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The Hudson Valley Region
Numerous towns and cities call the Hudson Valley region home, from Newburgh to Kingston to Rhinebeck. With its distinctive balance of nature and culture, there’s no shortage of things to see, do, and experience in the Hudson Valley area. Hudson River towns, like Beacon and Poughkeepsie, enjoy waterfront views and activities, and scenic hikes and bike trails are readily available to the towns that are nestled among the Shawangunk and Catskill Mountains, like Woodstock and New Paltz.

Change is A'Comin: What's New in New Paltz

The college town of New Paltz, New York is a center for arts, nature, and education in the Hudson Valley.

By Brian K. Mahoney Oct 1, 2018

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A Guide to Kingston

Explore all that Kingston, New York has to offer.

By Elissa Garay Oct 1, 2018

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Margaretville Rises Above the Flood Waters

After being razed by back-to-back hurricanes, Margaretville's prospects seemed pretty bleak. But the Delaware County town is scrappy, and its residents came together to clean up the mess and start over. Now the village Main Street is a mecca of small business.

By Brian Sweeney Sep 1, 2018

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A Guide to Columbia and Greene Counties: Hudson and Catskill

Discover what Hudson and Catskill offer the regions of Columbia and Greene Counties.

By Brian K. Mahoney Sep 1, 2018

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A Guide to Ulster County Towns: Woodstock and Saugerties

Discover the quaint, neighboring New York towns of Woodstock and Saugerties.

By Emily Sofaer Aug 1, 2018

Tags: Community Pages woodstock saugerties ulster county new york

A Guide to Peekskill

Discover the town of Peekskill in Westchester County, NY.

By Brian PJ Cronin Aug 1, 2018

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A Guide to Towns: Poughkeepsie and Central Dutchess County

Poughkeepsie has changed over the years. Here's the story of the "queen city" of the Hudson and surrounding Dutchess County towns.

By Brian PJ Cronin Jul 1, 2018

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A Guide to Orange County Towns: Warwick and Sugar Loaf

During summer, the creativity and rich black dirt of the Warwick Valley are in high gear; fresh food’s sizzling on the grill, libations are flowing, and the music’s throbbing.

By Anne Pyburn Craig Jul 1, 2018

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A Guide to Dutchess County Towns: Rhinebeck, Red Hook, and Tivoli

Northwestern Dutchess County is excruciatingly lovely. Learn more about the little wonders of Rhinebeck, Red Hook, and Tivoli.

By Anne Pyburn Craig Jun 1, 2018

Tags: Community Pages rhinebeck red hook tivoli dutchess county

A Guide to Hudson Valley Towns: Beacon, Cold Spring, and Garrison

Discover the Putnam and Dutchess county towns of Cold Spring, Garrison, and Beacon.

By Brian P.J. Cronin May 1, 2018

Tags: Community Pages cold spring garrison beacon hudson valley towns putnam county dutchess county

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Hudson Valley Counties

Chronogram’s coverage of the Hudson Valley spans nine counties that line each side of the Hudson River. The northern region of the Hudson Valley extends into Columbia County’s scenic farmland and borders the Berkshires in Massachusetts. The southern Hudson Valley region spans through Putnam County and Northern Westchester, and the mid Hudson Valley includes Ulster and Dutchess Counties, which are connected by the Walkway Over the Hudson, the longest, elevated pedestrian bridge in the world.

Hudson Valley Towns and Cities

Every town and city in the Hudson Valley area has something different to offer. From panoramic views to acclaimed restaurants to world-class museums, a trip to any Hudson Valley town is a singularly rewarding experience. Take some time to explore our coverage of the towns and cities of the Hudson Valley, and discover the different cultural elements that they contribute to the region as a whole.

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