Hudson River Valley Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Hudson River In Autumn, Rhinebeck, New York; Shutterstock ID 105129656; Purchase Order: -
Hudson River In Autumn, Rhinebeck, New York; Shutterstock ID 105129656; Purchase Order: -
Just a couple hundred meters off of High Falls Road is a great waterfalls that is secluded enough to never see anyone else there. To get there, leave the road at the bridge over Kaaterskill Creek, and follow the riverbank downstream towards the falls. Once you reach the edge, there is a trail to the left that goes up before heading down to the bottom.
Got to see this waterfall from both the top and the bottom! Kaaterskill Falls is easily reached by a short hike from the road, and a bit more adventurous climbing and #hiking will get you to the pool between the upper and lower falls (pictured here)! #bestof5
This is the first time I ever found a swimming hole with a waterfall, but now I'm hooked! Must find more! Kaaterskill Falls is actually quite an easy hike, less than one mile from the road. #waterlust #bestof5

Where to stay in Hudson River Valley

Cohoes Falls, New York, United States

Colonie

You might appreciate the shopping and restaurants in Colonie, and if you're interested in seeing more of the area, Northway Mall and Colonie Center Mall are just a few notable stops.

Colonie
New York State Capitol Building which includes heritage architecture and a pond

Downtown Albany

3.5/5(2 area reviews)

Downtown Albany is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Hudson River Way and MVP Arena while you're in town.

Downtown Albany
Rhinebeck showing a city

Rhinebeck Village

If you're spending some time in Rhinebeck Village, Dutchess County Fairgrounds and Starr Library are top sights worth seeing.

Rhinebeck Village
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Hunter Highlands

While there might not be top attractions in Hunter Highlands, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Hunter Mountain and Kaatskill Flyer Ski Lift.

Hunter Highlands
Hudson River panorama at Peekskill New York

Northwest Yonkers

While visiting Northwest Yonkers, you might make a stop by sights like Untermyer Gardens Conservancy and Hudson River Museum.

Northwest Yonkers
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North Side

Even though there aren't top sights in North Side, you can explore the larger area and take in top sights like Yonkers Raceway. Jump on the metro at Mount Vernon West Station to see more of the city.

North Side
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Nanuet

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Nanuet

4 out of 5
425 E Route 59 Nanuet NY
The price is AU$169 per night from 22 Feb to 23 Feb
AU$169
22 Feb - 23 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this golf hotel in Nanuet. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,062 reviews)
Staff is friendly food is good rooms are clean. Time to start changing the old worn out furniture.

Reviewed on 4 Feb 2026

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Nanuet
Courtyard by Marriott Poughkeepsie

Courtyard by Marriott Poughkeepsie

3 out of 5
2641 South Road/Route 9 Poughkeepsie NY
The price is AU$169 per night from 16 Feb to 17 Feb
AU$169
16 Feb - 17 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Poughkeepsie. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,005 reviews)
Room was missing cups for coffee maker, had to go chase some down, but otherwise room was clean and comfortable. Tried to call hotel directly to say I’d. be arriving late and the automated reservation robots kept rerouting me to centralized system. Eventually got to talk to an actual human at the ...

Reviewed on 31 Jan 2026

Courtyard by Marriott Poughkeepsie
Royal Regency Hotel

Royal Regency Hotel

3.5 out of 5
165 Tuckahoe Rd Yonkers NY
The price is AU$174 per night from 8 Feb to 9 Feb
AU$174
8 Feb - 9 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Yonkers. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in their ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (2,472 reviews)
Nice staff, comfortable bed, breakfast very good and very clean bathroom.

Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026

Royal Regency Hotel
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Postcard Cabins Eastern Catskills, Outdoor Collection by Marriott Bonvoy

Postcard Cabins Eastern Catskills, Outdoor Collection by Marriott Bonvoy

2 out of 5
282 Cairo Junction Rd Catskill NY
Stay at this cabin in Catskill. Enjoy free parking, furnished patios and climate control. Popular attractions Catskill Golf Club and Angelo Canna Town Park are ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (146 reviews)
Everything was amazing

Reviewed on 4 Feb 2026

Postcard Cabins Eastern Catskills, Outdoor Collection by Marriott Bonvoy
Starlite Motel

Starlite Motel

2.5 out of 5
8722 Route 28 Big Indian NY
Stay at this aparthotel in Big Indian. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Popular attractions Belleayre Mountain Ski Center and Belleayre Beach are ...
9/10 Wonderful! (284 reviews)
good time thanks

Reviewed on 6 Feb 2026

Starlite Motel
Micosta Leisure Inn

Micosta Leisure Inn

3 out of 5
3007 County Rd 20 Hudson NY
Stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Hudson. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions FASNY Museum of Firefighting ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (136 reviews)
We loved our stay at Micosta and will definitely be back. The room was clean and spacious- with an entire kitchen /living room area- it had everything you would need - even a sweet hand written welcome card and chocolates. Stephen the owner was so kind and sweet. It’s a beautiful location right along ...

Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026

Micosta Leisure Inn
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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