Quick Summary:

  • Q: Where is New York's Hudson Valley located?
  • A: The Hudson Valley spans the Hudson River for 150 miles between Albany to the north and Westchester to the south.
  • Q: What is the Hudson Valley known for?
  • A: The area is known for its orchards, farms, lakes, restaurants, and vineyards, as well as its rich American history dating back to the early 1700s.
  • Q: How can you take a day trip to the Hudson Valley from New York City?
  • A: Day trips are as simple as hopping on a Metro North from Manhattan for hiking, swimming, touring, or dining.


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  • Our editors recommend these diverse local experiences.

1. Albany, NY ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Albany, NY | Hudson Valley Day Trips
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2. Bannerman Castle ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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Bannerman Castle | Hudson Valley Day Trips
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3. Beacon, NY

Beacon, NY | Hudson Valley Day Trips
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4. Catskill, NY

Catskill, NY | Hudson Valley Day Trips
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5. Cold Spring

Cold Spring | Hudson Valley Day Trips
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6. Crailo State Historic Site

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Crailo State Historic Site | Hudson Valley Day Trips
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7. Hudson

Hudson | Hudson Valley Day Trips
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8. Hyde Park

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Hyde Park | Hudson Valley Day Trips
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9. Kingston

Kingston | Hudson Valley Day Trips
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10. Lake Minnewaska

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Lake Minnewaska | Hudson Valley Day Trips
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11. Millerton

Millerton | Hudson Valley Day Trips
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12. Mohonk Mountain House

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Mohonk Mountain House | Hudson Valley Day Trips
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13. New Paltz

New Paltz | Hudson Valley Day Trips
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14. New York State Museum

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New York State Museum | Hudson Valley Day Trips
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15. Nyack

Nyack | Hudson Valley Day Trips
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16. Olana State Historic Site

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Olana State Historic Site | Hudson Valley Day Trips
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17. Peekskill

Peekskill | Hudson Valley Day Trips
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18. Phoenicia

Phoenicia | Hudson Valley Day Trips
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19. Saratoga

Saratoga | Hudson Valley Day Trips
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20. Stone Ridge

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Stone Ridge | Hudson Valley Day Trips
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21. The Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum

Category: Kids & Family
The Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum | Hudson Valley Day Trips
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22. Thomas Cole National Historic Site

Category: Attractions
Thomas Cole National Historic Site | Hudson Valley Day Trips
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23. Troy

Troy | Hudson Valley Day Trips
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24. Vanderbilt Mansion

Category: Museums & Culture
Vanderbilt Mansion | Hudson Valley Day Trips
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25. West Point

Category: Activities
West Point | Hudson Valley Day Trips
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