Hudson Valley Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Sleepy Hollow featuring a house and a pond
Hudson Valley
Hudson Valley
Bear Mountain State Park showing tranquil scenes, a river or creek and a bridge
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 Lenoir Preserve.

Northwest Yonkers
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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
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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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Arlington

You'll enjoy the coffee shops and art galleries in Arlington. You might want to make time for a stop at Overlook Drive-In Theater or Frances Lehman Loeb Art Center.

Arlington
The Kartrite Resort & Indoor Waterpark

The Kartrite Resort & Indoor Waterpark

4 out of 5
555 Resorts World Drive, Monticello, NY
The price is Rp3.804.627 per night from 6 Aug to 7 Aug
Rp3.804.627
Rp5.347.805 total
6 Aug - 7 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star family-friendly hotel in Monticello. Enjoy 5 restaurants, 2 bars/lounges and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,610 reviews)
"Its a small, quiet and a cozy waterpark. Staff was excellent. We enjoyed the lazy river. There are limited rides, dining options. You have to pay extra for room service. There arent much activiites around the area. Overall we enjoyed the quiet, small, cozy feel of the place. Good for preteens and ..."

Reviewed on 31 Jul 2025

The Kartrite Resort & Indoor Waterpark
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 Rp2.434.007 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
Rp2.434.007
Rp2.783.894 total
24 Aug - 25 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Elmsford. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,389 reviews)
"Toilet wasn’t working but we got transfer to a different room but other that everything was good"

Reviewed on 29 Jul 2025

Baymont by Wyndham White Plains - Elmsford
Hampton Inn White Plains/Tarrytown

Hampton Inn White Plains/Tarrytown

3 out of 5
200 West Main Street, Elmsford, NY
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is Rp2.245.024 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
Rp2.245.024
Rp2.567.747 total
10 Aug - 11 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Elmsford. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,085 reviews)
"Upon arrival, our carpets were stained. Our bathroom had a leaking faucet making the floors wet and unsafe, that wasn't fixed until our departure, our room wasn't cleaned daily as promised. Our family booked 3 rooms on the 5th floor. All of them had issues. Front desk was very nice, but couldn't ..."

Reviewed on 30 Jul 2025

Hampton Inn White Plains/Tarrytown
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
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 ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (46 reviews)
"Postcard Cabins was a great, relaxing and quiet get away while exploring the Hudson Valley. I will return!"

Reviewed on 28 Jul 2025

Postcard Cabins Eastern Catskills
Micosta Leisure Inn

Micosta Leisure Inn

3 out of 5
3007 County Rd 20, Hudson, NY
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly aparthotel in Hudson. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions FASNY Museum of Firefighting ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (110 reviews)
"Clean and comfortable. Charming cat doing its own thing."

Reviewed on 26 Jul 2025

Micosta Leisure Inn
3BR Prime Luxury near NYC w Arcade Room

3BR Prime Luxury near NYC w Arcade Room

2 out of 5
50 Vernon Pl, Yonkers, NY
Stay at this holiday home in Yonkers. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, dry cleaning or laundry services and in-room washers/dryers. Popular attractions Bronx Zoo and Yonkers ...
3BR Prime Luxury near NYC w Arcade Room
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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