How to "Ruin" a Good Day

The New York Tri-State area is a treasure trove of ruined castles, hotels, mansions and other structures, and we love hunting them down. Look for our favorites over the next few days, starting with the Overlook Mountain House just outside of Woodstock, NY.
(thanks, Rob Yasinac!).
This was once the king of mountaintop hotels in the Catskills, the highest in fact, at 2,920 feet. Nearby is the 60 foot Overlook Mountain Fire Tower , one of the last five surviving towers in the region and offering supreme panoramic views of the area. It's a real adventure on a windy day, and watch out for up to 6 foot timber rattlesnakes on the ground. Click here for directions to the Mountain House and the Fire Tower.