The name comes from borscht, a soup of Ukrainian origin (made with beetroot as the main ingredient, giving it a deep reddish-purple color) that is popular in many Central and … See more

As of the 2010s, the region is a summer home for many Orthodox Jewish families. Some of the hotels have been converted into rehab centers, meditation centers or Orthodox Jewish … See more

The Heiden Hotel in South Fallsburg was the film location of the 1987 movie Sweet Lorraine starring Maureen Stapleton. It was destroyed by fire … See more

• The Catskills Institute at Northeastern University
• Van Ells, Mark D. (Spring 2007). "The Rise and Fall of the Borscht Belt (Review)". Film & History. 37 (1). Center for the Study of Film and History: 80. doi:10.1353/flm.2007.0011 See more

After the expansion of the railway system including the tracks Ontario and Western as well as the Ulster and Delaware Railroad, … See more

The tradition of Borscht Belt entertainment started in the early 20th century with the Paradise Garden Theatre constructed in Hunter, New York See more

• History of the Catskill Mountains
• Chitlin' Circuit
• Sawdust trail See more