Weekend Vacation Packages In Greene County, Catskills

Author: Robert Smith

The Catskills close location to New York City make it one of the most popular places for New Yorkers to go to get away from it all. It has everything that someone would want in a vacation, rural serenity and closeness to urban amenities. It’s the ideal place to enjoy a longer family vacation. Since it’s so close to several major urban centers, it’s also a good place to go for those who have limited vacation time and want the big vacation feel during a shorter period of time.

The Catskills are less than a three hour drive from Manhattan so in mere hours it’s possible to leaves the city skyscrapers behind for the beauty of the mountains and the rural charm of this area that includes a 700,000-acre forest reserve. There are plenty of things to do in the area. Here’s a look at just a small portion of the types of vacation packages available.

Murder Mystery Weekend

This is for the adventuresome soul who likes a little drama and mental challenge. Located in Greene County in the Glen Falls House, this adventure weekend allows you to meet the suspects on a Friday night and by Sunday morning you get to find out who the guilty party is.

The Glen Falls House itself provides four unique accommodations:

  • Main House: Like a bed and breakfast set up with a variety of bed sizes by room. Rooms generally have one bed, but there are ones with multiple beds available.
  • Cottage rooms: High ceiling rooms with a shared deck. Comes with one full bed or two twin beds
  • Motels: A variety of rooms that are either attached to the cottage, overlook the ball field or have a secluded porch facing a wooded area.
  • Guest House: Four bedrooms, two shared bathrooms and a private deck. Great for families.

Cost is affordable, less than $250 per adult. Weekend includes three meals a day.

July 4th Weekend Celebration at Gavin’s Irish County Inn

This is an all-inclusive weekend that includes three nights and four days of accommodations. Two meals per day are provided and you’ll start your vacation with a dinner upon arrival. You’ll also get a breakfast on the morning you leave. Designed for families, there’s East Durham’s July 4th Parade and Evening fireworks and family activities all day like a talent show and Family Night. If you haven’t tried potato sack racing since you were a child, then this is your chance to!

A deluxe room for an adult costs $399 per adult per night; a standard $379. Significantly reduced rates for children.

Columbus Weekend Holiday at Pollace’s

At the Italian themed Pollace’s, guests get to enjoy Italian themed meals and plenty of family fun. Meals are served three times a day. There’s usually a weekend poolside Hawaiian buffet. The pool is large with areas for children to play. Since the area is family friendly, there is also a large wooden play structure for hours of kid play.

This is just a small sampling of the types of weekend vacation packages available at Catskills resorts. The other counties also have fabulous packages.