Travel: Sensational Saugerties

I’ll admit: I was nervous about traveling out of state during 2020 – the year when the world was turned upside down because of the coronavirus pandemic. But I kept my eyes peeled for possible, drivable getaways to relatively nearby destinations with low numbers of COVID-19 infections.

Along with a fantastic getaway to Jim Thorpe, Pa., in the Poconos, by early autumn, plans were underway for a girlfriends’ getaway to New York State. We had a pretty clear idea of what we were looking for: a road trip to somewhere easy to get it to, with plenty of outdoor activities and a nice, clean place to stay.

We decided on Ulster County, New York, a region between the Hudson Valley and the Catskill Mountains. Rustic, and filled with amazing natural beauty, this not-too-far destination proved the perfect anecdote to all that had been disappointing about 2020. (Be sure to check on the CDC website for any potential restrictions when you travel domestically).

Our home base was the charming town of Saugerties, on the west bank of the Hudson River. This historic village – which, in the 1800s had a booming mill industry – now has a downtown area filled with boutiques, bookstores, and fun restaurants. Saugerties has some great outdoor attractions, too, including a unique sculpture park called Opus 40 that proved a highlight of our visit.

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