hudson, ny

Hudson has long been a favorite among New Yorkers looking for a weekend getaway, thanks to an Amtrak train station and some of the best vintage and antique furniture stores, art galleries, and restaurants in all of upstate. Once an 18th century whaling center, Hudson’s history can be seen at every turn with Victorian townhouses, 19th century warehouses, and plenty of swoon worthy Mansions to pass by. Now home to the most vibrant and buzzing main street in the region, Hudson boasts world-famous antique stores, high-end restaurants, and a lively nightlife with an ever expanding list of specialty bars and venues. Wander from shop to shop on Warren Street, mosey down to the river to take in the views, or drive to one of the many special nearby towns including Germantown (a personal favorite).


getting there

Accessible by Amtrak Train

120 Miles from NYC


Stay

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rivertown lodge

27-room boutique hotel set in a former 1920’s movie house

Shops


Clove & Creek +

Gifts and objects for the home and great outdoors, sister store in Kingston (pictured) | Visit

Red Chair on Warren +

Swedish, Belgian, and French antiques | Visit

Mara hoffman pop-up +

Sustainable women's wear with a cult following, ready to wear and swimwear from CFDA designer Mara Hoffman. Pop-Up will go from 5/28 - Ocotber at 417-419 Warren Street | Visit

Spotty Dog Books & Ale +

Independent bookstore and bar | Visit

Loup +

NY made women’s wear | Visit

Minna +

Ethically made home goods and textiles (pictured) | Visit

Nina Z +

Swedish clogs, great vintage clothes, BIPOC Owned | Visit

The Quiet Botanist +

Botanical apothecary, dried flowers, down a hidden alleyway (pictured) | Visit

Finch +

Curated collection of vintage and modern home goods | Visit

Enkyu LikeMindedObjects +

Handmade clothing, select vintage pieces, home goods | Visit

The Antique Warehouse +

40,000 square feet of antique and vintage furniture | Visit

Flowerkraut +

Design focused florist and gift boutique | Visit

Paula Grief Ceramics +

Handmade modern ceramics | Visit

Secret Gardener +

Nursery, landscaping services, real cute | Visit

Fluff Alpaca +

Locally sourced alpaca goods, family owned | Visit

The Shop +

Upstate Rug Supply, vintage furniture | Visit

Nikki Chasin +

Independent women’s wear, select vintage pieces | Visit

Hudson Clothier +

Collection of contemporary designs and old-school staples | Visit


Cafés & Provisions


The Juice Branch +

Grass roots juice bar, wonderful atmosphere, BIPOC Owned (pictured) | Visit

Breadfolks Bakery +

Organic and naturally fermented bread and pastries, exceptional quality | Visit

Talbott & Arding +

The best spot for provisions, cheese, and to-go meals (pictured) | Visit

Hudson Wine Merchants +

Fine wine and spirits | Visit

Olde Hudson +

Market, provisions, lunch | Visit

Nine Cakes +

Delicious treats, beautiful pastries, high-end wedding cakes | Visit

Motto Coffee/Machine +

Coffee shop/motorcycle shop, yup, it’s that cool | Visit

Culture Cream +

Living ice cream, handmade with probiotics, delicious and healthy | Visit

Kitty’s Market +

Delicious rotisserie, market with provisions and coffee, train station adjacent | Visit

La Perche +

French bakery and bistro housed in a former bank building | Visit

The Maker Café +

Stunning european style coffee house, daily breakfast, lunch, and dinner | Visit


Restaurants & Bars


Backbar +

Malaysian plates in the rear of antique shop, great ambiance (pictured) | Visit

Lil’ Deb’s Oasis +

Pan-latin plates and craft beer in a playful and artistic setting (pictured) | Visit

Rivertown Lodge Tavern +

Delicious & elevated brunch & dinner fare, fantastic natural wine selection | Visit

Hudson Food Studio +

Southeast Asian inspired fare | Visit

Baba Louie’s +

Woodfired all natural sourdough pizza | Visit

Grazin Diner +

Retro-style farm-to-table diner (pictured) | Visit

Sonder +

Natural wine bar, vegetable focused menu | Visit

The Maker Lounge +

Enticing selection of craft cocktails, wines, and local beers alongside a tempting menu of savory plates (pictured) | Visit


Art, Music, Theaters


Lightforms Art Center +

A unique space, inviting cultural renewal hosting an array of exhibitions, workshops, lectures and more | Visit

Basilica Hudson +

Multi-disciplinary arts center, restored industrial building on the water | Visit

TSL +

Original theatre productions, performances, music and art | Visit

Showcases artists of the Hudson Valley and beyond working in painting, sculpture, mixed media and photography | Visit

Contemporary photography, mixed media and artist-published photobooks, in the Hudson Valley | Visit

Beautiful art collection curated by multi-generational family dealers | Visit

Olana +

Hudson River painter Frederick Church’s estate overlooking the Hudson, trust us and just go (pictured) | Visit

Thomas Cole National Historic Site +

National historic landmark, home of Hudson River painter Thomas Cole | Visit

Club Helsinki +

Music venue, southern influenced American eatery, restored industrial complex | Visit

Spotlight Cinemas +

East coast cinema providing an array of movies and films spanning many genres | Visit


outdoor adventures


Henry Hudson Riverfront Park +

Beautiful park with short walkway along the river, open grassy area, picnic tables and park benches (pictured) | Visit

Hudson River Public Boat Launch +

Located in the Riverfront Park, this launch is home to a kayak rental shop | Visit

Hudson Athens Lighthouse +

Built in 1874, this beautiful lighthouse is still in use today, book a small cruise tour with one of the women who lived in the lighthouse in the 1930s | Visit

Hudson Cruises +

Private and public tours of the Hudson River, including the Hudson Athens Lighthouse | Visit

High Falls Conservation Area +

Home to Columbia County’s highest waterfall, this conservation area features wooded trails, dramatic overlook with views of the falls and access to the Agawamuck Creek | Visit

Greenport Conservation Area +

Gorgeous flat pathway stroll amongst natural grasslands ending at a gazebo overlooking the water | Visit

Ferry to Athens +

Seasonal ferry to the charming Victorian town of Athens | Visit


Nearby Towns

Germantown
Catskill
Leeds
Athens
Coxsackie
Greenville
Hillsdale
Ghent
Chatham