Columbia County Tourism

Columbia County Tourism Nestled between the banks of the Hudson River and the foothills of the Berkshire Mountains sits Columbia County–one of the jewels of the Hudson Valley.
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Whether it’s relaxation you seek or an activity packed getaway, Columbia County is the place! Whether it’s relaxation you seek or an activity packed getaway, Columbia County is the place. Meander through historic villages and hamlets while discovering miles of unsurpassed rural beauty. Along the way, explore one of our 20 historic properties, or the many art galleries and antique shops. Indulge yo

ur appetite with award-winning cuisine at eclectic dining establishments. Or, for something different, follow our Scenic Sips Craft Beverage Trail offering handcrafted tasting experiences at the county’s breweries, wineries, spirit makers, and cider mills. Pick-your-own farms and orchards provide ample family fun and for outdoor adventurers, a zip line park, downhill skiing and snowboarding, and miles of bike and mountain bike trails satisfy the need for thrills. At the center of it all is the “little city with big city flair,” Hudson. By day, shop unique boutiques; at night the city percolates with music, theater, film and “hot spots.” And no trip to the Hudson Valley would be complete without a cruise on the mighty river itself. Sightseeing cruises operate seasonally. Relax and rejuvenate or play and explore, come and experience hospitality the Columbia County way. You will be glad you did!

🍎 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗶𝗰𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗿𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝘂𝗺𝗯𝗶𝗮 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝘆!From Kinderhook to Hudson and Claverack to Ancram, local orchards offe...
08/30/2026

🍎 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗶𝗰𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗿𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝘂𝗺𝗯𝗶𝗮 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝘆!

From Kinderhook to Hudson and Claverack to Ancram, local orchards offer a chance to spend a fall day among the apple trees.

As summer gives way to fall, Columbia County’s orchards begin shifting into harvest mode. Apple picking is one of the region’s favorite autumn traditions, offering a chance to spend time outdoors, explore working farms and bring home fruit picked directly from the tree.

Across the county, farms open their orchards for pick-your-own (𝗣𝗬𝗢) apples, each with its own approach to the harvest season. Some grow dozens of varieties and offer cider and other farm products, while others keep the experience centered on a simple walk through the orchard and a bag of freshly picked fruit.

For those planning a fall trip to Columbia County, these six farms offer places to begin.

🍎 Samascott Orchards
🍎 Hopedale Farm
🍎 Philip Orchards
🍎 Smith Farms
🍎 Yonder Fruit Farms
🍎 Fix Farm

Want to plan your apple-picking day? Read the full guide, including what to expect at each farm on our website (𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗸 𝗶𝗻 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀!)

Apple picking offers a way to experience Columbia County as the landscape shifts into fall. The orchards are woven among working farmland, historic villages and country roads, making them a natural starting point for a fall outing that can easily include a visit to one of the county’s historic sites, a farm-to-table restaurant, a local shop, or a hike on public land.

𝗖𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗻𝗲𝘅𝘁 𝗮𝗱𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲
...𝙞𝙣 𝘾𝙤𝙡𝙪𝙢𝙗𝙞𝙖 𝘾𝙤𝙪𝙣𝙩𝙮!
Start planning yours today!

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🇺🇸 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗸 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸: Discover Lindenwald! You don’t have to travel across the country to experience a national park. T...
08/28/2026

🇺🇸 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗸 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸:
Discover Lindenwald!

You don’t have to travel across the country to experience a national park. There's one right here in Columbia County!

Martin Van Buren National Historic Site preserves Lindenwald, the Kinderhook home and estate of our nation’s eighth president. Van Buren purchased the property in 1839, after leaving the presidency, and spent much of his later life here as a farmer, statesman and political figure.

Today, visitors can explore the grounds, walk the ¾-mile interpretive loop and, during the visitor season, step inside Lindenwald on a ranger-guided tour. The tours offer a look not only at Van Buren’s political career, but also at life on the estate and the people who lived and worked there.

During the 2026 season, tours are offered Friday through Sunday at 10 a.m., 11 a.m., 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. They are first-come, first-served, with limited capacity. The grounds are open daily from 7 a.m. to sunset. Admission is free!

𝗪𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂’𝗿𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗮…

Take some time to explore the Village of Kinderhook, where historic streets meet a lively collection of independent businesses.

☕ Morningbird — Stop in for coffee, pastries and breakfast or lunch at this welcoming village cafe.

📚 Kinderhook Books — Browse the shelves at this independent bookstore, which also hosts author events, book clubs and other community gatherings.

🛍️ OK PANTRY — Find something interesting for the home, pantry or your next picnic while browsing this eclectic local shop.

🍺 Saisonnier — Settle in for a craft beer, local cheese, charcuterie or an artisan sandwich at this beer bar and shop on Chatham Street.

🥯 Broad Street Bagel Co. — Pick up a fresh bagel, breakfast sandwich and coffee before continuing your Columbia County adventure!

So this , come celebrate America’s story at the Martin Van Buren National Historic Site — then stick around and discover a little more of the story in Kinderhook.

📍 Martin Van Buren National Historic Site
1013 Old Post Road, Kinderhook

𝗖𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗻𝗲𝘅𝘁 𝗮𝗱𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲
...𝙞𝙣 𝘾𝙤𝙡𝙪𝙢𝙗𝙞𝙖 𝘾𝙤𝙪𝙣𝙩𝙮!
Start planning yours today!

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🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️ 𝗖𝗔𝗟𝗟𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗔𝗟𝗟 𝗥𝗨𝗡𝗡𝗘𝗥𝗦!Ready to run the streets of Hudson?𝗧𝗵𝗲 Hudson Mile returns this Saturday, Aug. 29, bringing...
08/25/2026

🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️ 𝗖𝗔𝗟𝗟𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗔𝗟𝗟 𝗥𝗨𝗡𝗡𝗘𝗥𝗦!

Ready to run the streets of Hudson?

𝗧𝗵𝗲 Hudson Mile returns this Saturday, Aug. 29, bringing runners of all levels to Warren Street for a fast, scenic one-mile race through the heart of the city.

Whether you’re chasing a personal best, looking for a new challenge or simply want to experience Hudson from a different pace, this is one mile worth running. The point-to-point course starts near 8th Street and heads downhill toward the river, with a 92-foot net elevation drop along the way.

And it’s not just for the grown-ups — there’s also a free Kids Race for ages 7–13.

📅 Saturday, Aug. 29th
📍 Warren Street, Hudson
🏃 Open Men — 10:30 a.m.
🏃‍♀️ Open Women — 10:50 a.m.
👟 Kids Race — 11:10 a.m.

So lace up, pick your pace and come run one of Columbia County’s most iconic streets! Sign-up link in comments!

𝗖𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗻𝗲𝘅𝘁 𝗮𝗱𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲
...𝙞𝙣 𝘾𝙤𝙡𝙪𝙢𝙗𝙞𝙖 𝘾𝙤𝙪𝙣𝙩𝙮!
Start planning yours today!

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🏛️ 𝗙𝗨𝗡 𝗙𝗔𝗖𝗧 𝗙𝗥𝗜𝗗𝗔𝗬: Hudson is an architectural time machine!Take a walk down Warren Street or wander through Hudson’s su...
08/21/2026

🏛️ 𝗙𝗨𝗡 𝗙𝗔𝗖𝗧 𝗙𝗥𝗜𝗗𝗔𝗬: Hudson is an architectural time machine!

Take a walk down Warren Street or wander through Hudson’s surrounding neighborhoods, and you’ll find something pretty remarkable: examples of virtually every major American architectural movement represented within the city’s historic districts.

In fact, the Hudson Historic District encompasses 756 contributing properties across 45 blocks—and has been described as “one of the richest dictionaries of architectural history in New York State.” 🏠🏚🏘⛪🏫

From Federal and Greek Revival to Italianate, Second Empire, Queen Anne and beyond, Hudson’s streets tell the story of a city that has continually reinvented itself while preserving its architectural past.

And here’s another fun fact:
𝙒𝙖𝙧𝙧𝙚𝙣 𝙎𝙩𝙧𝙚𝙚𝙩 𝙞𝙨 𝙘𝙤𝙣𝙨𝙞𝙙𝙚𝙧𝙚𝙙 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙢𝙤𝙨𝙩 𝙞𝙣𝙩𝙖𝙘𝙩 19𝙩𝙝-𝙘𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙪𝙧𝙮 𝙢𝙖𝙞𝙣 𝙘𝙤𝙢𝙢𝙚𝙧𝙘𝙞𝙖𝙡 𝙨𝙩𝙧𝙚𝙚𝙩 𝙞𝙣 𝙉𝙚𝙬 𝙔𝙤𝙧𝙠 𝙎𝙩𝙖𝙩𝙚!

So next time you’re in Hudson, don’t just look at the shops and restaurants. Look up! 👀 Notice the cornices, brickwork, windows, doorways and details. Every block has a story—and sometimes the best way to experience history is simply to take a walk.

𝗖𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗻𝗲𝘅𝘁 𝗮𝗱𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲
...𝙞𝙣 𝘾𝙤𝙡𝙪𝙢𝙗𝙞𝙖 𝘾𝙤𝙪𝙣𝙩𝙮!
Start planning yours today!

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𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗔𝗺 𝗜 𝗪𝗲𝗱𝗻𝗲𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆? 🤔Let’s take a little trip somewhere in Columbia County. 🗺Start by following a stream through the w...
08/20/2026

𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗔𝗺 𝗜 𝗪𝗲𝗱𝗻𝗲𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆? 🤔

Let’s take a little trip somewhere in Columbia County. 🗺

Start by following a stream through the woods. Then look around and you’ll find the remains of a place where the landscape once powered an entire industry!

There’s a massive stone-and-brick furnace that was once at the heart of the operation. Nearby, old buildings and structures tell the story of the people who worked here and the iron they produced.

And then there are the rails. 🚂

Not the kind you’d expect to see here today — but a little railroad that follows the route of the narrow-gauge railway that once circled the site, moving iron ore and materials around the works.

Today, those rails carry something a little more fun.

A small engine pulls two former ore carts, now fitted out for passengers. Families can climb aboard and take a ride through this remarkable piece of Columbia County history.

So… where are we?

🚂 𝗖𝗼𝗽𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗜𝗿𝗼𝗻 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀 𝗛𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗰 𝗦𝗶𝘁𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗖𝗼𝗽𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗙𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘀!

And yes, there really is a little train here.

The Pomeroy Family Railroad operates on weekends and holidays from Memorial Day through mid-October, and rides are free!

More info:
Friends of Taconic State Park

𝗖𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗻𝗲𝘅𝘁 𝗮𝗱𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲
...𝙞𝙣 𝘾𝙤𝙡𝙪𝙢𝙗𝙞𝙖 𝘾𝙤𝙪𝙣𝙩𝙮!
Start planning yours today!

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𝗔𝗻 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗿’𝘀 𝗚𝘂𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝗧𝗼 𝗛𝘂𝗱𝘀𝗼𝗻, 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗬𝗼𝗿𝗸’𝘀 𝗖𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗨𝗽𝘀𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗘𝘀𝗰𝗮𝗽𝗲𝘢 𝘳𝘦𝘤𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘢𝘳𝘵𝘪𝘤𝘭𝘦 in ForbesJust two hours north of New Yo...
08/17/2026

𝗔𝗻 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗿’𝘀 𝗚𝘂𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝗧𝗼 𝗛𝘂𝗱𝘀𝗼𝗻, 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗬𝗼𝗿𝗸’𝘀 𝗖𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗨𝗽𝘀𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗘𝘀𝗰𝗮𝗽𝗲
𝘢 𝘳𝘦𝘤𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘢𝘳𝘵𝘪𝘤𝘭𝘦 in Forbes

Just two hours north of New York City, Hudson is known for its creative community. Here, three insiders share their favorite places to eat, shop, explore and experience the city like a local.

Hudson has reinvented itself more than once. Founded in the years after the American Revolution by whalers and merchants, the riverfront city became a thriving port before evolving into an industrial center filled with factories and workshops.

Today, another transformation is underway. Its historic streets are now lined with galleries, antique stores, boutiques and restaurants, and old industrial buildings are finding new lives.

What makes Hudson unusual is how much is packed into such a small place. Sean Roland, co-owner of the new Pocketbook Hudson hotel, calls it “a microcosm of a city.” He points to its unusually broad mix of architecture. “As you walk around, you’ll see incredible Victorian mansions and then you’ll see an early Quaker meeting house from the late 1700s”

𝙍𝙚𝙖𝙙 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙞𝙧𝙚 𝙖𝙧𝙩𝙞𝙘𝙡𝙚 𝙖𝙩 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙡𝙞𝙣𝙠 𝙞𝙣 𝙘𝙤𝙢𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙨!

Mentioned in this article:
📍 Pocketbook Hudson
📍 Frederic Church's Olana
📍 Neverstill Wines
📍 Klocke Estate
📍 Freaks New York
📍 The Antique Warehouse
📍 Rivertown Lodge
📍 Schooner Apollonia
📍 Lake Taghkanic State Park
📍 Feast & Floret
📍 The Hereafter
📍 The Quiet Botanist
📍 Creative Legion
📍 MorningStar Farms
📍 Haema
📍 FINCH Hudson
📍 Spotty Dog Books & Ale
📍 Hudson Roastery
📍 Hudson Hall

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𝗖𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗻𝗲𝘅𝘁 𝗮𝗱𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲..𝙞𝙣 𝘾𝙤𝙡𝙪𝙢𝙗𝙞𝙖 𝘾𝙤𝙪𝙣𝙩𝙮!
Start planning yours today!

🌞 𝗧𝗛𝗜𝗦 𝗪𝗘𝗘𝗞𝗘𝗡𝗗 𝗜𝗡 𝗖𝗢𝗟𝗨𝗠𝗕𝗜𝗔 𝗖𝗢𝗨𝗡𝗧𝗬 🌻We're expecting another beautiful weekend with temperatures in the upper 70's - ideal...
08/14/2026

🌞 𝗧𝗛𝗜𝗦 𝗪𝗘𝗘𝗞𝗘𝗡𝗗 𝗜𝗡 𝗖𝗢𝗟𝗨𝗠𝗕𝗜𝗔 𝗖𝗢𝗨𝗡𝗧𝗬 🌻

We're expecting another beautiful weekend with temperatures in the upper 70's - ideal weather for exploring some of the awesome events happening across Columbia County!

𝗦𝗔𝗧𝗨𝗥𝗗𝗔𝗬, 𝗔𝗨𝗚. 𝟭𝟱

🌿 Steepletop Open Days
The Millay Society at Steepletop
Step into the world of Pulitzer Prize-winning poet Edna St. Vincent Millay during Steepletop’s Open Days. Explore the historic property, gardens and trails, take a house tour and join a guided walking tour through the landscape that inspired Millay.

🌽 Cornucopia Summer Harvest Festival
Celebrate the summer harvest at Holmquest Farms and Greenhouse and experience the agricultural side of Columbia County during a day focused on the season’s local bounty.

🎶 PS21 at Crellin Park Day
PS21 : Center for Contemporary Performance takes its adventurous approach to contemporary performance into the community for a special day at Crellin Park. Enjoy an afternoon of arts and performance in an outdoor setting.

🎆 Annual Summer Party & Fireworks Gala
Copake Country Club and The Greens Restaurant
Enjoy an evening of live music, food, drinks and summer scenery, followed by fireworks at 9 p.m.

𝗦𝗨𝗡𝗗𝗔𝗬, 𝗔𝗨𝗚. 𝟭𝟲

🥕 wallyfarms Summer Vegetable Fête
Celebrate the summer harvest with a judged vegetable showcase, pie contests, preserves, pickles and special categories for young growers.

🌸 Garden Party at The Tin Barn
Spend a summer afternoon at The Tin Barn with mimosas, pastries, charcuterie, music, dancing and plenty of time to enjoy the setting.

🍎 Cider and Pizza!
Spend Sunday afternoon in the hills of Hillsdale with locally made cider and pizza at Little Apple Cidery. It’s an easy way to pair a taste of Columbia County’s agricultural landscape with a relaxed afternoon outing.

📚 Wandering: Ten Barn Farm Speaker Series
Head to Ten Barn Farm for the inaugural event in its speaker series, featuring author and professor Stephen Prothero.

From Austerlitz to Ancram, Ghent to Copake, there are plenty of great things to do in Columbia County this weekend!🌻

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𝗖𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗻𝗲𝘅𝘁 𝗮𝗱𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲..𝙞𝙣 𝘾𝙤𝙡𝙪𝙢𝙗𝙞𝙖 𝘾𝙤𝙪𝙣𝙩𝙮!
Start planning yours today!

🎶 From rock and roots to folk and soul, Friday night brings a full spectrum of live music to Columbia County! Find your ...
08/14/2026

🎶 From rock and roots to folk and soul, Friday night brings a full spectrum of live music to Columbia County! Find your Friday night soundtrack here:

🎸 𝗚𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗫 𝗥𝗼𝗰𝗸
6:30pm | Woodlife Farm Market
Free show featuring ’80s and ’90s rock hits. Grab something to eat, find a spot in the greenhouse and settle in for the evening. The kitchen is open until 8:30pm.

🌊 𝗩𝗲𝗹𝘃𝗲𝘁 𝗙𝗿𝗼𝗴 𝗕𝗮𝗻𝗱
6–9pm | Copake Lake Boat & Ski
Live music on the lake with a mix of classic and contemporary sounds. Aloha Tacos will also be on hand for Food Truck Friday.

🎤 𝗦𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗠𝗰𝗖𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗮 & 𝗔𝗻𝗻𝗮 𝗠𝗼𝘀𝘀
7pm | The Half Moon
Two New Orleans-rooted artists bring together folk, soul, blues, Americana, Southern R&B and porch jazz for an evening of genre-crossing roots music.

🎶 𝗘𝗺𝗶𝗹𝘆 𝗝𝗲𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗲 𝗕𝗿𝗼𝘄𝗻 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗕𝗶𝗶𝘁𝗮 𝗛𝗼𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗶
8–11pm | Park Theater Hudson
An evening of indie-folk and roots music, with soulful vocals, thoughtful songwriting and an intimate feel.

Four shows. Four different sounds. One fabulous Friday night!

𝗖𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗻𝗲𝘅𝘁 𝗮𝗱𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲
...𝙞𝙣 𝘾𝙤𝙡𝙪𝙢𝙗𝙞𝙖 𝘾𝙤𝙪𝙣𝙩𝙮!
Start planning yours on our website today! (link in bio!)

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