Lodging options in the cities range from full-service hotels to budget chain properties, and include individually owned inns and bed-and-breakfasts. Outside the cities you're more likely to find accommodation in converted farmhouses and mansions and refurbished inns, where two-night minimum stays are often required on weekends, especially in summer and early fall. Many properties offer lake views and retain a sense of the past with impressive collections of antiques. Lakeside rentals, from simple cottages to luxury homes, are good options for families and for stays of a week or longer. Nature lovers can rent a cabin, throw up a tent, or park their RV in one of the many state and private campgrounds. The region is a popular weekend and summer getaway for New Yorkers from all corners of the state, so book ahead—particularly in summer and early fall.
