#hudson-valley

#hudson-valley

A 1930 stone residence for the history buffs. Per the listing, Aymar Embury II, who handled a number of the Works Progress Administration projects in New York City, designed this home with stone from a local quarry as part of future Treasury secretary Henry Morgenthau Jr.'s Fishkill Farms estate. FDR was a fan, and the spot became the president's "favored" hunting retreat. It's easy to see why, particularly with the grandeur of original timber beams and the stone mantel and fireplaces, as well as views of the mountains framed by Tudor-style windows. But it's not fusty, with nice modern updates, particularly the Viking appliances in the kitchen.

Orange County Cannabis Co., the first licensed dispensary to open in the Hudson Valley, has restocked its shelves with Silly Nice, one of New York's fastest-rising craft cannabis brands. Located at 1308 Dolsontown Rd Suite 3, Middletown, NY 10940 (Phone: 845-281-7772), Orange County Cannabis Co. has quickly earned a reputation as a trusted destination for both cannabis newcomers and seasoned connoisseurs.

This village in the lower Hudson Valley is famous for being the real-life setting of Washington Irving's haunting short story The Legend of Sleepy Hollow, which was also made into a 1999 movie. In the tale, the Headless Horseman is said to appear on Halloween night, and plenty of paranormal phenomena occur. That's why the village truly comes alive during fall, when you can find Halloween parades, witchy decor, and plenty of on-theme activities.

If fall had an official runway, the Hudson Valley would be strutting down it in full foliage couture. Priceline just dropped its list of the top 10 leaf-peeping destinations for 2025 and Hudson Valley snagged the crown as the most searched autumn getaway. Move over Bucks County, Pennsylvania (last year's champ): New York's backyard just stole the spotlight. So why does Hudson Valley have travelers swooning like it's the pumpkin spice latte of destinations?

"One of my favorite getaway recommendations from New York City is Hudson, New York in the Hudson Valley," Victor Rivera, the general manager of LUMA Hotel Times Square, shared with Travel + Leisure. "It's only about a two-hour train ride from Penn Station on Amtrak, and the views of the Hudson River along the way already help you transition into a completely different pace of life."

For travelers arriving in New York City, the Hudson Yards stop delivers seamless access to major West Side destinations, including the revitalized Hudson River Park, The High Line, Vessel, Jacob K. Javits Convention Center, Madison Square Garden, and Chelsea. For New Yorkers heading out of the city, the new stop provides easy weekend departures to Hudson Valley destinations such as New Paltz, Rosendale, Kingston, Woodstock, and Phoenicia - without traveling through the Port Authority.

The air quality warning is in effect on Wednesday from 11 a.m. until 11 p.m. for the DEC's Lower Hudson Valley and New York City regions.

Ten years later, Hunter Mountain's TAP-NY festival had so many breweries in attendance that it stretched through all of the interior space of the lodges, the outside areas of the resort and up into temporary tents erected on the mountain.

"Luckily, a friend of mine, Wade, was looking for an investment property in 2021. We decided to join forces to co-purchase a home."

If your dream home includes white picket fences, charming cafés and absolutely zero drama, start house-hunting in the Hudson Valley.

Among the oldest eateries in the Hudson Valley, the Ship Lantern Inn and Hoffman House Tavern offer not just meals, but a taste of local history with every bite.

"This tension between the natural world and the industrial world-that's really the impetus for the show," said Colen, highlighting the exhibition's thematic focus.

When I was applying at colleges after high school, I knew that I wanted to pursue a career in Communications and Broadcasting. Thankfully, I accomplished this and I'm thankful for all of the great options within New York state.