Top Things to do in Hudson River Valley
Top Hotels in Hudson River Valley
- 1. Hampton Inn Albany-Western Ave/University Area
- 2. Homewood Suites by Hilton Albany
- 3. HYATT Place Poughkeepsie
- 4. Hampton Inn by Hilton New Paltz
- 5. Tarrytown House Estate
- 6. Homewood Suites by Hilton Poughkeepsie
- 7. Homewood Suites by Hilton Newburgh-Stewart Airport
- 8. Hilton Garden Inn Albany Airport
- 9. Hampton Inn & Suites Albany-Downtown
- 10. Hotel Nyack
6 Bridges in Hudson River Valley That You Shouldn't Miss
Discover the best top things to do in Hudson River Valley, United States including Walkway Over the Hudson State Historic Park, Headless Horseman Bridge, Moodna Viaduct, Hamilton Fish Bridge, Governor Mario M. Cuomo Bridge, Mid Hudson Bridge.
Restaurants in Hudson River Valley
1. Walkway Over the Hudson State Historic Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2,305 reviews
Walkway Over the Hudson State Historic Park is a 19th century railroad bridge transformed into the world's longest elevated pedestrian park.
Reviewed By cdoe6281 - Poughkeepsie, United States
It is so nice to walk over the bridge! People go solo, for a romantic date, or with families of all ages! Beautiful views and make sure to take a ride on the glass elevator. ???? Also, have you kids use the toilets before you get on the actual bride. ????there are some porta-potties before you get on.
2. Headless Horseman Bridge
3. Moodna Viaduct
4. Hamilton Fish Bridge
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 47 reviews
Reviewed By kleic - San Antonio, United States
I like walking bridges. When I lived in the Bay Area, I walked over the Golden Gate Bridge a few times a year. I walk to work now from my home in Brooklyn to my job in lower Manhattan over the Brooklyn Bridge. So when a friend wanted to visit Beacon, New York, an old town on the Hudson an hour north of New York, I immediately looked to see if there was a bridge. Sure enough! If you want to walk it, you should know: 1) the entrance on the Beacon side is very easy to find -- just head north out of town and it will be on your left; 2) there isn't any shade so bring water and a hat, as even with the breezes in the summer it can be hot (and I'm sure it's really cold in the winter!); 3) there is some rusting on the bridge so just know that -- it didn't seem dangerous but it definitely isn't maintained like the Brooklyn or Golden Gate bridges; 4) it's a couple miles long and then you need to walk into town (Newburgh on one side or Beacon on the other); 5) there are no bathrooms; 6) you really only can see south -- but it's an amazing view!; 7) you're sharing space with bikes; and 8) there is a ferry from Beacon to Newburgh but only at rush hour in the morning and the evening so plan ahead. We took MetroNorth out of Grand Central to and from Beacon and had a great (if a little long) day. Just be prepared!
5. Governor Mario M. Cuomo Bridge
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 256 reviews
Reviewed By dese2 - Auburn, United States
I have croassed this bridge and used the old one, The Tappen Zee. The name was changed to honor Governor Mario M Cuomo. There is a toll to enter but when you leave there is no charge. You use auto pay with transponder or by mail. No toll booths anymore. The new bridge is very impressive and as you travel into Westchester, as you cross the Hudson River, you might catch sight of Manhattan or a train along the water's edge. If you look north you might see the Tarrytown Light House standing guard too. Traffic is heavy, or has been every time I've crossed, even with the expanded lanes. There is usually a showdown on the Rockland side at Nyack and at Exit 9, Tarrytown. Just enjoy the ride and don't try to compete.
6. Mid Hudson Bridge
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 36 reviews
Reviewed By EMoonDance - Greenwich, United States
What a great way to spend a Sunday afternoon with friends. We wanted to take a hike but were unsure of where to go. Then we heard about the Mid-Hudson Walk Way. Beautiful views, nice easy 4.6 mile walk and it was free. What's not to Like!
