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From Millbrook to Sleepy Hollow and more, discover some of the most beautiful Hudson River towns in New York that showcase what this part of the Northeast is all about when it comes to scenery, small-town charm, and American history.
The majestic Hudson River flows south from the Adirondack Mountains of Upstate New York, passed many Hudson Valley towns and cities to the Upper New York Bay between New York City and New Jersey. The river is named after Henry Hudson, who explored it in the early 1600’s.
Stretching nearly 150 miles from Yonkers in Westchester County to the state capital of Albany, and spanning both sides of the Hudson River, the quaint towns in the Hudson Valley of New York are the perfect escape from the hustle and bustle of New York City.
In addition to this overview mapguide, the Hudson River Valley National Heritage Area has prepared a number of regional maps that identify historic sites for visitors interested in art, architecture, gardens, and the American Revolution. You can view and download them here.
You can visit Sleepy Hollow for its ties to Washington Irving’s legend (which is especially fun during the fall), Hudson for its vibrant arts community, and Rhinebeck for its charming streets and the famous Rhinebeck Aerodrome to give you an idea about what kind of exciting towns you have to visit here.
Historic Hudson River Towns is a consortium of riverfront municipalities (villages, towns and cities) that was formed in 1994 to work together on issues of common concern. Our major focus has always been tourism development, with related issues of riverfront renewal and downtown revitalization.
Drive through historic towns, cities, and villages, over the Governor Mario M. Cuomo Bridge at the Tappan Zee, and across the Bear Mountain Bridge in the Hudson Highlands. As you travel, with stops along the way, you’ll enjoy scenic views of the majestic Hudson River while listening to stories about the region that play automatically on your ...
Travel down through the Hudson Valley's river towns, visiting must-see attractions, eating and staying on the waterfront, and enjoying the best views of the Hudson.
The Hudson River Guide has details on more than 300 historic and recreation sites from Albany to Yonkers. To start exploring, visit our interactive maps or browse the sites. Hudson River Guide Interactive Maps
The Historic Hudson River Towns along Westchester’s Hudson shore offer travelers charming downtowns with antique shops, art galleries and restaurants galore. Visitors can explore historic sites that tell stories of days gone by, from colonial America, to the homes of author Washington Irving, industrialist Jay Gould and the Rockefeller family.