Emerson Resort & Spa

Every hotel has a source of pride, and the Emerson’s is the World’s Largest Kaleidoscope, at 60 feet tall and 37.5 feet wide. Besides the silo-turned-mosaic, additional unique complimentary diversions include building a mason jar terrarium, cruiser bike rides, and guided nature walks. Surrounded by 20 verdant acres along the Catskill Mountains Scenic Byway, 20 minutes down the road from Belleayre Mountain, this destination provides contemporary digs with electric fireplaces, balconies, and oversized Jacuzzi baths. One way or another, the hotel will reset your nervous system, whether you visit the spa for a body wrap treatment with mineralized mud from the grottos of Italy, roam the grounds to find the 80-foot tall Upper Esopus Fire Tower, or gather around a bonfire by the Esopus Creek as a bald eagle soars overhead.
How to recharge: Eight Tesla charging stations, with two equipped for adaptor hook-ups for other EV models. Free to use.
Nearby activities to charge up for: Phoenicia Diner, Bread Alone Boiceville, Ashokan Rail Trail, and Brunel Sculpture Garden.
Distance from NYC: Two hours