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
Top 8 Gardens in Hudson River Valley, Hudson River Valley
Discover the best top things to do in Hudson River Valley, United States including Kykuit, Innisfree Gardens, Northern Dutchess Botanical Gardens, Manitoga / The Russel Wright Design Center, Stonecrop Gardens, Brittany Hollow Farm, Forsythe Nature Center, Capital District Garden & Flower Show.
Restaurants in Hudson River Valley
1. Kykuit
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 748 reviews
Grand home and grounds of this former Rockefeller estate offer a marvelous collection of modern sculptures, Chinese and European ceramics, fine furnishings and beautifully landscaped terraces and gardens. KYKUIT IS TEMPORARILY CLOSED UNTIL MAY 3. Please continue to check this listing or go to our website for updates.
Reviewed By LJL1974 - Middletown, United States
While the "classic" tour is slightly shorter and more limited than the grand tour, we did not feel at all shortchanged. The classic is over two hours (including the shuttle ride to/from visitor center at Phillipsburg Manor to Kykuit) and includes an extensive amount of the mansion interior as well as a wonderful tour of gardens and grounds, and the coach house. Our guide (Helen?) was amazing in her ability to fascinate us with information on the three resident generations of the Rockefeller family, the architecture and renovations of the main structure as well as the coach house, and the artists who created the amazing sculptures and other artwork throughout the home and grounds. This is a wonderful tour!
2. Innisfree Gardens
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 219 reviews
Private garden of 1930s heiress now open to public.
Reviewed By RenDog - Atlanta, United States
Landscape Architecture at its finest. The Innisfree Garden is a beautiful and relaxing journey through a series of outdoor spaces. A walk through the property presents scenic views across a small lake, small constructed waterfalls, art tucked in the landscape, old stone bridges, and a variety of wildlife. There is a lovely picnic area near the entry to have a snack or lunch. The property includes one long trail around the pond and a few side trails to explore. Every turn presents a new space to explore. While the entire site has a natural feel, there is an influence of Japanese garden design throughout. The property lends itself to a relaxing stroll or a quick hike.
3. Northern Dutchess Botanical Gardens
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 26 reviews
4. Manitoga / The Russel Wright Design Center
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 83 reviews
MANITOGA / The Russel Wright Design Center preserves, protects and shares Russel Wright's modernist House, Studio and Woodland Garden as a masterful integration of design and nature, a powerful example of land reclamation, and a resource for inspired design in daily living through public tours, programs and events. MANITOGA is a National Historic Landmark, an Affiliate Site of the National Trust for Historic Preservation, and a World Monuments Watch Site. It is one of the few 20th century modern homes open to the public in New York State.
Reviewed By DayTrip65809
Manitoga is a fascinating place to visit. Russel Wright designed his home and studio to be at one with the natural surroundings, and even created the 75 acre woods around the house. The Russel Wright House is the expression of a creative mind and unique spirit and well worth visiting. Be sure to take a tour—the guides all seem to have infectious enthusiasm for the place. They bring Wright and his work to life in a way that enhances your appreciation of the house and the landscape. If you want lovely hiking without the crowds of Bear Mountain, the trails are worth the trip on their own. (Just a word of advice: if you go during peak season, prepare for crazy traffic jams in the Bear Mountain area.)
5. Stonecrop Gardens
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 111 reviews
Originally the home of Anne and Frank Cabot, Stonecrop became a public garden in 1992 under the direction of Caroline Burgess. At its windswept elevation of 1,100 feet in the Hudson Highlands, Stonecrop covers approximately 15 acres and incorporates a diverse collection of gardens and plants. Included are woodland and water gardens, a grass garden, raised alpine stone beds cliff rock gardens and an enclosed English-style flower garden. Additional features include a conservatory, display alpine house, pit house with an extensive collection of choice dwarf bulbs, and systematic order beds representing over 50 plant families. OPEN FOR VISITATION APRIL - OCTOBER.
Reviewed By Z5097ROlizd - Brooklyn, United States
I was familiar with the name of the gardens and when Trip Advisor listed them as a Cold Spring attraction, I jumped at the chance to book tickets for myself and my friend. It was a real highlight of our visit. The place is gorgeous, set in the beginning of the Hudson Highlands, made up of many smaller gardens. Some are educational, some are magical and enchanting, some are surprising. All are beautiful and welcoming. All Covid regulations are observed and much thought has gone into making visits safe and enjoyable. We were given a self directed tour that led us happily from garden to garden, with, of course, the best left for last. Well worth the trip.
6. Brittany Hollow Farm
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2 reviews
We are open for pick your own flowers daily from 7am-8pm. We provide buckets, scissors, water and flowers.
7. Forsythe Nature Center
8. Capital District Garden & Flower Show
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 2 reviews
The Capital District Garden & Flower Show is March 27-29, 2020 at Hudson Valley Community College, Troy, NY. See full scale gardens, themed floral exhibits, lectures, workshops and demonstrations. Shop ‘til you drop in the Marketplace filled with over 190 outdoor living, garden themed retail exhibits including but not limited to plants, flowers, bulbs, seeds, herbs, garden tools & accessories, dried flowers & garden decor, specialty foods, cooking tools, floral art, jewelry, pottery, floral apparel & accessories, patio furniture and botanicals. Sample NY wines, ciders and spirts. Advance sale tickets are $12 at gardenandflowershow.com. Tickets at the door are $14. The schedule of events and list of participating vendors can be found online at gardenandflowershow.com. Partial proceeds benefit Wildwood. Hours are Fri 10-8 │ Sat 9-7 │ Sun 10-5.
