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Farmers Markets in Hudson Valley
A Frosty Fest
2024 dates TBA: This family-fun holiday light spectacular with more than a million lights that will prove to be unlike any other event in the country!
AutoCamp Catskills
Enjoy a stay in a modern Airstream Suite, spacious canvas tent for a glamping experience, rustic yet chic cabin or in a roomy accessible suite ...
Bannerman Castle
Set in the midst of the Hudson River just south of Beacon, Bannerman Castle on Pollepel Island more familiarly known as Bannerman Island, is rooted in ancient Indian and Dutch folklore and Revolutionary War tales.
Beacon Mountain
Hudson Highlands' highest peak, Beacon Mountain offers two summits, hiking trails, a fire lookout tower and monument and the ruins of the Mount Beacon Incline Railway...
Bear Mountain State Park
Bear Mountain State Park offers a large play field, shaded picnic groves, lake and river fishing access, a swimming pool, Trailside Museums and Zoo, hiking, biking and more...
Bear Mtn State Park in Winter
Nestled in rugged mountains rising from the west bank of the Hudson River, Bear Mountain State Park offers plenty to do no matter what the season.
Beaver Pond Campground
Located in Harriman State Park and adjacent to Lake Welch, the campground offers access to swimming beaches, hiking trails and neighboring state park facilities.
Blue Mountain Campground
Located at the foot of the Catskill Mountains, this family owned and operated campground offers tent and RV sites as well as cabins for rent.
Boscobel House and Gardens
Built between 1804 and 1808, Boscobel House is a national historic museum and displays one of the finest collections of decorative arts from the Federal period.
Breakneck Ridge
Often called ‘the most popular day hike in America,’ Breakneck Ridge is a challenging four-mile climb with several summits, rock scrambling and river views.
Brook n Wood Family Campground
Set on 62 wooded acres, Brook n Wood is a private campground that offers tent and RV sites along with cabins and RV rentals.
Brookside Campgrounds
This family-friendly campground is set on beautiful stream, offering both tent and RV sites along with cabins and RVs available to rent.
Bull Hill (Mt. Taurus)
Also known as Mount Taurus, Bull Hill is a mountain just north of the village of Cold Spring on the Hudson River as part of the river-straddling range known as the Hudson Highlands.
Casperkill Golf Course
Casperkill Country Club is an 18-hole public golf course set in the rolling countryside of the Hudson River Highlands of Dutchess County.
Catamount Mountain - Skiing
First opened for business in 1939 with three rope tows, Catamount Ski Area now offers 7 lifts and features 36 trails and terrain park areas for all ages of ability.
Catskill Animal Sanctuary
A 150-acre refuge in New York’s Hudson Valley, the animal sanctuary has seen more than 5,000 farmed animals rescued from cruelty, neglect and abandonment since 2001.
Catskill Golf Resort
Located in the Hudson Valley at the foot of the scenic Catskill Mountains, Catskill Golf Resort offers a scenic championship18-hole golf course.
Catskill Mountain Railroad Co.
A heritage tourist railroad based in historic Kingston, Catskill Mountain Railroad offers family-friendly train rides that run up to Hurley Mountain and back.
Classic Adventures - Hudson
This fun tour features super cycling and scenic roads winding through quaint villages with educational stops, points of historic of interest, and visits to nationally recognized homes of America's artists, inventors, and leaders.
Clermont State Historic Site
Originally built around 1740, Clermont Mansion was rebuilt during the Revolution by Martha Livingston and her son, Robert R. Livingston, Jr., one of the Founding Father of the United States.
College Hill Golf Course
Designed by William F. Mitchell and opened in 1933, College Hill is a nine-hole golf course in the northeast section of Poughkeepsie.
Colonial Country Club
Open to the public, the 9-hole, par 35 course at Colonial Country Club was constructed in the early 1920s using the “natural lay of the land.”
Croton Point Park
Situated on a peninsula on the east shore of the Hudson River, this 508-acre park offers year-round events and activities along with camping, hiking, swimming and fishing.
Dutchess County Fair
Aug. 20-25, 2024: First held in 1842, today the fair is a fun six-day extravaganza of food, midway rides and games and entertainment...
Earlton Hill Family Campgrounds
Tucked at the foothills of the Catskill Mountains, this family-friendly campground provides more than 300 tent and RV sites along with small cabins to rent.
Esopus Bend Nature Preserve
This unique 161-acre preserve is located partially within both the village and town of Saugerties, punctuated by a dramatic bend in the Esopus Creek less than a mile from the Hudson River.
Fahnestock State Park
This 14,086-acre park covers land in Putnam and Dutchess counties and boasts hiking trails, picnic areas, a scenic campground, and plenty of opportunities for boating, hunting, fishing, and birding.
Fahnestock State Park Campground
This 14,086-acre park’s scenic campground, formed along the park's natural rock ridges, provides 80 campsites, each with a picnic table, charcoal grill, and fire ring.
Fair Oaks Drive-In Theater
An old-fashioned seasonal drive-in movie theater, Fair Oaks offers two screens showing current selections.
Falling Waters Preserve
This riverfront, day-use park offers nature trails, a meadow with great views of the Catskills, a couple of picturesque waterfalls and rock ledges.
FASNY Museum of Firefighting
Celebrating three centuries of firefighting, this hands-on museum features more 60 engines, along with an extraordinary collection of firefighting equipment ...
Forsyth Nature Center
This outdoor learning center offers more than 24 native, exotic and domestic animal exhibits, 12 beautiful gardens and a duck pond and a native pond ...
Four Brothers Drive-In
A contemporary drive-in theater with a retro vibe, Four Brothers offers double features showing current attractions.
Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum
An archive as well as a museum, this the first presidential library in the United States and is the only one used by a sitting president – FDR served from 1933-1945.
Franny Reese State Park
The park offers more than 2.5 miles of hiking and biking trails that follow a historic carriage road and passes by the ruins of a 19th century mansion.
Fred J. Johnston Museum
A landmark of uptown Kingston in the Stockade District, this stately classic Federal-style clapboard house serves as a museum with period furnishings.
Great Jack O'Lantern Blaze - Hudson Valley
Select dates from mid-September through November: The Hudson Valley’s most electrifying fall happening presents an amazing display of more 7,000 illuminated jack o’ lanterns
Greenville Drive-In
A staple in Greenville for than 60 years, today this family-owned theater is not your typical drive-in.
Harriman State Park
Boasting more than 44,000 acres, Harriman State Park is the second-largest park in the New York state parks system.
Harriman State Park in Winter
Along a wide variety of summer activities, the park becomes a winter lover’s paradise with ice fishing, skating, snowshoeing and cross-country skiing.
Hi-Way Drive-In Theatre
This four-screen drive-in shows double features on each of its screens...
Historic Huguenot Street
This well-preserved historical gem of the 17th century lets visitors experience more than 300 years of history across seven historic stone-house museums...
Home of Franklin D. Roosevelt National Historic Site
Home to the 32nd and longest-serving president of the United States, the Springwood estate was established as a National Historic Site in 1945.
Horan’s Landing
This one-acre riverside park offers dpublic access to the Hudson River and features a riverside path, boat launch site, sandy beach and grassy picnic area.
Hudson Highlands State Park Preserve
Hudson Highlands State Park Preserve offers outdoor activities such as fishing, boating, hiking, and birding and Breakneck Ridge trail, rated by Newsweek as one of the top 10-day hikes in America.
See Splendid Foliage along the Hudson River
Explore the majestic Hudson River aboard the Rip Van Winkle II and enjoy narrated cruises past quaint lighthouses, waterfront mansions, and a magnificent view of the Catskill Mountains.
Hudson River Maritime Museum
This waterfront museum features rotating exhibits along with a fleet of small boats, including an 1898 steam tugboat, and an extensive gift shop.
Hudson Valley Garlic Festival
Sept. 28-29, 2024: For more than 30 years, this festival has welcomed garlic lovers from all over to celebrate all things garlic including garlic-inspired food and drink, vendors, kids’ activities, crafts, and more!
Hudson Valley Rail Trail
Hike it or bike it, ride on horseback or roller blades or ski it cross-country style or on snow shoes in the winter – enjoy the trail any way you like!
Hudson Valley Wine & Food Festival
Sept. 7-8, 2024: The Hudson Valley Wine Fest celebrates the bounty of wine, food, and fun along with favorite regional celebrity chefs, wine experts, and fest vendors.
Hudson-Athens Lighthouse
Located in the middle of the Hudson River, the Hudson-Athens Lighthouse is one of only seven remaining lighhouses on the river.
Interlake RV Park
Located is only 2 hours from New York City and less than 30 minutes to the Hudson Valley cities of Kingston and Saugerties, Interlake RV Park offers seasonal RV camping/rentals.
Jacob Purdy House
Used during the Revolutionary War by General George Washington as a headquarters command post, this circa-1720 farmhouse is now the headquarters of the White Plains Historical Society.
Jean Hasbrouck House
Built in 1721, the historic Jean Hasbrouck House is designated a National Historic Landmark and considered one of the best examples of colonial Dutch architecture in stone in the United States.
Kensico Dam Plaza
Completed in 1917, this historic dam features a 9-11 memorial, “The Rising,” an open structure that can be approached from all directions and areas for picnicking, in-line skating, nature walks and more.
Kensico Reservoir
Built in 1885, this historic reservoir offers a trout-stocked lake for fishing as well as boating along with an historic dam featuring a park with a playground and nature trails.
Kingsland Point Park
Built in 1926, this waterfront park offers hiking trails, ballfields, children’s play areas, benches overlooking the Hudson River, picnic areas, and a newly renovated 1926 bathhouse.
Kykuit: John D. Rockefeller Estate
Home to four generations of the Rockefeller family, beginning with the philanthropist John D. Rockefeller, founder of Standard Oil, this 40-room historic house and museum is now a National Historic Landmark
Legoland Resort
LEGOLAND® New York Resort invites you to “ride, climb, splash, and build your way through seven themed lands at the ultimate LEGO® theme park destination!”
Locust Grove Estate
Majestically seated on a hill overlooking the scenic Hudson River, this National Historic Landmark estate features 200 acres of landscaped grounds with five miles of hiking trails and an historic Italianate mansion.
Long Dock Park
A former 19th-century ferry terminal on the Hudson river has been transformed into Long Dock Par, a riverfront destination in Beacon.
Lyndhurst Mansion
Designed in 1838 by Alexander Jackson Davis, Lyndhurst Manor is one of America’s finest Gothic Revival mansions.
Malouf's Mountain Sunset Campground
Just 80 min from NYC via Metro North to the Beacon Train Station, this hike-in/hike-out campground offers both platform and primitive sites for limited-gear or the novice camper.
McCann Memorial Golf Course
This 18-hole, public course was built in 1972 by William Mitchell and redesigned in 2001 by Stephen Kay. The course spans 6524 yards with a par 72.
Mid-Hudson Children's Museum
Located in the heart of the historic waterfront, the museum offers five exhibit galleries and a outdoor children’s garden focusing on early learning, science, literacy, math, art, music and community.
Minnewaska Preserve in Winter
Along with the views, winter snows bring great opportunities to snowshoe and cross-country ski. Horseback riding trails are also available.
Minnewaska State Park Preserve
Situated on the dramatic Shawangunk Mountain ridge, Minnewaska State Park Preserve rises more than 2,000 feet above sea level and is surrounded by rugged, rocky terrain.
Mohonk Golf Course
Set on the grounds of the magnificent and historic Mohonk Mountain House, Mohonk Golf Course is also known as one of the best 9-hole golf courses in New York state.
Mohonk Preserve
The Mohonk Preserve spans more than 8,000 acres of land, mountains, fields, and streams providing great opportunities for hiking, biking, horseback riding, and cross-country skiing, skiing and snowshoeing.
Montgomery Place Historic Estate
Overlooking the Hudson River, this 380-acre 1840s estate is a designated National Historic Landmark set amid rolling lawns, woodlands, and gardens with the Catskill Mountains as a backdrop.
Mount Gulian Historic Site
This National Historic Landmark is a reconstructed 18th century Dutch manor house on the Hudson River that today is a museum.
New Paltz Golf Course
Set against the backdrop of the majestic Shawangunk Mountain, this 9-hole golf course is open to the public year-round, weather permitting.
New York City North / Newburgh KOA Holiday
Set in the heart of the Hudson Valley, this KOA campground is close to cultural attractions, wineries, farmers’ markets and charming cities and villages.
New York Golf Park
PGA owned and operated, this golf park is open 7 days a week from April to October and features a driving range, miniature golf course, golf academy and with scenic views of the Catskills Mountains.
Old Dutch Church - Kingston
Built in 1852 and located in the heart of Kingston's Stockade district, the Old Dutch Church stands on the site of a 1600s Dutch Colonial village.
Old Dutch Reformed Church – Sleepy Hollow
Founded in 1685 and made famous by Washington Irving's story, “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow,” this historic church and churchyard is one of New York’s oldest churches.
Opus 40
Considered by many to be the Stonehenge of North America, Opus 40 is a world-famous nonprofit sculpture park and museum with more than 60 acres of meadows, forested paths and blue stone quarries...
Orange County
Go See Orange County! Located just 60 minutes from NYC, Orange County is one of the most attractive areas in the New York metropolitan area and Hudson Valley.
Overlook Drive-In Theatre
Family-owned since 1955, this 750-car drive-in features a 6-story screen showing current film
Philipsburg Manor
Dating back to 1693, Philipsburg Manor features a working farm, a stone manor house filled with a collection of 17th- and 18th-century period furnishings and costumed re-enactors interpreting pre-Revolutionary times
Pierson Park
This popular waterfront park features a playground with splash fountains, picnic pavilion, grassy areas for picnics, pier for fishing and benches for relaxing and enjoying the view expansive views...
Putnam County - A Treasure Trove of Beauty and Fun!
Seated on the eastern banks of the Hudson River - Putnam County is a jewel among the Empire State's counties.
Rhinebeck
Rhinebeck is a charming, historic town nestled in the scenic Hudson Valley, just east of the Hudson River. With majestic views of the Catskill Mountains, It is easily accessible from NYC, the Berkshires, Connecticut and Upstate NY.
Rhinebeck Crafts Festival
June 2024: Celebrated in the heart of the trendy Hudson Valley, this destination crafts festival is brought to you by more than 200 American artisans of contemporary fine craft and art.
Rhinebeck Handcrafted Octoberfest
2024 dates TBA: Handcrafted Octoberfest brings together the handcrafted, artisanal and agricultural that includes wearable fine craft and art to the Hudson River Valley’s best brew, wine, specialty foods and apothecary goods.
Rip Van Winkle Campgrounds Inc.
Rip Van Winkle Campgrounds provides campers with 160 wooded acres, an entire mile of frontage on Plattekill Creek, koi ponds and a stacked bass pond.
River to Ridge Trail
Connecting the Wallkill River and Shawangunk Ridge, the aptly named trail runs from the village of New Paltz to the beautiful 8,000-acre Mohonk Preserve.
Rockefeller State Park Preserve
Traversing through woodlands, meadows & fields, Rockefeller State Park Preserve features 45 miles of historic and scenic carriage roads that are wide and easy to walk.
Rocking Horse Ranch Resort
This exciting all-inclusive Hudson Valley family resort features timber lodges that come with year-round horseback riding, a fun park with arcades, bounce structures, indoor splash pools, nightly entertainment and more!
Rockland County – Step into the Gateway
Renowned as the “Gateway to the Hudson Valley region,” Rockland County is set along the majestic Hudson River featuring quaint villages, spectacular river views, and outdoor recreation – all just 30 miles north of New York City!
Rondout Lighthouse
The last of three lighthouses marking the entrance to the Rondout Creek, the Rondout Lighthouse is still fully operational as a navigational light and one of only seven remaining on the Hudson River.
RPM Raceway – Poughkeepsie
RPM Raceway offers the thrill of competitive racing in Italian state-of-the-art go-karts capable of 45 MPH speeds
Samuel F. Pryor III Shawangunk Gateway Campground
This high-quality, minimalist campground features 50 acres with 24 drive-in spots (one vehicle per site) and 26 walk-in spots.
Saugerties Lighthouse
Built in 1869, the red-brick lighthouse stands as a landmark beacon on the Hudson River, at the mouth of the Esopus Creek.
Saxon Woods Park
Offering 700-acres of green space, Saxon Woods Park provides a variety of recreational facilities, including an 18-hole golf course,the county’s largest swimming pool, a children’s aquatic playground and more...
Scenic Hudson RiverWalk Park at Tarrytown
The RiverWalk Park in Tarrytown features a riverside esplanade, grass terraces and lawns, and an “eco-corridor” filled with native plants. Activities include walking, biking, fishing and picnicking.
Sebago Cabin Camp
Set on Lake Sebago in Harriman State Park, the camp offers rustic cabins and full-service cottages.
Learn More about Kingston, New York and the Colonists
The Senate House State Historic site was the meeting place for the original New York State Senate and where colonists shaped a newly created government.
Sleepy Hollow Cemetery
A trip to Sleepy Hollow would not be complete without a visit to the 170-year-old Sleepy Hollow Cemetery and its famous residents, including Elizabeth Arden, Andrew Carnegie, Washington Irving, and William Rockefeller.
Sleepy Hollow Lighthouse
Also known as the Tarrytown Light and Kingsland Point Light, this historic lighthouse was first lit in 1883 and served to warn ships away from dangerous shoals on the east side of the Hudson River.
Spacious Skies Woodland Hills
Spacious Skies Woodland Hills is a family-friendly campground located in upstate New York amidst the Taconic and Berkshire Mountain ranges.
Have Fun at 'America's Biggest Little Water Park'
Billed as “America's Biggest Little Water Park,” SplashDown Beach features thrilling slides and rides for all ages as well as a wave pool, lagoon & play areas.
Stonecrop Gardens
This public garden offers 15 acres of diverse settings including woodland and water gardens, a grass garden, raised alpine stone beds, cliff rock gardens, and an enclosed English-style flower garden.
Stony Point - a Place of Revolutionary History & Theatre
In addition to its panoramic river views, Stony Point features historic sites and landmarks from the American Revolutionary War including the Stony Point Battlefield State Historic Site and Lighthouse.
Enjoy Kayaking with Storm King Adventure Tours
Let certified kayak experts guide you through a variety of tours. Tours include Bannerman Island, Fishkill Creek, Cornwall Bay and more.
Storm King Art Center
Located in New York’s Hudson Valley, this unique open air art center is a sprawling 500-acre outdoor museum boasting large-scale sculpture and site-specific commissions under open sky.
Storm King State Park
This 1,972-acre park offers hikers unsurpassed views of the Catskills and the Hudson Valley.
Sylvan Lake Beach Park Inc.
Set on a private beach along the scenic shores of Sylvan Lake, this 65-acre wooded campground offers both rustic tent and RV sites with full hookup. Seasonal sites are also available.
Tap into Maple Weekend in Upstate NY
March 16-17, 23-24, 2024: Did you know that New York state is known for its maple syrup and home to more than 2,000 maple sugar makers?
Explore the Greenburgh Nature Center and See the Replica of a Native American Village
The Greenburgh Nature Center has nature trails, live animals, and replica of a 6,000 year old Native American village.
The Ranch at Gatherwild Glamping
Spread out on 15 acres of rolling hills in the Hudson Valley, Gatherwild offers unique shelters with simple yet luxurious interiors.
Thomas Cole National Historic Site
Discover magnificent examples of the “school” of art that Thomas Cole, known as the father of America's first distinctive artistic style, began in 1825.
Treetopia Campground
This family-friendly Hudson Valley campground offers an interesting range of “glamping” experiences from Airstream RVs, cabin rentals and glamping tents featuring modern, two-story treehouses...
Trolley Museum of New York
Set in the renovated Ulster & Delaware Railroad yard in downtown Kingston, this waterfront museum features exhibits, features trolley rides, interactive, hands-on activities for kids and theater.
Try Boundless Adventures at the NY City Zipline and Aerial Park
Less than one hour from NYC, this park offers 9 courses with 4 different levels of difficulty, and more than 120 unique challenges for all ages and abilities...
Ulster County – far from ordinary
Ulster County invites you to “get lost on purpose” in this beautiful, historic and soulful area in the heart of the Hudson Valley.
Vassar Golf Course
This nine-hole public golf course is situated on the beautiful Vassar College campus in Dutchess County.
Volunteer Fireman’s Hall and Museum
Housed in the original 1857 home of the Wiltwyck Hose Company, the museum features firefighting artifacts, photos and apparatus including an 1845 hand pumper.
Walkway over the Hudson
See sweeping views of the Hudson Valley and river below as you course over the longest elevated pedestrian bridge in the World..
Follow the Wallkill Valley Rail Trail in the Hudson Valley
Surrounded by picturesque streams, hillsides, and forest, the trail runs directly through the heart of New Paltz.
Ward Pound Ridge Reservation
This 4,315-acre park features varied terrain and landscapes along with miles of wooded trails perfect for activities no matter what the season.
Warwick Drive-In
Warwick Drive-In has been showing current popular films on its three screens since 1950...
Washington Irving’s Sunnyside
Visit enchanted Sunnyside, the historic home of author Washington Irving, best known for his short stories, such as “Rip Van Winkle” and “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow.”
See Washington's Headquarters State Historic Site
Overlooking the Hudson River, tour General Washington's Headquarters during the final year of the American Revolutionary War.
Waubeeka Family Campground
Waubeeka Family Campground offers RV and tent sites, along with cabin rentals in spacious, wooded sites spread out over 150 acres on the shores of two lakes.
West Point Foundry Preserve
Follow the trails to explore one of America’s most important industrial sites of the Industrial Revolution and the Civil War at this “outdoor museum...”
Go Family Camping in the Beautiful Catskill Mountains.
Set on 100 acres of the beautiful and historic Northern Catskill Mountains, Whip-O-Will Campsites offers 250 tent and RV sites.
Widow Jane Mine
Today the Widow Jane Mine offers an exciting venue for historic interpretation as well as special events. Many musicians have performed and recorded here, taking advantage of its unique acoustics.
Wiltwyck Golf Club
Now opened to the public, this semi-private Kingston golf course in the mid-Hudson Valley offers a championship golf course, designed by the legendary Robert Trent Jones Sr.
Windham Country Club
Designed in 1928, Windham Country Club’s 18-hole golf course is seated atop the Catskill Mountains and located within Windham Mountain Resort.
Windham Mountain Ski Resort
Located in the Northern Catskills, Windham Mountain is a family-friendly ski resort and adventure park with 54 trails, zip line and biking trails.
Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park™
Set on 110 lush acres overlooking the meandering Wallkill River, this family-friendly campground offers both RV and tent sites along with views of the Shawangunk Ridge.
Zoom down giant 300-foot Winding Water slides
Nestled in the scenic northern Catskill Mountains, Zoom Flume Water Park offers safe water fun and excitement for all ages in a natural setting.