Ethan & Amanda
Things To Do
For Nice Hikes / Nature Walks
Here are some recommended hikes/nature walks in the area. You will need to drive to the trail heads. Be prepared for the trails to be busy as it will be peak season. 1) Katterskill Falls - a 24 minute drive from Hudson, a 1.6 mile trail with low elevation gain. You can type the name of this trail in the search bar of the link to see reviews and other important information. 2) High Falls Conservation Area - a 17 minute drive from Hudson, a few trail options between 1-2 miles long. You can type the name of this trail in the search bar of the link to see reviews and other important information. 3) Greenport Conservation Area - just a 6 minute drive from Hudson. There is a short loop of 2.6 miles, a yellow trail for 2.9 miles and a blue trail of 3.9 miles. More specific details about this option is in the link. 4) Olana State Historic Site- a 9 minute drive from Hudson. The walking loop is 4.1 miles long and more specific information about this walk is in the link.
Good Eats!
Here are some recommendations. It is best to have a reservation during the busy fall season. 1) Helsinki Hudson - for live music and BBQ *this place is currently under renovation and we are unsure if it will be ready by the fall, but comes highly recommended. 2) Grazin' Diner - for good burgers 3) Talbott & Arding - for soups, salads, sandwiches and cheese plates *to-go* 4) Ca'mea - for Italian and fresh made pasta 5) Food Studio - for Vietnamese 6) Feast & Floret - one of the best rated restaurants in the area. Has a bit of everything! 7) Wunderbar Bistro- for great bar food 8) Red Dot Bar & Bistro - for a bit of everything. It is the oldest operating restaurant and bar in Hudson! 9) La Mision- for Latin American cuisine 10) Baba Louie's - for great wood-fired pizza
For Coffee/Breakfast
Here are some recommendations for brunch and breakfast options. It is best to have a reservation if you can, but most you can just stop in. 1) La Perche - for brunch and coffee, a modern French-bistro 2) Le Gamin Country- upscale French cafe (known for giant hot chocolates) 3) Supernatural Coffee & Bakery - great lattes and pastries, quick stop 4) Hudson Roastry- coffee and pastries, quick stop 5) REV coffee- coffee and pastries, quick stop
For Cocktails
Here are some recommendations for great bars, cocktails and evening atmosphere. 1) The Maker Lounge 2) Padrona 3) Lawrence Park Hudson 4) Bar Bene 5) BackBar 6) Half Moon (with live music!) 7) Hudson Brewing Company
Activities To Do
1) Poured Candle Bar- make a reservation to make your own candle! 2) Boutique shopping- grab a coffee and then stroll through Warren street looking at all the great shops! 3) Art Galleries- check out some art galleries in the area such as Carrie Haddad Gallery, Stair Galleries and SEPTEMBER. 4) Cruise the Hudson- depending on the length of your stay, you can make a reservation to take a cruise on the Hudson River! 5) Visit the FASNY museum of firefighting 6) Take a boat to the Hudson-Athens Lighthouse (offered seasonally, check online for availability) 7) Visit the Hudson Farmer's Market - featuring over 30 local vendors!