Hudson Valley
Hudson Valley Day Trips
Hudson Valley
Things to Do in Hudson, NY
Visit Olana State Historic Site, explore the FASNY Museum of Firefighting and other unique attractions on your weekend trip to Hudson, NY.
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Things to Do in Garrison, NY
Garrison is a hamlet in Putnam County, New York. It is part of Philipstown, on the east side of the Hudson River, across the river from the United States Military Academy at West Point.
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The Hudson Valley met me with a kind of quiet elegance. River towns wrapped in fog, hillsides lit by afternoon sun, old houses turned into something thoughtful and new. I remember thinking, “This is the kind of place that makes you want to linger—not just in space, but in feeling.”
What stayed with me were the simple luxuries: a crisp morning walk along the water, bookstores tucked behind ivy-covered doors, a glass of local wine beneath string lights. It wasn’t loud or showy—but it stayed with me. I left the Hudson Valley with a clearer mind and a deeper sense of what it means to savor.
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Whether you’re after farm-to-table meals, antique trails, scenic hikes, or just a beautiful weekend out of the city, these guides reflect the Hudson Valley I came to know. It’s a place that invites you to slow down—and rewards you when you do.
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