Overview
Windham is a township in New York state's Catskills mountains. In winter the town is a popular ski destination for the New York City metro area; in other seasons there is golf, hiking, mountain biking, and fishing.
2 things to do · 1 places to stay
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Best things about Windham
Windham Mountain Club
A major ski resort in the heart of the Catskill Mountains. Windham has 54 trails on 285 skiable acres 97% of which are covered by snowmaking. The mountain peaks at 3,100 feet (940 m), with a vertical drop of 1,600 feet (…
Windham Country Club,
An 18-hole public golf course.
Plan your trip
Best time to visit & weather
Most comfortable: May–Oct. Summer highs reach about 84°F; winter lows dip to about 16°F. Cold months (Jan, Feb, Dec) can bring snow and ice; check road conditions. Wettest: Jul and Jun. (climate data from nearby Albany)
Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).
Getting there
- From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
- ALB Albany International Airport, Albany — 38 mi away (major hub). Directions
- SWF New York Stewart International Airport, Newburgh — 56 mi away. Directions
Budget & where to stay
No prices are listed for this place yet. See the Sleep guide ↓ for options.
Sample 1-day itinerary
Day 1
- Morning Windham Mountain Club
- Afternoon Windham Country Club,
Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.
Food for you
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Understand
Windham is in the west-central part of the county on the northern boundary of the Catskill Park.
The town has two nicknames: "Land in the Sky" and "Gem of the Catskills".
Municipal information
- Windham Township website
Get in
By plane
- Stewart International Airport (SWF). The closest major airport.
By car
Do
Do Windham Mountain Club (formerly Ski Windham)
A major ski resort in the heart of the Catskill Mountains. Windham has 54 trails on 285 skiable acres 97% of which are covered by snowmaking. The mountain peaks at 3,100 feet (940 m), with a vertical drop of 1,600 feet (490 m). The trails are on two separate mountain peaks, known as East Peak and West Peak. Of the trails 12 are designated beginner, 25 intermediate, 10 advanced, and 7 expert, the longest being 2.37 miles (3.81 km) long. The mountain also features six terrain parks
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