The stunning Hudson Valley, designated as a National Heritage Area, is steeped in history, natural beauty, culture, and a burgeoning local food scene. The region’s dramatic scenery inspired the artists who created the Hudson River School of Painters. Currently, the Valley is experiencing a surge of investment of creative energy from New York City.
Below are some of our favorite spots:
HIKING & ATTRACTIONS
Scenic Hudson
Minnewaska State Park Preserve
Hike the Hudson Valley
Kaaterskill Falls
Ashokan Rail Trail
Walkway Over the Hudson
Overlook Mountain
Catskill Mountain Railroad
Hunter Mountain
Belleayre Mountain
HUDSON VALLEY FAVORITES
Wayfinder Experience
Stockade Football Club
Arts Society of Kingston (ASK)
Edie’s Fairy Tale Theater
Hudson River Museum
Clearwater Sloop
Dia Beacon
Storm King Art Center
FESTIVALS
Hoot
O+
Rosendale Street Fest
Hooley on Hudson
Pickle Festival
Ulster Fairgrounds
Dutchess Fairgrounds
Hullabaloo
Kingston Happenings
Macaroni Kids
Clearwater Festival
Women’s Studio Workshop Chili Bowl Festival
Annual Beltane Festival
NEARBY TOWNS
Woodstock
Kingston
Rosendale
New Paltz
Phoenicia
Saugerties
Rhinebeck
Red Hook
Stone Ridge
PRESCHOOLS
Play Haven
Livingston Street
The Ridge
Catskill Wheelhouse
COLLEGES
Bard College
SUNY New Paltz
Ulster Community College
Dutchess Community College
STORES
Inquiring Minds
Half Moon Books
Fruition Chocolate
Red Owl Collective
Kingston Consignments
Sassafras Mercantile
FOODIES
Kingston Food Coop
Kingston’s Farmers Market
Much Mor Bread
The Anchor
Kyoto Sushi
Bistro to Go
Kingston Standard
Rough Draft
Catskill Mountain Pizza
Oriole Nine
Phoenicia Diner
Gaskins
Yum Yum Noodle Bar
Duo Bistro
DiBellas Pizza Shop
Mi Ranchito Pupuseria
Pakt
Cinnamon Cuisine
Red Hook Curry House
Terrapin Restaurant
Golden Ginza