Attractions around Hudson
Explore 20 attractions, restaurants, shops around Hudson
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Walkway Over the Hudson State Historic Park
61 Parker Ave, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601-1926
Walkway Over the Hudson State Historic Park is a 19th century railroad bridge transformed into the world's longest elevated pedestrian park.
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Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum
4097 Albany Post Rd, Hyde Park, NY 12538-1917
Historic site features the home and estate of Franklin D. Roosevelt, Springwood, and the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum, the only Presidential Library used by a sitting president. It was conceived and built under President Roosevelt's direction and opened to the public in 1941. The Library's mission is to foster research and education on the life and times of Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt, and their continuing impact on contemporary life. Our work is carried out by four major areas: Archives, Museum, Education and Public Programs.
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Home of Franklin D. Roosevelt National Historic Site
4097 Albany Post Rd, Hyde Park, NY 12538-1917
"All that is within me cries out to go back to my home on the Hudson River" FDR This quote captures FDR's connection to Springwood, the estate that he loved & the place he considered home. The first US Presidential Library was started by FDR here. Visit the Home of FDR and Presidential Library & Museum to learn about the only President elected to four terms.
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New York State Museum
Empire State Plaza, Albany, NY 12230
Under the leadership of the New York State Education Department, this museum and research center preserves New York State's artistic, social, historical and environmental legacies through such exhibits as "Native Peoples of New York," "The Cohoes Mastodont" and "Black Capital: Harlem in the 20s."
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New York State Capitol
State St., Albany, NY 12224
The New York State Capitol has served as the seat of government for New York since the 1880's. Over 125 years old, the building is a marvel of late 19th-century architectural grandeur. Built by hand of solid masonry, it took 5 architects and 32 years to complete. Over the years meticulous restoration has been done to maintain and protect the Capitol for future generations of New Yorkers.
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Pride of the Hudson
Front Street, Newburgh, NY 12550
Your Hudson River Adventure begins at the Newburgh Landing in Newburgh, NY. Your Captain will present a narration of the sights along the River including Mt. Beacon, Bannerman Island, Storm King Mountain, Breakneck Mountain, The Catskill Aqueduct, World's End, Cold Spring, and West Point. May 1 - October. Visit our website for full schedule. A cruise through the majestic Hudson Highlands aboard the Pride of the Hudson is a unique way to celebrate any occasion. Our friendly, accommodating, and professional crew will respond to all our needs. Your guests can party in the comfort of our air-conditioned heated main salon that features huge wrap around windows. For those who prefer the open air, they can relax on our spacious sundeck topside or cozy foredeck area. Both the top and main decks have a fully stocked bar.The Pride of the Hudson is available for charter.The Pride of the Hudson is conveniently located near the NYS Thruway exit 17 and Route 84 Exit 10. Departures are from Newburgh Landing, Newburgh, NY in the beautiful Hudson Valley.
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Kykuit, The Rockefeller Estate
381 N Broadway, Sleepy Hollow, NY 10591-1806
Grand home and grounds of this former Rockefeller estate offer a marvelous collection of modern sculptures, Chinese and European ceramics, fine furnishings and beautifully landscaped terraces and gardens.
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Lyndhurst
635 S Broadway, Tarrytown, NY 10591-6499
Lyndhurst mansion is closed but the grounds are open! Daily Grounds Passes are available through December 20th. Overlooking the Hudson River in Tarrytown, New York, is Lyndhurst, one of America’s finest Gothic Revival mansions. Designed in 1838 by Alexander Jackson Davis, its architectural brilliance is complemented by the park-like landscape of the estate and a comprehensive collection of original decorative arts. Its noteworthy occupants included: former New York City mayor William Paulding, merchant George Merritt, and railroad tycoon Jay Gould. Lyndhurst is a site of the National Trust for Historic Preservation.
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Dia Beacon
3 Beekman St, Beacon, NY 12508-2521
Located in a former Nabisco box-printing factory, Dia Beacon presents Dia’s collection of art from the 1960s to the present as well as special exhibitions and public programs.
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USS Slater DE-766
Broadway and Quay Street, Albany, NY 12202-1002
During World War II 563 Destroyer Escorts battled Nazi U-Boats on the North Atlantic protecting convoys of men and supplies. In the Pacific, they stood first in line to defend naval task forces from Kamikaze attacks. Today only one remains afloat in America. Step back in time. Return to 1945 aboard USS SLATER. See how Sailors worked, hear the sounds of a living ship, touch a piece of American history, and walk the decks where hundreds of Sailors have walked before.
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Mohonk Preserve
3197 State Route 55, New Paltz, New York, New Paltz, NY 12561
Mohonk Preserve is the largest private nature preserve in New York. The Preserve protects over 8,000 acres of the Shawangunk Ridge and inspires people to care for, enjoy and explore their natural world. Preserve lands are open sunrise to sunset every day for hiking, climbing, biking, running, horseback riding and nature study. A current membership or day pass is required to access the lands. Admission to the Visitor Center is always free.
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Historic Huguenot Street
81 Huguenot St, New Paltz, NY 12561-1413
Historic Huguenot Street is committed to helping visitors understand the historical forces that have shaped America. At our 10-acre National Historic Landmark District in New Paltz, New York, visitors experience over 300 years of history across seven historic stone-house museums, a reconstructed 1717 French Church, the Huguenot community’s original burying ground, and a replica Esopus Munsee wigwam. Period rooms and exhibits tell the stories of a French Huguenot settlement as it evolved over time, and reveal the history of the area’s Indigenous and enslaved African peoples and Dutch settlers. Historic Huguenot Street envisions a nationally recognized historic site that will inspire guests to think in new ways about American history while also carrying forward the conversation about the relationship between past and present.
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Bannerman Castle
Pollepel Island, Cold Spring, NY 12508
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Hudson River Maritime Museum
50 Rondout Lndg, Kingston, NY 12401-6092
Tour Hudson River Lighthouses aboard SOLARIS- Our 100% Solar Powered Tour Boat! Take a sailing lesson at our Sailing School. Take a class our Wooden Boat School. Check out our variety of beautiful spaces for events that include boat tours. 2022 Exhibits - "A New Age of Sail: The History and Future of Sail Freight on the Hudson River": examines the long history of sailing cargo vessels on the Hudson River, from the 17th century until their decline in the mid-20th century, and how the lessons of that era might help us combat the challenges of climate change in the 21st century. "Warning Signs: Climate Change in the Hudson Valley" Exhibit This new permanent exhibit at the Hudson River Maritime Museum examines the science and history behind climate change and how it has affected and will continue to affect the Hudson River Valley. "Rescuing the River: 50 Years of Environmental Activism on the Hudson" Tracing the roles of individuals and organizations in the environmental movement in NY.
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Motorcyclepedia Museum
250 Lake St, Newburgh, NY 12550-5262