While there are many guides to exploring the Hudson Valley from The Infatuation, Forbes, Eater, and Vogue, we also wanted to share some of our favorite things to do in and around Hudson!

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On your way up:

• If you are coming from NY or Philly, we love stopping at Storm King or Dia Beacon. Grab lunch at Homespun Foods.

• For the history buffs, we’d recommend going to Hyde Park and touring Franklin D. Roosevelt’s home.

What to do in and around Hudson:

• For the Hudson ‘first timers,’ before heading out for a walk along Warren Street, grab a coffee and light bite at Mel’s (make sure to grab a pastry, we love the cinnamon bun!) or Kitty’s (you can’t go wrong with the breakfast sandwich). Some of our favorite stores to pop into along Warren Street are: Minna, Finch, and Flowerkraut…and don’t miss the Farmer’s Market on Saturday morning!

• For the art lovers, check out Art Omi. It’s a 120-acre Sculptures & Architecture Park. It’s one of our favorite ways to spend a day here.

• For the golfers, there are a few course that are close by. We’d recommend Red Hook Golf Club or Copake Country Club.

• For the adventure seekers, check out a few hike options here.

• Stop by Pour Candle Bar if you want to make a candle, perfume, or diffuser!

Eating + Drinking

• Feast & Floret - if you are making it a long weekend, Feast & Floret is one of our favorite restaurants up here.

• Lil Deb’s Oasis - a very funky dinner spot with great food.

• Kitty’s Market - Kitty’s is one of our favorite grab-and-go breakfast spots. We love the breakfast sandwich and cruller.

• The Maker Cocktail Lounge - a cozy bar within The Maker Hotel with great cocktails.

• La Perche - stop by for brunch.

• Cafe Mutton - great breakfast spot.

• Supernatural - one of our favorite coffee spots.

• Talbott & Arding - a great provisions store if you are planning to spend the day on a hike or at Art Omi.

• Union Street Brewing Co., Return Brewing, and Hudson Brewing Company are all great options to spend a beautiful day in Hudson.