About the Area

ANDES, NY

As you travel north on I-87, pulling away from the whirlwind that is New York City, you can feel the pressure leaving your body as the Catskill Mountains come into view to the west. Within two hours of the city lies a secret many urbanites have visited but most try hard to keep to themselves. The Village of Andes, NY.

Andes is small in terms of year-round residents, but large on what makes it most precious: peace. Far enough away from crowds but close enough to be an easy drive, Andes offers visitors a chance to explore a huge variety of experiences. Being nestled in the Catskills, there are some you would expect like hiking, biking, fishing, hunting, skiing and other outdoor pursuits … or just sitting on a rocking-chair porch and doing nothing. But more than just a great place to take in nature, Andes is at the center of a world of cultural experience many who simply drive through never see. In fact, the village has been listed among the New York Times Great Escapes.

With many from NYC calling Andes home, both part-time and full-time, there is another connection between Andes and the city. One of the four primary reservoirs that supply New York with its world-famous water is situated within the town’s limits. The Pepacton Reservoir, covering 7,000 acres, offers visitors amazing outdoor experiences like fishing, canoeing and kayaking. Because the water is part of the city drinking supply, motorized access on the water is limited, making this a very quiet, peaceful water-sport spot! There are several well-maintained trails around the water, and up the mountain back towards town.

At the center of town along Main street, you will find The Andes Hotel offering visitors delicious meals, comfortable rooms and grand porch from which to watch the comings and goings of a small village. But more than just a great place to dine and stay, the hotel is a hub of year-round activity with music, dancing, and special events. You may even see neighbor Kelsey Grammer, who has a near-by 1900s farm house.

WOW! Many have found the peace and quiet of Andes to be the perfect antidote to urban life. This is not a recent development. Artists of many stripes have found Andes to be a haven. Main street has small shops, galleries and a wonderful museum housed in one of the area’s most architecturally significant buildings, the Hunting Tavern. A museum unlike most you’ve experienced, the Hunting Tavern traces stories of masquerading Indians, and feudal serfdom. Known as the center of the Anti-Rent Rebellion, in the 1840s Andes was the site of a violent campaign in which Catskill farmers successfully overcame a feudal land system of absentee ownership surviving from the days of Dutch settlement. It was a pivotal incident in New York State history, leading to a constitutional convention and legal changes, and people in Andes still speak of it with pride.

There is much to do among the hills, valleys and alleys of Andes, NY. Spring, summer, winter or fall, this secret along State Route 28 is one you may soon be calling home, second home!

DELHI, NY

Nestled in the foothills of the magnificent Catskill Mountains, Delhi offers so much to visitors, locals and businesses alike. The area is anchored by the quaint college town feel of the bustling Main Street in the village of Delhi, while also offering the magnificent splendor of our agricultural landscapes and fantastic surrounding towns.

Located in the largest of all the counties in the Catskill region, the greater Delhi area is the political and cultural center of Delaware County, New York. With a diverse population of full-time residents, an extremely healthy second home owner community and approximately 2800 college students attending SUNY Delhi, the Delhi area is brimming with passionate and active community members committed to economic growth while maintaining the pristine beauty of our area.

The village of Delhi, located at the center of the town of Delhi, sits on the West Branch of the Delaware River, at the junction of Routes 10 and 28. It’s population of about 5,000 is comprised of an eclectic mix of people with deep roots in the community to new transplants escaping urban lives, featuring a diversity of occupations including farming, manufacturing, artists, health-care, technology, education, and more. The village of Delhi is the region’s liveliest gathering place and includes a well-kept three-block Main Street with a variety of stores, restaurants and cafes. Here you can browse eclectic galleries, antique shops, an artisan guild featuring local talent, and more.

At one time, Delaware county was the largest producer of dairy products of any county in the U.S. Today, in Delhi and the neighboring towns like Franklin, Hamden and Walton, the number of working dairy farms is much less, but the verdant valleys and pastures that fueled the industry still exist and are powerful attractions for both tourists and new transplants, looking to get away from the more congested urban areas. People are drawn to the area’s year-round outdoor beauty and recreational activities, as well as it’s rich arts and culture offerings. Whether it is live, original music, world-class theater or thought-provoking and inspiring fine art, it is within arms-reach. In fact, it was Delhi’s vibrant Main Street, extensive outdoor activities and arts that helped Delhi secure sixth place in Budget Travel’s 2015 list of “America’s Coolest Small Towns”. Because of all of this, and the fact that Delhi is within relatively easy reach of New York City, many New Yorkers see it as an attractive location for second homes. And with the advent of high speed internet, many ex-urbanites make Delhi their permanent home and telecommute to jobs anchored in NYC.

With a population of approximately 3,000, the Village of Delhi nearly doubles in population each fall when students arrive to attend college at SUNY Delhi, part of the renowned State University of NY system for higher education. The college campus is located on 625 acres just outside the village off Main street. Already highly regarded as a 2 year college it is expanding its 4 year programs that currently include Nursing, Hotel & Restaurant Management, Technology and Golf and Turf Management programs. Sony Delhi is also home to the Catskill Mountain Music Festival.

Heading west on Route 28 lies the city of Oneonta, NY with approximately 13,000 people. Oneonta is home to two college campuses: SUNY Oneonta and Hartwick College, which combine to bring over 7,000 students to the city. Delhi residents take advantage of Oneonta’s amenities, which include the Southside Mall and Cinemas, the Holiday Lanes bowling alley, and a bustling main street full of restaurants and shops.