Even the most die-hard New Yorkers will admit to occasionally craving the fresh air and slower pace of a weekend away. Luckily, Upstate New York offers plenty of laid-back, easy-to-get-to destinations, from the picturesque towns of Hudson River Valley to the majestic forests of the Adirondack Mountains. None, however, are more popular—or more thriving—than the Catskills, where a mere two-hour drive from the city lands you among farm stands, antique shops, and charming country inns nestled amongst rolling peaks and forested waterfall trails.