On the Esopus Creek
On the Esopus Creek, the Emerson Resort & Spa offers a full Catskills resort with a pool, a spa, dining, bicycles, and the world's largest kaleidoscope in a wooded mountain setting near Phoenicia and Woodstock. Best for couples and families who want a resort-and-spa base in the central Catskills; the spa and pool are the relaxation features, with a jetted-tub or spa-suite room a category to confirm at booking.