Things to do in Hudson Valley

Hudson Valley · Half day · $25 per adult

Massive sculptures across 500 acres of fields and hills, and the single best outdoor art experience in the Northeast. The 2026 season ends November 30 and it's closed until spring, so buy timed tickets ahead and rent a bike to cover ground.

Hudson Valley · About 2 hours · $12 per adult

Painter Frederic Church's Persian-inspired hilltop house has the best Hudson River view anywhere. In November tours run weekends only and the house is closed November 2 to 15, so book a landscape walk or the $20 house tour ahead.

Hudson Valley · About 2 hours with the grounds · $15 per adult

A Gilded Age mansion in Hyde Park with formal gardens and river views, and my pick while Kykuit tours are paused for all of 2026. Tickets are first come, first served at the visitor center and card only, so arrive early on weekends.