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Hudson Valley

Farm-to-table dinners, autumn leaves along the river, Dia Beacon and Storm King.

Language
English
Currency
US dollar (USD)
Fly into
New York (JFK or LGA), or Stewart (SWF)
Good months
September and October
Feels like
Leafy, artsy, close to NYC

Explore itineraries

3 days · Planned by Trippy Days

A fall weekend in the Hudson Valley

Day 1Beacon
10:00 AMDia BeaconA short walk from the train station, if you're coming up from the city without a car.
1:30 PMLunch on Main Street · Beacon
3:00 PMHike Mount Beacon · Mount Beacon Scenic Hudson Parking LotA steep mile up to the old casino ruins and a long view down the river.
7:00 PMDinner in Beacon · Beacon
Day 2Storm King and the river
10:00 AMStorm King Art Center
2:30 PMApple picking at a local orchard · Hudson Valley orchards
5:00 PMSunset on the Walkway Over the Hudson · Walkway Over the Hudson State Historic Park
Day 3Rhinebeck and Hudson
10:00 AMBreakfast and a stroll in Rhinebeck · Rhinebeck
12:00 PMOlana, Frederic Church's hilltop house · Olana State Historic SiteThe grounds are free; the house is by tour only.
2:00 PMAntiques and lunch on Warren Street · Warren Street, Hudson
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Field notes

The lay of the land

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  1. 1BeaconDia, Main Street, and Mount BeaconBase
  2. 2Bear MountainState park and river views≈ 30 min
  3. 3Cold SpringAntiques and Breakneck Ridge≈ 15 min
  4. 4Storm KingSculpture park on 500 acres≈ 20 min
  5. 5New PaltzThe Gunks: cliffs and trails≈ 40 min
  6. 6Hyde ParkFDR's home and the Vanderbilt Mansion≈ 40 min
  7. 7RhinebeckVillage shops and inns≈ 50 min
  8. 8HudsonWarren Street's antiques and restaurants≈ 1¼ hr

By car from Beacon

Known for
Eat and drink

Where to stay

Beacon

A train from Grand Central, and everything walkable.

Rhinebeck

Inns and a classic village center.

Hudson

Restaurants and shops along Warren Street.

Day trips

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