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: Benmarl Vineyards and Winery (in Marlboro), Pride of the Hudson (in Newburgh) and Hyde Park (Eleanor Roosevelt National Historic Site, Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum, &more). There's still lots to do: take in the views from Walkway Over the Hudson State Historic Park, hike along The Wallkill Valley Rail Trail, stroll around Mohonk Preserve, and experience rural life at Twin Star Orchards.

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 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), Chichester Yoga (in Chichester) and Phoenicia (Empire State Railway Museum & Rail Explorers). There's much more to do: whizz through the canopy at New York Zipline Adventure Tours, steep yourself in history at Bronck Museum, cruise along Five State Lookout, and play a few rounds at Thunderhart Golf Course.

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 drive to Bethel.

Bethel is known for nightlife, museums, and breweries & distilleries. Your trip 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 relax in the rural setting at Apple Pond Farm.

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 the car ride back home.