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Hudson

Spend a day and a night: Olana and Thomas Cole in the morning, Warren Street shops and dinner at night. This guide pulls together 4 sights, 1 outdoor spot and 2 places to eat from our curated routes.

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Hudson, New York, United States
Places
9

4 See · 1 Outdoors · 2 Eat · 1 Drink · 1 Shop

Curated routes
1

Hudson Valley by Rail

Best season
Apr – Nov

from our route notes

Warmest month
July

29°C / 84°F avg high

Coolest month
January

0°C / 32°F avg high

Wettest month
October

about 124 mm rain

Climate: NASA POWER 2001–2025 averages.

Things to do in Hudson

9 places from our curated routes, grouped by what you will do there. Each one has its own page with the address and full notes.

See

4 sights worth building a day around across South of Hudson, Catskill and Ghent.

  • Olana State Historic Site in HudsonPhoto: Ɱ · CC BY-SA 4.0
    See

    Olana State Historic Site

    Frederic Church's Persian-style home and planned landscape above the Hudson.

    Tip House tours by timed ticket; grounds are free.

    • South of Hudson
    • $$
    • 2 hr
    • Morning
  • Thomas Cole National Historic Site in HudsonPhoto: Ɱ · CC BY-SA 4.0
    See

    Thomas Cole National Historic Site

    Home and studio of the founder of the Hudson River School.

    Tip Walk the Hudson River Skywalk from Olana across the bridge.

    • Catskill
    • $$
    • 1.5 hr
    • Morning
  • Art Omi in HudsonPhoto: Graham Short · Google
    See

    Art Omi

    Sculpture and architecture park on open fields.

    • Ghent
    • $
    • 2 hr
    • Afternoon
  • Basilica Hudson in HudsonPhoto: Lenevarez · CC BY-SA 3.0
    See

    Basilica Hudson

    Former factory near the river hosting concerts, markets and art events.

    Tip Check the calendar; open for events only.

    • Waterfront
    • 2 hr
    • Evening

Outdoors

1 outdoor spot for fresh air in Catskills.

  • Kaaterskill Falls in HudsonPhoto: Mwanner · CC BY-SA 3.0
    Outdoors

    Kaaterskill Falls

    Two-tier waterfall in the Catskills painted by Thomas Cole.

    Tip Use the viewing platform trail; avoid the ledges.

    • Catskills
    • Free
    • 2 hr
    • Morning

Eat

Where we would book a table in Hudson across Downtown and Warren Street.

  • Wm. Farmer and Sons in HudsonPhoto: Wm. Farmer and Sons · Google
    Eat

    Wm. Farmer and Sons

    Restaurant and inn near the station serving seasonal Southern-leaning plates.

    • Downtown
    • $$$
    • 1.5 hr
    • Dinner
  • Swoon Kitchenbar in HudsonPhoto: Swoon Kitchenbar · Google
    Eat

    Swoon Kitchenbar

    Warren Street New American bistro, a Hudson dinner mainstay with seasonal local ingredients.

    Tip Open Wed-Sun; book on Resy.

    • Warren Street
    • $$$
    • 1.5 hr
    • Dinner

Drink

Our picks for a drink in Hudson in Clermont.

  • Hudson Valley Distillers in HudsonPhoto: Hudson Cocktail Company/Hudson Valley Distillers · Google
    Drink

    Hudson Valley Distillers

    Farm distillery in a restored barn making applejack and gin.

    • Clermont
    • $$
    • 60 min
    • Afternoon

Shop

Markets and shops worth the detour in Downtown.

  • Warren Street in HudsonPhoto: Alison Sickler · Google
    Shop

    Warren Street

    Main street of antiques, design shops and galleries.

    • Downtown
    • 2 hr
    • Saturday

How to fit Hudson into a trip

Hudson is stop 3 of 3 on our Hudson Valley by Rail route. Follow it as-is or lift Hudson into your own plan.

Getting here and onward

Distances are straight-line estimates between destination centers, not road distances.

Hudson month by month

Average daily highs run from 0°C / 32°F in January to 29°C / 84°F in July. October is the wettest month, with about 124 mm of rain. Outlined months fall in the best season on our routes.

Average daily highs, NASA POWER 2001–2025 averages. Hudson weather and the best time to visit →

Near Hudson

8 other destinations from our guides within about 200 km (124 mi), measured in a straight line.

Hudson questions, answered

How many days do you need in Hudson?

On our Hudson Valley by Rail route it is stop 3 of 3 in a 4-day trip. Split evenly, that is about a day here, an estimate rather than a rule. The listed visit times for our 9 places add up to roughly 16 hours, before travel between them, so you will need to choose.

What is Hudson best known for?

Spend a day and a night: Olana and Thomas Cole in the morning, Warren Street shops and dinner at night. Standouts on our list: Olana State Historic Site (Frederic Church's Persian-style home and planned landscape above the Hudson); Thomas Cole National Historic Site (Home and studio of the founder of the Hudson River School); Art Omi (Sculpture and architecture park on open fields).

When is the best time to visit Hudson?

Our Hudson Valley by Rail route is best Apr – Nov. NASA POWER 2001–2025 averages put the warmest highs in July (29°C / 84°F), the coolest in January (0°C / 32°F) and the most rain in October (about 124 mm).

What are the best things to do in Hudson?

Start with Olana State Historic Site, Thomas Cole National Historic Site, Art Omi, Basilica Hudson and Kaaterskill Falls. Our guide lists 9 places in all, from 4 sights, 1 outdoor spot, 2 places to eat, 1 bar or café and 1 shop.

Where should a group eat in Hudson?

Our picks: Wm. Farmer and Sons (Downtown); Swoon Kitchenbar (Warren Street). Open Wed-Sun; book on Resy (Swoon Kitchenbar).

What is near Hudson?

The closest destinations in our guides are Beacon (about 84 km / 52 mi), Manhattan (about 164 km / 102 mi) and Museum Mile (about 164 km / 102 mi). Distances are straight-line estimates, not road distances.

Plan Hudson with your crew

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