Things to Do/See/Eat/Drink
Complete Hudson Map
Kaaterskill Falls
Kaaterskill Falls is a magnificent two-stage waterfall located a short 40-minute drive up into the Catskills from the town of Hudson, accessible by a brief hike from the road. Note that parking can be tricky, but trust us it's well worth it if the weather is nice. The falls were a popular muse for the famous "Hudson River School" of mid-19th-century landscape painters, and the mid-tier basin is a popular local hangout spot in the warmer months.
North–South Lake
A beautiful Catskills destination for outdoorsy pursuits, not far from Kaaterskill Falls.
Art Omi
Art Omi is a nonprofit international arts organization founded in 1992 and located in Ghent, New York, a short drive north from Hudson. A popular spot for artist residencies, the grounds feature sculpture gardens and several indoor galleries and arts facilities.
Hudson River Skywalk
The Hudson River Skywalk is a pedestrian path that connects Thomas Cole National Historic Site and Frederic Church's Olana allowing you to walk in the path of these historic artists. You'll cross the Rip Van Winkle Bridge, which spans the Hudson River and connects Hudson, NY with the charming riverside town of Catskill, NY. From three viewing decks along the Skywalk, hundreds of feet in the air, you will enjoy panoramic views of the Hudson Valley.
Hudson Athens Lighthouse
The Hudson–Athens Lighthouse, sometimes called the Hudson City Light, is a lighthouse located in the Hudson River in the state of New York in the United States. The light is located between Hudson and Athens, closer to the Hudson side.
Taconic Sculpture Park & Gallery
The Hudson River Valley is not the least likely place to be watched by Mother Earth, but the appearance of her 19-foot-tall plaster head overlooking the Taconic State Parkway still takes many by surprise.
Olana State Historic Site
Olana State Historic Site is a historic house museum and property in Greenport, New York, near the city of Hudson. The estate was home to Frederic Edwin Church, one of the major figures in the Hudson River School of landscape painting.
Thomas Cole National Historic Site
The Thomas Cole House, also known as Cedar Grove or the Thomas Cole National Historic Site, is a National Historic Landmark that includes the home and the studio of painter Thomas Cole, founder of the Hudson River School of American painting.
Dia Beacon
A favorite museum of ours, located inside a former warehouse on the outskirts of Beacon, NY - another charming, artsy Upstate NY town that's worth visiting. About an hour drive south of Hudson along the river.
Storm King Art Center
Storm King is a sprawling sculpture garden outside of Newburgh, NY, about an hour's drive south of Hudson. If you go, rent a bike and make a day of it.
The Antique Warehouse
Located directly behind our wedding venue, Basilica Hudson, you'll find this massive antique mall that claims to be the largest in the Northeast. It's pretty big! Also, Hudson Brewing Company is located there, so when you get tired of looking at old junk you can sit down and have a drink.
Suarez Family Brewery
A top-notch local mom-and-pop brewery that's made a name for itself, located out in the countryside about a 20 minute drive south of Hudson. They specialize in "ales of mixed fermentation, unfiltered lagers, and other crispy little beers."
Lil' Deb's Oasis
We love this quirky, vibrant, queer-owned, community-oriented restaurant in Hudson, serving inventive tropical cuisine and cocktails in a brightly-colored space.
feast & floret
One of the finer restaurants in town, Italian farm-to-table in dimly-lit, high-aesthetic surrounds.
Le Perche
A French Bakery, Restaurant, and Bar combo located in the center of town, the ideal brunch spot.
Cafe Mutton
Another stellar brunch destination in Hudson.