Scenic Byway Map

The Catskill Mountains Scenic Byway stretches 52 miles across four towns, each having its own hamlets or villages. The Eastern Gateway of the Byway is approximately 12 miles West of Exit 19 on the NYS Thruway (87) and the Western Gateway of the Byway is approximately 33 miles East of Exit 14W on Interstate 88 (I-88).

To enhance your visit and help you locate our many attractions, the Byway is organized within four Towns: the Town of Olive; the Town of Shandaken; the Town of Middletown; and the Town of Andes.

While exploring the website you will find these sections referenced throughout so that you will always know where you are on the Byway!

Located less than 2 hours North of New York City, the 52-mile Catskill Mountains Scenic Byway primarily follows New York State Route 28, with short extensions along New York State Routes 42 and 214 through the heart of the Central Catskills.

The Catskill Mountains Scenic Byway connects the hamlets of Phoenicia and Pine Hill, the villages of Fleischmanns and Margaretville, and the towns of Olive, Shandaken, Middletown, and Andes all within Ulster and Delaware Counties.

We invite you to wind through the Catskill Mountains on the Scenic Byway that takes you on a journey through historical, scenic, and charming hamlets and villages - each unique with something special to offer. We look forward to showing you why the Catskills always feel like home.

My Catskill Mountain Home

The Catskill Mountains Scenic Byway is honored that Jay Ungar and Molly Mason composed and performed this special song about the region. Click here to listen and read the inspiring lyrics.

The Byway stretches 52 miles across four towns, each having their own hamlets and villages and offering opportunities in all four seasons to explore the region. To enhance your visit, and help you locate our many points of interest, the Byway is organized within these four Towns: the Town of Olive; the Town of Shandaken; the Town of Middletown; and the Town of Andes.

While exploring this website you will find these sections referenced throughout so that you will always know where you are on the Byway!

Scroll down a bit to look at the Overview Map of the Catskill Mountains Scenic Byway and take some time to explore this website-there is a lot to be found!

Get the Scenic Byway Audio Tours

We have created audio tours to enhance your experience on the Byway. Learn about community history, quirky characters, great places to eat or hike, the stories behind the Catskill Park and the NYC Water System and much more as you drive the length of the Byway. For more information and to download these audio guides, click here.

Come Travel the Scenic Byway

The Catskill Mountains, are calling me... And I can hear their call wherever I may be... On a busy day, or a quite night, I hear the call and see the light

How Will You Answer the Catskill Mountains' Call?