Before the rise of air travel, its wide expanses of untouched nature and proximity to New York City made upstate New York the perfect spa destination for hitting reset. While the region’s resorts have provided relaxing retreats since the 19th century (at least), more recently, upstate New York spa options have proliferated in droves. Many new hotels and retreat-like New York spas offer thoughtful ways for reconnecting with yourself and the natural surroundings—from sound baths immersed in the lush forest to bespoke meditation sessions alongside a babbling river.
This mix of accessibility and bucolic beauty has fomented a second Golden Age for Catskills and Hudson Valley tourism. The arrival of globally renowned brands like The Ranch, which opened a Hudson Valley location in April 2024, signals the region’s ascent as a wellness destination. For today’s travelers, hotels and resorts in this area are rolling out expansive spa amenities (alongside their traditional pampering), from microcurrent facials in a Tuscan-style mansion atop a hill, to detoxifying mud wraps in a lakeside 19th-century estate.
Here are 10 noteworthy spas in upstate New York where you’re sure to have an energizing and unforgettable weekend getaway.
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