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
What to do and see in Hudson River Valley, Hudson River Valley: The Best Lighthouses
Discover the best top things to do in Hudson River Valley, United States including Westchester RiverWalk, Rondout Lighthouse, The Hudson-Athens Lighthouse, Lighthouse, The Stony Point Battlefield Lighthouse, The Tarrytown Lighthouse.
Restaurants in Hudson River Valley
1. Westchester RiverWalk
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 6 reviews
Reviewed By cotravelguru - Denver, United States
This a pretty trail that parallels the Hudson River and ultimately leads to the lighthouse an Kingsland Park. The summer is the best time to walk, as winter can render the path icy and uneven. Dogs are allowed on the path
2. Rondout Lighthouse
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 39 reviews
You can reach this historic 86-year-old lighthouse by boat tours from the Hudson River Maritime Museum.
Reviewed By 662stevec - Washington, United States
If you enjoy the tranquil beauty of a lighthouse, then this one is a must-see. The current structure was built-in 1913 & it was 1st lite-up in 1915. To see the lighthouse you can take a boat tour that originates at the Hudson River Museum or by walking the Kingston Point Rail Trail.
3. The Hudson-Athens Lighthouse
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 23 reviews
One of the last built and most elegant of the Hudson River lighthouses.
Reviewed By Wallysfood - Oceanside, United States
Took the last tour of the season, wound up to be that perfect sunny autumn day on the Hudson River that’s tough to beat. The volunteer staff at the lighthouse all have a passion for what they do and know the light top to bottom and all the stories that go with it. If you have any interest in Lighthouses this is the tour to take. It may not be the biggest light, but it’s history will pull you right in and to stand on top of the light and watch the river and the boats passing....awesome!
4. Lighthouse
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 233 reviews
Reviewed By Y6687SCcarold - Forest Hills, United States
We have taken the walk several times, fall, winter and by water in the summer. beautiful old building, renovated next is to stay overnight
5. The Stony Point Battlefield Lighthouse
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 65 reviews
Oldest lighthouse on the Hudson and only preserved Revolutionary War battleground in the lower Hudson Valley.
Reviewed By Wayfairing_Man - Buffalo, United States
On a roundtrip vacation of the Hudson River Valley, my family visited the Stony Point Battlefield and Lighthouse located on the westside of the Hudson River, around 46 miles North of NYC and 14 miles South of West Point. We're glad we did. After parking in their lot with a view of the Hudson River, we walked up the hill to the state park's Museum. (Given the slope of the hill and the park in general, wheelchairs will have some challenges). I highly recommend visiting this state park when the Museum is open where the park managers have a relief map of the Battleground structures during Revolutionary War times and they recount the events that transpired here. The strategies of the British, General “Mad Anthony” Wayne and George Washington are intriguing and the threat that the British fortifications here posed to West Point (and the future of our country) was something I wasn't aware of. The small museum also contains various exhibits, some muskets, swords and spontoon, uniforms and other interesting displays. Outside the Museum, and along the sloping pathways, are several elevated observation points of the Hudson River, historical markers, a picnic pavilion and the oldest lighthouse on the Hudson River. Walking around the park with its panoramic views of the Hudson and the boat marinas south of the park and on the eastern shore offered a number of picture taking opportunities. As this is a small and contained state park, it doesn't take long to walk from one end of the park to the other side. I think this state park is a real jewel for history buffs. Admission to the Stony Point Battlefield and Lighthouse was free for us. Per their park rules, no pets are allowed. Shortly after visiting the Stony Point Battlefield, we visited the West Point Military Academy and learned about its history. Our Stony Point visit was a good segue into our West Point visit.
6. The Tarrytown Lighthouse
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 67 reviews
Southern-most of the 8 Hudson River live-in lighthouses.
Reviewed By Jemlnlx - Bronx, United States
Lovely little lighthouse with some awesome views of the Tappan Zee (Mario Cuomo) Bridge. Access to the lighthouse itself is currently closed but there a walkway from the Kingsland Point County Park that you can take there. Right now they have a community project there with a long mural wall of art along the waterside. It is quite lovely.
