Hudson Valley

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Sleepy Hollow showing a house and a pond
Hudson Valley
Hudson Valley
Bear Mountain State Park showing a river or creek, a bridge and tranquil scenes
Bear Mountain State Park which includes a river or creek and tranquil scenes
Enjoy the scenery beside lush green hills and visit the art galleries in the riverside towns of this sprawling rural area.

Undulating fields, great forests and vineyards decorate the Hudson Valley. Known for its booming technology industry and wine regions, the area comprises rural towns spread from the Lower Hudson to the Upper Hudson. Take a boat trip along the river to enjoy a very scenic route.

In the southern part of the valley is the sleepy town of Tarrytown, with the marvelous Lyndhurst, where railroad baron Jay Gould once lived. Appreciate the mansion’s Gothic Revival design and tour the spooky building, which is eerily decorated for Halloween and other fun events. Continue this scary theme with a trip to Sleepy HollowOpens in a new window to see the cemetery and Old Dutch Church of Sleepy Hollow. Nearby is the excellent Neuberger Museum of Art.

A little north is the town of Katonah, which features the Katonah Museum for Art as well as the Caramoor Center for Music and the Arts. Visit the John Jay Homestead State Historic Site.

Cross the Mid-Hudson Bridge and appreciate the spectacular view of the river and its surrounding forests. Enjoy the area’s hot summer days with picnics in Franny Reese State Park. Winters frequently have freezing temperatures, with heavy snowfall in December and January enabling excellent cross-country skiing.

Continue north to explore the majestic grounds of Vanderbilt Mansion National Historic SiteOpens in a new window. The valley’s northernmost point contains Hudson, which is renowned for its Olana State Historic Site. Inspect the items in the former home of landscape painter Frederic Edwin Church.

Note that the Hudson Valley was one of the first areas populated by European colonies. First the Dutch and then the British set up colonies in this district, which served as a battleground.

The valley comprises the area around its namesake river from northern New York City to the Mohawk Valley and the Capital District. Fly to one of the city’s airports and take a train to one of the railway stations along the flanks of the Hudson River.

The Hudson Valley combines its picturesque scenery with a refined culture.

Where to stay in Hudson Valley

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Getty Square

While visiting Getty Square, you might make a stop by sights like Philipse Manor Hall State Historic Site and Yonkers Public Library.

Getty Square
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Northwest Yonkers

4/5(1 area review)

While visiting Northwest Yonkers, you might make a stop by sights like Untermyer Gardens Conservancy and Hudson River Museum.

Northwest Yonkers
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Northeast Yonkers

While visiting Northeast Yonkers, you might make a stop by sights like Legoland Discovery Center Westchester and Westchester's Ridge Hill.

Northeast Yonkers
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South Side

While visiting South Side, you might make a stop by sights like St. Paul's Church National Historic Site and Grace Baptist Church.

South Side
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Southeast Yonkers

5/5(1 area review)

While you're in Southeast Yonkers, take in top sights like Yonkers Raceway and jump on the metro at Mount Vernon West Station to see more of the city.

Southeast Yonkers
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North Side

Even though there aren't top sights in North Side, you can explore the larger area and take in top sights like Grace Baptist Church. Jump on the metro at Mount Vernon West Station to see more of the city.

North Side
The Kartrite Resort & Indoor Waterpark
The Kartrite Resort & Indoor Waterpark
4 out of 5
555 Resorts World Drive, Monticello, NY
The price is €261 per night from 16 Mar to 17 Mar
€261
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Hampton Inn & Suites Yonkers
Hampton Inn & Suites Yonkers
2.5 out of 5
160 Corporate Blvd, Yonkers, NY
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The price is €114 per night from 30 Mar to 31 Mar
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Baymont by Wyndham White Plains - Elmsford
Baymont by Wyndham White Plains - Elmsford
2.5 out of 5
540 Saw Mill River Rd, Elmsford, NY
The price is €128 per night from 23 Mar to 24 Mar
€128
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23 Mar - 24 Mar
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Baymont by Wyndham White Plains - Elmsford
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Postcard Cabins Eastern Catskills
Postcard Cabins Eastern Catskills
2 out of 5
282 Cairo Junction Rd, Catskill, NY
Stay at this cabin in Catskill. Enjoy free parking, hiking/biking on site, and furnished patios. Popular attractions Catskill Golf Club and Mahayana Temple are ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (5 reviews)
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Starlite Motel
Starlite Motel
2.5 out of 5
8722 Route 28, Big Indian, NY
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Starlite Motel
Lakefront Paradise: Views, Heated Pool, Games! Summer & Winter Fun For Everyone!
Lakefront Paradise: Views, Heated Pool, Games! Summer & Winter Fun For Everyone!
Monticello
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Lakefront Paradise: Views, Heated Pool, Games! Summer & Winter Fun For Everyone!
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