The Hudson Valley in New York is a scenic wine and art region stretching north from New York City along the storied Hudson River. Historic estates like the Vanderbilt Mansion, Dia:Beacon art museum, and farm-to-table dining amid fall foliage make it a cultured escape from the city.
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Top spots in Hudson Valley
Walkway Over the Hudson State Historic Park
Originally built in 1889, this bridge provides a scenic pedestrian walkway over the Hudson River.
Thomas Cole National Historic Site
Home of a 19th-century artist & art school, with period landscape paintings & mountain views.
Hudson Highlands State Park
Scenic 8,000+ acre area along the Hudson River offering vistas & trails for all fitness levels.
Rondout Lighthouse
Bannerman Castle
Abandoned military warehouse in a Hudson River island castle, providing seasonal walking tours.
Hudson Athens Lighthouse
Landmark lighthouse surrounded by water, with a unique square shape, green light & fog bell.
Vanderbilt Mansion National Historic Site
Frederick W. Vanderbilt's 54-room, beaux arts house museum offers a visitor center & guided tours.
Van Cortlandt Manor
Revolutionary War-era manor & living history museum with guides in period dress plus gardens & more.
Washington's Headquarters State Historic Site
House that served as George Washington's headquarters from 1782-1783 with museum & river views.
Olana State Historic Site
Tours & exhibits are offered at this grand estate & studio of painter Frederic Edwin Church.