Sharon Springs

This quaint village in Schoharie County, on the edge of the Catskill Mountains, is a historic spa town with many charms. In late September, the village hosts a two-day Harvest Festival, which is rife with vendors selling everything from produce to artwork. Every inch of the town is dripping with pumpkins, mums and cornstalks; it is truly a visual delight. Stop at the American Hotel for lunch or a drink on the porch or in the garden and continue on to Beekman 1802 Mercantile to browse the beautifully designed home, food and garden products. You may even run into shop owners and local celebrities Brent Ridge and Josh Kilmer-Purcell, a.k.a. the Fabulous Beekman Boys.

The American Hotel: www.americanhotelny.com
Beekman 1802 Mercantile: www.beekman1802.com
Sharon Springs Chamber of Commerce: www.sharonspringschamber.com
Harvest Festival: www.enjoysharonsprings.com