Yes, it is that time.  January is here and lets face it, we are done with the winter.  Right?

Well, this time of the year is a perfect time to plan a getaway weekend up in the mountains of Upstate New York.  From the Catskills to the mighty Adirondacks we have come up with a list of great inns for you to sneak away to with a "friend" and enjoy the peace and quiet of the hills.

On this list you will find a retro-1950s motel, a towering 100-year old lakeside hotel, a modern inn with gorgeous fireplaces, and several places that even feature award-winning dining menus.

We know both of these regions are popping with tourists in the summer months.  So why not pencil these two regions of Upstate New York in for a weekend away in the winter when the crowds are down, teh air is clean and cool, and the ambiance just says, "take me away."

We also know that there are many inns to choose from in the Adirondacks and Catskills, so if your favorite place did not make this list please visit us over on our Facebook page and give it a big shout out.  We really do want to hear from you!  (Please, no Marriott's or Holliday Inns.)

Also, we will look at other regions in the future, such as the Hudson Valley and the Finger Lakes, and let you know about some great inns in those regions too!

These Mountain Inns of Upstate New York Are Calling Your Name!

Into the new year we go and with Christmas and the holidays receding in the rear view mirror, its time for a "me" getaway to New York's mountains.

This is a list of ten great mountain inns that are "calling your name" this time of the year. No Marriott's or Holiday Inns are found on this list. But we have some really interesting inns to explore, both in the Adirondacks and Catskill Mountains, that you might enjoy.

Gallery Credit: Chuck D'Imperio

Are These the Best "Beef on Weck" Sandwiches in Western NY? You Be the Judge!

Beef on Weck is a legendary sandwich born along the waterfront docks of old Buffalo, NY. Today, it is a food icon on a level of the chicken wings. Throw in sponge candy and you have perhaps the three greatest foods to come out of western New York. In this gallery we try the impossible. Naming the best places to get a Beef on Weck in Western New York. Of course there are dozens and dozens of restaurants and bars that now have this simple roast beef sandwich served on a salted roll. But everybody has a favorite place. If you know a place that should be on this list, please visit our Facebook page and give it a shout out. We really do want to hear from you!

Gallery Credit: Chuck DImperio

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