to recent analyses by vacation rental site HomeAway and location-intelligence company Foursquare, search interest in the Hudson Valley and Catskills has skyrocketed while interest in the Hamptons has remained flat or decreased. The Hudson Valley is often broadly defined as the area stretching north from New York City along the Hudson River to Albany. Divided into three regions — lower, mid, and upper — the Hudson Valley is known for its charming towns, old-money estates, and proximity to the Catskill Mountains. Metro-North and Amtrak trains provide relatively easy access to these communities, each of which has its own personality. "The lower Hudson Valley is certainly easier to get to than the Hamptons," Richard Ellis, owner of Ellis Sotheby's International Realty in Nyack, New York, told Business Insider in February. "People who buy on our side of the river are not 'keeping up the Joneses,' so to speak. They're looking to impress themselves, not others." In the spirit of this, we've put together a list of the best places to visit in the Hudson Valley and the Catskills— and where you should eat and stay when you go. SEE ALSO: The future of the Hamptons is uncertain as prices plummet and luxury buyers head north Woodstock — Where to stay:  The 11-bedroom Hotel Dylan is a little outside of the main town, so you’ll need a car to get there. In summer, make use of the pool; in winter, head to the nearby ski resorts at Windham and Belleayre. The property is owned by two friends, Paul Covello and David Mazullo, who work in finance in New York and Connecticut. A standard queen room starts at $239 a night on weekends.
Where to eat:  There are plenty of places to eat in Woodstock. For breakfast, head to Bread Alone Bakery for coffee and pastries. If you're looking for a relaxed weekend brunch, Shindig is a good option for simple dishes — expect interesting brunch cocktails like sake Bloody Marys. For dinner, Italian restaurant Cucina offers a more formal menu.
What to do:  This town isn't actually where the infamous Woodstock festival took place, but it does a pretty good job of making you think it did. You'll find several brightly colored shops selling bohemian dresses and tie-dyed clothing here. Woodstock General Supply, a store selling locally made accessories and clothing, is also worth a visit. The store has sister locations in Hudson and the Chelsea neighborhood of Manhattan.
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