Hotel at a Glance: Hotel Vienna

There is almost no match for the scenery of the Catskills Mountains. A year-round destination, the Catskills display brilliant leaf colors, waterfalls, and rolling hills. Hotel Vienna is tucked into these mountains, located close to Woodstock, Hudson, and Cooperstown, while feeling miles away from civilization. While staying here, you'll have sweeping views of dense forest and mountains.

• Chalet-style rooms: Guest rooms overlook the mountains from private balconies and feature solid wood furnishings
• Start the day right with a complimentary continental breakfast each morning
• Splash around in the heated indoor swimming pool with mountain views
• Daytrip to the shops and restaurants of nearby Woodstock and Hudson
• Summertime activities: The hotel is within 10 minutes of two large ski areas, Windham Mountain and Hunter Mountain, which open up to hiking and biking trails in the summer.

Windham, New York: Gem of the Catskills with Natural Beauty

Nicknamed the "Gem of the Catskills," Windham, New York is a major draw for nature-lovers and outdoor sports enthusiasts, who come to ski, hike, kayak, and fish year round. Windham hosted the 2010, 2011, and 2012 World Cup Mountain Bike Race, and bikers continue to visit to hone their skills at Windham Mountain, where there are biking trails for riders at every level.

If it's hiking you want, head to Hunter Mountain, where you can hike up to Kaaterskill Falls, one of New York's highest cascading waterfalls. (Keep your eyes out for bald eagles.) The area is well-known as a spot for mountain trout and bass, and you can take fishing charters out on Batavia Kill to try to angle one yourself.

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