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Things to see in Catskill (United States): 16 places and when to go
Catskill is a town in United States, and this site lists 16 places in and around it, mainly Nature (7), Mountains (5), History (4). The best known are Olana State Historic Site, North Mountain and Hudson–Athens Lighthouse. The best time to come is March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 15 h 04 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 56. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- United States · 42.2256, -73.9026
- Places
- 16 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Nature (7) · Mountains (5) · History (4) · Food and drink (4) · Wildlife (2) · Architecture (1)
- Best time
- March to October.
- Also possible
- November to February.
- Nearest airport
- EWR Newark, 173 km as the crow flies
- Highest point
- North Mountain, at 971 m.
What to see in Catskill
The places in and around Catskill, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Olana State Historic SiteHistoric house museum and estate; former home of Frederic Edwin Church6.2 km
- North MountainMountain in the Catskill Mountains in New York, United States12 km
- Hudson–Athens LighthouseLighthouse in New York, United States8.3 km
- Bristol Beach State ParkState park in Ulster County, New York13 km
- Reformed Dutch Church of ClaverackChurch building in Claverack, United States of America14 km
- Cairo Round TopMountain in United States of America8.6 km
- George Felpel HouseArchitectural structure14 km
- Quarry HillMountain in Greene County, New York, United States1.6 km
- Catskill Game FarmZoo in New York, U.S8.8 km
- Thomas Cole National Historic SiteHome and the studio of painter Thomas Cole3.4 km
- Timmerman HillMountain in United States of America6.1 km
- Vedder MountainMountain in Greene County, New York, United States2.2 km
- Old Factory BrewingBrewery12 km
- Return Brewing CompanyBrewery2.9 km
- Subversive Malting + BrewingBrewery2.6 km
- Upper Depot BrewingBrewery10 km
When to go to Catskill
The best time to visit Catskill is March to October; also possible: November to February. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible9:15
- FebPossible10:21
- MarBest time11:40
- AprBest time13:09
- MayBest time14:24
- JunBest time15:04
- JulBest time14:48
- AugBest time13:43
- SepBest time12:16
- OctBest time10:49
- NovPossible9:33
- DecPossible8:56
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 04 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 56. In April, 16 of the 16 places are at their best.
When to go to United States in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Catskill
The nearest main airport is Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR, Newark), 173 km as the crow flies. How to get around United States (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Hanover15 places24 km
- Red Hook14 places26 km
- New Hartford8 places33 km
- Reading7 places47 km
- Gilboa12 places49 km
- Albany, New York29 places50 km
And all of United States, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Catskill?
The best known: Olana State Historic Site, North Mountain, Hudson–Athens Lighthouse, Bristol Beach State Park, Reformed Dutch Church of Claverack. In all, 16 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Catskill?
March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 15 h 04 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 56.
How do you get to Catskill?
The nearest main airport is Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR), 173 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Catskill as the destination and these 16 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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