16 days in Catskill Region Itinerary

New Paltz is a town in Ulster County, New York, United States. Change things up with these side-trips from New Paltz: Hyde Park (Eleanor Roosevelt National Historic Site, Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum, &more), Pride of the Hudson (in Newburgh) and Benmarl Vineyards and Winery (in Marlboro). There's still lots to do: view the masterpieces at DM Weil Gallery, hike along The Wallkill Valley Rail Trail, experience rural life at Dressel Farms, and admire the majestic nature at Minnewaska State Park Preserve.

For photos, maps, more things to do, and other tourist information, read New Paltz trip site.

Washington DC to New Paltz is an approximately 5-hour car ride. You can also do a combination of flight and car; or drive. Traveling from Washington DC in October, expect little chillier with lows of 43°F in New Paltz. Finish your sightseeing early on the 8th (Thu) so you can drive to Windham.

Windham is a town in Greene County, New York, United States. Get out of town with these interesting Windham side-trips: Woodstock (Holy Transfiguration Church, Sunfrost Farm, &more), Phoenicia (Empire State Railway Museum & Rail Explorers) and Chichester Yoga (in Chichester). There's much more to do: explore the landscape on two wheels at The Windham Path, admire the sheer force of Kaaterskill Falls, play a few rounds at Thunderhart Golf Course, and kick your exploration up a notch at New York Zipline Canopy Tours.

For where to stay, other places to visit, traveler tips, and more tourist information, read Windham trip itinerary builder tool.

Drive from New Paltz to Windham in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. In October in Windham, expect temperatures between 63°F during the day and 44°F at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 13th (Tue) so you can travel to Bethel.

Bethel is a town in Sullivan County, New York, USA. Bethel is known for nightlife, museums, and breweries & distilleries. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: get engrossed in the history at The Museum at Bethel Woods, sample the fine beverages at Catskill Distilling Company, take a pleasant ride with Bridle Hill Farm, and explore the activities along Lake Superior.

For more things to do, traveler tips, where to stay, and more tourist information, go to the Bethel trip planner.

Traveling by car from Windham to Bethel takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. In October, daytime highs in Bethel are 61°F, while nighttime lows are 41°F. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 17th (Sat) to allow time for travel back home.