Hudson Valley Guidebook
Dinner Spots
Walk over to Gaskins for a delightful local, farm-fresh dinner. We love their cocktails and basically everything on the menu!
156 locals recommend
Gaskins
2 Church AveWalk over to Gaskins for a delightful local, farm-fresh dinner. We love their cocktails and basically everything on the menu!
"The Corner" restaurant at The Hotel Tivoli is a vibrant & eclectic spot we highly recommend. The hotel bar is an awesome place for a cocktail as well.
30 locals recommend
Hotel Tivoli
53 Broadway"The Corner" restaurant at The Hotel Tivoli is a vibrant & eclectic spot we highly recommend. The hotel bar is an awesome place for a cocktail as well.
Market Street is a contemporary Italian restaurant. We love their "fancy pizza", wine on tap, and fresh salads. They are also open late.
75 locals recommend
Market St
19 W Market StMarket Street is a contemporary Italian restaurant. We love their "fancy pizza", wine on tap, and fresh salads. They are also open late.
Hudson's popular farm to table restaurant. Try making a reservation in advance.
168 locals recommend
Wm. Farmer and Sons
20 S Front StHudson's popular farm to table restaurant. Try making a reservation in advance.
Santa Fe
52 BroadwayFun, low-key, Mexican restaurant in Tivoli.
Lovely Italian restaurant with a wonderful outdoor patio. Call ahead for a reservation!
72 locals recommend
Ca’Mea
214 Warren StLovely Italian restaurant with a wonderful outdoor patio. Call ahead for a reservation!
Fun Italian restaurant that offers an assortment of carry-out and to-go items.
32 locals recommend
GioBatta Alimentari
69 BroadwayFun Italian restaurant that offers an assortment of carry-out and to-go items.
Shops
Alder & Co.
222 Main StA giant collection of antique shops under one roof. A much more affordable alternative to Warren Street in Hudson.
97 locals recommend
The Antique Warehouse Hudson NY
99 S Front StA giant collection of antique shops under one roof. A much more affordable alternative to Warren Street in Hudson.
A truly one-of-a-kind collection of antiques and architectural salvage. This multi-story warehouse is full of treasures.
27 locals recommend
Zaborski Emporium
27 Hoffman StA truly one-of-a-kind collection of antiques and architectural salvage. This multi-story warehouse is full of treasures.
Fluff Alpaca
319 Main StreetFluff is full of cozy alpaca clothing & accessories. Their stuff is amazing.
Some of the best ice cream ever! Farm-fresh ingredients and unique flavors.
20 locals recommend
Fortunes Ice Cream
55 BroadwaySome of the best ice cream ever! Farm-fresh ingredients and unique flavors.
Sightseeing
This beautiful historic home is perched on the east bank of the Hudson. The grounds are wonderful for a stroll or picnic.
68 locals recommend
Clermont State Historic Site
1 Clermont AveThis beautiful historic home is perched on the east bank of the Hudson. The grounds are wonderful for a stroll or picnic.
Olana State Historic Site is a historic house museum near Hudson. The estate was home to Frederic Edwin Church, one of the major figures in the Hudson River School of landscape painting and has an amazing view corridor of the Hudson River.
350 locals recommend
Olana State Historic Site
Olana State Historic SiteOlana State Historic Site is a historic house museum near Hudson. The estate was home to Frederic Edwin Church, one of the major figures in the Hudson River School of landscape painting and has an amazing view corridor of the Hudson River.
The Thomas Cole House, also known as Cedar Grove or the Thomas Cole National Historic Site, is a National Historic Landmark that includes the home and the studio of painter Thomas Cole, founder of the Hudson River School of American painting.
163 locals recommend
Thomas Cole National Historic Site
218 Spring StThe Thomas Cole House, also known as Cedar Grove or the Thomas Cole National Historic Site, is a National Historic Landmark that includes the home and the studio of painter Thomas Cole, founder of the Hudson River School of American painting.
The waterfall trail hike is a beautiful 1.3 mile loop. This is a wonderful moderate hike.
128 locals recommend
High Falls Conservation Area
540 Roxbury RdThe waterfall trail hike is a beautiful 1.3 mile loop. This is a wonderful moderate hike.
A lovely moderate trail on the Hudson. Ideal for all levels and dogs.
165 locals recommend
Poets' Walk Park
776 River RdA lovely moderate trail on the Hudson. Ideal for all levels and dogs.
One of our favorite trails in the area. The lower loop is a rewarding uphill climb. The upper loop is easily accessible from a parking lot and a better more moderate option.
668 locals recommend
Kaaterskill Falls
One of our favorite trails in the area. The lower loop is a rewarding uphill climb. The upper loop is easily accessible from a parking lot and a better more moderate option.
This 11.5-mile former rail trail runs along the Ashokan reservoir and is ideal for walking, jogging, or bike riding.
141 locals recommend
Ashokan Rail Trail- Woodstock Dike Trailhead
1285 NY-28This 11.5-mile former rail trail runs along the Ashokan reservoir and is ideal for walking, jogging, or bike riding.
Beautiful lake recreation area with 5 mile lake hiking trail. There is also a public beach here in the summer.
132 locals recommend
Lake Taghkanic State Park
1528 New York 82Beautiful lake recreation area with 5 mile lake hiking trail. There is also a public beach here in the summer.
Historic mansion with Hudson river adjacent lawns (picnic!) and hiking trails (Norrie Point Trail)
21 locals recommend
Staatsburgh State Historic Site
U.S. 1Historic mansion with Hudson river adjacent lawns (picnic!) and hiking trails (Norrie Point Trail)
Beautiful historic mansion and grounds along the Hudson river. Part of the Bard College campus.
29 locals recommend
Montgomery Place Historic Estate
River RoadBeautiful historic mansion and grounds along the Hudson river. Part of the Bard College campus.
Fantastic moderate Hike in the Catskill State Park. The whole thing is 4.5 miles. Check it out on All Trails. There is also a great lake, beach, and campsite to picnic and relax here.
14 locals recommend
Artists Rock
Fantastic moderate Hike in the Catskill State Park. The whole thing is 4.5 miles. Check it out on All Trails. There is also a great lake, beach, and campsite to picnic and relax here.
Great state park offering hiking for all levels. Bish Bash Falls is an easy trail for all ages and abilities. The Blue river trail is lovely and the The Sunset Rock trail is a fantastic 4 mi moderate trail.
Taconic State Park
Taconic State ParkGreat state park offering hiking for all levels. Bish Bash Falls is an easy trail for all ages and abilities. The Blue river trail is lovely and the The Sunset Rock trail is a fantastic 4 mi moderate trail.
Breakfast/Lunch
Otto's is our spot for coffee, breakfast, lunch, grab/go, local beers, and provisions.
64 locals recommend
Otto's Market
215 Main StOtto's is our spot for coffee, breakfast, lunch, grab/go, local beers, and provisions.
Le Gamin is a delicious daytime spot with french fare surrounded by an amazing collection of automotive themed antiques.
64 locals recommend
Le Gamin Country
609 Warren StLe Gamin is a delicious daytime spot with french fare surrounded by an amazing collection of automotive themed antiques.
This converted bank building is a beautiful place for breakfast or lunch. Their gorgeous mural was painted by Brooklyn-based artist, Happy Menocal.
79 locals recommend
Hotel Kinsley
301 Wall StThis converted bank building is a beautiful place for breakfast or lunch. Their gorgeous mural was painted by Brooklyn-based artist, Happy Menocal.
Drinks
Suarez Family Brewery
2278 U.S. 9Delicious local brews. Fun spot to hang out, indoors only.
Tour the distillery and check out the tasting room to sample spirits, enjoy cocktails, and local beers and ciders.
44 locals recommend
Hudson Valley Distillers
1727 U.S. 9Tour the distillery and check out the tasting room to sample spirits, enjoy cocktails, and local beers and ciders.
Chic design, cocktails, and small bites. This cocktail bar is worth visiting.
9 locals recommend
Crown
10 Crown StChic design, cocktails, and small bites. This cocktail bar is worth visiting.
This bar/bookstore is a unique spot to relax and enjoy a drink.
87 locals recommend
Spotty Dog Books & Ale
440 Warren StThis bar/bookstore is a unique spot to relax and enjoy a drink.
This funky bar is located in the rear of an antique shop and has a great outdoor space. They also serve some interesting Malaysia cuisine.
143 locals recommend
Back Bar
347 Warren StThis funky bar is located in the rear of an antique shop and has a great outdoor space. They also serve some interesting Malaysia cuisine.
Gorgeous lounge & restaurant. Extremely well decorated, welcoming & cozy. Ideal for a drink or special dinner in Hudson.
141 locals recommend
The Maker Lounge
Prison AlleyGorgeous lounge & restaurant. Extremely well decorated, welcoming & cozy. Ideal for a drink or special dinner in Hudson.
Farms & Orchards
The best apples in the area. They also have a fantastic farm stand on route 9G.
Historic family-owned Pick Your Own fruit orchard with cherries, blueberries, peaches, plums, apricots, nectarines and apples on over 100 acres of picturesque farmland.
17 locals recommend
Rose Hill
Rose HillHistoric family-owned Pick Your Own fruit orchard with cherries, blueberries, peaches, plums, apricots, nectarines and apples on over 100 acres of picturesque farmland.
Well-maintained farm with many options for fruits, veggies, apple, and pumpkin picking. Wonderful farm store as well.
101 locals recommend
Greig Farm
227 Pitcher LnWell-maintained farm with many options for fruits, veggies, apple, and pumpkin picking. Wonderful farm store as well.
The best apples in the Hudson Valley. The Farm at Montgomery Place is a historic farm dating back to the 1700s. The property is now owned and managed by Bard College.
35 locals recommend
Montgomery Place Orchards
4283 NY-9GThe best apples in the Hudson Valley. The Farm at Montgomery Place is a historic farm dating back to the 1700s. The property is now owned and managed by Bard College.
Arts & Culture
Bard's famous Frank Gehry designed arts center hosts a robust calendar of concerts, shows, and other events.
80 locals recommend
Fisher Center at Bard
Manor AvenueBard's famous Frank Gehry designed arts center hosts a robust calendar of concerts, shows, and other events.
Hessel Museum of Art
33 Garden RdModern art museum at Bard College.