Outdoors things to do in The Catskills

We rank 17 outdoor things to do in The Catskills, United States. The highest scoring is Hudson River Sightseeing Cruise from Kingston with an Outty Ranking of 78 out of 100, and prices across the category start at $14 per person. Fresh air, water, trails and skyline views.

Ranked experiences
17
In the 90+ Club
0
Available today
17
From
$14

Outdoors in The Catskills compared

Top 10 outdoor things to do in The Catskills by Outty Ranking, price, duration and traveler rating
ExperienceOutty RankingFromDurationRating
Hudson River Sightseeing Cruise from Kingston78$431.5h4.5/5 (907)
Woodstock NY Rock and Roll Tour77$472h4.9/5 (71)
Llama/Alpaca Hike and Farm Tour74$711.5h4.8/5 (125)
Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour in Catskills Scenic Byway62$208h4.4/5 (10)
Goat Walkabouts Herding in the Catskills57$602h5/5 (5)
Catskills Scenic Byway Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour55$142h3.8/5 (11)
Windham Transportation Only from NYC55$6924h5/5 (1)
Discover New York GPS Audio Bundle (8 Tours)54$427h4/5 (1)
Hugs and Hike with the Goat Rescues at Frederick Farm Sanctuary50$421.5h5/5 (1)
Candlestock's Magical Candle Making Experience48$462h0/5 (0)

Every outdoors experience we rank in The Catskills

Outdoors in The Catskills: common questions

What are the best outdoors things to do in The Catskills?
Hudson River Sightseeing Cruise from Kingston is the highest ranked, with an Outty Ranking of 78 out of 100 from 907 traveler reviews. Woodstock NY Rock and Roll Tour, Llama/Alpaca Hike and Farm Tour, Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour in Catskills Scenic Byway follow close behind. We rank 17 outdoors experiences in The Catskills in total.
How much do outdoors activities in The Catskills cost?
Expect around $85 per person on average. The cheapest we rank is Catskills Scenic Byway Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour from $14, and prices climb for small-group departures, skip-the-line access and evening slots.
Can I book outdoors activities in The Catskills for today?
Yes. 17 of the 17 top-ranked outdoors experiences we track in The Catskills currently show same-day availability. Same-day slots are limited, so book in the morning where you can.
How does Outty rank outdoors experiences in The Catskills?
Every experience gets an Outty Ranking from 0 to 100 built from traveler sentiment, review depth, recent booking momentum, value against comparable outdoors options in The Catskills, operator standing and cancellation flexibility. Anything scoring 90 or above joins the Outty 90+ Club.
When is the best time to visit The Catskills?
Late spring through early fall for full access and the widest tour availability, with quieter trails in the shoulder weeks.