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Take a Day Trip to Hudson Valley, NY

A Short 2 Hour Drive from Jersey City, NJ


Follow country roads to local farm stands, hike the incredible trails or stop to pick fresh produce at a local farm. Relax and enjoy one of the most amazing culinary scenes and nature getaways that this region of the Catskills has to offer.

The Hudson Valley is a New York State region that stretches along the Hudson River from Westchester County to Albany. It's known for its vineyards, orchards and farms, including sustainable-food champion Stone Barns Center for Food and Agriculture and Art hubs like Storm King Art Center sculpture park and Dia: Beacon

Breakfast in Stone Ridge, NY

Hash is beautifully situated in Stone Ridge, NY Serving simple american style dishes with ingredients sourced from local farms. An excellent place to being your day in the Hudson Valley. Hash is a modern take on a traditional cafe serving scratch-made breakfast and lunch using local and organic ingredients. Beautifully situated in Stone Ridge, Hash uses many local farms, organic ingredients, and creative ideas.


Hike Trails in Ulster County, NY

One of the major attractions in Ulster County is hiking. Experience more than 350 miles of trails. Bring your bike, lace up your boots, grab the bridle for an adventure outdoors in upstate New York. Make the most of the Hudson River Valley landscape.

Walkway Over the Hudson

Walkway over the Hudson is the World's Longest Elevated Pedestrian Bridge through Poughkeepsie & Highland, New York. The journey along the Walkway with its magnificent view is just the beginning. A stunning panorama unfolds high above the Hudson River at the center of Walkway

Over the Walkway over the Hudson Historic Park with opportunities to explore in every direction. At either end of "The Great Connector" are miles of trails and parks, historic districts and hamlets, shops, restaurants and cafes -- all within reach on foot or by bike. Learn more about all the Greater Walkway Experience offers!

Walkway over the Hudson Events

Ashokan Rail Trail

Opened in the fall of 2019, the Ashokan Rail Trail (“ART”) is a 11.5-mile recreational trail runs along Ashokan Reservoir between West Hurley and Boiceville. The ART trail surface is 12 feet in width and surfaced with highly compacted fine crushed stone perfect for hiking, walking dogs on leash, bicycling, running, nature observation, cross-country skiing, and snowshoeing. The ART was developed by the County of Ulster through an historic partnership with the New York City Department of Environmental Protection (“DEP”), which owns and operates the Ashokan Reservoir and adjacent lands. Open from sunrise to sunset year-round, the ART has provided public access to the County’s scenic abandoned Ulster & Delaware Railroad corridor without a DEP Access Permit for the first time since the Reservoir was constructed in 1911.

Ashokan Rail Trail Map

Hudson Valley Rail Trail Map

AllTrails Maps Ashokan Rail Trail


Lunch in Accord NY, Westwind Orchard

Westwind Orchard

Borrowing from European cider traditions, Westwind Orchard is fully immersed in making some of the most distinctive ciders in the US. Housed on 32 acres, the aesthetic curation of Westwind Orchard is perfectection. Spend the afternoon sipping their homemade cider, enjoying their fresh farm to table menu featuring one of the most incredible pizzas in New York. Where new trend makers meets old school charm, Westwind Orchard is a perfect window into the different facets that make up the Hudson Valley. Get ready to spend hours sipping, eating and relaxing - we promise, you’ll never want to leave.

Dinner at Hasbrouck House, Stone Ridge NY

Butcher & Bar

If you’re looking to wrap-up your visit with a casual atmosphere, visit Butcher & Bar at Hasbrouck House. During the summer, Hasbrouck House hosts a Daily outdoor movie night. Bring a picnic dinner and grab a bite from Butcher & Bar, the hotel’s outdoor restaurant. It serves a great burger made with locally raised, grass-fed beef, as well as smoked trout croquettes with sauerkraut and yogurt. See a a full lineup of movie showings and schedules on their website.

 

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