Explore the area
Mid-October is a beautiful time of year in the Hudson Valley (peak foliage!). We’ve visited many times for hiking, birthdays, and more.
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We're excited to bring you here to celebrate with us — here are some tips if you get the chance to explore before you return home.
—Anna and Dan
Hudson (10 minutes away)
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Downtown Hudson, NY
Cute and walkable downtown full of restaurants, shops, antiques, and art galleries. If you take Amtrak, you'll end up here!
Ghent (25 minutes away)
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Art Omi
Of the many sculpture parks in the region, this is the closest to the Hudson area and the most bite-size. We went this past summer with friends — you can spend half a day here and see everything comfortably.
Saugerties (25-30 minutes away)
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Saugerties Lighthouse
A working lighthouse turned B&B — we've stayed, it was great! Bookings are full for 2021, but the nature preserve is open to the public for hiking, and hopefully the riverside deck will be open by October for picnics.
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Opus 40
A single 6.5 acre earthwork sculpture built by a single artist over 37 years (whoa) called the Stonehenge of North America.
Catskill Mountains region (30 minutes away)
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Kaaterskill Falls
A half-mile, moderately steep hike to a 260-ft. waterfall. Check the website for latest guidance on trailhead parking.
Kingston (30 minutes away)
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Stockade Tavern
For an evening adventure, we encourage you to venture south to visit this fantastic cocktail bar in Kingston’s walkable Stockade District — owned and run by Anna’s cousins Paul and Jenny!
Beacon / Newburgh area (~1 hour away)
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Dia Beacon
Formerly a Nabisco factory, now a skylight-filled contemporary art museum. Head to nearby downtown Beacon afterwards.
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Storm King Art Center
A bit of a longer adventure — but well worth it — this 500-acre sculpture park is the crown jewel of NY outdoor artventures, truly stunning.