The mostly defunct summer resorts of New York's Catskill Mountains were popular vacation spots for Jews from the 1920s up to the 1960s. Dubbed the “Borscht Belt,” these Catskills resorts are mostly gone now, but the traditions and memories remain.

What happened to all the Catskills resorts?

The others fell out of favor when the wealthy started venturing farther north, and by the mid-20th century, most had closed; the most famous one, the Catskill Mountain House, was bought by the state and burned in 1963. The remains of others are open to visitors.

What happened to Grossinger's Resort?

One of the largest Borscht Belt resorts, it was a kosher establishment that catered primarily to Jewish clients from New York City. After decades of activity and notable guests, it closed in 1986. The resort buildings were demolished in 2018.