Greene district, New York, United States

Places to visit near Catskill

Catskill is a town in Greene district, New York, United States, home to about 3,874 people. Within 50 km by road there are 136 places to visit — 79 hill stations & viewpoints, 11 wildlife, forests & gardens, 10 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 11 churches. The must-see places are Thomas Cole National Historic Site (1 km), Kykuit (2 km) and Olana State Historic Site (4 km).

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Catskill, New York
Catskill, Greene district, New York, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Catskill at a glance

Location
Greene district, New York, United States
Population
about 3,874
Coordinates
42.2173° N, 73.8646° W
Places within 50 km
136 (136 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Catskill

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Catskill: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Catskill

162 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Catskill. The closest is Kykuit (2 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Catskill

31 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Catskill. The closest is Thomas Cole National Historic Site (1 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Catskill

29 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Catskill. The closest is Coxsackie Reservoir (22 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Churches near Catskill

20 churches within 100 km of Catskill. The closest is Reformed Dutch Church of Claverack (14 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Catskill

18 parks within 100 km of Catskill. The closest is Olana State Historic Site (4 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Forts & heritage near Catskill

8 forts & heritage within 100 km of Catskill. The closest is Saugerties Lighthouse (21 km). Best time: october to february.

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A one-day trip from Catskill

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 25 km on the road.

  1. Start in Catskill
  2. 7 km Vedder Mountain · viewpoint, Greene
  3. 5 km Quarry Hill · hill, Greene
  4. 3 km Kykuit · viewpoint, Greene
  5. 5 km Olana State Historic Site · park, Columbia
  6. 4 km Thomas Cole National Historic Site · nature spot, Greene
  7. 1 km Back to Catskill

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From travellers near Catskill

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Catskill by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints79162Kykuit (2 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1131Thomas Cole National Historic Site (1 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1029Coxsackie Reservoir (22 km)
    Churches1120Reformed Dutch Church of Claverack (14 km)
    Parks818Olana State Historic Site (4 km)
    Forts & heritage38Saugerties Lighthouse (21 km)
    Museums38Center For Curatorial Studies and Hessel Museum of Art (28 km)
    Waterfalls45North South Lake, Haines Falls Ny (18 km)
    Other attractions15Opus 40 (29 km)
    Buddhist sites23New York Mahayana Temple (16 km)
    Beaches & coast22Hudson–Athens Lighthouse (8 km)
    Caves12Cave Mountain (40 km)
    Treks12Hudson Valley Greenway Trail (Kingston) (42 km)

    Catskill: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Catskill?

    Thomas Cole National Historic Site (nature spot, about 1 km), Kykuit (viewpoint, about 2 km), Olana State Historic Site (park, about 4 km), Quarry Hill (hill, about 4 km), Vedder Mountain (viewpoint, about 7 km), Hudson–Athens Lighthouse (beach, about 8 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Catskill?

    136 places on Spotwander: 79 hill stations & viewpoints, 11 wildlife, forests & gardens, 10 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 11 churches, 8 parks.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Catskill?

    Kykuit, about 2 km by road; Quarry Hill (4 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Catskill?

    Thomas Cole National Historic Site, about 1 km by road; Clermont State Historic Site (19 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Catskill?

    Coxsackie Reservoir, about 22 km by road; Lake Taghkanic State Park (24 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Catskill?

    Start in Catskill, visit Vedder Mountain, then Quarry Hill, then Kykuit, then Olana State Historic Site, then Thomas Cole National Historic Site, and drive back — about 25 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Catskill?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Catskill

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Catskill’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Catskill on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.