If you’re ready for a break from life, escape to the Hudson Valley. Surround yourself with stunning nature and take a moment to breathe in the fresh mountain air by booking your stay at Emerson Resort & Spa. Located along Route 28, this Upstate NY spa resort is the ideal home base. During your getaway, be sure to leave time to explore neighboring towns. For a complete Catskills experience, discover the range of amazing things to do in Phoenicia, NY.
A Checklist of What to Do and See in Phoenicia
Tucked away in the Catskill Mountains, Phoenicia is a sleepy town known for outdoor adventures and a quaint main strip. Spend a day wandering this neighboring town that’s less than a 10-minute drive from Emerson Resort.
- Browse the diverse selection of local shops. Main Street is filled with everything from antique shops to clothing stores. Stop inside Catskills Clothing Company & Catskills Vintage Company, Phoenicia Soap Co., and Phoenicia Arts & Antiques (41 Main St, Phoenicia NY 12464).
Catch a show at Phoenicia Playhouse. Be sure to check out their website for performance dates and enjoy everything from films to story-telling to live theater performances in this 19th-century building. - Learn about the history of the railroads, the towns they served, and the people who built them at the Empire State Railway Museum.
- Ride the rails on pedal powered bikes with Rail Explorers, a unique activity for all ages and abilities that follows a portion of the historic Ulster & Delaware Railroad alongside the Esopus Creek.
- Try your hand at fly fishing along Esopus Creek with a local guide. Catskill Mountain Angler provides fly fishing instruction and gathered trips along the famous waterway.
- Disconnect and immerse yourself in nature on some of the best hiking trails in the area. Trails vary in difficulty and length, which means you can find one that fits your group’s skill level.
Embrace All Upstate NY Has to Offer
From exploring things to do in Phoenicia to driving along the Catskill Mountains Scenic Byway, there is no shortage of things to do when you visit Upstate NY. Be close to it all by booking your stay at Emerson Resort & Spa. You’ll have a cozy yet spacious room to call home.
Enjoy a truly relaxing escape by taking advantage of our on-site spa. The Emerson Spa offers a range of treatments that’ll leave you feeling rejuvenated. Call 845-688-2828 to learn more about the resort or how to save on your stay.
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