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H I S TO R I C AT T R AC T I O N S
We started a revolution right here in the Hudson Valley. From battlegrounds and West Point to the Great Estates and manor houses of the landed gentry, there are countless ways to experience how Americans lived here over the centuries.
T H E A RTS
Paintings of the Hudson Valley hang in museums all over the world, a product of the 1800’s Hudson River School of painters. This art movement, the first in America, lives on in galleries and art institutions of international fame found throughout the region. The Hudson Valley is also home to a vast number of artists and artisans who find inspiration in the area’s beauty.
W I N E R I E S & FA R M S
The Hudson Valley was the first wine region in the U.S., started by vintners from Europe who found a climate similar to their homelands. Rich soil and favorable growing conditions also produce an abundance of fruits and vegetables sold at farm markets throughout the area. Taste the wine at our wineries and fill a market basket with some of the freshest produce and farm products you’ll ever find.
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YO U ’ R E A B O U T TO E M B A R K on an adventure along
one of the most scenic rivers in America. Come see where the history of the United States began, where the first wine region was established, and the first regional art movement started with the Hudson Valley School of painters. It’s a region full of surprises.
M E E T I N G S A N D CO N V E N T I O N S
Small business gatherings and large conventions can find a wide range of meeting options throughout the Hudson Valley. From boutique hotels to major convention properties and resorts, bring your group to our unique spaces. We provide a level of service that has brought repeat business throughout the years.
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Surround yourself with the scenic beauty of the Hudson Valley. Hundreds of miles of trails, thousands of feet of fairways and numerous lakes and streams to paddle are all part of our landscape. Four seasons of fresh air and fun offer countless opportunities for recreation throughout the region.
Kids will never run out of things to do here. Amusement parks, zoos, snow tubing, nature centers, fairs and festivals are just the start. Take them ice skating, roller skating or to a children’s theater production. Events just for kids happen every weekend, making it easy to entertain both toddlers and teenagers. (Not to mention the parents!).
Take a bus, take a plane, ride a bike, board a train, just come back to us! We’re easy to reach with a network of Interstates, as well as train lines and buses that will take you into and out of Manhattan.
SHOPPING & ANTIQUES
The Valley is chock full of craft shops, designer outlets, gift galleries and stores carrying vintage decorative items. We have villages devoted just to crafts and others full of antique stores for days filled with destination shopping. Our designer outlets are world renowned and people flock to our boutiques and shops found within the charming Hudson River villages.
COVER: Storm King Adventure Tours. Photo by Cara Meling. www.stormkingadventuretours.com ABOVE:
View from Olana, Greenport.
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Historic Attractions F R O M T H E E A R LY D U TC H S LO O P S to British warships, steamships to freighters,
the Hudson River has played a major role in the history of both New York and the nation. The banks of the Hudson and beyond are filled with historic and cultural treasures within the charming towns and villages of the region.
H I S TO R I C S I T E S Bennington Battlefield State Historic Site
Interpretive signs on picturesque over-look describes events of the battle between British and American forces. Picnic area. Hoosick Falls. 518-686-7109
www.nysparks.com
Chaung Yen Monastery
Home to the largest statue of Buddha in the western hemisphere. Beautiful grounds include Woo-Ju Library which houses one of the largest literary collections on Tibetan religion. Kent. 845-225-1819
www.baus.org
Crailo State Historic Site
Crailo State Historic Site is the museum of the Colonial Dutch in the Hudson River Valley. A new exhibit features engaging interactive components that help tell the fascinating story of the Dutch and their trade partners along the River in the 17th century. Rensselaer. 518-463-8738
www.nysparks.com
Fort Decker
18th-century house used in Revolutionary War. Port Jervis. 845-856-2375
www.minisink.org
Fort Montgomery
Scene of a fierce Revolutionary War battle for control of the Hudson River. Interpretive programs by costumed staff and hiking trails past historic ruins of the buildings and earthworks. A footbridge across Popolopen Creek connects with Bear Mountain Zoo. Visitor’s center. Fort Montgomery. 845-446-2134
www.palisadesparksconservancy.org
Herman Melville House
Author Herman Melville wrote two of his books at this house along the Hudson. Lansingburgh. 518- 235-3501
Historic Huguenot Street
Where history continues to be written. National Historic Landmark Distric includes visitor’s center, seven original 18th century stone houses, reconstructed 1717 French chruch, burial ground, special exhibits and galleries, gift shop, research library, archives and ten landscaped acres. Tours and special programs offered. May-October. New Paltz. 845-255-1660
www.huguenotstreet.org
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Bannerman’s Castle Fishkill. 845-220-2120
www.bannermancastle.org
John Kane House
Served as George Washington’s headquarters in 1778. Located on East Main Street at the Lowell Thomas Center. Pawling. 845-855-9316
www.pawlinghistory.org
Kiersted House
Built in 1727, the Kiersted House, home to the Saugerties Historical Society, is architecturally significant as an exceptional example of 18thcentury building practices. Special events include historical reenactments. May-October. Saugerties. 845-246-9529
www.saugertieshistoricalsociety.com
Knickerbocker Mansion
The Knickerbocker Mansion was built in the 1780’s by Johannes and Elizabeth Knickerbocker. The Mansion presides over the remains of the historic Witenagenot Oak Tree which was planted in 1676 to commemorate a peace treaty between the Native Americans and European settlers. The mansion offers tours, special events and authentic colonial Dutch meals. Schaghticoke. 518-664-1700
www.knickmansion.com
Above: Bannerman’s Castle, Fishkill.
Martin Van Buren National Historic Site
The home and farm of the eighth president of the United States. Open May – October, daily 9 am-4 pm; abbreviated hours on November weekends. Kinderhook. 518-758-9689
www.nps.gov/mava
Meeting House
Original 1764 Quaker Meeting House that served as a hospital for George Washington’s troops in 1778. Pawling. 845-855-9316
National Purple Heart Hall of Honor Exhibits on the Purple Heart in a museum located at the site where General George Washington gave the first award. Photographs, films, memorabilia and searchable database of all recipients. Vails Gate. 845-561-1765
www.thepurpleheart.com
New Windsor Cantonment
Final encampment of Washington’s Army during the Revolutionary War. Costumed interpreters demonstrate life at the camp. Visitor center (open year round) features exhibits and a collection of 18th century artillery. New Windsor. 845-561-1765
www.nysparks.com
New York State Capitol
The seat of NYS government. Built between 1867 and 1899, adorned with intricate and elaborate carvings. NYS Capitol Free guided tours. Call for daily schedule. Closed Holidays. Albany. 518-474-2418
www.empirestateplaza.org
Old Southeast Church
This 200-year-old church is the oldest in Putnam County. It serves as an ecumenical and cultural center. Brewster. 845-279-7429
Pratt Rock
Beautiful white painted relief carvings by Zadock Pratt. Prattsville. 518-299-3125
www.prattmuseum.com
Senate House State Historic Site
Guided tours of the furnished historic house. Museum featuring art, objects and documents of the 17th-19th centuries. Picnic in the park-like setting. Open April 15-October 31, Wednesday-Saturday, 10am-5pm; Sunday, 1pm-5pm and by appointment. Site also open Memorial, Independence and Labor Day holidays. Tours for groups and school programs year round by appointment. Kingston. 845-338-2786
MUSEUMS Bronck Museum
www.nysparks.com
Dutch colonial dwellings complex and 19th-century barns, including the oldest surviving Dutch house in the Hudson Valley. 18th- and 19th-century art, furniture, ceramics and glass. Coxsackie. 518-731-6490
St. Paul’s Church National Historic Site
Colonial church (1763-1787) used as Revolutionary War hospital. Historic village green, Westchester County’s oldest cemetery and a museum. Mount Vernon. 914-667-4116
www.gchistory.org
Burden Iron Works Museum
www.nps.gov/sapa
Shaker Heritage Society
America’s first Shaker settlement. Museum, gift shop, self-guided walking tours of historic sites and grounds, Ann Lee Pond and nature preserve. Special events. Albany. 518-456-7890
www.shakerheritage.org
Stony Point Battlefield
The American victory at Stony Point was the last major Revolutionary War battle in the north. The battlefield offers a variety of daily programs and monthly special events including military exhibits and slide shows in the site museum, camp-life and cooking demonstrations by staff members in period dress. Stony Point. 845-786-2521
www.nysparks.state.ny.us
Ukrainian Church & Grazhda
Imposing wood-carved basilica built entirely without nails, with hand-carved and gold covered interiors. Concerts, Ukrainian craft workshops, art works. Jewett Center. 518-263-3862
www.brama.com/stjohn
Union Church of Pocantico Hills
Rockefeller family church. Stained glass windows by modern masters Henri Matisse and Marc Chagall flood the tiny sanctuary with brilliant light. Sleepy Hollow. 914-631-8200
www.hudsonvalley.org
Above (top to bottom): New York State Museum, Albany; Washington’s Headquarters, Newburgh.
United States Military Academy at West Point Guided tour of the oldest military academy in the U.S. Beautiful Hudson River views. West Point Museum exhibits history of the academy. Visitor’s Center. 845-938-2638 West Point Tours. 845-446-4724
www.westpointtours.com
This building was the main office for the Burden Iron Works. The iron works is long gone, but you can view a full set of exhibits about the area’s industrial heritage at the Burden Iron Works Museum. Troy. 518-274-5267
www.hudsonmohawkgateway.org
Camp Shanks World War II Museum Known as “Last-Stop, USA,” Camp Shanks was the largest US Army port of embarkation for the European Theatre of War from 1942 until the end of hostilities. About 1.3 million troops passed through here and the camp was also used to house 290,000 German and Italian prisoners of war. Orangeburg. 845-638-5244
Washington’s Headquarters
D & H Canal Museum
George Washington’s longest stay was at Hasbrouck House during the Revolutionary War. Museum contains artifacts and history of the period. Newburgh. 845-562-1195
National Historic Site. Working lock model. Original canal locks #16-20 of the D&H Canal. May-October. High Falls. 845- 687-9311
www.nysparks.com
www.canalmuseum.org
Bevier House/Ulster County Historical Society Museum
Empire State Railway Museum
www.bevierhousemuseum.org
www.esrm.com
Built in the 1680’s as a one-room dwelling, it reflects the history of the Hudson Valley and its inhabitants. Open weekends May-October. Special events and activities. Marbletown. 845-338-5614
Located in a historic 1899 Ulster and Delaware Railroad Station, the museum offers exhibits of artifacts, archival photographs and films related to the history of railroading in the region. Memorial Day-October. Phoenicia. 845-688-7501
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Neversink Valley Museum of History and Innovation
Located in the D&H Canal Park, the museum offers a self-guided walking tour of the canal, permanent exhibits on the canal and early film making, special exhibits, lectures and events. Hiking, fishing and picnicking. Cuddebackville. 845-754-8870
www.neversinkmuseum.org
New York State Museum
Oldest and largest state museum in the U.S. Explore the foundations of the Empire State with lifelike exhibits including Native American culture, natural history, a moving September 11 exhibit and a fully restored carousel. Albany. 518-474-5877
www.nysm.nysed.gov
Above: Motorcyclepedia, Newburgh.
FASNY Museum Of Firefighting
A premiere collection of American firefighting artifacts in the world, featuring over 90 pieces of apparatus on display. Children’s activities that are both fun and educational. Hudson. 518-822-1875; 877-347-3687
www.fasnyfiremuseum.com
Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library & Museum
Hudson River Maritime Museum
Located in Kingston’s historic Roundout waterfront district. Explore Hudson River history by “following the river through time.” Seasonal exhibits, permanent collection, educational and visiting vessels programs, events courtyard, lecture series, gift shop, docking. Daily, May-October. Kingston. Museum Gift Shop. 845-338-0071
www.hrmm.org
Visitors can take a photographic journey through the largest exhibition of images ever assembled on the public and private lives of Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt. Research room. Hyde Park. 845-486-7770
Hudson River Museum
Fred J. Johnston Museum
www.hrm.org
www.fdrlibrary.marist.edu
Restored Victorian Glenview Mansion, collection of 19th and 20th century art including works by many Hudson River School painters and Andrus Planetarium with Zeiss M1015 Star Machine. Yonkers. 914-963-4550
The 1812 Federal-style house features the noted antiquarian’s private collection of 18th- and early 19th-century furnishings and decorative arts, mostly American, in eight elegant room settings of his design. May-October. Kingston. 845-339-0720
Hurley Heritage Society Museum
Friends Of Historic Kingston Museum
www.hurleyheritagesociety.org
www.fohk.org
Adjacent to the Fred J. Johnston Museum, the gallery features changing exhibits of local history, research archives and a museum gift shop with items of regional interest. Guided walking tours of the 1658 Stockade National Historic District depart from the museum. Kingston. 845-339-0720
www.fohk.org
Harness Racing Museum and Hall of Fame
Riveting, state-of-the-art, interactive exhibits showcasing the great American-born sport of Harness Racing. Goshen. 845-294-6330
www.harnessmuseum.com
Holocaust Museum & Study Center
Unique in the Hudson Valley, the museum educates and commemorates the Holocaust through multimedia, interactive exhibits, monthly film screening, and a quarterly lecture series. Spring Valley. 845-356-2700
www.holocauststudies.org
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The museum has various historical displays concerning the Town of Hurley. Brochures available for the free walking tour of the historical district, containing colonial homes dating from the 1670’s to the late 1800’s. May-October. Hurley. 845-338-1661
Klyne Esopus Museum
Housed in a former Dutch Reformed Church built in 1827. Exhibits about the culture, commerce and history of the Town of Esopus. Annual special exhibits. Free Saturday speakers’ series. JuneOctober. Ulster Park. 845-338-8109
www.klyneesopusmuseum.org
Motorcyclepedia
85,000 square-foot museum with over 300 motorcycles built since 1897. Police, military, sidecars and more than 100 Indians are exhibited. Newburgh. 845-569-9065.
www.motorcyclepediamuseums.com
Museum Village of Old Smith’s Clove
One of New York’s largest living history museums with costumed interpreters demonstrating crafts in a 19th-century village setting. Monroe. 845-782-8247
www.museumvillage.org
Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome Museum Antique airplanes of WWI, the barnstorming era and earliest days of aviation on display; antique vehicles. Thrilling air shows. Biplane rides available. Rhinebeck. 845-752-3200
www.oldrhinebeck.org
Opus 40 & Quarryman’s Museum
Six-acre environmental bluestone sculpture built from an abandoned quarry by one man, Harvey Fite. May-October. Saugerties. 845-246-3400
www.opus40.org
Putnam County Historical Society And Foundry Schoolmuseum
Features exhibits relating to the West Point Foundry, photos, reference library, maps, genealogy and Putnam County history. Cold Spring. 845-265-4010
www.pchs-fsm.org
Pruyn House
Country estate house of Casparus Francis Pruyn (1792-1846). Dutch ambiance radiates throughout this classic, beautifully restored house (ca. 1830). Newtonville. 518-783-1435
www.pruynhouse.org
Rensselaer County Historical Society
Changing exhibitions on people, art and communities of Rensselaer County. Public research library with extensive holdings on county history. Hart Cluett House, restored 1827 Federal Townhouse. Troy. 518-272-7232
www.rchsonline.org
Shaker Museum And Library at the Mount Lebanon Shaker Village
Seasonal outdoor tours of buildings at the Mount Lebanon Shaker Village—please call for tour information, scheduled programming. Research library located at Old Chatham site. New Lebanon and Old Chatham. 518-794-9100
www.shakermuseumandlibrary.org
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G R E AT E S TAT E S & M A N O R H O U S E S A.J. Snyder Estate
Located in the Rosendale Natural Cement Historic District and listed on the State and National Register of Historic Places. Tours conducted by the Century House Historical Society include the Widow Jane Mine, cement kilns, Delaware & Hudson Canal, Snyder Canal Slip, exhibition hall and the Snyder Carriage and Sleigh collection. Special events. Sundays, or by appointment. May-September. Rosendale. 845-658-9900
www.centuryhouse.org
Boscobel Restoration
Neoclassical mansion on the banks of the Hudson River features decorative arts from the Federal Period. Rose gardens, walking trails and spectacular vistas of the Hudson. Garrison. 845-265-3638
www.boscobel.org
Brick House Above: Thomas Paine Memorial Museum, New Rochelle.
Southeast Museum
Established in 1963 and located in historic Southeast Old Town Hall. Exhibits include Harlem Railroad and Borden’s Condensed Milk Factory. Lectures, children’s programs, special events. Brewster. 845-279-7500
www.southeastmuseum.org
Suffern Railroad Museum
Suffern has enjoyed a colorful history with the railroad since 1841. The Victorian station that houses the museum is regarded as the most beautiful and artistic of its kind. Suffern. 845-369-7076
Thomas Paine Memorial Museum
A collection of artifacts and works of Thomas Paine, father of the American Revolution and creator of the Human Rights Movement. New Rochelle. 914-740-5343
www.thomaspaine.org
Trolley Museum of New York
Trolley rides on original tracks along the historic Kingston waterfront to Kingston Point Park on the Hudson River. Visitors center and museum store on premises. May-October. Kingston. 845-331-3399
www.tmny.org
USS Slater DE-766
A destroyer escort built in 1943. Tour is guided by DE veterans and includes the crews quarters, galley, ward room, pilot house, bridge, main gun, antiaircraft batteries and anti-submarine weapons. Albany. 518-431-1943
www.ussslater.org
Volunteer Firemen’s Hall and Museum
A “Little Gem of a Museum” housed in the 1857 Wiltwyck Fire House. Display of many firemanic artifacts, equipment and memorabilia. Group and school tours. May-October. Annual Antique Fires Engine Muster in August. Kingston. 845-331-0866; 845-338-1247
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This 18th-century estate was home to seven generations of the Hill family. Elegant furnishings range from Colonial to Victorian. Montgomery. 845-457-4921
www.hillholdandbrickhouse.org
Clermont State Historic Site
Livingston family estate. Tours offered April 1 October 31, Tuesday - Sunday and Monday holidays 11am-5pm (last tour begins at 4pm) ; November - December, Saturday and Sunday 11am-4pm (last tour begins at 3pm). The grounds and historic gardens are open all year offering picnicking, hiking, cross country skiing and fabulous views of the Hudson River. Vehicle Fee in effect April 1 - October 31 (which is refunded with the purchase of a house tour ticket). Clermont. 518-537-4240.
www.friendsofclermont.org
Clinton House
Eleanor Roosevelt National Historic Site At Val-Kill “Val-Kill,” the home of the First Lady, Eleanor Roosevelt, from 1945-1962. Includes ER memorial garden, grounds, and hiking trails. Hyde Park. 845-229-9115
www.nps.gov/elro
Franklin D. Roosevelt National Historic Site
Lifelong home of the President. Includes grave-site and rose garden area. Hyde Park. 845-229-9115
www.nps.gov/hofr
George Washington Masonic Historic Site
(DeWint House) Tour the property that housed General Washington and staff on four occasions during the Revolutionary War and explore Washington memorabilia at the site museum. The 1700 DeWint House is the oldest standing residence in Rockland County. Tappan. 845-359-1359
www.dewinthouse.com
Glebe House
The 1767 house is restored to represent the home of Tory Minister, The Rev. John Beardsley, and his wife Gertrude Crannell, who resided there from 1767-77 when they fled to the safety of New York City and the protection of British troops. Poughkeepsie. 845-454-0605
www.dutchesscountyhistoricalsociety.org
Gomez Mill House
The oldest manor house in the Hudson Valley and the oldest extant Jewish residence in America. 1714 Mill House, ice house, root cellar and restored mill and dam. Listed on the the National Register of Historic Places. April-October. Marlboro. 845-236-3126
www.gomez.org
Hart-Cluett House
Historic house build c. 1765, before the American Revolution. Poughkeepsie. 845-471-1630
1827 late Federal-style historic house featuring one of the finest examples of American Federal architecture in the nation. Troy. 518-272-7232
Crawford House
Hill-Hold
www.dutchesscountyhistoricalsociety.org
1830 neo-classical mansion of Captain David Crawford featuring Paladian windows and 40’ Ionic bearing columns. Spectacular views of the Hudson River and largest collection of Hudson River School paintings in the area. Newburgh. 845-561-2585
www.newburghhistoricalsociety.org
Enda St. Vincent Millay’s “Steepletop” House and Garden Tours Tours of the house and garden and special gallery exhibit Memorial Day weekend—mid October. A special White Glove Tour available through the end of the year (reservations). May 27 – Oct 17, Fridays-Mondays. House Tours 11:30, 12:30, 2:30, 3:30 Friday and Monday. 11:30, 12:30, 1:30, 2:30, 3:30 Saturday and Sunday. Garden Tours 12noon and 3:00 each day. “Charles Ellis Portraits: Clothed and Unclothed” exhibit Thursday through Tuesday 11am-4pm. Site closed on Wednesdays. Exhibit: “Charles Ellis Portraits: Clothed and Unclothed.” Austerlitz. 518-392-EDNA (3362)
www.millay.org
www.rchsonline.org
1769 stone farm house on a historic working farm. One room school house, summer kitchen, smokehouse, herb garden and resident farm animals. Hamptonburgh. 845-291-2404
www.hillholdandbrickhouse.org
Historic Cherry Hill
Home to five generations of one Albany family from 1787 to 1963. Tour depicts the changes and continuities experienced by the family. Albany. 518-434-4791
www.historiccherryhill.org
Jacob Blauvelt House
The 1832 house is open for tours each Sunday given by guides in period costume. Features changing exhibits and programs reflecting the historical heritage of Rockland County and its citizens. New City. 845-634-9629
www.rocklandhistory.org
Jay Heritage Center
The boyhood home of founding father John Jay. Includes the 1838 Peter Augustus Jay House, a masterpiece of Greek revival architecture. Rye. 914-698-9275
Above (left to right): Lyndhurst, Tarrytown; Philipsburg Manor, Sleepy Hollow.
John Jay Homestead State Historic Site
Lyndhurst
Knox’s Headquarters
www.lyndhurst.org
Residence of America’s first Chief Justice. Furnished rooms in the Federal style home tell the story of Jay and lifestyles in the New Republic. Katonah. 914-232-5651
A National Trust 1838 Gothic Revival mansion overlooking the Hudson River. Once owned by railroad magnate Jay Gould. Fully furnished with 19th-and 20th-century antiques and artwork. Tarrytown. 914-631-4481
Elegant country estate of John Ellison occupied by Generals Knox, Greene and Gates successively during the Revolutionary War. Ruins of the 1741 Mill, Silver Stream and trails located on the grounds. Vails Gate. 845-561-5498
Madam Brett Homestead
Kykuit, The Rockefeller Estate
www.melzingah.awardspace.com
www.nysparks.com
Home to four generations of the Rockefeller family. Mansion furnished with antiques and artwork. Beautiful gardens with panoramic views of the Hudson River and modern sculpture. Sleepy Hollow. 914-631-9491
www.hudsonvalley.org
Locust Grove Estate
Historic country estate includes 40-room Italiante mansion featuring outstanding original collection of furniture and paintings, Carriage House with original carriages, 180 acres of historic gardens with Hudson River views, 5 miles of carriage roads, and visitor center with exhibit galleries. Poughkeepsie. 845-454-4500
www.lgny.org
Locust Lawn: An American Homestead Farm
An American Homestead Farm includes the Josiah
Hasbrouck House, an elegant Federal-style mansion and the Evert Terwilliger House, a 1738 Dutch-style stone house. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Both houses are preserved as museums and are open weekends, June – October. Tours available by appointment only. New Paltz. 845-454-4500 x 211
www.lgny.org
Built in 1709, Dutchess County’s oldest homestead. 17 rooms of furnishings, porcelain, paintings, books, tools and gardens owned for seven generations by the Bretts. Beacon. 845-831-6533
Manitoga
Former home of Russel Wright, this estate is open to the public for hiking, house tours. Garrison. 845-424-3812
www.russelwrightcenter.org
Montgomery Place Historic Estate
380-acre National Historic Landmark estate with gardens, landscaped grounds, woodland walks, waterfalls and views of the Hudson River and Catskill Mountains. A.J. Davis-designed, neo-classical style mansion. Self-guided tours of the gardens and ground with picknicking, Annandale-on-Hudson. 845-758-1036
www.hudsonvalley.org
Mount Gulian
Reconstructed 18th-century homestead on 44 acres with unique 1740s Dutch barn and restored garden. Revolutionary War Headquarters of General Von Steuben; birthplace of Society of Cincinnati. The staff relates stories about Verplanck husbands and wives, army generals, and a fugitive slave. Special events. Beacon. 845-831-8172
www.mountgulian.org
Olana
Home and studio of Frederic Church. Tours April – October, Tuesday-Sunday and official Monday holidays 10-4 pm. November – March, Friday – Sunday – 11-4 pm. The 250 acre grounds are open year round from 8 am till sunset for hiking, picnicking, cross country skiing as well as concerts and special events. Vehicle weekends April 1-October 31 (refunded with the purchase of a tour ticket). Hudson. 518-828-0135
www.olana.org
Philipse Manor Hall
A high style Georgian mansion, once home to wealthy Loyalist Frederick Philipse III. Features an original 1750’s papier-mache ceiling and 1868 Gothic Chamber. Yonkers. 914-965-4027
http://philipsemanorhall.blogspot.com
Philipsburg Manor
A working 18th-century grist mill, once the commercial center of the vast Philipse estate. Tours offer insight into the former lives of enslaved Africans. Costumed guides, museum shop and picnic area. Sleepy Hollow. 914-631-3992
www.hudsonvalley.org
Schuyler Mansion
Elegant, 1761 English-Georgian style home of Revolutionary War General Philip Schuyler. Features art and furnishings reflecting 18th-century life. Albany. 518-434-0834
www.nysparks.com
Springside
Recognized as the last surviving example of America’s first native-born landscape architect, Andrew Jackson Downing. Stroll 20 acres of old carriage roads and first site in the City of Poughkeepsie given federal recognition for its historic importance. Poughkeepsie. 845-471-0183
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Staatsburgh State Historic Site
Formerly Mills Mansion, the country home of Ogden and Ruth Livingston Mills. Built in 1895-96, furnished in style of Louis XIV, XV, XVI. Special Christmas tours. Staatsburg. 845-889-8851
www.staatsburgh.org
Ten Broeck Mansion/Albany County Historical Assn.
Three-story, Federal-style historic home built in 1798 for Revolutionary General Abraham Ten Broeck. Beautiful gardens, furniture and art. Albany. 518-436-9826
www.tenbroeckmansion.org
Top Cottage
Conducted tours of the Town of Hyde Park corresponding with tales of FDR and the presidency. Tour the hilltop retreat he designed. Hyde Park. 845-229-9115
www.nps.gov/hofr
Wethersfield Estate and Gardens Formal gardens, house and stables. Amenia. 845-373-8037
Wilderstein
Hudson Valley Victoriana at its best. Home of Margaret (Daisy) Suckley, cousin and confidante of President Franklin D. Roosevelt. Queen Anne style mansion, 1888 interiors designed by J.B. Tiffany; grounds designed by Calvert Vaux. House tours, walking trails and Hudson River views. Rhinebeck. 845-876-4818
www.wilderstein.org
Wing’s Castle
A Hudson River stone castle constructed by artist/ owners using 85% salvaged materials from antique buildings. Millbrook. 845-677-9085
www.wingscastle.com
Van Cortlandt Manor
Vanderbilt Mansion National Historic Site
www.hudsonvalley.org
www.nps.gov/vama
Once the home of the prominent Van Cortlandt family, the manor contains an outstanding collection of decorative arts, beautiful gardens, a tenant farmer’s house and a tavern. Croton-on-Hudson. 914-271-8981
Home of Frederick and Louise Vanderbilt, built between 1896 and 1898, representative of the “Gilded Age.” Grounds, trails, formal gardens and spectacular view of the Hudson River. Hyde Park. 845-229-9115
Oak Hill Cemetery
Of great interest to aficionados of history and of the arts, this cemetery is home to the graves of Helen Hayes, Ben Hecht, Charles McArthur, Edward Hopper, Carson McCullers. Walking tours are offered from April through October. Nyack. 845-358-4973
www.friendsofthenyacks.org
Revolutionary War Graves
Several historic cemeteries throughout Putnam County have been refurbished and are home to many Revolutionary and Civil War soldiers. Putnam County. 845-265-0550
Samuel Tilden Gravesite
Winner of the 1876 election by 250,000 votes but lost the election by one electoral point. New Lebanon.
Sleepy Hollow Cemetery
Several famous individuals are buried here including Washington Irving, Andrew Carnegie, and Walter Chrysler. Seventy Revolutionary War Soldiers also rest here. Gates open every day, year-round. 8:30 am-4:30 pm. Sleepy Hollow. 914-631-0081
http://sleepyhollowcemetery.org
LIGHTHOUSES & MARITIME Esopus Meadows Lighthouse, 1871
Last wooden lighthouse on the Hudson River. The tower light is an official U.S. Coast Guard navigational aid. Can be seen from Lighthouse Park, 255 River Rd., Ulster Park. Tours are held June-October. Call for times and reservations. 8:30 am-4:30 pm. Ulster Park. 845-848-3669
www.esopusmeadowslighthouse.org
Hudson-Athens Lighthouse Above: Hudson-Athens Lighthouse, Catskill/Hudson.
BURIAL GROUNDS
Van Wyck Homestead Museum
Albany Rural Cemetery/ St. Agnes Cemetery
1732 Dutch Colonial homestead. Revolutionary War Headquarters 1776-83 of Fishkill Supply Depot and Barracks. Hudson Valley portraits, changing exhibits and events. Local history and genealogical library. Children’s programs, craft show and Holiday Open House. Gift Shop. Fishkill. 845-896-9560
www.fishkillhistoricalsociety.org
Walter Brewster House
This beautifully restored 150 year old house of Brewster’s founder sits on a hill overlooking the village. It is open to the public by appointment. Brewster. 845-279-7429
www.townofsoutheast-ny.com
Warner House
At Constitution Island, 17-room home to the Warner family from 1836-1915. Structure dates back to the Revolutionary War. Victorian wing added in 1836. Historic garden. Tour includes ride to and from island. Constitution Island. 845-446-8676
www.constitutionisland.org
Washington Irving’s Sunnyside
The cozy riverside “snuggery” of author Washington Irving, whose “Legend of Sleepy Hollow” has delighted generations of readers. Tarrytown. 914-591-8763
www.hudsonvalley.org
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Grave of President Chester Arthur and a fascinating view of Albany’s heritage. Menands. Tours: 518-463- 7017
www.albanyruralcemetery.org Albany. 518-463-0134
www.rcdacemeteries.org
Mount Moor African American Cemetery
This unique burial ground houses the remains of 20 known veterans of the Civil, Spanish-American and Korean Wars. West Nyack.
www.interment.net
Oakwood Cemetery
One of the largest rural cemeteries, featuring many notable gravesites including our national icon, Samuel Wilson, “Uncle Sam,” known the world over. The Earl Chapel and Crematory showcases Tiffany windows. Oakwood offers 100 mile view of the Hudson River Valley. Tours and special events; open to the public year round. Troy. 518-272-7520
www.oakwoodcemetery.org
Built in 1874, an architectural gem, Second Empire style. Tours the second Saturday, July-October. Hudson and Catskill. 518-828-5294
www.hudsonathenslighthouse.org
Rondout Lighthouse
Historic 1913 lighthouse. Period furnishings and exhibits documenting the history of the Roundout Lighthouse keepers. Access only by tour boat. Available for private functions. Call or email planning@ kingston-ny.gov for more information. Kingston. 845-334-3955
www.kingston-ny.gov
Saugerties Lighthouse
Artifacts of the lighthouse and of the commercial heyday of the Saugerties waterfront. Nature trail to lighthouse (tide dependant-check tides). Open Memorial Day-Labor Day. Tours Sundays noon-3 pm. Also open as a Bed and Breakfast. Saugerties. 845-247-0656
www.saugertieslighthouse.com
Sleepy Hollow Lighthouse
This 1883 lighthouse had a near-perfect performance record during its 78 years of operations. The only Caisson-style lighthouse on the Hudson. Open Sunday 1-3pm April-August. Res. req. for group tours. Sleepy Hollow. 914-366-5109
www.villageofsleepyhollow.org
Stony Point Lighthouse
The oldest lighthouse on the Hudson River. Stony Point. 845-786-2521
www.nysparks.state.ny.us
New Paltz special different. singular.
Why?
it all goes back to 1678.
over 300 years ago, a small band of Huguenots founded a new community — New Paltz. their independence came out of their conviction. that spirit remains strong in New Paltz today. see their colonial stone houses in their orginal village setting. Visit our museum shop. Hike our nature walk. Walk the rail trail. make a day of it with shopping and dining in our funky, charming downtown, which is just steps away.
emerson resort 1/2 h
duBois Fort Visitor center 81 Huguenot street downtown New Paltz
845.255.1889 845.255.1660
A NAtioNAl Historic lANdmArk district
www.huguenotstreet.org
olana 1/6 h
hummingbird 1/6 v
Absolutle auctions 1/6 h
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arrowsmith 1/8
Bannerman 1/8
caldwell house 1/8
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cross eyed owl 1/6 v historic huguenot 1/6 v
the garrison 1/3
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The Arts T H E S C E N I C B E AU T Y O F T H E H U D S O N VA L L E Y has inspired artists for centuries,
from the early Hudson River School painters to sculptors of today. You’ll find professional music, dance and theatre performances captivating even the most sophisticated audiences. Art colonies and craft villages offer inside views of skilled craftspeople working amongst their artful creations. H U D S O N R I V E R SC H O O L Albany Institute of History and Art
One of the oldest museums in the country. Founded in 1791 to collect, preserve and interpret art, history, and culture of the upper Hudson Valley. Their holdings include many Hudson River School prominent paintings. Albany. 518-463-4478
www.albanyinstitute.org
Frances Lehman Loeb Art Center Vassar College
Opened in 1864 as Vassar College Art Gallery, the collection began with Matthew Vassar’s gift of 3,800 works of art, including Hudson River School painting and English watercolors. Today, the collection has grown to 18,000 works of art spanning antiquity to the present. Notable holdings include the Warburg Collection of Old Master prints and a wide range of works by major European and American 20th century painters. Poughkeepsie. 845-437-5632/7745
M O D E R N A RT M U S E U M S Arts Alliance Of Haverstraw
http://fllac.vassar.edu
A multicultural center for the arts, AAH! seeks to challenge, educate and stimulate visitors while encouraging a greater respect and understanding of cultural differences through regularly scheduled art exhibitions, performances and special events. Haverstraw. 845-786-0253
Newington Cropsey Foundation Gallery of Art
Gothic-style art gallery containing the most extensive collection of the works of Jasper F. Cropsey in the world. Ever Rest, Cropsey’s home and studio, is nearby. Open by appointment only. Hastings-on-Hudson. 914-478-7990
www.arts-alliance.org
Arts Center Of The Capital Region
www.newingtoncropsey.com
State-of-the-art multi-arts center. Offering exhibitions of high quality contemporary and folk art, classes, grant programs for artists and organizations, arts-in-education initiatives in regional schools and a host of other programs. Troy. 518-273-0552
Samuel Dorsky Museum of Art
The college’s permanent collection spans a period of almost 4,000 years. Areas of specialization include 20th-century prints and paintings, Asian art, Pre-Columbian art and artifacts, decorative arts (metals) and photographs with a special commitment to collecting important works of art created by artists who have lived and worked in the Hudson Valley and Catskill regions.Year round. WednesdaySunday, 11 am - 5 pm; Closed Monday, Tuesday, holidays and college breaks. New Paltz. 845-257-3844
www.newpaltz.edu/museum
Olana
Home and studio of Frederic Church. Hours: April– October, Tuesday-Sunday and official Monday holidays 10-4 pm. November–March, Friday–Sunday, 11-4 pm. The 250-acre grounds are open year- round from 8 am until sunset for hiking, picnicking, cross country skiing as well as concerts and special events. Hudson. 518-828-0135
www.olana.org
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Above (top to bottom): Olana, Hudson; The Fields at Art Omi, Ghent.
Thomas Cole National Historic Site Residence and studio of founder of the Hudson River School of Painting. Contains galleries of oil paintings and prints as well as Cole artifacts and period furnishings. Catskill. 518-943-7465
www.thomascole.org
West Point Museum
Art gallery includes numerous landscapes painted in the Hudson River School tradition and works by Robert Walter Weir and his students at the Academy. West Point. 845-938-3590
www.usma.edu/museum
www.artscenteronline.org
Arts Society Of Kingston Gallery
Art gallery, musical and theatrical performances, workshops, classes and other events including a city-wide biennial sculpture show. Open year round, Tuesday-Saturday, 1pm-6pm. First Saturdays 5pm-8pm for art openings. Kingston. 845-338-0331
www.askforarts.org
Barrett Art Center
1800’s Greek Revival townhouse on National Historic Register. Changing exhibitions of traditional and contemporary art by members and area artists, and works of historic merit by Thomas Weeks Barrett. National Juried Shows: Photowork, Printwork, and New Directions. Educational programs and classes, lectures and gallery talks. Poughkeepsie. 845-471-2550
www.barrettartcenter.org
Center for Curatorial Studies & Hessel Museum of Art
Exhibitions of contemporary art on Hudson River campus. The permanent collection includes work by Janine Antoni, Sol LeWitt, Robert Mapplethorpe, Bruce Nauman, Cindy Sherman, and Christopher Wool. Permanent installations include work by Martin Creed, Olafur Eliasson, Robert Gober, and Lawrence Weiner. CCS Bard Library and Archives, speakers’ series, and gallery talks Annandale-on-Hudson. 845-758-7598
www.bard.edu/ccs
Dia: Beacon, Riggio Galleries
Houses Dia Art Foundation’s renowned collection, comprising art from the 1960s to the present. 300,000 square-foot facility located on the Hudson River. Artists’ works on view include Joseph Beuys, Donald Judd, On Kawara, Agnes Martin, Richard Serra and Andy Warhol. Beacon. 845-440-0100
www.diabeacon.org
Edward Hopper House
Built in 1858, a section of the artist’s birthplace and home is now dedicated to exhibits about Hopper’s life and career. Gallery space features monthly exhibits and hosts drawing lessons, lectures and musical presentations. Nyack. 845-358-0774.
Garnerville Arts & Industrial Center
Since 1883, this unique industrial environment on the Minisceongo Creek has served artists, artisans and textile mill and light industry workers, allowing all to create, work and thrive in this culturally diverse community. Garnerville. 845-947-7108
www.gagaartscenter.org
Hudson Valley Center For Contemporary Art
Long-term installations, rotating exhibitions, ongoing gallery talks and public education programs showcase cutting-edge contemporary art from the global art community. Peekskill. 914-788-0100
www.hvcca.com
Howland Cultural Center
Designed by Richard Morris Hunt and built in 1872. Art exhibits, music including Howland Chamber Music Circle, poetry, film and multicultural events. National Register of Historic Places. Available for rentals. Beacon. 845-831-4988
www.howlandculturalcenter.org
Neuberger Museum Of Art
Twelve changing exhibitions of contemporary art annually. The permanent collection includes works by artists Milton Avery, Georgia O’Keefe, Jackson Pollack in addition to a collection of African art. Purchase. 914-251-6100
www.neuberger.org
Storm King Art Center
500-acre world-renowned outdoor sculpture park and museum features over 100 masterworks. Guided tours daily at 2pm. Family programs, concerts and hikes. Handicapped accessible tram tours. Bicycle rentals. Café. Mountainville. 845-534-3115
www.stormking.org
Unison Arts And Learning Center
A multi-arts center with performances in jazz, folk, world music and dance. Poetry readings, children’s theater, workshops, gallery and outdoor sculpture gardens. New Paltz. 845-255-1559
www.unisonarts.org
Woodstock Artists Association & Museum
Art gallery and museum exhibiting historic and contemporary work of area artists and supporting the tradition of Woodstock as the “Colony of the Arts.” Open Thursday-Monday. Limited hours in January and February. Call for information. Woodstock. 845-679-2940
www.woodstockart.org
www.hopperhouse.org
P E R F O R M I N G A RTS Albany Symphony Orchestra
An exciting regional orchestra known for its extensive repertoire of American music. Albany. 518-465-4755
www.albanysymphony.com
Bardavon 1869 Opera House/ Hudson Valley Philharmonic
The oldest operating theater in New York State presents dance, music, theatre and films and a young people’s theatre series. Home to the Hudson Valley Philharmonic Orchestra. Poughkeepsie. 845-473-2072
www.bardavon.org
Ulster Performing Arts Center Above (left to right): Dia: Beacon; Bardavon 1869 Opera House, Poughkeepsie.
Empire State Plaza Art Collection
This art collection contains 92 paintings, sculptures and tapestries and is the greatest collection of modern art in any single public space in the country. Artists include David Smith, Alexander Calder and Jackson Pollock. Albany. 518-473-7521
www.ogs.ny.gov/esp
The Fields at Art Omi
Public grounds for viewing contemporary sculpture with over 80 works of art on view. Several new pieces are added every year and temporarily curated exhibitions that are open to the public each June. There are six distinct areas for viewing sculpture comprised of rolling fields, wooded knolls and wetlands. A path for viewing the sculptures follows the edge of a natural pond surrounded by trees, providing a shaded backdrop to view the pieces Ghent. 518-392-4747
www.artomi.org
Katonah Museum of Art
Non-collecting institution dedicated to the visual arts, offering changing exhibitions and acclaimed Children’s Learning Center, a sculpture garden amidst 100-year-old Norwegian Spruce trees, family programming, lectures, live jazz, evening cocktail parties, organized trips and tours to other museums and private collections. Katonah. 914-232-9555
www.katonahmuseum.org
Marist College Art Gallery
Steel Plant Studios rotates exhibits of regional and NYC contemporary artists. Working in all fine arts media. Poughkeepsie. 845-575-3000, ext. 2903 or 3182
www.Marist.edu/commarts/art/gallery
National Register of Historic Places. The newly renovated historic Broadway Theatre is the premier arts showcase of the Hudson Valley that offers theatre performances and concerts. Kingston. 845-339-6088
www.upac.org
Byrdcliffe Kleinert/James Center for the Arts
A multi-purpose facility hosting musical and literary events and cutting edge art exhibitions. Gallery and Byrdcliffe Shop open Friday-Sunday. Woodstock. 845-679-2079
www.byrdcliffe.org
The Beacon Theatre
1930’s art deco theatre is home to 4th Wall Productions, presenting live theatre since 1994. They purchased the Beacon in 2010, opening the Robert A. McAlpine Grand Foyer Theatre in 2011. Comedy and concerts, art openings, performing arts classes, children’s programming, other entertainment. Beacon. 845-226-8099
www.beacontheatre.org
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Mac-Haydn Theatre
New York’s exciting professional musical theatrein-the-round. Chatham. 518-392-9292
www.machaydntheatre.org
Maureen Stapleton Theater at HVCC A venue for many diverse, internationally, nationally and locally acclaimed artists who have been sponsored by HVCC’s Cultural Affairs Program. Troy. 518-629-4829
www.hvcc.edu/facilites/theater.html
Maverick Concerts
America’s oldest continuous summer chamber music festival held in a hand-hewn 1916 concert hall in a woodland setting. Performances held July-September. Classical, Nonclassical and Young People’s Concerts. Woodstock. 845-679-8217
www.maverickconcerts.org
New Day Repertory Co, Inc.
Live professional theatre at 29 N. Hamilton Street and the Cunneen-Hackett Arts Center. Four to five productions annually. Poughkeepsie. 845-485-7399 Above: Tarrytown Music Hall, Tarrytown.
Capital Repertory Theatre
The capital’s brightest star, just off Broadway. Professional theater throughout the year. Albany. 518-445-SHOW
www.capitalrep.org
Caramoor Center For Music and the Arts
Home to a top summer music festival plus a full calendar of live classical, operatic, and jazz performances year-round. House museum contains an extensive art collection from Europe and China. Eight magnificent, themed gardens. Katonah. 914-232-5035
www.caramoor.org
Catskill Mountain Foundation Film and Performing Arts Center and Gallery
Year round schedule includes film festivals, classical music, family performance, dance and theater. Hunter. 518-263-2063
www.catskillmtn.org
Center for Performing Arts at Rhinebeck
Multi-purpose performance, cultural and educational center featuring plays, musicals, dance, performances, concerts, lectures, staged readings and workshops. Saturday morning family series. Rhinebeck. 845-876-3080
www.centerforperformingarts.org
County Players Falls Theatre
Live theatre on stage with traditional Broadway fare. Four to five productions each year. Wappingers Falls. 845-298-1491
www.countyplayers.org
Cunneen-Hackett Arts Center
Victorian architecture. Sponsors dance, music, drama, lectures and films. Art gallery and Victorian parlors promote local artists. Poughkeepsie. 845-486-4571
www.cunneen-hackett.org
eba Dance Theatre
A variety of dance programs celebrating movement and life. Albany. 518-465-9916
www.eba-arts.org
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Eisenhower Hall Theatre
One of the grandest, state-of-the-art performing art facilities in New York State. Features top musical and theatrical performances. West Point. 845-938-4159
www.eisenhowerhall.com
EMPAC
Curtis R. Priem Experimental Media and Performing Arts Center is a multi venue arts center offering eclectic mix of performing and visual arts. Troy. 518-276-3921
www.empac.rpi.edu
Half Moon Theatre
Contemporary theatre; an ensemble of area theatre professionals, producing work that ignites imaginations, provokes thought, and entertains. HMT works in agreement with Actors’ Equity Association. Poughkeepsie. 845-235-9885
halfmoontheatre.org
Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival The region’s only resident, professional Shakespeare company. Performances on the grounds of Boscobel Restoration overlooking the banks of the Hudson River. Garrison. 845-265-7858
www.hvshakespeare.org
Kaatsbaan International Dance Center, Inc.
A professional residence/performance center for all forms of dance on a spectacular, 153-acre setting overlooking the Hudson River and Catskill Mountains. Dance performances, world premieres, workshops and open rehearsals. Tivoli. 845-757-5106
www.kaatsbaan.org
Lycian Centre
Modern performing arts complex situated on 8 parklike acres. Features 689-seat professional Mainstage Theatre, 250-seat interactive Pavilion Theatre and 150-seat outdoor stage. Diverse programs. Sugar Loaf. 845-469-2287
www.lyciancentre.com
New York Conervatory for the Arts
Cultural arts center featuring year-round educational and performance programs in music, theatre and drama. Hurley. 845-339-4340
www.nyca.org
Old Songs, Inc.
From their weekend festival in June to intimate performances that celebrate the roots of historic music throughout the year. Voorheesville. 518-765-2815
www.oldsongs.org
Palace Performing Arts Center
The Center is the cornerstone of entertainment in downtown Albany. Recently restored, it is now home to a variety of performers. Albany. 518-465-3335
www.palacealbany.com
Park Playhouse
Each summer Albany’s historic Washington Park Lakehouse becomes the site for plays and performances for the family and for young people. Albany. 518-434-0776
www.parkplayhouse.com
Penguin Repertory Theatre
Dubbed “the gutsiest little theatre” by the New York Times, the Penguin Rep is a non-profit professional theatre. The company brings outstanding talent and high-caliber work to the Hudson Valley. Off Broadway… with a lawn! Stony Point. 845-786-2873
www.penguinrep.org
Performing Arts Center, Purchase College
The largest regional arts center between manhattan and Toronto, offering over 70 events each season. Dance, classical music, jazz, theatre and family events featuring internationally-renown artists. Purchase. 914-251-6200
www.srtscenter.orh
Powerhouse Summer Theater at Vassar College
New York Stage and Film present new plays premiered in a professional theater season. Free outdoor Shakespeare. Poughkeepsie. 845-437-7235
www.vassar.edu/powerhouse
PS21
A performance venue integrating the beautiful rural
quality of the Town of Chatham with state of the art technology hosting both world class music and dance performers and local professional, amateur and student artists, providing a unique opportunity for the community to have increased access to the arts. Chatham. 518-392-6121
www.ps21chatham.org
The Egg
Albany’s elliptical theater hosts music, dance and theatrical performances throughout the year. Located at the Empire State Plaza, Albany. Albany. 518-473-1061
www.theegg.org
Troy Savings Bank Music Hall
1875 national historic landmark known world-wide for its exceptional acoustics and hosting legendary musical talent from classical, jazz, world and folk traditions. Troy. 518-273-0038
www.troymusichall.org
Westchester Broadway Theatre
Enjoy classic Broadway-calibre musical productions at the longest-running year-round Equity theater in New York State. Ticket price includes a delicious meal served at your table. Elmsford. 914-592-2222
www.broadwaytheatre.com
Woodstock Playhouse
Woodstock’s infamous Playhouse, newly refurbished for year-round performances and presentation; fully enclosed, climate controlled, galleries, fine theatre comfort with outstanding Summer Stock. Woodstock. 845-399-4340
www.woodstockplayhouse.org
C R A F TS Above: Westchester Broadway Theatre, Elmsford.
Railroad Playhouse
Located in the West Shore Railroad Station overlooking the Hudson River, this 99-seat theater presents dance, theater, spoken word, and much more from local, national, and international artists. The building houses a cafè and a patio for dining. Newburgh. 845-565-3791 www.rrplayhouse.org
Richard B. Fisher Center For the Performing Arts at Bard College
Internationally distinguished performing arts center, designed by renowned architect Frank O. Gehry. Two exceptional theaters offer music, opera, drama and dance. Annandale-on-Hudson. 845-758-7900
www.bard.edu/pac
Rockland Center for the Arts
Music concerts, exhibitions, art classes, children’s activities and arts-in-education programs have opened the world of art to people of all ages and backgrounds. West Nyack. 845-358-0877
www.rocklandartcenter.org
Sand Lake Center For The Arts
Home of the Circle Theatre Players. Community arts center offering music, visual arts, dance, and theater. The Center is a renovated, historically significant 1835 church with a fully equipped, open performing space for center events as well as rentals. Sand Lake. 518-674-2007
Shadowland Theatre
Ulster County’s only professional, non-profit Actor’s Equity theatre in 1920’s art-deco building with state-of-the-art technical elements. Main stage plays include contemporary dramas and comedies, as well as classics and new play productions. Ellenville. 845-647-5511
www.shadowlandtheatre.org
Stageworks/Hudson
The Hudson Valley’s award-winning not-for-profit Equity Company. Hudson. 518-828-7843
www.stageworkshudson.org
The Steven E. Greenstein Piano Collection And Museum
A collection of rare, vintage pianos from the days of Mozart and Beethoven, supported by fascinating visual exhibits and guided tours by professional concert pianists. Hunter. 518-263-3333/3330
www.catskillmtn.org
Tarrytown Music Hall
A national landmark built in 1885 and the oldest operating theater in Westchester. The 843-seat theater is the home to top-notch jazz, folk, blues, and classical concerts, and plays, musicals, operas, comedy, dance performances, recordings and films. Tarrytown. 914-631-3390
www.tarrytownmusichall.org
Theater Barn
www.slca-ctp.org
Professional Theater in the country. New Lebanon. 518-794-8989
School of Fine and Performing Arts SUNY New Paltz
Theater Institute at Sage
Performances, exhibitions, national conferences, competitions, workshops and public lectures by distinguished visiting artists, critics, performers, composers, musicians and scholars. Summer programs include PianoSummer and Summer Repertory Theatre. New Paltz. 845-257-3860
www.newpaltz.edu/artsnews
www.theaterbarn.com
The Theater Institute at Sage is under the umbrella of the Creative and Performing Arts Department at Russel Sage College and is dedicated to providing quality live theatre and arts-in-education programming to Capital Region youth, teachers and residents and enhancing the educations of Sage students. Albany. 518-244-4504
Albany Saratoga Pottery Trail
A year-round, self-guided tour of eight professional clay studios.
www.albanysaratogapotterytrail.com
Barrett Clay Works
Pottery exhibits by members and area artists. National Juried Show: The Cup Show. Clay Classes. Art shows for rent by artists of all disciplines. Poughkeepsie. 845-471-7507
Crafts People
A craft gallery representing 500 contemporary craftspeople. The vast and diverse selections of handcrafted items are housed in four buildings. Items include pottery, fine blown glass, jewelry and much more. West Hurley. 845-331-3859 www.craftspeople.us
Hudson Valley Pottery Trail
Five nationally recognized potteries in the scenic Mid-Hudson Valley. Close to many fine inns, restaurants, hiking and biking trails and golf courses. 845-626-4932
www.potterytrail.com
Sugar Loaf Art & Craft Village
A 250 year-old community of creative crafts people and artists. Artists, shops, galleries and restaurants located in buildings dating back to the 1700’s and 1800’s. Sugar Loaf. 845-469-9181
www.sugarloafnewyork.com
Woodstock Art Colony
Charming art colony with many fine galleries, one-of-a-kind shops, theater, music, fine dining and spiritual attractions, including a monastery. Great walking-around and people-watching town! Woodstock. 845-679-6234
www.woodstockchamber.com
www.sage.edu/capa/tis
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EVENT SITES Altamont Fairgrounds
Site of a three-county fair each August and year round events. There are several museums on the grounds located at the base of the Heldebergs. Altamont. 518-861-6671
www.altamontfair.com
Columbia County Fairgrounds
The historic Fairgrounds is just the place. Its beautiful, historic buildings offer a rich variety for all occasions. Chatham Village. 518-392-2121
www.columbiafair.com/facilty_rental.html
Dutchess County Fairgrounds
Offers agricultural exhibits, crafts & antiques fairs, commercial exhibits and sales, food concessions, antique car shows, antique machinery show, entertainment and family festivals. Rhinebeck. 845-876-4001
www.dutchessfair.com
Ulster County Fairgrounds
Located in a beautiful setting near the Shawangunk Mountains, the fairgrounds has a large grass field, large exhibit hall with kitchen and bathroom facilities, and ample parking. More amenities are available for equine-related events. Popular annual events include the Ulster County Fair, as well as craft fairs and food events. New Paltz. 845-255-1380
Above: Times Union Center, Albany Below (left to right): Dutchess County Fairgrounds, Rhinebeck; World Peace Sanctuary, Wassaic.
www.ulstercountyfair.com
Empire State Plaza
A government center encompassing the State Capitol, the NYS Museum, a Convention Center, a Performing Arts Center, the Plaza Art Collection and an outdoor plaza with reflecting pools, sculptures and free public events during the summer months. Albany. 518-474-2418
www.ogs.ny.gov/esp
Goshen Historic Track
Oldest trotting track in the world. Visitors can watch horses training on the track year round. Goshen. 845-294-5333
www.goshenhistorictrack.com
Historic Catskill Point
S P I R I T UA L Ananda Ashram
Public park situated on the site where the Hudson River Day Line River Boats dropped America’s first vacationers off for visits to the famed Catskill Mountains. Large restored warehouse site for performing arts, shows and exhibitions. Available for private functions and weddings. Catskill. 800-355-2287.
Non-sectarian country retreat and teaching center for the Yoga Society of NY. Daily meditation programs, workshops and activities focused on East-West cultural exchange. Monroe. 845-782-5575
Provident Bank Park
A Franciscan community, Graymoor offers spiritual weekend retreats throughout the year and is a quiet, reflective place open to all. Special events throughout the year. Garrison. 845-424-3671
Schaghticoke Fairgrounds
Mahayanna Buddhist Temple
www.greatnortherncatskills.com
Provident Bank Park is a first-class facility that acts as a gathering place for the community and provides a memorable entertainment experience. Pomona. 845-364-0009. 45 acres offer unique setting for outdoor sporting activities, concerts. Indoor space available for exhibits. Bathroom facilities, ample parking. Schaghticoke. 518-753-4411
www.schaghticokefair.com
Times Union Center
A multi-purpose facility with an adaptable seating capacity of 6,000 to 17,500. The arena hosts a variety of events including concerts, family shows, sporting contests and trade shows. Albany. 518-487-2000
www.timesunioncenter-albany.com
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www.anandaashram.org
Graymoor
Buddhist retreat with structures featuring Chinese architecture and and an atmosphere refelecting the Asian culture. South Cairo. 518-622-3619
Marian Shrine
Where people come to relax and to reflect. Enjoy over 200 wooded acres and tour Don Bosco’s birthplace. Discover the giant statue of the Rosary Madonna along the Rosary Way, lined with 15 marble groups by artist Enric Arrighini. West Haverstraw. 845-947-2200
National Carmelite Shrine
National Shrine of Our Lady of Mount Carmel on 60 pastoral acres. Chapel, indoor and outdoor shrines, gardens, cloister walk, picnic grove and gift shop. Middletown. 845-343-1879
www.ourladyofmtcarmelshrine.com
Peace Pagoda
One of only four such spiritual edifices in the U.S. and the site of numerous interfaith celebrations combining spiritual practice and political activism. Home of the Buddhist nun and the peace activist Jun Yasuda. Grafton. 518-658-9301
Peace Village Learning and Retreat Center
Slip into an atmosphere of peace and explore methods to regain peace, harmony and happiness. Meditation classes, retreats and workshops offered. Haines Falls. 518-589-5000
www.peacevillage.com
World Peace Sanctuary
International home of the Peace Pole Project. Peace Pole Path, Globe Sculpture, Black Walnut Grove and Picnic area, on 154 acres. Wassaic. 845-877-6093
www.worldpeace.org
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Wineries & Farms
T H E R O L L I N G H I L L S O F T H E H U DS O N VA L L E Y are perfect for vineyards and wine-making. The area is also known for the many farms that provide the area’s fine restaurants with some of the best fruits and vegetables in New York State. You can also visit many farms to pick your own or just choose from the huge available produce selection.
Stoutridge Vineyard
WINERIES
Marlboro. 845-236-7620
www.stoutridge.com
Tousey Winery
Clermont. 518-567-5462
www.touseywinery.com
The Winery at St. George Mohegan Lake. 914-455-4272
www.thewineryatstgeorge.com
Warwick Valley Winery and Distillery Warwick. 845-258-4858
www.wvwinery.com
Whitecliff Vineyard and Winery Gardiner. 845-255-4613
www.whitecliffwine.com Above (left to right): Display of grapes from Clearview Vineyard, Warwick; An apple orchard in Columbia County
FA R M S & O R C H A R D S
Adair Vineyards
Demarest Hill
www.adairwine.com
www.demaresthillwinery.com
New Paltz. 845-255-1377
Warwick. 845-986-4723
Applewood Winery
El Paso Winery
www.applewoodwinery.com
www.elpasowinery.com
Warwick. 845-988-9292
Ulster Park. 845-331-8642
Baldwin Vineyards
Glorie Farm Winery
www.baldwinvineyards.com
www.gloriewine.com
Pine Bush. 845-744-2226
Benmarl Vineyards
Marlboro. 845-236-3265
Hudson-Chatham Winery
Marlboro. 845-236-4265
Ghent. 518-392-9463
Brimstone Hill Vineyards Pine Bush. 845-744-2231
Magnanini Farm Winery & Restaurant
Brookview Station Winery
Millbrook Vineyards and Winery
www.benmarl.com
www.brimstonehillwinery.com Castleton. 518-732-7317
www.brookviewstationwinery.com
Brotherhood Winery Washingtonville. 845-496-3661
www.brotherhood-winery.com
Cascade Mountain Winery & Restaurant Amenia. 845-373-9021
www.cascademt.com
Clearview Vineyard Warwick. 845-651-2838
www.clearviewvineyard.com
Clinton Vineyards and Winery Clinton Corners. 845-266-5372
www.clintonvineyards.com
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www.hudson-chathamwinery.com Wallkill. 845-895-2767
www.magwine.com
Millbrook. 800-662-WINE
www.millbrookwine.com
Oak Summit Vineyard Millbrook. 845-677-9522
www.oaksummitvineyard.com
Palaia Vineyards
Highland Mills. 845-928-5384
www.palaiavineyards.com
Prospero Winery
Pleasantville. 914-769-6870
www.prosperowinery.com
Robibero Family Vineyards New Paltz. 845-255-9463
www.rnewyorkwine.com
Royal Wine Corporation (Kedem) Milton. 845-236-4000
www.kendemwinery.com
Barton Orchards
Pick fresh berries, apples and pumpkins. Try cider donuts and ice cream at the country store. Weekend harvest festivals, Christmas trees. Poughquag. 845-227-2306
www.bartonorchards.com
The Berry Patch at Stone Wall Hill Farm
Always fresh, exclusively local. Picturesque farm with locally grown fruits, vegetables, and locally made foods. Stephentown. 518-733-1234
www.theberrypatch.net
Blackhorse Farms
Farm family store, bakery, gift shop and retail greenhouses featuring in-season fruit and vegetables. Athens. 518-943-9324
Columbia County Farmer’s Markets
A variety of Farmer’s Markets featuring local produce and products.
www.columbiacountytourism.org/index.php/ shopping/map.
Dubois Farms U-Pick
Olde New England style farm offering an array of fruit, baked goods, lunch, family fun activities and more. Mid-August - November. Milton. 845-795-4037
www.duboisfarms.com
Dr. Davies Farm
This historic farm was founded in 1891 by Lucy Meriweather Davies, M.D. Pick your own apples in season. Congers. 845-268-7020
www.drdaviesfarm.com
Gem Buffalo Farm
800 acres where the buffalo roam. Frozen meat and Native American gifts at the trading post. Castleton. 518-732-7452
www.gemfarmsbuffalo.com
Golden Harvest Farm
Located just outside Valatie Village. Serves as a seasonal tourism information site. Cider, fruit, pumpkins and vegetables. Kinderhook. 518-758-7683
www.goldenharvestfarms.com
Goold Orchards
Annual Apple Festival. Award winning winery, seasonal apples, ciders and their own doughnuts and baked goods at farm store. Castleton. 518-732-7317
www.goold.com
Green Chimneys Farm and Wildlife Preserve
The center offers self-guided tours, summer day camp, petting zoo and many special events throughout the year. Brewster. 845-279-2995
www.greenchimneys.org
Indian Ladder Farms/ Altamont Vineyard & Winery
At Indian Ladder Farms you will find orchards, a farm market, a café and a farm petting zoo. At Altamont Vineyard & Winery you will find a distinguished selection of fine wines. Altamont. 518-765-2956
www.indianladderfarms.com 518-355-8100
www.altamontwinery.com
Kelder’s Farm Market
U-pick fruits and vegetables, from asparagus to zucchini. Farm market, green house, petting zoo, school trips, jumping pillow, corn maze, mini-golf. Pet food. Open year-round, seasonal hours. Kerhonkson. 845-626-7137
www.kelderfarm.com
Liberty Ridge Farm
Large corn maze! In-season vegetables. Events and trolleys to the pumpkin patch. Schaghticoke. 518-664-1515
www.libertyridgefarmny.com
Matterhorn Nursery
Excellent selection of landscape plants, fine tools, garden ornaments, furniture, gifts and pottery. Spring Valley. 845-354-5986
www.matterhornnursery.com
Pennings Orchard & Farm Market
U-pick apples and pumpkins. Local fruits and vegetables, baked goods and more. Children’s play area and barnyard animals. Harvest Grill and Brew Pub with local beer, wine and hard cider on tap. Warwick. 845-986-7080
www.penningsfarmmarket.com
Muscoot Farm
Turn-of-the-century interpretive farm with live farm animals, displays of vintage farm equipment, historic buildings and nature trails. Somers. 914-864-7282
www.westchestergov.com/parks
New Paltz Farmers’ Market New Paltz. 845-255-5995
www.newpaltzfarmersmarket.com
Above (left to right): Corn maze at Liberty Ridge Farm; Wright Jams at the Troy Waterfront & Winter Farmers’ Market.
Kingston Farmers’ Market
On Wall between North Front and John St. (summer), Old Dutch Church, Wall St. entrance (winter). New months open: Summer: Saturdays, Memorial Daya weekend-November, 9 am–2 pm. Winter: 1st & 3rd Saturdays, December-April, 10 am-2 pm. Kingston. 845-853-8512
www.kingstonfarmersmarket.org
Prospect Hill Orchards
U-pick cherries, peaches, apples, pears and pumpkins, in season. Weekend hayrides. Picnic area. Special events. Mid-June - mid-October Milton. 845-795-2383
www.prospecthillorchards.com
Rogowski Farm
Certified naturally grown farm in the famous black dirt region. Over 200 varieties of vegetables, small fruits and unusual herbs. Farm kitchen specializes in gourmet food using local farm fresh ingredients. Cooking lessons, farm tours, weekend breakfast. Pine Island. 845-258-4574
www.rogowskifarm.com
Rosendale Farmers’ Market
Winter Market (indoor): First Sundays, JanuaryMay, 10 am to 2 pm. Free coffee, tea; live acoustic music; demonstrations; free WiFi. Summer Market (outdoor): Sundays, early June-late October, 9 am-2 pm. 15+ local producers. Find us on Facebook. Rosendale. 845-339-0819, 845-943-8098 amardiney@gmail.com.
Saugerties Farmers’ Market
Sprout Creek Farm
Working 200-acre farm with friendly cows and goats, year-long education programs, creamery and market with farm-made cheeses and local foods. Poughkeepsie. 845-485-8438
www.sproutcreekfarm.org
Stone Barns Center for Food & Agriculture
A unique farm, dining and educational center promoting sustainable, community-based food production. Includes a greenhouse, gardens, walking trails, Blue Hill restaurant, special event space and a facility for wine tasting, cooking demonstrations, book talks and more. Ongoing special events and weekly guide tours. Pocantico Hills. 914-366-6200
www.stonebarnscenter.org
Orchards of Concklin
This historic farm was founded in 1711 and hosts seasonal fall activities. Pick your own apples, pears and pumpkins in season. Pomona. 845-354-0369
www.theorchardsofconcklin.com
Story Farms
Farm stand featuring fresh produce and fruits picked daily. Pick your own strawberries and peas in season. Also offering fruits, flowers, maple syrup, honey and hay. Catskill. 518-678-9716
119 Main St., Cahill School Parking Lot (Summer). 207 Market St., Senior Center (Winter). Summer: Saturdays, Memorial Day weekend - October, 10 am-2 pm. Winter: Select Sundays, October-February, noon-4 pm. Saugerties. 917-453-2082; 845-246-6491
Thompson’s Cider Mill
Saunderskill Farm
Troy Waterfront & Winter Farmers’ Market
www.saugertiesfarmersmarket.com
U-pick strawberries, blueberries, raspberries and pumpkins. Vegetables and fruits in season. Flowering annuals and perennials, herbs, vegetable plants, nursery stock. Bakery, maple syrup, honey, jams, jellies. Gift items. Horse-drawn hayrides in the Fall. April-December. Accord. 845-626-2676
www.saunderskill.com
Soons Orchards
U-Pick apples and pumpkins with fall hayrides. 40 varieties of home grown apples, peaches, nectarines, and vegetables in our farm store. Homemade pies, cookies, and cakes from our bakery. August through May. New Hampton. 845-374-5471
www.soonsorchards.com
Seasonal apple mill creating cider as you wait. Offers a wide selection of apples including unusual varieties. Croton-on-Hudson. 914-762-1900.
www.thompsonscidermill.com
Year-round farmers’ market featuring over 50 local growers and vendors, entertainment and family fun. Saturdays 9 am -1 pm. Troy. 518-708-4216
www.troymarket.org
Wallkill View Farm
Fresh fruits and vegetables. Bakery, Garden Center: annuals, perrenials, stone and bulk mulch. U-pick pumpkins. Corn maze. Christmas trees, poinsettias, wreaths. Open daily, March-December. Like us on Facebook! New Paltz. 845-255-8050
www.wallkillviewfarmmarket.com
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Great Outdoors S P O RTS E N T H U S I A S TS A N D N AT U R E LOV E R S adore the wide range of attractions
surrounded by the beauty of the Hudson Valley. From mountain and rock climbing to water sports and snow skiing, the region offers a four-season paradise of activities to experience. A DV E N T U R E S Albany Pine Bush Preserve
One of the world’s best examples of an inland pine barren ecosystem with diverse animals and plants. Trails and special programs. Albany. 518-456-0655
www.albanypinebush.org
Bear Creek Recreational Park
A challenging sport putting course with 18 holes of dramatic rock waterfalls, rivers and sandtraps. Horseback riding in summer and winter months. Paintball arena and snowmobiling in winter. Hunter. 518-263-3839
www.bearcreekrestaurant.com
Berkshire Bird Paradise Sanctuary A sanctuary with over 1,000 of our avian friends. Grafton. 518-279-3801
www.birdparadise.org
Catamount Adventure Park
An exciting aerial forest adventure that provides a variety of courses that are fun for all ability levels. Hillsdale. 518-325-3200
www.catamounttrees.com
Catskill Mountain Railroad
Scenic rail rides along the Esopus Creek with breathtaking views of the Catskill Mountains. Special events and Fall foliage schedules. Regular schedule begins Memorial Day weekend. Train times, Kingston Special Events Train Operation and more on our website. Phoenicia. 845-688-7400
www.catskillmtrailroad.com
Dutchess Rail Trail Park
12-mile paved linear park through Dutchess County, from Morgan Lake, Poughkeepsie through LaGrange and Wappinger, ending in East Fishkill with a trailhead in Hopewell Junction. Follows the former Maybrook railroad line. Three phases open. Phase I and III extend 8 miles, from Rt. 82, Hopewell Junction to Old Manchester Rd., LaGrange. Phase II is 2.4 miles from Morgan Lake south to Overocker Rd., Poughkeepsie. Trailhead parking at Morgan Lake, Poughkeepsie; Overocker Rd., Poughkeepsie; and Rte. 376 near Whortlekill Rod and Gun Club in East Fishkill. For all non-motorized use: walking, biking, rollerblading and more. 845-298-4600.
www.dutchesscountytrails.com
Dyken Pond Environmental Center The Dyken Pond Environmental Education Center is a Rensselaer County Park designed as a low-use recreational area. Open during daylight hours, the park features over 6 miles of hiking trails and a canoe launch for non-motorized boats. Grafton. 518-658-2055
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Haverstraw Bay County Park
New park featuring an open-air pavilion, picnic tables, paved walking trails and a pedestrian footbridge, three fishing piers, boat launch, a large playground and September 11th Memorial and Patriot Garden. All facilities are completely handicapped accessible. Haverstraw. 845-364-2670
Headless Horseman Hayrides & Haunted Houses
Named #1 Haunted Attraction in America. New theme each season. Hayride, six haunted houses, corn maze, gift shops and three food cafés. September-October, evenings and weekends, dusk11 pm. Reservations required. Ulster Park. 845-339-2666
www.headlesshorseman.com
Heritage Trail
Converted rail bed of the Erie Railroad. Walk, jog and bike on this scenic route. Monroe/Chester/Goshen. 845-615-3830
www.orangecountynyparks.com
Innisfree Garden
60 years in the building. Design influenced by 1,000 year-old Chinese model. 40-acre lake surrounded by cliffs, waterfalls and streams. Millbrook. 845-677-8000
www.innisfreegarden.org
Kaaterskill Falls
Highest cascading waterfalls in New York State. Scenic marked hiking trails. Views of the Hudson Valley. Haines Falls. 518-589-5058
Above: New York Zipline at Hunter Mountain
K & K Equestrian Center
Owned and operated by the Phillips family for over 30 years. Guilded scenic trail rides, attention to beginners. Overnight available. Horseback riding, pony rides, lessons and pony parties. Pavilion available for parties. East Durham. 518-996-4829
Lake Mahopac
The lake offers great water fun for boaters, fisherman, water skiers and swimmers. Boats can be launched from two marinas on the lake. Mahopac. 845-628-3552
Mohonk Preserve
Hiking, biking, cross-country skiing, horseback riding paths. Bouldering and rock climbing cliffs. Nature trails, educational programs. “One of the five best city escapes” nationwide, according to Outside Magazine. Visitor’s Center with indoor and outdoor exhibits, guided hikes, nature programs and more. Gardiner. 845-255-0919
www.mohonkpreserve.org
Mountain Wings
We can teach you to fly! Enjoy the thrill of hang gliding, an easy, safe and affordable adventure. In operation since 1981. Ellenville. 845-647-3377
www.mtnwings.com
New York Zipline at Hunter Mountain
The Longest & Highest zipline in North America. Featuring over 5 miles of zipline and offering 3 separate tours. Hunter. 518-263-4388
www.ziplinenewyork.com
Oakland Valley Race Park
Action-packed kart racing offering asphalt sprint and dirt oval. Racing on weekends. Driving school for beginners. Cuddebackville. 845-754-7977
www.ovrp.com
Papscanee Island Nature Preserve Schodack. 518-270-2888
www.rensselaercounty.org/environment
Round Top Raptor Center
Skydive the Ranch
Open for first-time jump students and experienced jumpers. Large fleet of turbine powered aircrafts available. Year-round. Gardiner. 845-255-4033
www.skydivetheranch.com
Tanglewood Ranch
Horseback riding on trails with a five state view. Hay rides, pony rides, overnight cookout rides. Cornwallville. 518-622-9531
Trapeze School at Stone Mountain Farm
High-flying trapeze school located on a beautiful 350-acre farm in the Shawangunk Mountains. Weekly and special classes for all levels offered. New Paltz. 845-658-8540
www.trapezeclub.org
Come see and enjoy the sounds of falcons and hawks, up-close and personal. You will have the opportunity to meet Master Falconer, Gino Altimari, a man with a life-long relationship with birds. Open Memorial Day – Labor Day. Round Top. 518-622-0118
The Southlands Foundation
Russ Barber Hot Air Balloon Rides
Teatown Lake Reservation
www.roundtopraptorcenter.com
Owner, operator and innkeeper of the Balloon Bed and Breakfast. Hudson. 518-828-3735
www.balloonbedandbreakfast.com
Sam’s Point Preserve
5,000-acre preserve in the Northern Shawangunk Mountains. One of the best examples of ridge top dwarf pine barrens in the world. Trails lead to Sam’s Point, Verkeerderkill Falls, the Ice Caves, High Point and Indian Rock. Groups of 12-30 maximum must register. Parking Free. Cragsmoor. 845-647-7989
www.nature.org
Whitewater tubing adventures on the scenic Esopus Creek. Phoenicia. 845-688-5533
www.towntinker.com
C R O S S CO U N T RY S K I I N G The Hudson Valley is a winter wonderland, with hundreds of miles of scenic cross-country ski trails to choose from. You can find groomed trails in all 10 counties of the Hudson Valley, from Lenoir Preserve in Westchester to John Boyd Thatcher State Park in Albany and everywhere in-between.
For resources on cross country skiing visit www.travelhudsonvalley.com
DOWNHILL SKIING
Equestrian farm, 200 acres on the Hudson River. Lessons, pony rides, horse shows and events. Walking and cross-country skiing trails. Rhinebeck. 845-876-4862
www.southlands.org
Environmental education and nature preserve offering birds-of-prey and animal displays, seasonal programs, miles of trails and wildflower island tours. Ossining. 914-762-2912
www.teatown.org
Windham Mountain Adventure Park
Open Memorial Day – Columbus Day. Paintball park, rock climbing wall, bungee trampoline and skateboard park. Windham. (518)734-4300, Monday-Friday, (518)734-6974, Weekends.
CANOEING, RAFTING & KAYAKING
Atlantic Kayak Tours Saugerties. 845-246-2187 Cortlandt Manor. 914-739-2588
www.atlantickayaktours.com
F&S Adventure Tube Rentals
Phoenicia. 866-437-8823, 845-688-7633
www.fstuberental.com
Hudson River Recreation Croton On Hudson. 914-682-5135
www.kayakhudson.com
Mountain Valley Guides Cornwall-on-Hudson. 845-661-1923
www.mountainvalleyguides.com
North South Lake State Park Haines Falls. 518-589-5058
Riverview Marine Services Catskill. 518-943-5311
Storm King Adventure Tours Cornwall-on-Hudson 845-534-7800
www.stormkingadventuretours.com
Silver Canoe Delaware River Storm King Adventure Tours, Cornwall-on-Hudson.
Town Tinker Tube Rental
Delaware River. 800-724-8342
www.silvercanoe.com
Downhill skiing at Hunter Mountain. There’s a diverse array of ski options within three hours of New York City.
Belleayre Mountain Ski Center Highmount. 845-254-5600
www.belleayre.com
Catamount Ski Area
Hillsdale. 518-325-3200; 800-342-1840
www.catamountski.com
Hunter Mountain
Hunter. 518-263-4223; 888-HUNTERMTN
www.huntermtn.com
Mount Peter
Warwick. 845-986-4940
www.mtpeter.com
Sawkill Family Ski Center Kingston. 845-336-6977
www.sawkillski.com
Thunder Ridge
Patterson. 845-878-4100
www.thunderridgeski.com
Tuxedo Ridge
Tuxedo. 845-351-1122
www.tuxedoridge.com
Windham Mountain
Windham. 518-734-4300; 800-754-9463
www.windhammountain.com
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HUNTING & FISHING
The Hudson River Valley maintains countless hunting and fishing venues. For more information about these activities, contact any of the Tourism offices. (Offices are listed on back of map insert.)
RIVER CRUISES Albany Aqua Ducks 518-462-DUCK
Above (left to right): Fishing at Norrie Point State Park; “Woody Guthrie” Sloop, Beacon. Below: Lake Taghkanic State Park.
www.albanyaquaducks.com
S TAT E PA R K S
American Cruise Lines
Bear Mountain
Haddam, CT. 800-814-6880
www.americancruiselines.com
Bear Mt. 845-786-2701
www.nysparks.com
Captain JP Cruise Line
Belleayre Mountain/Pine Hill Lake
Troy. 518-270-1901
Day Use Area. Pine Hill. 800-942-6904, 845-254-5202
www.captainjp.com
www.belleayre.com
Dutch Apple Cruises
Blauvelt
Albany. 518-463-0220
www.dutchapplecruises.com
Blauvelt. 845-786-2701
Empire Cruise Lines M/V Mystère
www.friendsofpalisades.org
www.empirecruiselines.com
Cherry Plain. 518-733-5400
Cherry Plain
Poughkeepsie. 315-934-4157.
www.nysparks.com
Haverstraw Marina
Clarence Fahnestock
W. Haverstraw. 845-429-2001
www.haverstrawmarina.com
Kent. 845-225-7207
www.nynjc.org/park/fahnestock
Hook Mountain Yacht Club
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Nyack. 845-358-9874
Yorktown Heights. 914-245-4434
www.hmyc.org
Hudson Cruises, Inc. Hudson. 518-822-1014
www.hudsoncruises.com
Hudson Highlands Cruises
(The M/V Commander) West Point, Haverstraw and Peekskill. 845-534-7245
www.commanderboat.com
Hudson River Adventures
Newburgh. 845-220-2120
www.nysparks.com
North River Charters, “The Teal”
Grafton Lakes
www.theteal.com
www.nysparks.com
Kingston. 845-750-6025
Ny Water Taxi
Yonkers Pier. 212-0742-1969
Paradise Boat Rental Piermont. 845-359-0073
www.prideofthehudson.com
River Rose Tours & Cruises
Hudson River Cruises
www.riverrosecruises.com
Kingston. 800-843-7472 845-340-4700
www.hudsonrivercruises.com
Hudson Valley Riverboat Tours Peekskill. 845-597-7272
www.tahitiqueen.com
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Newburgh. 845-562-1067
Trinity Cruise Company Peekskill. 845-297-7697
www.trinitycruisecompany.com
“Woody Guthrie” Sloop Beacon. 914-589-7773
www.beaconsloopclub.org
Grafton. 518-279-1155
Harriman
Arden. 845-786-2701
www.palisadesparksconservancy.org
High Tor
New City. 845-634-8074
www.friendsofpalisades.org
Hook Mountain
Upper Nyack. 845-268-3020
www.friendsofpalisades.org
Hudson Highlands Cold Spring. 845-225-7207
www.nysparks.com
James Baird
Pleasant Valley. 845-452-1489
www.nysparks.com
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John Boyd Thacher Albany. 518-872-1237
www.nysparks.com
Kenneth Wilson
Mt. Tremper. 845-679-7020; 845-255-3099
www.dec-campgrounds.com
Lake Taghkanic
Taghkanic & Gallatin. 518-851-3631
www.nysparks.com
Mills-Norrie
Staatsburg. 845-889-4646
www.nysparks.state.ny.us/parks
Minnewaska
New Paltz. 845-255-0752
www.nysparks.state.ny.us
North South Lake
Haines Falls. 518-589-5058
www.dec.state.ny.us
Above: Walkway Over the Hudson State Historic Park, Poughkeepsie/Highland.
Old Croton Aqueduct Trailway Westchester River Towns. 914-693-5259
Sterling Forest
Rockefeller State Park Preserve
Tuxedo. 845-351-5907
www.palisadesparksconservancy.org
Pocantico Hills. 914-631-1470
www.friendsrock.org
Taconic State Park
Rockland Lake
Congers. 845-268-3020
Copake Falls, Copake, 518-329-3993. Rudd Pond Area, Millerton, 518-789-3059
Schodack Island
Tallman Mountain
www.nysparks.com
www.friendsofpalisades.org
www.friendsofpalisades.org
www.nysparks.com
Schodack Island. 518-732-0187
Palisades. 845-359-0544
Walkway Over the Hudson State Historic Park
Dutchess County: 61 Parker Ave., Poughkeepsie. Also Washington St. Ulster County: 87 Haviland Rd., Highland.
www.nysparks.com or www.walkway.org
Woodland Valley
Phoenicia. 845-688-7647
www.dec-campgrounds.com
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Shopping & Antiques YO U ’ L L F I N D T H E P E R F EC T P I EC E S to add to your collection, the designer dress
you’ve always wanted and hundreds of antique stores to handsomely furnish your home. Westchester’s Ridge Hill
SHOPPING A 1.3 million sq. ft. regional mall with over 100 speciality stores and 13 movie theatres. Macy’s, LL Bean, Sephora, Cheesecake Factory and PF Changs just to name a few. Albany. 518-459-9020
As the newest outdoor shopping and dining experience in Westchester County, Westchester’s Ridge HIll has an eclectic mix of specialty boutiques, national retailers, tempting restaurants and engaging entertainment venues. Charming architecture and inviting amenities add to the anticipation of an exciting shopping experience. Yonkers. 914-207-2900
Crossgates Mall
Woodbury Common Premium Outlets
Colonie Center
www.shopatcoloniecenter.com
www.westchestersridgehill.com
Best Buy, Burlington Coat Factory, Coach, Dick’s Sporting Goods, Forever 21 Superstore, H&M, JC Penney’s, Macy’s, Pottery Barn, and nearly 200 other stores. Albany. 518-869-9565
www.shopcrossgates.com
Cross County Shopping Center
Shop till you drop. World’s largest discount designer outlet center with over 220 stores. Central Valley. 845-928-4000
www.premiumoutlets.com Above: Antique shopping on Warren Street in Hudson.
Cross County Shopping Center has alwyas had an incredible location—now it has more great retail names and a fresh new look to match. Just off the Cross County Parkway and the New York State Thruway/I 87 it’s easy and satisfying shopping. Favorite stores like A/X Armani Exchange, Forever 21, H&M, Victoria’s Secret and more, plus Macy’s, Sear’s, Old Navy and even a Stop & Shop. So much to offer and it just happens to be on the way to everything. Yonkers. 914-968-9570
Orange County Choppers
Emerson Country Store
www.palisadescenter.com
www.crosscountycenter.com
Visit the retail store and full showroom displaying theme bikes from the TV show. Newburgh. 845-522-5222
www.orangecountychoppers.com
Palisades Center Mall
The second largest mall in the U.S. offers extensive and exciting shopping, dining and entertainment opportunities. The mall features a restored antique carousel, over 270 stores and boutiques, over 35 restaurants and eateries and an IMAX theatre. West Nyack. 845-348-1000
Enter the magnificently restored 19th-century barn, complete with brick-lined halls, exposed beams and cathedral ceilings and discover a peaceful haven of intriguing treasures. Local and international crafts blend with brand names such as Simon Pearce glassware and Stonewall Kitchen. Home to the World’s Largest Kaleidoscope. Sip Starbucks coffee drinks, enjoy freshly made soups and sandwiches and nibble on local chocolates, ice cream or house- made cookies. Open daily from 10 am to 5 pm. Mount Tremper. 845-688-2828
Poughkeepsie Galleria
Gillinder Glass
European style village with Bennington Potters, boutiques, tavern and ballroom. Troy. 518-279-9600
www.emersonresort.com
One of America’s oldest glass companies. Tours take you to watch molten glass being made into decorative and functional items. Port Jervis. 845-856-5375
www.gillinderglassstore.com
Main Street, Chatham
A quaint, historic, strolling Village with one of a kind shops, award-winning restaurants, exquisite art galleries, theatrical venues and exciting performance spaces.
www.chathambusinessalliance.org
Main Street, Village of Tarrytown
Enjoy a wide variety of antique shops in the heart of this quaint village. The shops will certainly offer that special item you’ve been searching for! Tarrytown. 914-631-1885
www.tarrytowngov.com
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The best of shopping and entertainment at Dutchess County’s largest enclosed mall. Macy’s, Sears, JC Penney, Target, Best Buy, Dick’s, H&M, DSW and Old Navy. Poughkeepsie. 845-297-7600
www.poughkeepsiegalleriamall.com
Spring Valley Marketplace
Newly redone, the marketplace features Christmas Tree Shop, Target, TJ Maxx, and Yankee Candle. Spring Valley. 845-708-7300
Sterup Square
www.sterupsquare.com
Stuyvesant Plaza, Inc
Reminiscent of the outdoor markets of a by-gone era, Stuyvesant Plaza is an unparalleled shopping experience. 60 sensational spots to shop, browse & dine. Anchor stores include: Talbot’s, White House, Black Market & Crabtree & Evelyn. Albany. 518-813-4959
www.stuyvesantplaza.com
The Westchester
An upscale mall offering 150 fine stores including Neiman Marcus, Nordstrom, Crate & Barrel and Tiffany & Co. Restaurants, concierge service and valet parking available. White Plains. 914-683-8600
www.simon.com
ANTIQUES Antiques in Hudson
The city of Hudson is home to over 70 antique shops and numerous art galleries. Accessible via Amtrak; excellent dining. Come explore why the city of Hudson has gained international fame. Hudson. 800-724-1846
www.hudsonantiques.net
Coxsackie Antique Center
Over 100 dealers located under one roof. Coxsackie. 518-731-8888
Downtown Troy
Wonderful venue for treasure hunters with a wide variety of antiques and unique boutiques.
www.visittroyny.com
Eclectic Eye Antiques
3,000 sq. ft. of antique furniture, unique and highly decorative items from the mid-18th- century throug the 1970s. Fine paintings, Glidden Pottery, couture clothing and fine lithographs. Warwick. 845-986-5520.
www.theeclecticeye.com
Montgomery Village Antiques
Historic village of Victorian and Greek Revival buildings is a treasure trove of antique shops and restaurants within walking distance of each other. Montgomery. 845-457-5392
www.montgomeryantiques.com
Nyack-On-Hudson
This unique and distinctive Victorian village is packed with antique dealers and specialty shops, international restaurants and art galleries. The village hosts five Antiques and Collectibles Street Fairs each year. Nyack. 845-353-2221
Village Of Cold Spring
This quaint, 19th-century village is situated on the banks of the Hudson River and filled with antiques shops, craft shops and great restaurants, all within walking distance of the Metro-North train station. Cold Spring. 800-470-4854
www.coldspringonhudson.com
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Family Fun “ F U N ! ” I S T H E O N LY WAY TO D E SC R I B E the entertaining ways to delight kids of
all ages. Interactive exhibits, amusements and water parks, 3-D films and wildlife displays are just the start of great times for children who visit the Hudson Valley. TO P FA M I LY AT T R AC T I O N S
Albany Aqua Ducks, Inc.
Amphibious tours take you through the historic streets of New York’s Capital City, first by land and then with a Splashdown! into the Hudson River. Albany. 518-462-DUCK (3825)
www.albanyaquaducks.com
Bailiwick Ranch & Discovery Zoo
Open year-round. Horseback riding, zoological park with a walk through of exotic and farm animals, hands-on petting zoo and a paintball park. Catskill. 518-678-5665
www.bailiwickranch.com
Brewster Ice Arena
State-of-the-art complex with professional sized ice surface, fully stocked Pro-shop and food concession. Provides skating programs for all ages. Brewster. 845-279-2229
Castle Family Fun Center
Roller skating rink, laser tag, laser maze, rock wall, ballocity, freefall, bumper cars, arcade and 3 gokart tracks. Seasonal batting cages and two 18-hole mini-golf courses. Jesters Restaurant & Pub, and concession stands. Birthday parties and groups. Open year round. Chester. 845-469-2116
www.thecastlefuncenter.com
Catamount Adventure Park
An aerial forest adventure for ages 7 and up. Hillsdale. 518-325-3200
www.catamounttrees.com
Children’s Museum of Science & Technology
Ranked as one of the top 20 science centers in the nation by Parents magazine, CMOST is the only science center in Tech Valley specifically designed for kids and their families to explore, discover and imagine the world of science together. Troy. 518-235-2120
www.cmost.org
Children’s Park
Ice skating, basketball courts, tennis courts, ball fields, playground and walking paths. Chestnut Ridge. 845-357-6100
Corn Maze at Kettle Farms
Whether you adventure through our 22-acre corn maze, shoot ears of corn out of the corn cannon or play in 5 tons of corn kernels, this is the ultimate family farm adventure. Special event and contest dates and live country music performances throughout the season. Hoosick. 518-686-0992
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Forsyth Park Nature Center
This interpretive nature center, open year-round in the heart of uptown Kingston, features 15 animal exhibits, five gardens and hosts more than 250 programs for both children and adults each year. Kingston. 845-339-3053
www.forsythnaturecenter.org
Fun Central
Multi-activity, indoor and outdoor recreational facility featuring miniature golf, bumper boats, batting cages, arcade, food and virtual reality roller coaster. Some activities seasonal. Wappingers Falls. 845-297-1010
www.fun-central.com
Funfuzion at New Roc City
Entertainment complex featuring an IMAX theater, bowling alley and The Fun House with video, motion simulator and virtual reality games and the sling shot thrill ride. New Rochelle. 914-637-7575
www.funfuziononline.com
Greenburgh Nature Center
Petting zoo, live animal museum, greenhouse, natural history exhibits and trails. Scarsdale. 914-723-3470
Mid-Hudson Children’s Museum, Poughkeepsie
Kiwanis Ice Arena
Making family memories for more than 50 years. Rides for kids of all ages, arcade and event space. Latham. 518-785-3842
Fully enclosed, refrigerated Olympic-size rink facility. Private and public sessions, figure skating, ice dance, instructional. Daily, Aug.-April. Off-ice training room, meeting rooms. Year-round birthday and group parties/outings. Saugerties. 845-247-2590 ext. 300
Helen Hayes Youth Theatre
Mid-Hudson Children’s Museum
www.greenburghnaturecenter.org
Hoffman’s Playland
www.hoffmansplayland.com
The Theatre Co. offers a year-round variety of shows, musical events and classes designed for children ages 5-18. Nyack. 845-826-2049
www.helenhayesyouththeatre.com
Hudson Highlands Nature Museum and Outdoor Discovery Center Living exhibitions of native animals, changing exhibitions, museum shop. Natural areas with well-marked walking trails. “Discovering Quests” through different ecosystems and maple sugaring season. Cornwall. 845-534-5506.
www.hhnaturemuseum.org
IMAX Theatre
A film experience like no other. Wear a 3D headset for IMAX 3D events as entertainment takes a whole new dimension. West Nyack. 845-358-IMAX (4629)
www.imax.com/palisades3
www.kiwanisicearena.com
Hands-on, permanent and rotating exhibits that combine science and art for ages 2-12. Poughkeepsie. 845-471-0589
www.mhcm.org
Mid-Hudson Civic Center McCann Ice Arena
Multi-purpose recreation and entertainment center. Ice arena, private rentals, programs and leagues. Poughkeepsie. 845-454-5800
www.midhudsonciviccenter.com
Oasis Family Fun Park
The Capital Region’s award-winning miniature golf course. Ice Cream, laser tag, paddle boats and more! Troy. 518-283-3646
www.oasispark.net
Palisades Center Mall – Carousel
68-food high carousel, famous for its totally hand-
carved, deep relief carvings. West Nyack. 845-348-1005
Playland Amusement Park
National Historic Site and America’s first planned amusement park. Over 50 adult and kiddyland rides, lake boating, miniature golf, fireworks, free entertainment, a boardwalk and beach. Ice casino open in winter. Rye. 914-813-7010.
www.ryeplayland.org
Public Mission at Lower HV Challenger Center
The Challanger Center is open nearly every day of the year. Missions must be scheduled in advance and may be booked on any day of the week. Our normal hours of operation are 8:30 am- 5:30 pm, Monday through Friday. Weekend hourse of operation depend upon when missions are scheduled. It is advisable to call in advance if you would like to visit the center. Airmont. 845-357-3416
www.lhvcc.com
Supersonic Speedway
Go-karts, miniature golf, batting cages, snack bar and restaurant. Open weekends in Spring/Fall, week-long in Summer. East Durham. 518-634-7200
Trevor Zoo
AZA-accredited zoo with more than 100 exotic and indigenous animals in exhibits covering four acres. Millbrook. 845-677-3704
www.trevorzoo.org
Windham Mountain Adventure Park Rock climbing wall, bungee trampoline and skateboard park. Monday-Friday, Open Memorial Day - Columbus Day. Windham. 518-734-4300; 518-734-6974 weekends.
Zoom Flume Waterpark
Slide, spin, splash and sun all day. Waterslides and attractions for a full day of family fun. East Durham. 800-888-3586
www.zoomflume.com
Children’s Day Festival at New Windsor Cantonment
(June) Fun and games, 18th-century style. Marionette theater, petting zoo, music and activities from the past. Vails Gate. 845-561-1765
GE Kids’ Day at Empire State Plaza (July) A fun festival made especially for kids. Albany. 518-473-0559
www.ogs.state.ny.us/plaza
All-American Picnic
(July) On the lawn at Boscobel. The day will be filled with delicious picnic foods, music, hikes, children’s bicycle parade and a reading of the Declaration of Independence. Reservations required. Garrison. 845-265-3638
Putnam County 4-H Fair
(July) This old-fashioned country fair offers exhibits, entertainment, animals, refreshments, contests, hands-on crafts and horse shows. Kent. 845-278-6738
www.cce.cornell.edu/putnam
Altamont Fair
(August) One of the largest fairs in the Northeast. Altamont. 518-861-6671
www.altamontfair.com
Kites Over The Hudson at Washington’s Headquarters
(August) Free kites to the first 150 children, and prizes for youngest flier, highest flying kite and other categories. Newburgh. 845-562-1195
Schaghticoke Fair
(late August) New York State’s third oldest fair offers great food, family fun, 4H exhibits, rides and live entertainment. Schaghticoke. 518-753-4411
www.schaghticokefair.com
Kids’ Expo Children’s Day Festival at New Windsor Cantonment, Valls Gate
Skate Time 209
Roller skating rink and skateboard park open Thursday – Sunday. Accord. 845-626-7971
www.skatetime209.com
Slot Family Fun Center
Slot car raceway. 6,500 square foot store featuring three tracks. Full arcade as well as two private party rooms. Nanuet. 845-623-5333
www.slotzoneusa.com
Splash Down Beach
Multi-activity family waterpark. Waterslides, Ship Wreck Island, Coconut Beach, Crocodile Creek, a 700-foot action river, Pollywog Pond, miniature golf, water wars and hoops. New: Bob the Builder SplashWorks; tool shed play structure has two slides, tipping buckets and tot bounces. Fishkill. 845-897-9600
www.splashdownbeach.com
Stony Kill Farm Environmental Education Center
756-acre working farm. Trails and grounds for hiking, fishing, birding and snowshoeing. Wappingers Falls. 845-831-8780
www.Dec.state.ny.us
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(September) A learning center of fun celebrating the Hudson Valley’s future. For kids of all ages. Poughkeepsie. 845-485-9803, ext. 500
A Winter Walk On Warren Street
Columbia County Fair
A Winter Wonderland featuring traditional and contemporary entertainment, shops, food and more. Hudson. 518-822-1438
www.hudsonoperahouse.org
Celebration Of Birds
(April) Scheduled events include bird banding demonstration, bird identification walks, birds of prey program and bluebird nest box construction. Cold Spring. 845-265-3773
Lego Fun at Lyndhurst
(April) Professional LEGO displays, play areas, special mansion tours, raffles and prizes. Tarrytown 914-631-4881
www.lyndhurst.org
Animals and Acrobats
(May) An annual celebration of the early American circus. Jugglers and puppet shows magic shows, and tight rope walkers. Croton-on-Hudson. 914-271-8981
www.hudsonvalley.org
Tri-City Valley Cats
(June-September) The 2010 New York-Penn League champions are an affiliate of the Houston Astros. Come see the rising stars of baseball in a familyfriendly environment. Troy. 518-629-2287
www.tcvalleycats.com
Great family fun always held over Labor Day weekend. 518-392-2121
www.columbiafair.com
Harvest Festival at Hurds Family Farm
(September -October) Apple picking, hayrides, giant mazes, cow train, eco-trail, Kids Corral. Modena. 845-883-7825
www.hurdsfamilyfarm.com
The Great Jack O’lantern Blaze
(October) A spell-binding display of more than 4,500 carved jack o’lanterns in elaborate settings with lit walkways and gardens. Croton-on-Hudson. 914-271-8981
www.hudsonvalley.org
Capital Holiday Lights In The Park
(November - December) Historic Washington Park is home to this drive-through, larger-than-life light display. Open every night at dark. Albany. 518-435-0392
www.albanycapitalholidaylights.com
Annual Christmas Tree Lighting
(December) Welcome the season with entertainment, caroling and a visit from Santa. Mahopac. 845-628-5553
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TOP EVENTS
Above (clockwise from top left): Albany Chefs’ Food & Wine Festival, Albany; Tulip Festival, Albany; Rockland County Feis, Anthony Wayne Park; Warrior Dash, Windham; Discover Hudson Valley Ride, Walkway over the Hudson.
J A N UA RY Albany Chefs’ Food & Wine Festival Top-of-the-line food and wine pairings, cooking demonstrations and wine tasting seminars. Albany.
www.albanywinefest.com
35th Annual East Durham Irish Festival
Entertainment direct from Ireland on their explosive reunion tour by Bridget’s Cross, Celtic Spring, Ceann, Shillelagh Law, Black 47, the Andy Cooney Band, The Kitty Kelly Band, Jameson’s Revenge and more. Durham. 518-634-2286
www.irishvillageusa.com
MARCH Pearl River St. Patrick’s Day
The parade steps off and exits the parking lot onto Middletown Road, and finishes on South Main Street by Braunsdorf Park. Pearl River. 914- 588-1611
www.rocklandcountyaoh.com
APRIL UFO Festival
A fun-filled day of UFO shenanigans for the entire family with parade, music, activities for the kids and more. Pine Bush. 845-744-3960
www.ufopinebushfestival.com
M AY Annual Tulip Festival
Greet spring with 200,000+ tulips blooming in a myriad of colors and varieties to celebrate Dutch heritage. Entertainment on 4 stages, over 100 crafters, fine arts show, gardening talks, food vendors, and family fun! Albany. 518- 434-2032
www.albanyevents.org
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J U LY Cold Spring River Festival
Over 60 art, antiques and craft vendors on the banks of the Hudson River. Cold Spring. 845-265-4414
www.coldspringriverfestival.com
Rockland County Feis JUNE Carmel Bicentennial Street Fair
Putnam County celebrates the bicentennial of its separation from Dutchess County and its independent existence as New York’s 48th county. Carmel. 845-808-1015
www.putnamNY200.com
Greek Festival
Enjoy foods, pastries, music, dance, handicrafts and children’s activities. West Nyack. 845-623-4023
Old Songs Festival of Traditional Music & Dance
A family festival of folk, Celtic & world music and dance; 3 concerts, 120 interactive workshops, participatory dance and children’s activity area. Altamont. 518-765-2815
www.oldsongs.org
Discover Hudson Valley Ride
Dutchess Community College start/finish. Bike New York fully supported ride; ride the Walkway Over the Hudson! Poughkeepsie.
www.bikenewyork.org
Dancing, singing, music, art and Celtic design contests, sodabread, Gaelic football, piping, pipe bands, special child contests and a six-piece band for your listening pleasure will be the order of the day. Anthony Wayne Park. 845-942-1874
www.rocklandcountyfeis.com
Falcon Ridge Folk Festival
A three-day community event of Folk music and dance at the foot of the Berkshires. Dodds Farm, Hillsdale. 866-325-2744
www.falconridgefolk.com
Troy Pig Out
Professional BBQ teams from across the United States come for this two day competition which includes a People’s Choice St. Louis Rib competition on Saturday and the main event on Sunday. Troy. www.troypigout.com
Caramoor International Music Festival
For seven weeks, two outdoor theaters resonate music created by the world’s finest classical, opera, pop, chamber, symphonic and jazz artists in one of the top five outdoor music festivals in the USA. Katonah. 914-232-5035
www.caramoor.org
Antique Car Show
Antique cars on the lawn of the historic Locust Grove estate overlooking the Hudson River. Poughkeepsie. 845-454-4500
www.lgny.org
AUGUST Peekskill Celebration
The largest festival along the Hudson River; showcases the colorful maritime heritage, family entertainment, fireworks, colorful Dragon Boat Races, kayak rides, fantastic food, tall ships, arts & crafts, music and a car show. Peekskill. 914-736-2000
www.peekskillcelebration.com
Dutchess County Fair
The 2nd largest county fair in NYS; agriculture, Midway rides, games, stage shows, commercial exhibits and attractions. Rhinebeck. 845-876-4000
www.dutchessfair.com
International Celtic Festival
This festival brings the sights and sounds of the Emerald Isles. World-class musicians from Ireland & North America perform on 3 stages, with plenty of variety to suit any taste. Hunter. 800-486-8376
www.huntermtn.com
New York Renaissance Faire
Taste of Hudson Food Festival
Apple Festival at Goold Orchards
www.renfair.com/ny
www.belo3rd.com
www.goold.com
Warrior Dash
Septemberfest
Spend a day with a knight at this huge medieval festival featuring jousts, strolling minstrels and a Tudor-style marketplace of period crafts and games. Tuxedo. 845-351-5174
The ultimate event for thrill-seeking athletes! This running series is held on some of the nation’s most demanding and unique terrain. Participants will conquer extreme obstacles and celebrate their feat with music, beer, warrior helmets and muddy shorts. Windham. 518-734-4300
www.warriordash.com
Tour de Putnam
Designed by cyclists for cyclists. Choose from 15, 30, 50, 75, 100 mile routes and Mountain Bike loops. Carmel. www.visitputnam.org
Hudson Valley Rib Festival
Kansas City Barbeque Society Contest, food vendors, entertainment, cooking demonstrations & children’s country games. Ulster County Fairgrounds, New Paltz. 845-306-4381
www.hudsonvalleyribfest.org
SEPTEMBER Hudson Valley Garlic Festival
Two-day event garlic celebration with food, crafts, music, chef and farmer lectures. Saugerties. 845-246-3090
www.hvgf.org
Above (clockwise from top left): New York Renaissance Faire, Tuxedo/Photo by Kevin Mandara; Woodstock Film Festival, Woodstock; International Celtic Festival, Hunter.
Great food—great city—great time. Hudson.
Septemberfest is the first streetfair of the Fall in the Hudson Valley and the largest. Produced by the Chamber of Commerce of the Nyacks, Septemberfest attracts over 25,000 visitors to the quaintest village on the Hudson River. Handmade crafts, art by local painters and sculptors, festival food, live music on the Bandstand and the Circus Corner for Kids are all great reasons to spend the day in Nyack. Nyack. 845-353-2221
www.nyackchamber.com
O C TO B E R Woodstock Film Festival
Annual independent film festival featuring films, concerts, panels and more, which has drawn top talent, including Uma Thurman, Lucy Liu, Woody Harrelson, Rosie Perez, Matt Dillon, Tim Robbins, Ethan Hawke, Peter Gabriel and Steve Buscemi. Woodstock. 845-679-4265
www.woodstockfilmfestival.com
Applefest
One of the Hudson Valley’s most charming villages celebrates the apple harvest on a large scale throughout the downtown and at local orchards. Warwick. 845-986-2720
www.warwickapplefest.com
A celebration of the arts, crafts and agriculture of the Capital Region held every Columbus Day weekend. Castleton. 518-732-7317
Sugar Loaf Fall Festival
A major event for this 250-year old craft village with a weekend filled with food, arts and music. Sugar Loaf. 845-469-9181
www.sugarloafnewyork.com
FilmColumbia Festival
An exciting weekend of film screenings and meetthe-filmmaker events. Crandell Theater, Chatham. 518-392-3459
www.filmcolumbia.com
Legend of Sleepy Hollow
Ghosts, goblins, scarecrows, witches, pirates and the Headless Horseman, surrounded by bonfires and thousands of carved pumpkins and a dramatic live reading create a living Legend of Sleepy Hollow. Sleepy Hollow. 914-631-8200
www.hudsonvalley.org
D EC E M B E R Troy Victorian Stroll
The historic streets of downtown Troy transform into a magical stage of song, dance and family enjoyment. Troy. www.troyvictorianstroll.com
A Winter Walk on Warren Street
A Winter Wonderland featuring traditional and contemporary entertainment, shops, food and more. Hudson. www.hudsonoperahouse.org
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Transportation TA K E T H E T R A I N , G R A B A B U S O R F LY into one of our airports. While we’re
accessible by a number of different interstate highways, be sure to take some of our back roads to discover the real flavor of the area. Shortline/Coach USA
TRAIN
Daily service to New York City. Local service throughout Orange, Rockland, Sullivan, Ulster and Dutchess counties. 201-529-3666; 800-631-8405
Amtrak
Service throughout the Hudson River Valley and from NY/Penn Station with stops in Yonkers, Croton, Poughkeepsie, Rhinecliff, Hudson and Albany/ Rensselaer. 800-872-7245; 518-462-5763
Saratoga Springs. 518-584-5252 or 800-237-5252
Metro-North
Wade Tours, Inc.
www.shortlinebus.com
Upstate Transit, Inc.
www.upstatetours.com
www.amtrak.com
Service to Grand Central Terminal with 43 stations in Westchester and points east and west on Hudson, Harlem and New Haven lines. Metro-North’s “One Day Getaways” offer great deals on exciting venues in the Hudson Valley. 800-METRO-INFO
www.mta.info
New Jersey Transit
Port Jervis Line train service from Penn Station and Hoboken to points on the west side of the Hudson River. Also, bus service from NYC Port Authority to Greenwood Lake and Warwick. 973-762-5100
www.njtransit.state.nj.us
Schenectady. 518-355-4500; 800-955-WADE
www.wadetours.com Metro-North Railroad
BUS / CHARTER / MOTORCOACH
Academy Bus Company Yonkers. 914-476-8840
www.academybusco.com
Adirondack/Pine Hill/New York Trailways Service includes New York City, New Paltz, New Rochelle, Albany and Kingston. 845-776-7548
West Point Tours, Inc. Highland Falls. 845-561-2671
www.westpointtours.com
White Plains Bus Company White Plains. 914-328-1400
Yankee Trails World Travel Rensselaer. 518-286-2400
www.yankeetrails.com
R EC E P T I V E O P E R ATO R S
www.trailways.ny.com
Hudson River Valley Tours
Albany International Airport (ALB)
Bee-Line Bus System
www.hrvtours.com
www.albanyairport.com
www.beelinebus.com
AIR 518-242-2200
Columbia County Airport (HCC) 800-359-2299
www.richmor.com
Dutchess County Airport (POU)
Westchester County. 914-813-7777
Brown Coach
Scotia. 518-853-4412; 800-424-4700
www.browncoach.com
Rosendale. 800-382-3818
Outlook International Scarsdale. 914-725-2663
Pied Piper Tours
Chappaqua. 914-238-8289
Chappaqua/Dutchess Transportation
Plaza Meetings/Tours of Albany
Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
Fishkill. 845-896-2012; 800-466-4404
www.plazameetings.com
Dutchess County Loop Bus System
Shortline/Coach USA 800-631-8405
www.panynj.gov
www.dutchessny.gov/loop.htm
845-463-6000
www.dutchessny.gov/airport.html 718-244-4444
LaGuardia International Airport (LGA) (718) 533-3400
www.panynj.gov
Newark International Airport (EWR) (888) EWR-INFO
www.panynj.gov
Orange County Airport
845-485-4690
Greyhound Bus Lines 800-231-2222
www.greyhound.com
Hunter Motor Coach, Inc. Coxsackie. 518-731-6248; 800-260-4463
J&R Tours LTD.
Harrison. 800-444-5786
845-457-4925
www.buses.com
Stewart International Airport (SWF)
Dover Plains. 845-832-0432
www.orangecountygov.com/airport
JTR Transportation Corp.
Latham. 518-785-3392 or 877-666-3404
www.shortlinebus.com
TO U R S E R V I C E S Albany Heritage Area Visitors Center Albany. 800-258-3582
Hudson Mohawk Industrial Gateway Troy. 518-274-5267
www.hudsonmohawkgateway.org
Hudson Valley Traveler
845-564-7200
www.jtrbus.com
Glasco. 845-750-6252
Sky Acres Airport
Leprechaun Lines Charters Newburgh. 800-MAGIC-17
MC Heritage Tours
www.panynj.gov 845-677-5010
www.skyacresairport.com
Westchester County Airport (HPN) 914-995-4860
www.westchestergov.com/airport
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Premiere Transportation Group Albany. 800-515-6123
www.premierelimo.com
www.hudson-valley-traveler.com Yonkers 914-720-9622
Mid-Hudson Bicycle Club Poughkeepsie. 845-635-1184
www.midhudsonbicycle.org
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