Location: Coxsackie
Top Things to do in Coxsackie
- 1. Hi-Way Drive-in Theatre
- 2. Martin Van Buren National Historic Site
- 3. Art Omi International Arts Center - Fields Sculpture Park
- 4. The Hudson-Athens Lighthouse
- 5. Olana State Historic Site
- 6. Thomas Cole National Historic Site
- 7. Honey Hollow Brewery Co.
- 8. Harvest Spirits
- 9. Bronck Museum
- 10. FASNY Museum of Firefighting
Top 10 Things to do in Coxsackie, United States
Coxsackie (/kʊkˈsæki/ kuuk-SAK-ee) is a town in Greene County, New York, United States. The population was 8,918 at the 2010 census. The name of the town is said to be derived from a Native American term, but it has various translations ("owl's hoot" is locally common).
Restaurants in Coxsackie
1. Hi-Way Drive-in Theatre
Overall Ratings
5 based on 27 reviews
Reviewed By photojesse - Woodbury, New York
Haven't Been to a Drive-In in Forever and Hi-Way Did Not Disappoint... Plenty of Screens...Great Movie Choices...Bring Some Lounge Chairs and a Cooler with Goodies or Wear Your PJ's and Check Out the Concession Stand and Stay Comfy in Your Car...Great Nostalgic Experience... :)
2. Martin Van Buren National Historic Site
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 156 reviews
The estate and home of Martin Van Buren, the eight president of the United States, is spread over 38.5 scenic acres, many of which retain a high degree of integrity to the period of the former president's residence.
Reviewed By kzsull01 - Windsor, Connecticut
We visited the Martin Van Buren National Historic Site in Kinderhook, New York on Saturday, October 28th. The introductory film at the Visitor’s Center as well as the guided house tour provided great information on Martin Van Buren’s life including his early years, political career, accomplishments, family, retirement and his home, also known as Lindenwald.
Connor was our tour guide for the Van Buren house on the Lindenwald estate. He was very knowledgeable and informative, providing great details about Van Buren’s life and his home. His tour was well done, enjoyable, interesting and educational. He answered everyone’s questions and provided many details to help understand Martin Van Buren’s life from both a historical and political perspective, including the events of turmoil that occurred during his lifetime. Our guided house tour took about an hour and was well worth our time.
The guided house tour included a tour of several rooms on 3 floors of the Van Buren house. The interior of the house was very elegant and nicely restored with beautiful furnishings, wood work, and wall coverings, even an impressive mural made from wall paper panels and a very long table in the downstairs hall/dining room. Several items in the house are original. The exterior of the house is well preserved and includes a unique tower which was part of an addition that Martin Van Buren’s son built. The surrounding grounds of the house were nicely maintained, with picnic tables and hiking trails. It is a nice place to walk around and enjoy the outdoors. The outdoor interpretive markers along the Wayside Loop Walking Trail provided good background information, including information about Van Buren’s agrarian lifestyle and the location of the Old Post Road. There is also plenty of free parking.
We enjoyed our visit and recommend it to others. It is definitely enjoyable and educational from both a historical and political perspective. It is worth a visit and we hope that you enjoy it as well!!
Our entire visit at the Martin Van Buren National Historic Site took a little over an hour and a half and included the introductory film, the guided house tour as well as walking around the Lindenwald estate. It was a great use of our time.
3. Art Omi International Arts Center - Fields Sculpture Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 41 reviews
More than 40 pieces cover the 90 acres of this free, outdoor sculpture garden, part of the Art Omi International Arts Center.
Reviewed By nanabnyc - New York City, New York
A little known outdoor sculpture and architect park outside of Hudson, is just spectacular. There are rolling hills that stretch for acres dotted with babulous works of art. Many are child friendly, so it is definitely a family adventure. Dogs are allowed and, if needed, a cart is available.
I highly recommend alittle detour to see this unique outdoor exhibit.
4. The Hudson-Athens Lighthouse
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 15 reviews
One of the last built and most elegant of the Hudson River lighthouses.
Reviewed By barrettcpa - Athens, New York
We live in Athens, and know a lady who grew up living in the lighthouse. We were able to get access for a photo shoot with the Hudson River Bells, our local hand-bell choir. It is situated smack dab in the middle of the Hudson River, so we needed to be shuttled out. We found being on the island very interesting. There are only certain times tours are available. If you go out on your own boat, the sheriff will chase you away.
5. Olana State Historic Site
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 613 reviews
Hudson River School painter Frederic E. Church designed Olana, his family home, studio, and estate, as an integrated environment embracing architecture, art, and landscape. Olana, a National Historic Landmark, is an icon of naturalistic landscape design, with five miles of carriage roads and a Persian-inspired house at its summit, embracing unrivaled panoramic views of the vast Hudson River Valley. Today, visitors can experience an array of activities, from meandering through the 250 acre artist designed landscape, to taking a tour of the house and surrounding landscape, to viewing the changing exhibitions both in the main house and a gallery devoted to contemporary photography. They can see a 17 minute award-winning video on the property and a permanent orientation exhibit. They can also participate in a variety of educational programs in the Wagon House Education Center, including a free backpack program that includes a variety of projects for children.
Reviewed By KeithHruza - Ashland, New Hampshire
I arrived one day shortly before they were to close, and the very gracious lady at the desk booked me for the next day. I arrived JUST after my tour group had left and she graciously put me in the next tour. Lovely lady.
She also showed me books in the bookstore. I bought one (a different one from the one she recommended, but that doesn't change how charming she is).
You might want to be there around sunset. Mountain height, 'beautiful for situation'.
6. Thomas Cole National Historic Site
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 132 reviews
Thomas Cole (1801-1848) founded the Hudson River School as one of America's premier landscape painters. Cedar Grove, his home in the historic Catskill region, was named a National Historic Site in 1999 and is open to the public today. Visitors can tour the grounds, see rotating exhibitions of Hudson River School art, and learn about the life of Thomas Cole.
Reviewed By CSSnowshoer - New York City, New York
The Kiki Smith show is incredible. If you have not seen it, go now. The work is excellent on its own, but in the context of the Thomas Cole house, it raises both his work and hers to a different conversation.
We wanted to do a tour, but they were booked for the afternoon we were there. You can buy tickets on the website but have to do it in advance.
We enjoyed the grounds and the Gifford show in the new studio building until the open visit time which is 2-5.
Plan ahead. get this on your calendar and buy tickets.
7. Honey Hollow Brewery Co.
Overall Ratings
5 based on 1 reviews
8. Harvest Spirits
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 32 reviews
Our little distillery is a special place where the "lucky" apples go to become immortal, preserved forever in the form of our award-winning vodka, applejack and brandy. We established Harvest Spirits in 2007 in order to make the best use of our surplus apples, and in turn support our farming heritage and preserve agriculture in the Hudson Valley. Today, our thriving little distillery attracts visitors from far and wide with our acclaimed spirits, distilling over 600,000 lbs. of fruit per year. We buy locally grown fruit from farms across New York to produce many of our products as well.
Reviewed By Jeannene A - Hannacroix, New York
We were out for a ride and came across the farm stand. We went for fresh veggies and fruits and saw the sign for the distillery. In the crowd were some friends who told us they get all their vodka here. We walked over to...MoreWe're happy you enjoyed the vodka and look forward so seeing you and your camper back here soon. Happy trails!
9. Bronck Museum
Overall Ratings
5 based on 28 reviews
Three hundred year old historic (formerly working) farm.
Reviewed By catsnotkids - Albany, New York
Even if you have a passing interest in history, check out the Bronk Museum. It's a real gem. It includes the oldest existing house in New York State. Nearly 100 years older than most historical structures. Our tour guide was excellent. So knowledgeable and able to impart a lot of information in an interesting way. I feel like I learned a tremendous amount. Our tour was nearly 90 minutes, but my sense is that a regular tour is only about an hour. The grounds are also very nice. The $6 you will pay for a tour is a huge bargain. We have talked a lot about what we learned and really feel like we spent a worthwhile afternoon at the Bronk Museum. Highly recommend this place!
10. FASNY Museum of Firefighting
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 84 reviews
The premiere collection of firefighting objects in the world, featuring over 90 pieces of apparatus on display. Children’s activities include creative play on fire engines, interactive activities and the McCadam Cheese Fire Safety Discovery Room.
Reviewed By Jack L - East Syracuse, New York
This museum is two levels, stairs only, with the lower level having a 1916 American LaFrance to a 1978 Boyer International. Before the LaFrance, is a long 1902 horse drawn Hayes Aerial Ladder. My photos show a total of 19 vehicle on this level. Many vehicles could be driven off the floor to a fire. This floor is called the Great Gallery.
The upper floor is three separate rooms starting with the Volunteer Gallery. One of the first exhibits is a 1731 imported hand pump for the New York City. working up to a 1935 Buffalo Fire Appliance Co. truck. In between is equipment possibly not known else where. Along two connecting walls are twelve long glass cases containing clothing, equipment & photos. A partial run down is as follows:
1.) Roman Emperor Augustus.
2.) Bucket Brigade.
3.) Notable Americans who served as volunteer firefighters.
4.) Fire marks.
5.) Different styles of early engines.
6.) The First Horse Service.
7.) Dalmatian & the Fire Service.
This room is what I call the 'Jewel Room' because of early equipment, designs & color.
The following room s the Steam Gallery. A large number of exhibits are very colorful & highly polished horse drawn steam engines.. Vehicles are from an 1871 Lysander Button & Son up to a 1925 Sanford Pumper. Also are horse drawn wagon, early type of hook & ladder & a 1904 Hand drawn service sleigh. Two separate exhibits that stand out are later 1800's Fire House- office & equipment and Dot & Dash system. This is the process of using Morse Code to report a fire before a call box was available.
The third room is 'To Aid And Assist'. Here are two of the museum's prettiest exhibits of mid 1860's & 1870's equipment, which appear gold plated. Other exhibits are 1952 Dodge Brush truck, 1860 Button Crane Neck Engine & a 1855 Horse drawn Sun Steam engine. There are a number of firefighting related paintings.
Each exhibit has an information stand and at least four DO NOT TOUCH cards.
Before visitors are allowed on the lower floor, they must view a mandatory sever-eight minute video on how they conduct their selves, keep the sound down, keeping their children in check, NO food or drink on the floors, NO Touching any exhibit & NO FLASH photography of any painting, as the flash can damage the paint. There is one restroom on the lower floor, can't say if any restroom on the upper floor. A gift shop is available, where admissions is located.
Any visitor interested in firefighting, vehicles/exhibits of the museum's time periods or a different type of history will enjoy a visit. My visit was from 10:00 to 1:15. If a visitor has photography in mind plenty of lighting & space between exhibits. Large parking lot. I had the museum mostly to my self till about 11:00. I talk to at least five staff members, answering all my questions.
I highly recommend a lengthy visit.
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