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 Specialty Museums
Discover the best top things to do in Hudson River Valley, United States including Motorcyclepedia Museum, Volunteer Fireman's Hall & Museum of Kingston, PhotoCenter, The Den of Marbletown, Burden Iron Works Museum, Chapel of Sacred Mirrors, The Stephen and Harriet Myers Residence, Reher Center for Immigrant Culture and History, Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome, Harness Racing Museum & Hall of Fame.
Restaurants in Hudson River Valley
1. Motorcyclepedia Museum
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 166 reviews
Reviewed By juliemD1269RB
What an amazing place. So much to see so much to learn about. The most amazing collection information. Very knowledgeable staff that brought a lot of the information to life as well. Place is spotless the machines I just can’t say enough how amazing this collection is this is a must see!
2. Volunteer Fireman's Hall & Museum of Kingston
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 26 reviews
Reviewed By tremp160 - Kingston, United States
The building itself, authentic, maintained and staff by volunteers is worth a visit - but the collection, the collection is noteworthy as well. Mission furniture in the meeting room is easily over a hundred years old, records of service, awards, sleeping quarters intact, the pole still in place - it's as if the firefighters of 1900 just left the building to answer a call and will be back in a few minutes. One of the few intact firehouse museums anywhere.
3. PhotoCenter
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 3 reviews
A camera museum, gallery, and camera store; the Photography Center of the Capital District LLC offers opportunities to develop skills and knowledge in all aspects of photographic activity. The PhotoCenter is a membership-supported facility offering almost everything photographic under one roof.
4. The Den of Marbletown
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 15 reviews
Reviewed By suedE4771ZS - Albany, United States
My best friend and I just had a wonderful time at The Den of Marbletown. It’s a fantastic Steiff teddy bear museum and cafe. They have an amazing number of Steiff teddy bears and animals, a room full of Madame Alexander dolls, a collection of Barbies, a tempting gift shop and a cafe with yummy treats. All of this is nestled in a historic farmhouse. We had a pleasant ride from Albany NY and thoroughly enjoyed our time there. Interesting and fun for all ages. You’ll come away with a big smile on your face!
5. Burden Iron Works Museum
6. Chapel of Sacred Mirrors
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 5 reviews
7. The Stephen and Harriet Myers Residence
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 45 reviews
Engage with the untold story of the Underground Railroad movement in the Capital Region. Learn about the Freedom Seekers who sought refuge at The Myers Residence. Experience the real beginning of the Civil Rights movement led by Black abolitionists. Be in the place history happened. Underground Railroad Education Center researches and preserves the local and national history of the Underground Railroad movement, its international connections, and its legacy for today’s social justice issues, thereby empowering people of all ages to be agents of change toward an equitable and just society.
Reviewed By 147tobyc
This historical site, and the wonderful tour provided by Paul, provide a glimpse of the Underground Railroad quite different from the snippets of information imbedded in the minds of many of us. The house is undergoing repair and renovation but it and the many artifacts on display gave us insight into the life saving efforts of ordinary citizens almost 200 years ago. The foundation’s ongoing summer projects with local students provided us with key historical information. We definitely recommend a visit.
8. Reher Center for Immigrant Culture and History
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 8 reviews
Explore the past, present, and future of Historic Reher's Bakery. Visit the Retail Shop ca 1959 to learn about Sunday mornings mid-century, when Kingstonians converged here to pick up rolls for breakfast on their way home from church. In the oven room, explore historic bakery equipment and hear how Frank Reher and his six children ran this business for 80 years.
Reviewed By U1805SBcaitlin
This resonant space is remarkably well-preserved, down to the outlines of the rolls that were baked day after day for decades. As a historic site it hasn't been made in any way hokey -- instead there's a Secret Garden quality to it, and you feel lucky to be let in to a place where the past feels tactile and present. Our tour was intelligent, engaging, and delicious (I don't know if every visit features fresh-baked bread, but I appreciated that multi-sensory touch!). I've visited the Hudson River Valley area several times, mainly to see art and be in nature, and I'm grateful to the Reher Center for giving me a much better understanding of the whole region's history, including the stories of immigrants and they communities they created. Not many historic sites manage to trace both micro and macro histories in this way -- brava!
9. Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 270 reviews
2020 Airshow Season Cancelled. Shows will resume in 2021. Biplane rides available by appointment. The Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome is a true “living” museum of antique aviation located in the historic town of Rhinebeck, New York. We present one of the largest collections of early aeroplanes in the world, as well as automobiles, motorcycles, early engines and memorabilia spanning the period from 1900-1939. The Aerodrome offers four museum buildings housing static displays of aircraft from the pioneer, World War I and Lindbergh/barnstorming eras which are open to the public seven days a week from May to October.
10. Harness Racing Museum & Hall of Fame
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 65 reviews
Housed in a Tudor-style building that was once William Cane's Good Time Stable, this museum honors the sport of harness racing through its history, its heroes and its story today.
Reviewed By BrooklynStreets - Florida, United States
Beautiful Museum.....the actual stable was very interesting and I really enjoyed the simulator. The art work is beautiful!!!
