A Hudson Valley getaway will inspire you! Amid magnificent scenery and charming villages, discover grand historic mansions, outdoor adventures, farm-fresh cuisine and great performances.
Just north of Manhattan, this region is home to some of the most visited sites in America. Explore Historic Hudson Valley’s network of estates in Sleepy Hollow Country, the US Military Academy at West Point and the Home of Franklin D. Roosevelt in Hyde Park. Just down the road, relive the Gilded Age on a tour of Vanderbilt Mansion. All have sweeping river views.
Check out the views from the Walkway Over the Hudson, the longest pedestrian bridge in the world! Minnewaska State Park Preserve has hiking, biking and horseback riding trails to scenic waterfalls. For a wilder adventure, swoop down Tarzan vines at Big Bear Ziplines in Hyde Park.
River towns like Nyack, Hudson and Rhinebeck are packed with antique shops and art galleries. The Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome presents thrilling air shows, bi-plane rides and a huge collection of historic planes. In Central Valley Woodbury Common boasts the world’s largest collection of designer outlets.
Majestic theaters range from the Bardavon 1869 Opera House in Poughkeepsie to the Fisher Center for Performing Arts, a modern architectural masterpiece. See Shakespeare under the stars during the Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival at Boscobel, a spectacular hilltop estate in the Hudson Highlands.
You’ll definitely eat well in the Hudson Valley--from legendary country inns to the world-famous Culinary Institute of America. Foodies love the region’s abundant farm markets, artisanal cheese makers and award-winning wineries along the Shawangunk Wine Trail.
Treat yourself to a stay at the Mohonk Mountain House, a lakeside Victorian castle surrounded by forests and winding trails. With fine dining, four-season sports and a sumptuous spa, it’s no wonder Conde Nast Traveler just named it one of the Top 20 large resorts in the US!
For more ideas and information, see Hudson Valley’s Culinary, History & Culture, Outdoors and Water listings.
Find more information at Hudson Valley Regional Tourism Office