Montauk doesn’t have a monopoly on spa treatments and white-tablecloth dinners. Head to New Paltz, just two hours north of the city, for luxury digs in the heart of the Hudson Valley.
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PHOTO CREDIT: MOHONK MOUNTAIN HOUSE
STAY: MOHONK MOUNTAIN HOUSE
1000 Mountain Rest Rd, New Paltz, NY
The above photograph should be all the motivation one needs to book a room at this jaw-dropping cliffside Hogwarts nestled atop the famed Shawangunk Ridge. But Mohonk’s litany of activities and amenities certainly doesn’t hurt: miles of woodsy trails dotted with “Wait, this is New York?” vistas, swimming/kayaking/paddleboarding/fishing on the glassy glacial lake out back, a calendar full of concerts and special events, and a world-class spa to get thine relax on afterward. No wonder this place has been around since Grant was president.
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PHOTO CREDIT: A TAVOLA TRATTORIA
EAT: A TAVOLA TRATTORIA
46 Main St. New Paltz, NY
Tucked inside what feels like a rustic Italian farmhouse on New Paltz’s main drag is the kind of place the term “date night” was coined for: supremely cozy digs, a staff so friendly you’ll remember why you decided to get out of Dodge in the first place, and, most importantly, award-winning cibo italiano done with ok-yes-these-are-actually-locally-sourced ingredients. A must-order: the nodi con anatra, a supremely fragrant dish of tiny pasta knots with duck leg confit, portobello and garlic. Neighboring tables will inquire, trust.
PHOTO CREDIT: MEGAN DUFFEY/INSIDEHOOK
SHOP: WATER STREET MARKET
10 Main St # 501, New Paltz, NY
When the time comes for an afternoon jaunt into town, let it include a stroll through New Paltz’s quaint, Euro-inspired shopping village. Grab one of the excellent gourmet coffees from the Mudd Puddle Café, peruse the Antiques Barn, and be sure to stop into Eden Boutique, where she can poke through the lady wares while you peruse the expertly curated men’s shop for just the sort of rugged gear you’ll pack for your next upstate sojourn. And the handsome duffel to pack it in, most likely.
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