Alex’s Hudson Valley Guidebook
Sightseeing
See some of the water that feeds NYC and enjoy the beautiful scenic walk along the reservoir!
232 locals recommend
Ashokan Reservoir
See some of the water that feeds NYC and enjoy the beautiful scenic walk along the reservoir!
Great hiking trails filled with plenty of waterfalls! $10 for parking.
504 locals recommend
Minnewaska State Park Preserve
5281 Route 44-55Great hiking trails filled with plenty of waterfalls! $10 for parking.
Catskill Mountain Railroad
55 Kingston PlazaOne of the most touristy things you can possibly do!
Multiple hiking trails with gorgeous views. Also a hot spot for climbers! Parking is $15.
264 locals recommend
Mohonk Preserve
3197 Route 44 55Multiple hiking trails with gorgeous views. Also a hot spot for climbers! Parking is $15.
Shaupeneak Mountain
Dog friendly and mountain biking friendly trail
Easy and short hike with a beautiful waterfall. This spot is best for beginners and I would not consider this a "hiking trail"
40 locals recommend
Stony Kill Falls
Shaft 2A RoadEasy and short hike with a beautiful waterfall. This spot is best for beginners and I would not consider this a "hiking trail"
A long stretch of road spanning from Kingston to New Paltz that leads to the Walkway Over the Hudson
74 locals recommend
Wallkill Valley Rail Trail
Wallkill Valley Rail TrailA long stretch of road spanning from Kingston to New Paltz that leads to the Walkway Over the Hudson
Hike your way just under the waterfall during the summer and enjoy the bright green scenery.
668 locals recommend
Kaaterskill Falls
Hike your way just under the waterfall during the summer and enjoy the bright green scenery.
Mountain Top Arboretum
4 Maude Adams RdCity/town information
Kingston has everything! From great food to antique shopping. Visit the Stockade District and enjoy loads of great retail spots.
266 locals recommend
Kingston
Kingston has everything! From great food to antique shopping. Visit the Stockade District and enjoy loads of great retail spots.
Stoneridge's bucolic and quaint streets are a must to visit. The stunningly well preserved architecture alone is worth it.
42 locals recommend
Stone Ridge
Stoneridge's bucolic and quaint streets are a must to visit. The stunningly well preserved architecture alone is worth it.
Don't miss the Rosendale Trestle, just a short walk away with stunning river views.
18 locals recommend
Rosendale
Don't miss the Rosendale Trestle, just a short walk away with stunning river views.
New Paltz
A lovely college town filled with restaurants and retail
Cute town located in the middle of the Catskills. Great fall foliage views.
117 locals recommend
Tannersville
Cute town located in the middle of the Catskills. Great fall foliage views.
Saugerties
Food
Newly opened Diner just 5 minutes away from the home that is poised to be the next hot thing!
11 locals recommend
Truss and Trestle DINER
1157 New York 32Newly opened Diner just 5 minutes away from the home that is poised to be the next hot thing!
Village Coffee and Goods
17 Railroad AveBest coffee in town!
Phoenicia Diner
5681 NY-28Trendy spot with great views and ample outdoor dining space
Bread Alone is an upstate favorite with great coffee, food, and of course - bread!
114 locals recommend
Bread Alone Bakery
45 E Market StBread Alone is an upstate favorite with great coffee, food, and of course - bread!
Local spot for soft serve, ice cream, and all things fried. Hospitality is just as great as their food!
26 locals recommend
Cherries Deli
4166 United States Rte 209Local spot for soft serve, ice cream, and all things fried. Hospitality is just as great as their food!
Kingston Bread + Bar
43 N Front StDelicious bread and sandwhiches
Darlings
838 New York 32Newly opened spot that's walking distance from Deyo House
Neighborhoods
Home good stores, antique stores, restaurants, wine store - what's not to love? This area is small and can probably be covered within 2-3 hours.
54 locals recommend
Rondout
Home good stores, antique stores, restaurants, wine store - what's not to love? This area is small and can probably be covered within 2-3 hours.
This vibrant area features retail and restaurants and is popular destination for tourists and locals, especially during the weekends when the farmer's market is up and running!
90 locals recommend
Stockade District
This vibrant area features retail and restaurants and is popular destination for tourists and locals, especially during the weekends when the farmer's market is up and running!
Small and local open market with food, antiques, plants, galleries, and more!
121 locals recommend
Water Street Market
10 Main StSmall and local open market with food, antiques, plants, galleries, and more!
Retail
Shopping
Owned and operated by a local couple - this spot embodies the upstate vibe
23 locals recommend
Hamilton & Adams
32 John StOwned and operated by a local couple - this spot embodies the upstate vibe
Run by Victoria, this plant nursery features a diverse houseplant collection as well as outdoor plants. If you like plants, this is a must visit.
Victoria Gardens
1 Cottekill RdRun by Victoria, this plant nursery features a diverse houseplant collection as well as outdoor plants. If you like plants, this is a must visit.