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Hudson Valley - New York's Hudson Valley

Lining both sides of the Hudson River, the scenic Hudson Valley is 90 minutes from New York City.
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Bedford Post Inn

See photos of the Richard-Gere-owned Bedford Post Inn in New York's Westchester County.

Rhinebeck in New York State's Hudson Valley

Rhinebeck, a pretty town in New York state's Dutchess County, is located close to the eastern bank of the Hudson River.

Ritz-Carlton, Westchester

A luxury hotel 30-40 minutes by train from New York City and a three-block walk from the Metro North White Plains train station.

Albany County Convention & Visitors Bureau

What to see and do in the Hudson Valley county that contains the New York State capital city.

Boscobel

A museum of the decorative arts of the Federal period in Garrison in the Hudson Valley.

Columbia County Tourism

At the northern end of the Hudson Valley, this county encompasses the antiques town of Hudson.

Culinary Institute of America

Experience exceptional dining at this Hudson Valley training ground for chefs.

Dutchess Country Tourism

Official site of this Hudson Valley county includes things to do, restaurants, lodgings, tours and trails, and more.

Eleanor Roosevelt National Historic Site/Val-Kill Cottage

Restored home of Eleanor Roosevelt screens a film biography of "First Lady of the World," and features guided tours of home, 180 acres of grounds, hiking trails.

Francis Lehman Loeb Art Center

Gallery at Vassar College in the Hudson Valley.

Franklin D. Roosevelt Home

National historic site open to the public in Hyde Park.

Hudson River Museum

Yonkers complex includes six art galleries, the Andrus Planetarium, and Glenview Mansion.

Historic Hudson Valley

Links to points of interest with historic value in the Hudson Valley.

Hudson River Valley Tourism

Regional guide to Orange, Rockland, Putnam, Westchester, Ulster, Dutchess, Columbia, Greene, Albany, and Rensselaer counties.

Kykuit

Home to four generations of the Rockefeller family, Kykuit offers striking views of the Hudson River and the Palisades along with a world-class art collection.

Lyndhurst

Jay Gould's Lyndhurst is a Gothic Revival castle with remarkable views towards the Hudson River and the Tappan Zee Bridge. A member of the National Trust for Historic Preservation.

Olana State Historic Site

A Persian masterpiece of architecture and landscaping outside of Hudson, painter Frederick Church's home overlooks the Hudson River.

Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome

Hudson Valley living museum of antique airplanes.

Pepsi Arena

Albany sports and entertainment complex.

Storm King Art Center

Outdoor sculpture park located in Mountainville, New York, an hour's drive north from the George Washington Bridge.

United States Military Academy at West Point

Find visitor information to this Hudson Valley landmark here.

Vanderbilt Mansion

National historic site along the Hudson River; open for public tours.

Westchester Playland

Hudson Valley amusement park with rides, beach and boardwalk, swimming pool, miniature golf, and ice skating.

Wilderstein

1888 Victorian home of three generations. Landscaping by Calvert Vaux. Interiors and windows by J.B.Tiffany. Walking trails and views of the Hudson River.

Windham Mountain

The nicest ski area in the Hudson Valley.

Wineries of the Hudson Valley

Links to libations in the Hudson Valley.

Woodbury Common

At the gateway to the Hudson Valley in Central Valley, Woodbury Common is an outdoor shopping outlet mall with 220 stores including Ralph Lauren, Versace, Eileen Fisher, Jones New York, Donna Karan, and other premium stores.

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