7 Upstate Shops to Check Out
It’s official: The Big City is no longer the only destination for high-end, handmade, or designer threads, home goods, and antiques. The darling boutiques, vintage shops, and artisans of the Hudson Valley combine to create a rich tapestry of products. Wares | Beacon One of Beacon’s newest retail destinations, Wares brings together modern design in…
5 Hudson Valley Craft Beverage Destinations to Visit this Summer
There’s no need to ship out to the West Coast, when the Hudson Valley’s booming craft beverage industry has everything from artisanal mead to local cider and craft beer (and soon sake!). Visit these trending breweries and distilleries to taste fine wine, spirits, and top-tier beers, and take the edge off a scorching summer day.…
9 Hotels for Your Spring or Summer Getaway Upstate
The Hudson Valley is home to a huge array of accommodation options for your perfect summer vacation or weekend getaway. Whether you are looking to cozy up at an intimate, luxury hotel in town or adventure to a rustic, Bohemian resort in the mountains, Upstate has lodging for every feel and occasion. Foxfire Mountain House…
Visiting Woodstock NY
There is perhaps no place more famous in the Hudson Valley than the fabled town of Woodstock. The name lends itself to the most important music festival in the nation’s history, Woodstock 1969, which will celebrate its 50th anniversary this summer. Although the “peace, love, and music” mythology of the ’60s is certainly still a…
6 Places to Dine in the Hudson Valley this Spring
From the early days of spring, when the first kale seedlings poke through the soil to the final apple harvest in fall, the Hudson Valley is at its zenith. The mountainsides and fertile valleys turn lush green as the farms overflow with fruits, vegetables, and herbs. This bountiful time is a golden opportunity for local…
8 Family-Friendly Hudson Valley Destinations to Hit this Summer
As much elevated culture, music, and fine dining as the Hudson Valley has to offer individual explorers, there are also plenty of places and events that are fun for the entire family. Planning a visit with the kids? Here are some must-see destinations and happenings to add to the list. SplashDown Beach | Fishkill When…
8 Hudson Valley Hikes to Do this Spring
With dozens of peaks, world-class rock climbing, parks, preserves, and countless lakes and creeks, the Hudson Valley is a gateway to outdoor adventure. While almost every local town boasts nearby hiking trails, here are a few highlights to seek out this summer. Esopus Bend Nature Preserve | Saugerties There is no white water on the…
8 Historic Sites in the Hudson Valley to Visit this Summer
The Hudson Valley is full of wonders that would excite any history enthusiast. Historic sites left behind by early inhabitants of this land, from crumbling castle ruins to astonishing artistic and architectural feats, are ripe for exploration. The region’s rich history is captured and preserved at every turn. Kiersted House | Saugerties The Kiersted House,…
7 Outdoor Sculpture Parks to Visit in the Hudson Valley
The Hudson Valley is teaming with indoor art galleries and museums, but when the weather is nice and you want to get outside, these 5 outdoor sculpture parks offer a wonderful way to take in local art while getting some fresh air.
