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City in New York, United States
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Hudson is a beautiful small former whaling city in Columbia County, part of New York's Hudson Valley.
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The mountain-top villa of Frederic Church, one of the most prominent Hudson River painters and one of the United States' most significant artists, is a beautiful Persian-influenced grand country house. From the hilltop home there are sweeping views of the Catskills, the Hudson River, and the Taconic Hills. Grounds are open year round for walking, hiking, cross-country skiing, and other activities. Various guided tours are offered, but even visiting when the interior of the villa is closed is well worth it.
New York State's oldest surviving theater, dating from 1855, offers a year-round schedule of arts and cultural programming.
Located offshore, limited tours through Hudson Cruises.
The history of this Catholic congregation goes back to the 17th century, but the current rather large church dates from 1929 and is a very striking example of neo-Gothic style, with elements of Flamboyant Gothic style in its decorated facade. Inside, there is a series of lovely stained glass windows, especially the wonderfully colorful rose windows.
Creative Italian cuisine using many fresh local ingredients. One example is rye cavatelli with Tivoli mushrooms, scallions and Pecorino Romano cheese. Tivoli mushrooms are not from Italy but from the village of Tivoli about 16 miles south of Hudson.
Upscale bar and restaurant.
Very creative, delicious food and cocktails. Influenced by several cuisines including Italian, Japanese, French, Middle Eastern, Moroccan and Mexican, and all brought together successfully in an imaginative way. This is indeed a splurge, but sharing one appetizer, one vegetable dish, one main and one dessert is likely to be quite filling for two people. Ample outside seating.
Bookstore/bar with a handful of excellent local artisan ales on tap for reasonable prices. Also hosts interesting musical performances, usually on weekends.
$69-$109, including continental breakfast.
Hundreds of used records and books.
Bookstore/art supply store with a great selection, doubles as a bar/cafe.
By train
By car
US Route 9 is the main road for access to Hudson. State Routes 9G and 23B, which constitute Columbia St. and S. 3rd St. within city limits, are major streets in the center of town. Columbia St.
The center of town and getting between it and the train station are walkable. To get further, such as to Olana, you will need a vehicle.
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