A whimsical new 11-room inn in Rosendale inspired by Barrow’s Green, a fictional village dreamed up by owner Audrey Gelman. The interiors are delightfully folky and maximalist—think ruffled quilts, antique Tyrolean chairs, needlepoint pillows—and fully shoppable in the adjoining store.

Hudson’s swankiest stay, set in a restored 19th-century carriage house, has 11 unique rooms decorated with art from the owner's personal collection. Don’t miss the epic fragrance library where guests can try on different scents, the chic gym with a leather-bound pommel horse and vintage gymnastics rings, or the heated outdoor pool in summer.

A 225-acre getaway near Accord with cozy Shaker-inspired cabins and a main house with an open kitchen that feel straight out of a Nancy Meyers film. Spend the morning hiking their endless trails or hitting the golf course, then unwind in the bathhouse or with a glass of wine from their honor bar in front of the crackling fire.

We love this casual deli in Kingston for sandwiches (get the turkey!) and coffee, and to peruse their provisions—like the six types of homemade mustards they stock. There’s a dine-in area too if you’re not heading out on a picnic, with newspapers for adults and children’s books to keep little ones entertained.

A historic tavern in Pine Plains lovingly restored by chef Clare deBoer of King in NYC. The interiors are impossibly cozy, with low wooden ceilings, dim lighting and candles everywhere.

A charming natural wine bar in downtown Kingston with airy interiors and small tables with wooden bistro chairs that spill onto the sidewalk beneath its iconic pink facade. Go for the orange wines, stay for the delicious small plates and fun playlists.

Unfussy and reliably good Italian inside a 19th-century carriage house in Hudson. The wood-fired vegetables are just as popular as the pastas, and they also sell fresh flowers by the stem if you want to woo your date after dessert.

Taavo Somer, the man behind Inness, recently opened this all-day cafe in Rhinebeck that feels like a natural extension of his upstate empire. Order lunch to stay and sit on the front porch, or grab some provisions and pantry staples for your cabin before heading off on a hike.

A must-stop for design lovers in Hudson, this shop is packed to the gills with patinated curiosities from all over—antique Belgian pyrogenes, French monogram tape, thick Lithuanian linens, and vintage silver everything engraved with the logos from grande dame hotels. You could spend hours here (we have) and hardly make your way through one corner of the store.

A fairytale-like secondhand bookstore down a dirt road in Hillsdale, with more than 20,000 titles stacked floor to ceiling in a weathered wooden barn.

In Stone Ridge, this shop feels plucked from the pages of a magazine. Everything is displayed so beautifully, but doesn’t feel off limits. You might be the only one there, while the owner Ron is off in the shed next door or in the garden outside whenever you have a question. Grab a coffee at Black Dot next door before spending time browsing, and tell Ron we said hello.

With locations in Hudson and Kingston, these shops are filled with beautiful and fascinating homewares, gifts, and outdoor essentials—everything from scrimshaw kits to Provencal soaps and hand-knit camp blankets sourced from all around the world. The perfect place to find a gift for that person who has everything, but might not have a handwoven Japanese basket backpack.

Knitwear designer Catherine Carnevale’s showroom and store in Kingston is the place to find a perfect Upstate weekend sweater. Right now you’ll need to book an appointment to shop in person, which is totally worth it, though the online shop is always open too.

Painter Frederick Church’s estate overlooking the Hudson is open year-round and the grounds are free for visitors from 8am to sunset daily. Guided house tours are available for a fee, and are the only way to see the interiors (so book in advance!). Even just walking the 250-acre property is amazing for its panoramic river views. Pro tip: pick up a picnic from Talbott & Arding nearby and bring it with you to enjoy on whatever patch of grass calls your name.

A stunning 5,000-acre nature reserve in Cragsmoor, in the highest section of the Shawangunk Mountains. Hike past waterfalls and ice caves, then take a break at the top of Sam’s Point to take in the views of the never-ending foliage blanketing the rolling hills below.