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1. Albany, NY ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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2. Bannerman Castle ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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3. Beacon, NY

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4. Catskill, NY

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5. Cold Spring

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6. Crailo State Historic Site

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7. Hudson

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8. Hyde Park

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9. Kingston

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10. Lake Minnewaska

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11. Millerton

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12. Mohonk Mountain House

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13. New Paltz

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14. New York State Museum

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15. Nyack

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16. Olana State Historic Site

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17. Peekskill

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18. Phoenicia

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19. Saratoga

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20. Stone Ridge

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21. The Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum

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22. Thomas Cole National Historic Site

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23. Troy

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24. Vanderbilt Mansion

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25. West Point

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Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:

  • 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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