Narrowsburg is quaint. That’s an understatement. I just want to put it in my pocket and take it home with me, it so cute.
Apart from being adorable, the town has alot going for it. Two and a half hours from the city, it sits on the Delaware River between the Catskills and the Poconos. This area has a different feel from the rest of Upstate. For one, the Upper Delaware is a narrow, windy river, unlike the Hudson. The town is surrounded by hills, forests and lakes, which makes it more cozy than the vast upper Catskills.
It has already been discovered by weekenders, but the party ain’t over yet. Home prices are still very much affordable. What could be better? Weekender amenities at affordable prices?
In the town, you have the obligatory fine wine shop, coffee house, art galleries and antiques shops to keep the city folk happy. Outdoor activities: canoeing and kayaking (of course), hiking (of course) and eagle watching.
The bad news:
You need a car. Trains go as far as Port Jervis and buses to Monticello, both a half hour away.
Taxes are high, but then again, no more shocking than other parts of upstate. They are lower in neighboring Pennsylvania, and you can just hop over the puddle to get there.
If you decide to take a drive this weekend, check out the Valley Artists Holiday Sale.
Need a vacation rental in the area? Check out my friend’s farmhouse!
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Narrowsburg is the eagle capital of NY. There’s an annual eagle fest in January.