27 photos that show why New Yorkers are ditching the Hamptons for a hot destination to the north

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June 12, 2017 6:32 PM

Forget the Hamptons — the Hudson Valley is having a moment as a travel destination.

View from Breakneck Ridge.

Forget the Hamptons – New Yorkers have a new place to vacation, and it's a lot more rugged.

Some wealthy people are trading their Hamptons beach mansions for rustic homes in the Hudson Valley and the Catskills.

According to recent analyses by vacation rental site HomeAway and location-intelligence company Foursquare, search interest in the Hudson Valley and Catskills has skyrocketed while interest in the Hamptons has remained flat or decreased.

In the spirit of this, we've put together a list of the best places to visit in the Hudson Valley and the Catskills— and where you should eat and stay when you go.

Woodstock — Where to stay:

Where to eat:

Bread Alone Bakery Shindig Cucina

What to do:

This town isn't actually where the infamous Woodstock festival took place, but it does a pretty good job of making you think it did. You'll find several brightly colored shops selling bohemian dresses and tie-dyed clothing here. Woodstock General Supply, a store selling locally made accessories and clothing, is also worth a visit. The store has sister locations in Hudson and the Chelsea neighborhood of Manhattan.

Phoenicia — Where to stay:

The Graham & Co

Where to eat:

Phoenicia Diner The Peekamoose

What to do:

Callicoon/North Branch — Where to stay:

Where to eat:

Callicoon Wine Merchant

What to do:

movie theater

Livingston Manor — Where to stay:

The Arnold House