Hudson Valley Activities
Within Emerson Resort & Spa
- Visit with our Concierge to discover the many things to do while visiting the area.
- In addition to exceptional dining, on the grounds of the Emerson you'll enjoy perusing the Country Store, viewing the Kaleidoshow, and venturing outdoors for mountain biking, swimming, and hiking along streamside trails. Our outdoor adventure concierge can even arrange a picnic for you.
- During ski season, sit by the fireplace and warm your toes while enjoying cookies, cider or hot chocolate drinks.
Immediately Around Emerson Resort & Spa
Hudson Valley Skiing
Emerson Resort is located just minutes from exceptional skiing. Enjoy downhill skiing, cross country skiing, snowboarding and other winter activities
deep in the heart of the Hudson Valley's Catskill Mountains. For current ski conditions, visit the web sites of these impressive ski destinations:
Belleayre Mountain
New York's winter snow park, ideal for families.
Plattekill Mountain
Big mountain terrain, small mountain charm.
Hudson Valley Events
For a list of local current events, please visit these helpful sites:
Catskill High Peaks
A local guide for the area surrounding the Belleayre Ski Center.
Catskill Mountain Guide
Arts, leisure and calendar listings for the Catskill Region.
Chronogram
A local monthly publication celebrating arts, culture and spirit.
Hudson Valley Magazine
A regional guide from Westchester to Albany.
Ulster County Chamber of Commerce
Whatds happening in our county.
Delaware County Chamber of Commerce
Right next door, Delaware County.
Woodstock Chamber of Commerce and Arts
A look at events in the area's most famous town.
Woodstock Arts Consortium
A collection of Woodstock artist organizations hosting many special events.
- Take a mountain bike for a test spin. We will provide a protective helmet for your use, and even help you plan the perfect picnic.
- Pursue the trout known to reside in the Esopus Creek. Fishing permits are available in Phoenicia, and if you're lucky enough to bring something back, our chefs will be pleased to prepare your catch for dinner.
- Take a stroll along the Riverwalk and view the flora and fauna of the Hudson Valley. Guests have often been known to spot deer in this area.
A Short Drive Away
- Enjoy the winter wonders of the Catskill Mountains with its several ski areas. Belleayre Mountain is just minutes west of Emerson Resort & Spa and offers skiing for the entire family. Check out our special winter packages for skiing or just relaxing.
- Explore the funky eclecticism of Woodstock. For a full list of shops, galleries, restaurants and events, visit the Woodstock Chamber of Commerce and Arts.
- Pay a call to Mt. Tremper's Zen Mountain Monastery.
- Take a scenic walk around portions of the Ashokan Reservoir, a man-made wonder that provides much of the drinking water for New York City.
- Shop at the many antique galleries in Saugerties. Don't forget to visit the Saugerties Light House that illuminates the Hudson River.
- Travel west to Highmount and stop by Belleayre Ski Center for a ride to the top of the mountain. Enjoy the view of the many valleys and mountains in the area. The view is especially beautiful in the Fall.
- On your way to Margaretville, take a ride on the Delaware and Ulster Railroad in Arkville. Enjoy a train ride in period coaches following the original roadbed of the Ulster and Delaware Railroad that originally connected Kingston with Oneonta, New York.
- Sample Hudson Valley wines on a winery tour of the surrounding areas.
- Witness world-class horse jumping in a multi-million dollar facility in nearby Saugerties at the Horse Shows in the Sun complex. Visit their website for a schedule: www.hitsshows.com
- Take a scenic hike on one of the many established hiking trails in our area. The Lodge can arrange a private hiking guide for both beginners and experienced hikers. The trails are rated for their degree of difficulty and you should select a trail that truly meets your skill level. Just contact our Front Desk and they will assist you in arranging a picnic lunch to enjoy on your hike.
- For a full list of area festivals, events, and destinations, visit the Ulter County Chamber of Commerce.
Visit a Museum
- Visit New York's first capital, Kingston, established in 1777. Here you can see the original Senate House and Museum.
- Stop by the "Stockade Area," the refurbished business district that dates back to Peter Stuyvesant in 1658.
- Do not forget to visit the Hudson River Museum that displays Hudson River artifacts and provides boat rides.
- Visit the Empire Rail Road Museum in nearby Phoenicia and learn more about the "Ups and Downs" railroad that brought tourists to America's first wilderness in the 1800's.
- While in Woodstock, visit the Center for Photography on Tinker Street.
- Take a peek at the Black Bear Museum Trading Post in Esopus, containing authentic costumes and Native American artifacts.
- Just an hour away you can visit the home of Franklin D. Roosevelt in Hyde Park, or tour beautiful mansions overlooking the Hudson Valley.
- Visit the Culinary Institute of America and dine in one of their several restaurants.
Experience the Arts and Theater
- Each summer for nearly 90 years, the Maverick Concert Hall has hosted Saturday evening and Sunday afternoon chamber music concerts in their hand-built concert hall just outside of Woodstock.
- The New York Conservatory for the Arts in Hurley offers performances in dance, theater, music, and many other events throughout the summer.
- Just down the road in Phoenicia, the Shandaken Theater Society performs several musicals and dramas each summer in its turn-of-the-century theater.
- Every Saturday in July and August the Belleayre Conservatory produces concerts, opera and other music performances near the top of the Belleayre Ski Center at Highmount.
- The Woodstock Playhouse offers a diverse summer schedule of musical events in their new outdoor bandshell auditorium.
- The annual Woodstock Film Festival held each Autumn features film premieres, appearances and workshops by notable directors and actors, as well as gala events and concerts.