The Hudson Valley's Places of Interest:
The Hudson Valley is one of the most remarkable places in the world. Explore some of the our Places of Interest, below.
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Bannerman Island
Fishkill, New York Mysterious Bannerman Island, also known as Pollepel Island, located on the Hudson River between Beacon and Cold Spring - site of tours and cultural events, home of the ruins of Bannerman Castle. |
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Boscobel House
Garrison, New York A reconstructed 19th century home in Garrison, containing one of the nation's leading collections of furniture and art from the Federal Period. Site of a rich variety of educational and cultural programs. |
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Esopus Meadows Lighthouse
Esopus, New York Nicknamed the "Maid of the Meadows", the Esopus Light is the last remaining wooden lighthouse on the Hudson River. It was built in 1871, and has been lovingly restored. Tours are available seasonally. |
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Hudson-Athens Lighthouse
Hudson, New York Completed in November of 1874, the Hudson-Athens Lighthouse remains an active aid to navigation and shipping traffic on the River, and is open seasonally for tours and events. Of the seven remaining lighthouses on the Hudson River, it is located the furthest north. |
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Locust Grove
Poughkeepsie, New York A 200-acre historic estate overlooking the Hudson River in Poughkeepsie, New York. Features an Italianate villa designed in 1851 that was once home to inventor Samuel Morse. Grounds are open daily free of charge from 8am to dusk. |
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Lyndhurst Mansion
Tarrytown, New York Overlooking the Hudson River in Tarrytown, New York, Lyndhurst is one of America’s finest Gothic Revival mansions. Designed in 1838, its architectural brilliance is complemented by the park-like landscape of the estate and a comprehensive collection of original decorative arts. |
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Mohonk Preserve
Gardiner, New York With 8,000 acres of mountain cliffs, forests, fields, farmland, streams, ponds and marshland, Mohonk Preserve is New York’s largest nonprofit nature preserve. The Preserve’s mission is to protect the Shawangunk Mountains region by inspiring people to care for, enjoy and explore their natural world. |
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Olana State Historic Site
Hudson, New York Olana is the greatest masterpiece of Frederic Edwin Church (1826-1900), the preeminent American artist of the mid-19th century, and his home, studio and designed landscape. |
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Storm King Art Center
Cornwall, New York Widely celebrated as one of the world’s leading sculpture parks, Storm King Art Center has welcomed visitors from across the globe for over fifty years. Storm King offers a unique and memorable experience with every season, as changing light and weather conditions transform both the grounds and the sculpture. |
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Vanderbilt Mansion National Historic Site
Hyde Park, New York In terms of architecture, interiors, mechanical systems, road systems and landscape, the Vanderbilt Mansion National Historic site is a remarkably complete example of a gilded-age country place, illustrating the political, economic, social, cultural, and demographic changes that occurred as America industrialized in the years after the Civil War. The grounds and formal gardens of the Vanderbilt estate are free and open every day from sunrise to sunset. |