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HUDSON
VALLEY, NY — WEEKEND GETAWAY
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Historic
Sites | Cruises & Tours | Lodging
Events | Links
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The
Hudson River School of painting centered around the picturesque
region. Inspired by their surroundings, artists like Thomas
Cole and Jasper Cropsey viewed the uniquely American landscape
as muse.
A
visit to the Hudson Valley is the perfect change of pace for
city-dwellers with little time to spare—many towns are
less than an hour from NYC! And the area is also well-suited
to the more leisurely traveler, as there are literally hundreds
of things to do and see in the region.
Whether
you're looking for a slice of history, love antiquing, or are
an outdoor enthusiast, the Hudson Valley has you covered. From
the Sleepy Hollow region just north of the Bronx to the great
estates of the upper valley, you're bound to find something
to suit you.
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HISTORIC
SITES
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FLIGHTS,
CRUISES, TOURS & TRANSPORTATION
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FLIGHTS:
Go paragliding, hangliding, or take a ride in an ultralight
plane with Mountain Wings Hangliding & East Coast Paragliding
to get the best view of the Hudson River Valley!
BUS:
Shortline Bus offer tours of West Point. Add an affordable
cruise to your package or a one-night stay at the Ramada or Hotel
Thayer (includes transfers).
FERRY:
NY
Waterway tours and packages include Sunnyside, Lyndhurst,
Kykuit and Phillipsbur Manor. They depart from Pier 78, at West
38th St. in Manhattan. Most cruises run through November 7 and
depart on Saturdays and Sundays at 10:30 am; the actual destinations,
however, are open through December.
TRAIN:
Metro-North's
Hudson line runs from Grand Central up to Poughkeepsie with
plenty of stops in between. Metro-North also offers
"One-Day Getaway" packages.
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LODGING/ATTRACTIONS
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Columbia County Lodging Association
See
Hudson Valley Getaway Gallery for lodgings
Shawangunk
Wine Trail
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WEATHER
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Hudson
Valley destinations Escapemaker has profiled, 
