Inn at a Glance: The 1850 House Inn & Tavern

A red-brick façade with ornate cornices recalls the era when this 19th-century inn first welcomed visitors to New York’s Hudson Valley. Inside, 10 modernized guest rooms provide a perfect escape for couples with a nod to the past through the hardwood floors and reproduced antique photos of the town.

• Gourmet breakfast for two is included each day.
• Cheers! One of this deal’s options includes a bottle of champagne.
• Pub favorite: beer-battered fish and chips, which can be paired with a local craft beer or a signature drink
• For nature lovers: The property backs up to Rondout Creek; nearby, the Wallkill Valley Rail Trail winds around Joppenbergh Mountain.
• Main Street: Shops like an independent bookstore and an artisanal-pickle store are a short walk away. Plus, the Inn is conveniently located less than 2 hours from New York City with over 20 buses traveling to and from the city each day.

Fun Facts About Rosendale

• The cement base for the Statue of Liberty and the Brooklyn Bridge came from Rosendale
• The Rosendale Trestle is where the Shawangunk Mountains end and the Catskills begin
• Rosendale is the center of the Hudson Valley
• Tiny Tim lived here
• Rosendale is attracting lots of artists from Brooklyn

Ulster County, New York: Small Towns in the Catskills

Ulster County lies in the southeastern portion of the Catskills. The county’s numerous small towns—including High Falls, New Paltz, and Woodstock—are worth checking out for their family-owned restaurants, wine bars, and antique stores.

Rosendale, a sleepy hamlet in the Shawangunk Mountains, has some of the state’s best rock-climbing spots. Weather permitting, experienced climbers can scale parts of the ridge at nearby Minnewaska State Park Preserve.