MAKE THE MOST OF YOUR TRIP
HIKE
The Hudson Valley in New York offers diverse landscapes, making it a haven for hiking enthusiasts. With its picturesque trails, historic sites, and scenic overlooks, hikers in the Hudson Valley are treated to a captivating blend of natural beauty and cultural richness.
EAT & DRINK
Downtown Hudson boasts a vibrant and eclectic food scene, where farm-to-table eateries, charming cafes, and innovative restaurants converge to offer a diverse culinary experience. From artisanal bakeries to upscale dining establishments, Hudson's food landscape reflects a commitment to local ingredients and culinary creativity, making it a lovely destination for food enthusiasts.
EXPLORE
People love visiting the Hudson Valley in New York for its quintessential charm, blending stunning landscapes, historic landmarks, and a thriving arts scene, creating a perfect retreat that satisfies both nature lovers and culture enthusiasts. We highly recommend popping into some of the antique shops, local wine shops (of course) and restaurants downtown Hudson.
When you’re ready to shake the hangover, these hikes will do.
HIKES, ETC.
Kaaterskills Falls
Kaaterskill Falls boasts a 260-foot relief from the top of the waterfall to the base of the second tier. This landmark has been the epicenter of Catskills tourism since the early 1800s, thus Kaaterskill Falls is the most popular and highly visited destination in the Catskill Park Forest Preserve. (30 mins from Camptown)
Explore this 1.5-mile loop trail near Hudson, New York. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 38 min to complete. This is a very popular area for birding, hiking, and walking, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring.
Green Conservation Blue Area Trail
Check out this 3.9-mile point-to-point trail near Hudson, New York. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 1 h 27 min to complete. This trail is great for birding, hiking, and running, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many other people while exploring.
Head out on this 1.8-mile loop trail near Pine Plains, New York. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 27 min to complete. The climb takes you to a mountaintop firetower with stunning 360º views of the Catskills/Hudson Valley region.
ALL ARE WELCOME TO COME BY CAMPTOWN’S SWIM CLUB FOR A DIP, TOO.
EAT & DRINK
If you know Ali, you know she is certainly not a fan of ‘average’ food. And while Billy’s slowly adapting that mentality, he will still week old leftovers…?
Below are a few vetted spots that didn’t disappoint.
James Beard Nominated Chef Efrén Hernández's take on Mexican cuisine sourcing his family history and the abundance of the Hudson Valley (located at Camptown).
a daytime cafe and restaurant located right across from the train station (great breakfast sandwich).
Upscale tavern vibes; you can picture it. We love it.
A cozy and coppery bar room and restaurant serving upscale American(ish) with a twist (obviously).
Regional restaurant with Tuscan flair (and local flowers). Stop by for Italian-leaning dishes like escarole salad, tagliatelle bolognese, and octopus with calabrian chilies.
Hudson NY’s only French-inspired bakery and daytime eatery. Breakfast/Brunch/Lunch. Artisanal breads and pastries baked daily.
SHOP LOCAL
We love supporting local, and if you’re into antiques, smaller brands and just genuinely unique stores, you could spend hours downtown Hudson shopping around. Here are a few of our favorites.
