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Hudson River Hideaways

Hudson River Hideaways

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One trip is required per group.

* "PDF Instant Download" means the trip will be sent by email as a PDF document, 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 cemetery
  • Local shops, cafes and breweries
  • Scenic drives and overlooks

AVAILABLE TO DEPART

This trip can be done any day throughout the year.

SUGGESTED FOR

  • Families with older kids
  • Spooky spot enthusiasts
  • Weekend getaways
  • Couples

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 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.

This trip is pet-friendly! At every stop there will be at least one option for you to explore with your furry friend. Please be sure to keep your dog leashed at all times.

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.

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lovely time!

My boyfriend suprised with this for my birthday and we had such a great time exploring all the sights and food! the coffee spots were amazing! Thank you!! :)

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Susan McGreevy
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Where to next?

My daughter and I enjoyed a weekend away in the Hudson valley and spent a day with our Guess Where Trips adventure. The entire adventure was well thought out from the “Before Your Go” to the fun recommendations for food and coffee stops along the way, and the playlists! The adventure included great off the beaten path stops and the booklet included interesting information for each stop. We can’t wait for our next Guess Where Trip.

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Hudson River Adventures

This was the third Guess Where trip we’ve taken, and it did not disappoint! We stayed overnight at one of the recommended hotels and had a second day of adventure on the way back home. It was fun to explore the Hudson River valley, an area we were not familiar with, and to enjoy awesome views of the Hudson River along the way. Highly recommend!
One of the highlights for me was walking across the impressive Croton Gorge Dam, so thanks for including the GPS coordinates of the parking area on the top.

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Loved it

Great experience and something unique

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Such a fun trips!

My husband and I took our two kids (10 and 14) and everyone loved it! We did walk a total of 5 miles or so throughout the day, so be prepared with comfy shoes. We went in November and finished our day with the last of the sunlight - perfect timing! In summer we’d’ve had more time, but fall was so beautiful. We may do the whole trip again sometime!