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The Town of Cornwall and Village of Cornwall-on-Hudson are unlike any other Town or Village you’ll visit close to NYC. Maybe it’s the combination of natural, open spaces and small-town simplicity that makes this Hudson Valley Town stand out. From the internationally renown Storm King Art Center to hiking the Shawanagunk mountains or Black Rock Forest or kayaking the tranquil Hudson River, there is bucolic beauty in abundance to enjoy.
Cornwall is 15 minutes from an international airport, Woodbury Common Outlet Center, West Point Military Academy, Newburgh and Beacon eateries and is a 65 minute train ride to Hoboken, NJ.
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Best Places in Cornwall


Storm King Scenic Highway

Cornwall, NY
Without question the Hudson Highlands constitute the most magnificent section of the Hudson River. On the west bank the mighty Storm King Mountain, at 1,355 feet and running sheer to the water below, boldly dominates the terrain above Cornwall. Cutting across this craggy terrain, the Storm King Scenic Highway winds from West Point to Cornwall-on-Hudson offers motoriests, tourists and locals alike a unique and awe-inspiring experience. -John Prizzia Jr., Publisher, The Evening News. [Phot by Paul Rogers]

Cornwall Hiking Trailheads

Time to hit the trails!
Schunnemunk Mountain State Park 2,700 acres with 8 marked trails totaling over 20 miles. Storm King State Park, 1,884-acre park with amazing river views. Black Rock Forest, 3,800+ acres of forest, lakes & streams.

Storm King Art Center

Outdoor sculpture park
Widely celebrated as one of the world’s leading sculpture parks, Storm King Art Center has welcomed visitors from across the globe for more than fifty years. It is located only one hour north of New York City, in the lower Hudson Valley, where its 500-acre landscape of fields, hills, and woodlands provides the setting for a collection of more than 100 carefully sited sculptures created by some of the most acclaimed artists of our time.

Hudson Highlands Nature Museum

Kids- oriented
Founded in 1959, the Hudson Highlands Nature Museum is a premier nature center with a focus on Environmental Education with a mission to develop responsible caretakers of the environment. Over the years it has developed quality educational programs for students and the public that focus on the unique ecology of the Hudson Highlands and promote knowledge and appreciation of our natural world. The Museum is home to Grasshopper Grove, the Hudson Valley's first Nature Play area.

Cornwall Waterfront - the Hudson River

Cornwall Landing
The waterfront is a stunning place for a picnic or just to hang out. Contact one of several outfitters who will provide kayaks to explore the Hudson River and interesting nearby islands.

Ramble in Cornwall and the Hudson River Valley

The Hudson River Valley Ramble is an annual event series that celebrates the history, culture and natural resources of the Hudson River Valley National Heritage Area, as well as the amazing landscape, communities, and trails throughout the region. Every September, ‘Ramblers’ come not only from the Hudson Valley region and New York State, but from other regions of the country as well to discover the riches our Valley has to offer. Follow link below to review opportunities to Ramble in Cornwall!

Storm King Scenic Highway and Dramatic Overlook

Overlooks the Hudson - see for miles!
The Storm King Scenic Highway is a three-mile stretch of Route 218 in Corwall. When it was built in 1916, it was the most expensive highway ever built. Storm King Highway was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1982 in recognition of its accomplishment in civil engineering. It is so named because it winds around the steep slopes of Storm King Mountain near its north end of the Hudson Highlands on the west bank of the Hudson River. Here it reaches heights of up to 420 feet (130 m) above the water, with panoramic views of the river and surrounding mountains such as Breakneck Ridge and Bull Hill. Several small pullouts allow drivers to stop and enjoy the view.

The Moodna Trestle

Photographers favorite
The train began operating over the Moodna Creek in 1909 by the Erie & Jersey Railroad. At 3,200 feet long the trestle spans the valley of Moodna Creek. It reaches 193 feet at the highest point over the valley, and is the highest and longest railroad trestle east of the Mississippi River.
Bannerman's - John Morzen

Bannerman's Castle

It's not what you think it is!
Bannerman's is a clever marketing strategy by the owner of the largest arms dealer at the turn of the 18th century. Acquired in 1900 from Mary Taft of Cornwall, Frank Bannerman bought the island as a safe storage site for equipment and munitions. The castle is a fasade with Scottish motifs. While visible from the shore, it was the steamship traffic's attention that Bannerman sought: on the side of the castle Bannerman had spelled out on the wall “Bannerman’s Island Arsenal.” It is now an oft-visited site reachable by kayak from Cornwall or by boat from Beacon/Fishkill.

Best places near Cornwall


National Purple Heart Hall of Honor Interior

NATIONAL PURPLE HEART HALL OF HONOR

New Windsor, NY (10 min.)
The National Purple Heart Hall of Honor offers visitors an incredible journey through military history as well as reminders of human sacrifice and the cost of freedom.
Woodbury Common

Woodbury Common - Premium Outlet Mall

Central Valley, NY (15 min)
An ideal mix of renowned style icons and the hottest retailers. Find a collection of the world's finest designer labels and leading brands at savings of 25% to 65% every day. Announcements are made in several languages for international guests. The food court is very satisfying. Applebye's on site as well. Thanksgiving night/Black Friday is not to be believed!
West Point Military Academy

West Point Military Academy

West Point, NY (15 min)
The Point is a sprawling campus steeped in history and military tradition. Start at the Visitors Center and West Point Museum. They are open to the general public on a daily basis. Visitors may enter the academy grounds independently or by guided tours, however, there are no guided tours during Graduation Week, on Football home game days, or on any days the Visitors Center is closed or closes early. Photo ID is required to enter the campus and the security check is thorough.

Eisenhower Hall Theatre (Ike Hall)

West Point, NY (15 min)
West Point campus venue for big name national & local acts in a large theater. comfortable seating, superb lighting and sound, parking is always free and you can enjoy pre-performance dining at the renowned Mamie’s Buffet overlooking the Hudson. Ike's hosts classical, contemporary, popular, jazz, and symphony music, plus drama, dance, Broadway shows, and more. Performance season mirrors school calendar.
Washington Headquarters, Newburgh, NY

Washington's Headquarters

Newburgh, NY (15 min)
Site of the Hasbrouck house, where George Washington commanded his troops for 16 1/2 months at the close of the Revolutionary War. Washington's Headquarters also features an adjacent 1910 Georgian Revival style Museum building, which contains an extensive collection of historic artifacts. New York State acquired the 6 1/2 acre site in 1850, making it the first property in the United States to be publicly purchased and opened for the sole purpose of historic preservation. Now listed as a significant stop along the Hudson River Valley National Heritage Area Revolutionary War Trail.
Motorcylepedia Museum

Motorcyclepedia Museum

Newburgh, NY (15 min)
The collection includes well over 400 motorcycles, ranging from hill climbers, Harleys from throughout the years, Military and Police motorcycles, Choppers, Japanese motorcycles, British motorcycles, and motorcycles from American manufacturers from years past, such as Pierce, Thor, Flying Merkel, Reading Standard, Cleveland, etc. Indians are featured and displayed in the museum’s Indian Room, featuring the world’s most complete Indian Timeline. http://www.motorcyclepediamuseum.org
Bear Mountain State Park

Bear Mountain State Park

Bear Mountain, NY (15 min)
Bear Mountain State Park is a remarkable recreation resource located just south of Cornwall along 9W. The park offers trails for biking, hiking, access for boating, facilities for picnicking, swimming, cross-country skiing, cross-country running, sledding and ice skating. It also includes several attractions such as the Perkins Memorial Tower, the Trailside Museum and Zoo, the Bear Mountain Inn, a musical carousel, pool, and an outdoor skating rink that rivals Wolman Rink in NYC. The very photogenic Bear Mountain Bridge is at the northern border of the park. Together with neighboring Harriman State Park to the west, there are hundreds of miles of trails to explore. Iona Island Bird Sanctuary is located of the eastern shore of the Hudson River.
Bear Mountain Carousel, NY

Bear Mountain Carousel

Bear Mountain, NY (15 min)
The Bear Mountain Merry-Go-Round, housed in a soaring 7,800-square-foot pavilion built in 2001, was designed to highlight the indigenous animals and natural scenes of the Hudson River Valley area. The Merry-go-Round features hand painted scenes of the park and a menagerie of 42 hand carved seats of native animals including black bear, wild turkey, deer, raccoon, skunk, Canada goose, fox, swan, bobcat, rabbit and more. The carousel façade depicts the historical and natural scenes that decorate the ride and evoke the history of the Palisades Park system. Panels range from scenes of the nearby Perkins Tower to the Palisades cliffs along the Hudson River. There are 1917 steamboats, the Stony Point lighthouse and the Walt Whitman statue, a noted Bear Mountain landmark. A scene of the Bear Mountain Inn, circa 1929, is a perfect example of the kind of details that make the carousel such a wonder. The carousel is open seasonally, and birthday parties can be held in the rustic beautifully designed pavilion, which contains a concession stand as well.
Brotherhood Winery

Brotherhood Winery (America's oldest winery)

Washingtonville, NY (15 min)
Experience the enigmatic atmosphere of Brotherhood Winery by taking a leisurely stroll through our vast network of underground cellars. Excavated by hand in the late 19th Century, the dimly lit cellars house over 200 oak barrels and feature a crested vault containing some of the oldest vintages in America. Book a tasting flight with Brotherhood today and treat yourself to a new world of exciting flavors and scents in our beautiful showroom. Vist the Mansion and dine at the Vinum Café. Brotherhood also hosts special events line "Murder by Wine," a murder myster dinner, Hudson Valley Mac 'n Cheese Festival, Wine & Beer Festival, Wine and Sangria Pig Roast and a Halloween Ball!
Newburgh NY Waterfront

Newburgh Water Front & City

Newburgh, NY (15 min)
in 1952 Look magazine featured Newburgh as an "All-American city." The city slid into decay after passenger train ceased in 1959. Now in a resurgence, Newburgh's waterfront is THE local hotspot with many restaurants along it's boardwalk and ambitious plans for expansion. The Newburgh-Beacon Bridge [also know as the Alexander Fish Bridge] is visible just North of the waterfront. The River Rose paddleboat cruises depart from the waterfront. Coffee houses, Cuban, Greek,Peruvian and even a atraditional German resaurnat
River Rose Cruise on the Hudson River

River Rose Hudson River Cruise

Newburgh, NY (15 min)
The River Rose is an authentic Mississippi paddle boat relocated to the Newburgh waterfront. Departures are throughout the day. The two-hour cruise route is south, passing Plum Point (Kowawese Unique Area) in New Windsor, Cornwall Landing, Bannerman's Island and Constitution Island finally reaching West Point Military Academy and returning to dock. The cruise is serene with historical commentary at the listed sites and on-board beverages and snacks. Can be rented for parties.
Dia:Beacon

Dia:Beacon (minimalist museum)

Beacon, NY (20 min)
Dia is a constellation of sites, from the iconic permanent, site-specific artworks and installations in New York, the American West and Germany; to an exhibition program that has commissioned dozens of breakthrough projects; to the vast galleries of Dia:Beacon; and finally the programs of education and public engagement. Since its opening, Dia:Beacon has helped transform the city of Beacon into a vibrant arts destination for visitors from the region, New York City, and beyond. Dia:Beacon opened in 2003 on the banks of the Hudson River in Beacon, New York, in a former Nabisco box printing factory. The museum presents Dia’s collection of art from the 1960s to the present as well as special exhibitions and public programs.
Hudson Highlands State Park

Hudson Highlands State Park (Ranked #9 in NYS)

Beacon, NY (20 min)
A mostly undeveloped preserve of nearly 6,000 acres, Hudson Highlands State Park consists of a series of separate parcels of land stretching from Annsville Creek in Peekskill, north to Dennings Point in Beacon. The spacious park is perfect for outdoor activities such as fishing, boating, hiking, and birding. The Hudson Highlands and Hudson River provide spectacular backdrops for the many activities that can be enjoyed here. The park's extensive hiking trail network includes terrain that varies from easy to challenging. Trail maps can be obtained at the Clarence Fahnestock Memorial State Park office. The park's most well known trail Breakneck Ridge was rated by Newsweek as one of the top 10 day hikes in America. The 5.5 mile Breakneck Ridge trail rises 1,250 feet in only a mile stretch.
Runners on Heritage Trail in Autumn

Heritage Trail (Greenway)

Chester, NY (25 min)
The trail (greenway) starts in Harriman at the Mary Harriman Park. From there, it heads northwest to Monroe. At Crane Park, also called Airplane Park, look for the old Saber fighter jet in a corner of the park along Mill Pond Parkway. The smooth pavement here draws bicyclists, inline skaters, wheelchair users and parents with strollers. Just beyond the park, Orange-Rockland Lake dominates the view to the right. In the village of Chester is a restored stone-façade train station that serves as the Chester Depot Museum. Shops in the village offer mid-trip refreshments. Before you reach the village, you pass an old cemetery with weathered headstones dating to the 1800s. Between Chester and Goshen, the trail is lined with trees as it passes through farmland and wood lots and by residential developments. From downtown Goshen, the trail continues up to its end at Hartley Road. There is ample parking in each municipality.
Harness Racing Museum & Hall of Fame

Harness Racing Museum & Hall of Fame

Goshen, NY (25 min)
The Harness Racing Museum & Hall of Fame is dedicated to the protection of harness racing’s memories and to the support of the Standardbred industry. Annually, more than 20,000 visitors experience fine art, historical memorabilia, interactive exhibitry and informative films. In addition to more than 40,000 harness racing artifacts, the Museum is the repository of the world’s largest collection of Currier & Ives trotting prints. The Hall of Fame is populated by both riders and horses both living and immortal.

Orange County Brick House and Farmers' Museum

Photo Credit: Margaret Campuizano
A little piece of Hudson Valley History located in Montgomery, NY. The Farmers Museum complex boasts two barns, a workshop, a blacksmith shop, sawmill, run-in shed, barnyard, and a memorial building to house and extentive collection of farm items. The Museum recently completed the Farmers Memorial Education Center with heated restroom facilities. The museum operates solely by volunteers who dedicate over 3500 hours each season to provide Orange County Communities and tourists the opportunity to view and learn about our extensive collection of farming implements and tools, have hands on demonstrations and attend events that are free to the public. Stop by any weekend from May 15 – October 1 and take a step back in time. Visit Hill-Hold museum and see what life was like on a Hudson Valley farm in the 1830’s. This was still the era of candlelight, fireplace heat, homegrown food and homespun clothing. The stone farmhouse was built in 1769 with wide plank floors, handsome paneling and huge fireplaces. It was the home of prosperous farmer, Thomas Bull, and his family. Original furnishings range from a prized old mahogany sideboard to made-on-the-farm pieces. Most of the rural family’s needs–food, clothing, fuel, came directly from the farm [Photo credit: Margaret Campuizano]
The Castle Fun Center

The Castle Fun Center

Chester, NY (30 min)
Go karts, laser tag, roller skating, swing ride, dragon frenzy 360, spin zone bumper cars, free fall, Ballocity, arcade, laser maze, rock climbing wall, golf driving range, mini golf, batting cages & more!. Great place for a day out with the kids. What a blast!!! Great family fun spot for sure!!
The Wave Pool at Splashdown Beach!

Splashdown Beach!

Fishkill, NY (30 min)
Splashdown bills itself as America's biggest little water park! Splashdown! has about 7 major attractions, wave pool, large donut slide, lazy river pool, some speed slides and a shallow swimming pool (3.5ft). Arrive early to avoid the camp crowds. Bring your cooler to save money on snacks and drinks. Cabanas available.
New York Renaissance Faire

New York Renaissance Faire

Tuxedo Park, NY (35 min)
The Faire is a rollicking romp through Elizabethan England complete with 16th Century games, rides, arts, crafts, food, music and dance – set within the majestic groves of Tuxedo Park. Voted Best Renaissance Faire in the Northeast. Enjoy theatre perfomances of The Joust, The legend of Robin Hood, the Court of Queen Elizabeth, Acrobatrix, the Magikhana, Cirque de Sewer and many others! Craft beers, fresh lemonade, meat on a stick, turkey drumsticks and many other great Summer foods and snacks. Rent Renaissance wardrobe on site. All-day fun! (seasonal: Aug/Sep)
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Shawangunk Wine Trail

Orange and Ulster Counties, NY
The Hudson Valley is America’s oldest wine making and grape-growing region. The Hudson Valley Wineries and wine trails offers hospitable winery tasting rooms, where you can often meet the owners and taste award-winning wines made from classic European varieties, regional hybrids and even delicious fruit wines. Shawangunk Wine Trail is home to 15 wineries nestled between the Shawangunk Mountains and the Hudson Rive
Harriman State Park

Harriman State Park

Harriman, NY (30 min)
Harriman State Park, located in Rockland and Orange counties, is the second-largest park in the NYS parks system, with 31 lakes and reservoirs, 200 miles of hiking trails, two beaches, two public camping areas, a network of group camps, miles of streams and scenic roads, and scores of wildlife species, vistas and vantage points. Harriman State Park's major facilities include Lakes Welch, Sebago, Tiorati and Silvermine, the Anthony Wayne Recreation Area, Sebago Cabins and Beaver Pond Campgrounds.
Fair Oaks Drive-In

Fair Oaks Drive-in

Middletown, NY (35 min)
Originally a solo screen Drive-in, which had gone dark in 1981, Fair Oaks was restored and reopened ten years later, and is now a twin-screen venue, with a capacity for up to 800 cars. Screen 1 is the larger of their two screens, if you're eager to see the BIG picture. Both screens are lit with a double feature, seasonally, from late-April thru September; on weekends only during spring & Fall, and 7 nights during the peak Summer season. Audio is provided with local FM radio broadcasts.
Orange County Fair Speedway and Motocross

Orange County Fair Speedway and Motocross

Middletown, NY (35 min)
Orange County Fair Speedway is one of the oldest operating dirt tracks in the United States. The dirt oval was originally constructed in 1857 for horse racing until a group of visionaries decided to stage an automobile race during the annual fair in 1919. With the first race being a success it became an integral part of the fairgrounds thereafter. Races include Sportsman, Small Blocks, Big Block Modifieds and sprint cars. During the season there are more than 30 races including the season ending Eastern States Weekend, that includes the 200-lap championship race.
Skydive the Ranch

Skydive the Ranch!

Gardiner, NY (40 min)
Premier USPA Dropzone in the Northeast. Skydive the Ranch has been bringing the gift of flight to hundreds of thousands of people for almost 40 years. Our team of licensed tandem instructors will safely take you up and bring you back to Earth. Tandem jumps for thrill-seekers drop at 13,500 feet weather-permitting and free-fall to 6,000 feet. Classes and special events.
Mohonk Mountain House and Spa

Mohonk Mountain House & Spa

New Paltz, NY (40 min)
Looming over Lake Mohonk like a 19th-century fantasy, the turreted Victorian castle outside New Paltz is surrounded by thousands of acres of pristine forest, hiking, and cross-country trails. Whether you seek to explore 85 miles of hiking trails, stroll around our lake and gardens, or relax at our award-winning spa, there is plenty to do during a visit to Mohonk Mountain House - Voted #1 Spa in the US by Conde Nast in 2016 – Conde Nast Traveler. 259 charming guest rooms. Sprawling porches overlooking beautiful gardens and mountains. Mohonk Mountain House is named among the "Top 100 Hotels in the World" by Travel + Leisure. Book early. Day visitors welcome - reservations highly recommended.
Walkway over the Hudson

Walkway over the Hudson

Highland, NY (35 min) ... or ... Poughkeepsie, NY (40 min)
The WORLD's LONGEST elevated pedestrian walkway offers unforgettable views of the Hudson river and the treasured landscapes that surround it. The bridge connects Highland, NY on the west bank and Poughkeepsie, NY on the east bank. Park at either end - there are food vendors if you are hungry. Bring the kids, dogs and Grandma and take a long walk on a long bridge! 3 miles out and back takes an average of 1 1/2 hours as you saunter 200+ feet above the Hudson. Bring your selfie stick! Events abound! Holder of the longest Hokey-Pokey dance line (2012). Fourth of July fireworks require tickets.
Warwick Drive-in

Warwick Drive-in Theatre

Warwick, NY (45 min)
Old-school, cash-only drive-in theater showing current popular films on 3 screens. Always a double-feature. $11/adult. Arrive early to pick seats, typical burgers, pizza rolls, etc. and snack food is at great prices but feel free to bring your own. Everyone is friendly. This is what Summer used to be about! Drive-In etiquette. Always dim your lights before entering the lot ... Warwick is another great Hudson Valley town - come back for AppleFest!
Warwick Valley Winery & Distillery

Warwick Valley Winery & Distillery

Warwick, NY (45 min)
Warwick Valley Winery & Distillery is located in the foothills of the Hudson Valley, nestled between the picturesque Mt. Eve and Mt. Adam. Every weekend (except on music festivals days (tickets required), music is performanced outside on our patio, or inside on Doc's Cider House stage. Enjoy lunch from Pane Cafe’s delicious bistro menu and Cider, Wine & Spirits from our tasting room bar. ive times a year, Warwick Valley Winery & Distillery hosts weekend-long music festivals on our Orchard Stage: The Bob Dyan Tribute Festival, The Watkins Glen (Allmans Brothers) Tribute, The Blues & Wine / Black Sunday (a Johnny Cash tribute).
Culinary Institute of America

Culinary Institute of America (CIA)

Hyde Park, NY (45 min)
The Culinary Institute of America is an American private college and culinary school specializing in culinary, baking, and pastry arts education. Visitors are welcomed and encouraged to not just tour the campus but to taste and dine at the 5 retaurants on campus staffed by students. Thier most famous alumni include Anthony Bourdain Television producer, TV chef, Screenwriter. Cat Cora TV chef, Chef. Rocco DiSpirito TV chef, Author, Chef. Richard Blais Chef. Grant Achatz Chef. Michael Symon TV chef, Chef. Marcel Vigneron Chef. Michael Chiarello Screenwriter, Presenter, Chef. Reservations highly recommended.
Headless Horseman ++

Headless Horseman Hayrides and Haunted Houses

Ulster Park, NY (50 min)
Headless Horseman Hayrides and Haunted Houses is a unique, immersive experience with a theme that changes each Halloween season. Featuring a theatrical one-mile hayride, a corn maze, and 7 haunted attractions. Headless Horseman continually evolves with unusual monsters, amazing illusions, stunning special fx, unique and original costumes, makeup, animations and frightening detail created by our sister company American Made Monster Studios. Only the courageous will survive the intense encounters with the infamous Headless Horseman. Named #1 haunted attraction in America. (Seasonal)
Warwick Valley Winery & Distillery

Home of FDR

Hyde Park, NY (50 min)
An hour-long tour led by a ranger takes visitors through Springwood, the Roosevelt mansion, where the 32nd president was born and lived. He was buried on the grounds. The lives of Franklin and Eleanor were hectic and complicated. Learn more about the life and home of the only U.S. President elected four times. Inside the mansion contains many of Roosevelt's personal items. Among them: his 14,000 volume library, 2,000 naval paintings, prints and lithographs, 300 bird specimens, 200 ship models and 1.2 million stamps. Visitors may also tour FDR's Top Cottage retreat. Roosevelt built the cottage in 1938 to, "escape the mob" at Springwood. He also brought close friends and political allies there for meetings or to relax.
Bethel Woods

Bethel Woods (site of original Woodstock concert)

Bethel, NY (75 min)
The Bethel Woods Center for the Arts is a performing arts center and museum located at the site of the 1969 Woodstock festival in Bethel, New York, which took place on a parcel of the original Max Yasgur's Dairy Farm. An amazing outdoor concert venue, impeccibly landscaped with high-quality food vendors complement the star-studded lineup of musical guests. It is a phenomenom well worth the trip. (photo credit: XFactor Arial)
Headless Horseman ++

The Museum at Bethel Woods

Bethel, NY (75 min)
The quintessential historic hippy dippy experience is encapsulated in a lavish and spacious exhibition space within The Museum at Bethel Woods -- which is not called The Woodstock Museum because the original organizers still own the name . The museum building, which opened in 2008, is reminiscent of an Aspen ski resort. Inside are interactive exhibits, 70 oral history videos, a giant contextual timeline, and artifacts including a full-sized psychedelic bus. A theater screens a 21-minute selection of unreleased musical outtakes from the festival. (description courtesy of RoadsideAmerica.com)

Town of Woodstock

Woodstock, NY (60 min)
Woodstock is the Bohemian town in the Catskills renowned for the 1969 festival that bears its name that actually took place 1 1/2 hours away in Bethel. Still, Bob Dylan, Leon Helm, Donald Fagan and other have or do call it home.

Now in store

AMC's Best Day Hikes in the Catskills and Hudson Valley, 3rd Edition,

This is the go-to guide for hikes in this popular New York region. Encompassing more than 600 miles of trails within just a few hours of New York City, the Catskills and Hudson Valley are a hiker's paradise, boasting varied and scenic terrain, from Westchester County to Albany. This fully updated guide leads beginner and experienced hikers alike along 60 of the region's most spectacular trails, from shorter nature walks to longer day hikes. 2017.

Hudson Valley UFO's

The Hudson Valley of New York may be the #1 Hotspot in the country for UFO activity, with sightings going back at least a century.In researcher Linda Zimmermann's latest book, she continues to interview many eyewitnesses to the giant triangles, disks, cylinders, and rectangular craft, as well as those with missing time and uncomfortably close encounters. Special sections include Project Blue Book cases in the Hudson Valley, an amazing 1962 sighting in northern New Jersey, and a case that represents the heights of strangeness.

Backroad Bicycling in the Hudson Valley and Catskills

Renowned for sprawling rural townships, quaint agricultural villages, and tucked-away mountain hamlets, the Hudson Valley and Catskills regions are idyllic destinations for cycling. From the dramatic Hudson Highlands, through the little towns along the river that Henry Hudson called a great "Arm of the Sea," this guide will introduce you to the both the Hudson's gentler, scenic river routes as well as the hilly back roads of the Catskill, Shawangunk, and Taconic mountain ranges.

Bone Hollow

When a Catskill house-hunting weekend turns up two dead bodies, New York hipsters Serena and Jeffrey Gale find themselves at the center of a dark conspiracy that follows them back to their familiar Brooklyn neighborhood. What brought an environmentalist minister and a white supremacist redneck together to die in the woods of Bone Hollow? Who shot them? And why are three ex-cons and a gas drilling company so interested? The state police don't know, the local good old boys won't say, and someone keeps threatening the young couple. Elmore Leonard meets T.C. Boyle in the non-stop rural suspense novel Bone Hollow as the Gales enter a world of cops and killers, bringing the fight to a ruthless enemy among back roads, farms and forests before he can destroy them and their simple dreams of a place to call home.

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