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Hudson River Hideaways

Hudson River Hideaways

$65.00 USD
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Only one trip is required per group.

* "Instant Digital Download" means the trip will be sent by email as a digital document (a web link), and not by mail (the email is sent immediately after completing your purchase)

WHAT TO EXPECT

An iconic road trip route with a twist! We've found countless hidden hideaways along the Hudson including: crumbling ruins, quaint towns, spooky cemeteries and more.

Trip Highlights

  • A wooded hike to crumbling mansion ruins
  • A one-of-a-kind waterfall
  • An iconic, story-filled cemetery
  • Local shops, cafés, & breweries
  • Scenic drives & overlooks
  • Multiple recommendations included on every stop

AVAILABLE TO DEPART

Days of the week: Any day

Seasons: Year-round

Not recommended: Holidays

SUGGESTED FOR

  • Families with older kids
  • Spooky spot enthusiasts
  • Weekend getaways
  • Couples
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Couple sitting at a cafe table with coffee cups, smiling.
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Cemetery with gravestones

Itinerary

STOP 1

Grab a cup of joe and walk around an iconic cemetery. You'll discover some famous headstones and spooky stories! Drive time to the second stop is 25 minutes.

STOP 2

Head to a beautiful park and bask in the sound of a rushing waterfall OR stroll through a gorgeous arboretum with an accessible boardwalk. Drive time to the third stop is 25 minutes.

STOP 3

Explore a historic industrial site with beautifully abandoned buildings. They're the perfect spooky photo op! Lunch & shopping options are also available. Drive time to the fourth stop is 15 minutes.

STOP 4

End the day on an easy trail to crumbling riverside ruins. If you want to keep going, head 10 minutes north to a cute small town.

Region

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Can depart from

New York City Area, Newark Area, Hartford Area, New Haven Area

Before you go

What You'll Need to Bring

  • Bug Spray
  • Camera
  • Cash
  • Walking Shoes
  • Water
  • Reusable Shopping Bags
  • Road Trip Snacks

Additional Details

  • Dog-Friendly

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

We're here to help!

  • From Manhattan:

2 hours and 58 minutes / 117 miles

  • From Hempstead, NY:

3 hours and 30 minutes / 148 miles

  • From Poughkeepsie:

2 hours and 31 minutes / 106 miles

  • From Newark, NJ:

3 hours and 10 minutes / 141 miles

  • From New Haven, CT*:

3 hours and 55 minutes / 173 miles

  • From Hartford, CT*:

4 hours and 20 minutes / 225 miles

*We recommend booking an overnight hotel if the driving distance is greater than 4 hours round-trip.

This trip can be done any day throughout the year.

A few optional shops on the fourth stop may be closed Monday & Tuesday. These are not the main recommendations.

We recommend leaving anytime between 8:30 and 9:00 am. The later you leave, the less time you may have to complete all of the stops.

We recommended bringing up to 5 people on your surprise road trip.

If you're bringing a larger group, we highly recommend having one person in charge of booking reservations at restaurants and attractions in advance. Please see the previous page for a copy of the digital itinerary.

First Stop: No fee

Second Stop: Our featured stop is $10 to enter (May - September / CASH required), but we provide a free alternative.

Third Stop: No fee

Fourth Stop: No fee

After booking your trip, we'll send you a confirmation email with a few recommended accommodation options.