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New York State - Hudson River Valley Attractions

One of North America's loveliest landscapes begins immediately behind the northern city boundary of New York City. On the west side are Bear Mountain State Park, and the famous West Point Military Academy (guided tours). On the east side, near Kingston, President Franklin Delano Roosevelt's birthplace and residence can be visited. Further towards Albany is Olana, a Moorish-style palace, built by Frederic Church, a protagonist of the Hudson River School.
Annandale-on-Hudson - Montgomery Place
Montgomery Place, built in 1804-05, was designed by Alexander Jackson Davis. The 434 acre estate features furnishings within the manor, perennial and herb gardens, woodland trails, orchards, and hamlet.
Hours
May 15 to October 31
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
OpenClosedClosedClosed11:0011:0011:0011:00
Close 16:0016:0016:0016:00
Cost
Adult$ 10.00
Grounds / gardens only around attractionFREE
Child 5 & underFREE
All values are in United States Dollars
Tips
Grounds open daily, 9am to 4pm year round.
Beacon, New York
Francis Rombout bought all the land he could see from the top of Mount Beacon in 1663, he purchased from the natives living there. Fires burning on the summit of Mount Beacon warned George Washington of British movement up the Hudson River during the Revolutionary War. Madame Brett's Homestead was home to seven generations of the family. It was built in 1709 and is said to be the oldest home in Dutchess County.
Tips
Open May through December on the first Sunday of each month.
Beacon - Madam Brett Homestead
Built in 1709, this home has been lived in by seven generations.
Address
Madam Brett Homestead Museum
50 Van Nydeck Avenue
Beacon, NY 12508-3326
United States
Phone 1 (845) 831-6533
Fax 1 (845) 896-6897
Campbell Hall - Hill-Hold Museum and Brick House, New York
An 1830's Hudson Valley farm, Hill-Hold includes a stone farmhouse built in 1769 that features wide plank floors, paneling, a large fireplace and original furnishings.

The Brick House was built in 1786 and features a Georgian parlor furnished in 18th century style and another room furnished in the style of the Civil War period.
Hours
May 18 to October 6
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
OpenClosedClosed10:0010:0010:0010:0010:00
Close 16:3016:3016:3016:3016:30
Always closed on:
Memorial Day - USA (last Monday, May )
American Independance Day (July 4)
Labor Day - USA (1st Monday, September)
Cost
Family$ 7.00
Adult$ 3.00
Child$ 2.00
All values are in United States Dollars
Facilities
Gift shop
Cornwall-on-Hudson - Museum of the Hudson Highlands
The Museum of the Hudson Highlands began in 1959, it tells the natural and cultural history stories of the Hudson Valley. Live native animals, art exhibits, films and lectures are presented along with the opportunity to travel the nature trails over the 75 acre grounds.
Address
Museum of the Hudson Highlands
Box 337
Cornwall-On-Hudson, NY 12520
United States
Phone 1 (845) 534-5506
Fax 1 (845) 534-4581
Facilities
Gift shop
Cuddebackville - Neversink Valley Area Museum, New York
Located within the D & H Canal Park, this one mile portion of the canal features the remains of the Neversink River Aqueduct, a freight basin, one mile section of water-filled canal, a locktenders' house, canal grocery store, blacksmith's house and carpenter's house. The exhibits, photographs, replicas and artifacts highlight the history of the area and the canal's importance.

There is also an exhibit on early film making in the area.
Cost
Adult$ 3.00
Child$ 1.50
All values are in United States Dollars
Tips
Canal Boat rides on Sundays, weather permitting or level of water in the canal.
Garrison - Boscobel Restoration, New York
Boscobel is an example of Federal architecture that was built in 1804 and has stood the test of time. Originally located in Crugers, New York - the United States government auctioned off the house in 1941. The present location was found, the house reassembled, and Boscobel was opened to the public in May of 1961.
Address
Boscobel Restoration
1601 State Route 9D
Garrison, NY 10524
United States
Phone 1 (845) 265-3638
Fax 1 (845) 265-4405
Hours
April 1 to October 31
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
Open9:30Closed9:309:309:309:309:30
Close17:00 17:0017:0017:0017:0017:00
November 1 to December 31
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
Open9:30Closed9:309:309:309:309:30
Close16:00 16:0016:0016:0016:0016:00
Always closed on:
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Cost
Family$ 40.00
Adult$ 16.00
Senior over 62$ 13.00
Child 14 & under$ 8.00
Child 5 & underFREE
All values are in United States Dollars
Facilities
Gift shop
Germantown - Clermont State Historic Site, New York
Clermont was the home of seven generations of the socially prominent Livingston family of New York. Since 1728, each family left its imprint on Clermont through the architecture, interior and landscape. The 485 acre historic site appears much as it did in the early twentieth century.

Nature trails and restored formal gardens are located throughout the grounds of Clermont State Historic Site.
Address
Clermont State Historic Site
One Clermont Avenue
Germantown, NY 12526
United States
Phone 1 (518) 537-4240
Fax 1 (518) 537-6240
Hours
April 2 to October 31
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
OpenClosed11:0011:0011:0011:0011:0011:00
Close 16:0016:0016:0016:0016:0016:00
November 1 to December 20
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
OpenClosedClosedClosedClosedClosed11:0011:00
Close 15:0015:00
Cost
Adult$ 5.00
Students$ 4.00
Senior$ 4.00
Child 12 & underFREE
All values are in United States Dollars
Facilities
Gift shop
High Falls - Delaware and Hudson Canal Museum, New York
The Delaware and Hudson Canal Museum displays the history of the 108 mile canal through photographs, artifacts, dioramas, a working model of a lock and gravity rail car. Over 4,000 items are housed in the late 19th century Gothic chapel and parish house.
Hours
May 6 to October 28
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
OpenClosedClosedClosedClosedClosed11:0011:00
Close 17:0017:00
Cost
Adult$ 4.00
Child$ 2.00
All values are in United States Dollars
Facilities
Gift shop
Katonah - Katonah Museum of Art, New York
The Katonah Museum of Art is housed in a building designed by Edward Larrabee Barnes. Six major exhibitions are presented annually in its main galleries as well as the Sculpture Garden.
Address
Katonah Museum of Art
State Route 22
Katonah, NY 10536
United States
Phone 1 (914) 232-9555
Fax 1 (914) 232-3128
Hours
May 1 to September 4
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
OpenClosed10:0010:0010:0010:0010:0012:00
Close 17:0017:0017:0017:0017:0017:00
Cost
Admission Cost$ 5.00
Senior over 60$ 3.00
Child 11 & underFREE
All values are in United States Dollars
Tips
Tours offered Tues to Sat at 2:30pm. Admission charged between 12 and 5pm.
Guides
Guided tour included with admission.
Facilities
Gift shop
Marlboro - Gomez Mill House, New York
The Gomez Mill House was built as a trading post by a Sephardic Jew in 1714. It is one of the oldest continuously lived in residences in the United States.
Hours
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
OpenClosedClosed10:0010:0010:0010:0010:00
Close 16:0016:0016:0016:0016:00
Cost
Adult$ 7.50
Senior$ 5.00
Students$ 2.00
Child 18 & under$ 2.00
All values are in United States Dollars
Monroe - Museum Village, New York
The Museum Village in Monroe is a living history museum preserving a vast collection of 19th century artifacts for educational purposes. The artifacts and reproductions are used to provide hands-on experiences and exhibits illustrating the transition from a rural to an industrial culture and economy in America. Exhibits include a blacksmith shop, weaving, farm life, a mastodon skeleton, firehouse, school house, and log cabin.
Address
Museum Village of Old Smith's Clove
1010 State Route 17M
Monroe, NY 10950-4413
United States
Phone 1 (845) 782-8248
Fax 1 (845) 782-6432
Hours
May 1 to June 30
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
OpenClosedClosedClosedClosedClosed12:0012:00
Close 17:0017:00
July 6 to August 31
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
OpenClosed11:0011:0011:0011:0011:0011:00
Close 18:0018:0018:0018:0018:0018:00
Cost
Admission Cost$ 5.00
Child 4 & underFREE
All values are in United States Dollars
Tips
Open weekdays April-June and September-November by reservation, 10am to 2pm.
Parking
Free
Mountainville - Storm King Art Center, New York
Storm King Art Center has 500 acres of landscaped lawns, fields and woodlands with postwar sculptures by internationally renowned artists. The collection of American and European modern sculpture dates back to the 1960's.
Hours
April 1 to October 31
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
OpenClosedClosed11:0011:0011:0011:0011:00
Close 17:3017:3017:3017:3017:30
November 1 to November 14
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
OpenClosedClosed10:0010:0010:0010:0010:00
Close 17:0017:0017:0017:0017:00
Cost
Adult$ 12.00
Senior over 65$ 10.00
Students$ 8.00
Child 12 & under$ 8.00
Child 4 & underFREE
All values are in United States Dollars
New Lebanon - Mount Lebanon Shaker Village, New York
This site was home to the Shakers from 1785-1947. Guided tours offer a glimpse of the lifestyle in this Utopian community. Trails are found throughout the village.
New Rochelle - Thomas Paine Museum, New York
The museum is a tribute to Thomas Paine as the pre-eminent founder of the United States of America. Documents and artifacts are housed in the museum to detail his life.
Ossining - Ossining Historical Society Museum, New York
The Ossining Historical Society Museum features exhibits including Indian artifacts, memorabilia from Sing Sing Prison, framed portraits of early residents, as well as maps and atlases that date back to 1785. The Ossining oral history project, 1977-1987 includes taped interviews with 105 Ossining residents.
Address
Ossining Historical Society
196 Croton Avenue
Ossining, NY 10562-4504
United States
Phone 1 (914) 941-0001
Fax 1 (914) 941-0001
Rhinebeck - Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome, New York
Antique airplanes, ground vehicles and aircraft engines from 1900-1940 are on display at the Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome. Barnstorming rides in a 1929 open-cockpit biplane are available.
Address
Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome
Box 229
Rhinebeck, NY 12572-2130
United States
Phone 1 (845) 752-3200
Fax 1 (845) 758-6481
Hours
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
Open10:0010:0010:0010:0010:0010:0010:00
Close17:0017:0017:0017:0017:0017:0017:00
Cost
Adult$ 10.00
Child 17 & under$ 8.00
Senior over 65$ 8.00
Child 12 & under$ 3.00
Child 5 & underFREE
All values are in United States Dollars
Tips
Weekend air shows have higher admission.
Facilities
Gift shop
Rosendale - Snyder Estate
The Snyder Estate consists of the the former residence of Andrew J. Snyder, dating back to 1809 and the Cement Industry Museum. The discovery of natural cement established substantial industrial growth until the 1970s.
Address
Century House Historical Society
Box 150
Rosendale, NY 12472-0150
United States
Phone 1 (845) 658-9900
Fax 1 (845) 658-9277
Hours
May 9 to September 26
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
OpenClosedClosedClosedClosedClosedClosed13:00
Close 16:00
Cost
Adult$ 3.00
Child$ 1.00
All values are in United States Dollars
Tips
Admission by donation.
Facilities
Gift shop
Sleepy Hollow - Kykuit, New York
Kykuit is the Rockefeller estate that was home to four generations. Tour the formal gardens, view the fine furniture and the collection of automobiles.
Address
Kykuit
381 North Broadway Route 9

Sleepy Hollow, NY 10591
United States
Phone 1 (914) 631-3992
Fax 1 (914) 631-7740
Cost
Adult$ 23.00
Senior$ 21.00
Child$ 21.00
All values are in United States Dollars
Tips
Kykuit tours are not appropriate for children under 5.
Ulster Park - Klyne Esopus Museum, New York
In 1791 the petition was approved for the people of Klyne Esopus to build their own church. In 1826, it was decided to build a larger place of worship and the pews from the smaller church were transferred over. There were eighteen pastors at Klyne Esopus Church from 1799 until 1961. Klyne Esopus Museum is housed in this former Dutch church offering a variety of exhibits about the culture, commerce and history of The Town of Esopus.
Hours
June 1 to December 4
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
Open13:0013:00ClosedClosed13:0013:0013:00
Close16:0016:00 16:0016:0016:00
Vails Gate - Knox's Headquarters State Historic Site, New York
During the Revolutionary War, John Ellison's 1754 Georgian-style house served as the military headquarters for Major General Henry Knox. The Ellison family were noted for milling and trade, remains of their mill are part of this historic site. The Jane Colden Native Plant Sanctuary is also located on the property and may be visited.
Hours
May 31 to September 5
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
OpenClosedClosed10:0010:0010:0010:0013:00
Close 17:0017:0017:0017:0017:00
Yonkers - Hudson River Museum, New York
Visitors can tour the Hudson River Museum, take in a show at the Planetarium, and view the art work on display.
Address
Hudson River Museum At Yonkers
511 Warburton Avenue
Yonkers, NY 10701-1899
United States
Phone 1 (914) 963-4550
Fax 1 (914) 963-8558
Hours
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
OpenClosedClosed12:0012:0012:0012:0012:00
Close 17:0017:0017:0017:0017:00
Cost
Adult$ 7.00
Senior$ 5.00
Child$ 5.00
All values are in United States Dollars
Tips
Admission includes museum and one star show.
Disabled
Full facilities for persons with disabilities.
Guides
Guided tour included with admission.
Facilities
Gift shop
Restaurant or food service
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