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The Atlas Obscura Guide To Hudson

2 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Hudson, New York

Updated May 27, 2025
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Hudson, New York

Olana

The Hudson River School comes alive at this palatial estate.
Hudson-Athens Lighthouse

Hudson, New York

Hudson-Athens Lighthouse

A small Second Empire-style building is one of only seven remaining lighthouses on the Hudson River.
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Martin Van Buren National Historic Site

Kinderhook, New York

Martin Van Buren National Historic Site

At this farm in upstate New York, the former president plotted his reelection campaign.
9 miles from Hudson
The Basement Bistro

Earlton, New York

Basement Bistro

This one-man homegrown eatery may be the world's most exclusive restaurant with its five-year waiting list.
9 miles from Hudson
Ichabod Crane Schoolhouse

Kinderhook, New York

Ichabod Crane Schoolhouse

The schoolhouse where Jesse Merwin, the inspiration for the "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow" character, once taught.
10 miles from Hudson
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Catskill, New York

Catskill Game Farm

The abandoned ruins of America's first private zoo are open for exploration in the Catskills.
10 miles from Hudson
An Egyptian god and “Mother Earth”

Chatham, New York

Taconic Sculpture Park

Three acres of mythology-inspired sculptures are visible from the highway.
12 miles from Hudson
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