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Columbia County Tourism

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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.

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 your 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, w**eries, spirit makers, and c***r 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!

10/12/2026

🍂 Fall color is spreading across the Hudson Valley, and Columbia County still has plenty of time for leaf-peeping while touring its country roads, villages and public landscapes.

The latest I LOVE NEW YORK foliage report puts Hudson at approximately 55% color change. Conditions vary across the county, with more color at higher elevations, especially around New Lebanon and Canaan.

Here's 4 spots that offer different perspectives on the changing landscape:

🍁 Frederic Church's Olana State Historic Site: Just outside Hudson, the hilltop landscape and carriage roads offer sweeping views across the Hudson River toward the Catskill Mountains. The grounds are free to visit.

🍁 Lake Taghkanic State Park: Lakeside views, wooded trails and picnic areas provide places to enjoy the autumn landscape at a leisurely pace.

🍁 𝗚𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗻𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗿𝗲𝗮: Near Hudson, trails through meadows and woods lead to a gazebo and picnic area overlooking the Hudson River and Catskills, with an accessible trail option. Columbia Land Conservancy

🍁 𝗧𝗮𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗶𝗰 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗸𝘄𝗮𝘆 𝗦𝗰𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗰 𝗢𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗹𝗼𝗼𝗸𝘀: Designated parking areas on both sides of the parkway, just north of Exit 91 near Philmont, offer panoramic views west toward the Catskills. They make a convenient foliage stop during a drive through the county.

Plan your autumn visit to Hudson and Columbia County while the hills are vibrant with color, taking some time to explore the villages, farm stands and scenic roads along the way.

𝗖𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗻𝗲𝘅𝘁 𝗮𝗱𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲..𝙞𝙣 𝘾𝙤𝙡𝙪𝙢𝙗𝙞𝙖 𝘾𝙤𝙪𝙣𝙩𝙮!

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10/08/2026

𝗧𝗮𝗹𝗲𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗥𝗲𝘃𝗼𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻
Today, October 8th at 5:30pm
Hudson Middle School

𝗧𝗛𝗥𝗘𝗘 𝗗𝗔𝗬𝗦 𝗢𝗙 𝗛𝗜𝗦𝗧𝗢𝗥𝗬 𝗕𝗥𝗢𝗨𝗚𝗛𝗧 𝗧𝗢 𝗟𝗜𝗙𝗘
𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘔𝘢𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘳 𝘚𝘵𝘰𝘳𝘺𝘵𝘦𝘭𝘭𝘦𝘳 𝘑𝘰𝘯𝘢𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘯 𝘒𝘳𝘶𝘬

Columbia County celebrates America’s 250th anniversary with three days of history brought to life by Jonathan the Storyteller - Hudson Valley's Jonathan Kruk. Across three interactive, family-friendly performances presented in period dress, Kruk will explore the Revolutionary people, places and turning points that shaped Columbia County.

The series begins today at 5:30pm with “𝗧𝗮𝗹𝗲𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗥𝗲𝘃𝗼𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻.” Kruk will portray Chancellor Robert R. Livingston while tracing New York’s road to revolution, the state Constitution, the Declaration of Independence and the turbulent years at Clermont. Large-format reproductions of the restored Livingston Manor maps will be displayed, with smaller prints available for purchase. Light refreshments will be served.

The Official Columbia County 250th Commemorative Coin will be available for purchase!

10/07/2026

Jazz, fall festivities and live theater bring a whole weekend of reasons to explore Columbia County! 🍂

The 𝗛𝘂𝗱𝘀𝗼𝗻 𝗝𝗮𝘇𝘇 𝗙𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗮𝗹 fills Hudson with music Friday through Sunday, with concerts at Hudson Hall and venues around the city. Free performances throughout the city add to a weekend of jazz, from intimate duets to lively ensemble sets. Visitors can explore the sounds of the festival alongside Hudson’s restaurants, shops and galleries. 🎷🎶

Hudson Oktoberfest 2026 brings live music, regional craft beverages and fall flavor to Upper Depot Brewing Saturday, noon–8pm. Four bands, including headliner Mo Lowda & the Humble, join more than 15 regional craft breweries, w**e and c***r, food trucks, local makers and family activities, all in a historic train station on State Street. The ticketed celebration takes place rain or shine. 🍻🍁🎵

Dalmation Day returns to the FASNY Museum of Firefighting in Hudson Saturday, 10am–3pm, with a free day of family activities. Live Dalmatians, a firetruck mini-parade, juggling, games, crafts and interactive fire-safety activities fill the program, offering families a playful introduction to firefighting history and safety. 🐕🚒🔥

The Ghent Playhouse opens its new season with “𝗚𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗛𝗼𝗿𝗶𝘇𝗼𝗻𝘀,” Bess Wohl’s comedy about marriage, family and an unexpected fresh start. Friday and Saturday performances begin at 7:30pm, offering visitors a chance to pair dinner in the area with an evening of laughter and live theater. 🎭🍂

𝗖𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗻𝗲𝘅𝘁 𝗮𝗱𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲..𝙞𝙣 𝘾𝙤𝙡𝙪𝙢𝙗𝙞𝙖 𝘾𝙤𝙪𝙣𝙩𝙮!

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10/05/2026

Leaf Peeping is HERE in Columbia County NY!!!!!
Beautiful Village of Kinderhook. Come visit Martin Van Buren National Historic Site, Hamrah’s Lebanese Foods, Saisonnier, Samascott's Garden Market, Samascott Orchards, Broad Street Bagel Co., Del's Roadside - Kinderhook's, Isola W**e and Tapas, Kinderhook Farmers' Market, and stay at Old Dutch Inn ....you'll be GLAD YOU DID!!!!

10/01/2026

𝗧𝗛𝗥𝗘𝗘 𝗗𝗔𝗬𝗦 𝗢𝗙 𝗛𝗜𝗦𝗧𝗢𝗥𝗬 𝗕𝗥𝗢𝗨𝗚𝗛𝗧 𝗧𝗢 𝗟𝗜𝗙𝗘
𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘔𝘢𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘳 𝘚𝘵𝘰𝘳𝘺𝘵𝘦𝘭𝘭𝘦𝘳 𝘑𝘰𝘯𝘢𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘯 𝘒𝘳𝘶𝘬

Columbia County, New York, will celebrate America’s 250th anniversary with three days of history brought to life by Jonathan the Storyteller - Hudson Valley's Jonathan Kruk. Across three interactive, family-friendly performances presented in period dress, Kruk will explore the Revolutionary people, places and turning points that shaped Columbia County.

The series begins at 5:30pm Thursday, Oct. 8, at the Hudson Middle School Auditorium, 215 Harry Howard Ave., Hudson, with “𝗧𝗮𝗹𝗲𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗥𝗲𝘃𝗼𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻.” Kruk will portray Chancellor Robert R. Livingston while tracing New York’s road to revolution, the state Constitution, the Declaration of Independence and the turbulent years at Clermont. Large-format reproductions of the restored Livingston Manor maps will be displayed, with smaller prints available for purchase. Light refreshments will be served.

At 1pm Saturday, Oct. 10, “𝗥𝗲𝘃𝗼𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝘂𝗺𝗯𝗶𝗮 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝘆!” comes to the Vanderpoel House in Kinderhook. Through stories of the burning of Clermont and other Patriot homes, Benedict Arnold and British Gen. John Burgoyne, Stockbridge Mohican leader Daniel Nimham and Henry Van Schaack, Kruk will reveal Columbia County’s varied connections to the Revolution. Folk balladeer Linda Russell will provide live music, and light refreshments will be served.

The series concludes at 1pm Sunday, Oct. 11, at the Historic Livingston Church in Clermont with “𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗕𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝗳 𝗖𝗹𝗲𝗿𝗺𝗼𝗻𝘁.” Kruk will recount the British destruction of the Livingston estate in 1777 and the story of how Mrs. Livingston saved more than the family silver. Steve Kelman will provide live musical accompaniment, and light refreshments will be served.

Known as the Hudson Valley’s storyteller, Kruk has performed full time since 1989 at thousands of schools, libraries, festivals and historic sites. Best known for his solo productions of “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow” and “A Christmas Carol,” he has appeared on “TODAY,” “CBS Sunday Morning,” “Good Morning America,” the Travel Channel and the BBC. He holds a master’s degree in educational theater from New York University and received the Exemplary Public History Award and the Daughters of the American Revolution Appreciation Medal in 2025.

All three events are free and open to the public. Attendees will also have an opportunity to purchase 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝘂𝗺𝗯𝗶𝗮 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝘆’𝘀 𝗢𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝟮𝟱𝟬𝘁𝗵 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗶𝗻.

09/29/2026

𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗛𝘂𝗱𝘀𝗼𝗻 𝗘𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗜𝘀 𝗢𝗻𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝟮𝟱 𝗕𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗛𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗹 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗮𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱
𝘉𝘺 𝘒𝘢𝘺𝘭𝘢 𝘚𝘦𝘹𝘵𝘰𝘯

"Travel + Leisure recently ranked the 25 best hotel restaurants in the world, and a Hudson eatery made the list. Can you guess which one?

𝙄𝙩’𝙨 𝙎𝙚𝙧𝙧𝙚 𝙖𝙩 𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙈𝙖𝙠𝙚𝙧 𝙃𝙤𝙩𝙚𝙡!

Housed in a glass conservatory, Serre is an ode to classic French technique reimagined through a modern lens and guided by seasonal ingredients. Previously The Maker Restaurant, Serre launched in spring of this year to reconceptualize the hotel’s culinary direction for its signature restaurant under the leadership of new executive chef Jonas Offenbach, whose experience includes working in Michelin-starred kitchens like New York City’s Gramercy Tavern.

“In French, ‘serre’ means greenhouse: a place where growth is guided with care, patience, and intention. Lightness is a principle at Serre, where food, space, and people come together to create something alive, evolving, and enduring,” says Offenbach. “The cooking is French cuisine through a modern lens, grounded in an atmosphere that feels warm, inviting, and reflective of the creative spirit of the Hudson Valley.”

On the menu at Serre, customers will find everything from East Coast oysters with black plum and elderflower vinegar to wagyu beef bavette with heirloom tomatoes and Bordelaise sauce. “My favorite plates included a spring chicken in vin blanc with maitake mushrooms and cream, and the painstakingly prepared stuffed morel mushrooms,” writes Travel + Leisure reviewer Jess Feldman."

Read the entire article at the link in comments!

𝗖𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗻𝗲𝘅𝘁 𝗮𝗱𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲..𝙞𝙣 𝘾𝙤𝙡𝙪𝙢𝙗𝙞𝙖 𝘾𝙤𝙪𝙣𝙩𝙮!

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09/25/2026

It's 𝗙𝘂𝗻 𝗙𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝗙𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆!

Did you know Columbia County has a Scenic Sips Craft Beverage Tour? It’s a self-guided invitation to explore the county’s breweries, w**eries and distilleries. With the leaves just starting to change, here’s a custom five-stop route for the weekend, beginning in Hudson and winding toward Claverack.

Union Street Brewing
Start at this brewery in a converted 1930s warehouse near Warren Street. Settle into the taproom or b**r garden for a locally brewed b**r and a bite from the kitchen before heading across town.

Return Brewing
Its b**r garden makes an easy second stop. On Sunday, Return is hosting an Oktoberfest preparty from 1–8pm, with German food and traditional oompah music beginning at 4pm.

Old Klaverack Brewery- Hop Farm
Trade city streets for a stop at the brewery’s hop farm and tasting room on Thielman Road. It’s a chance to enjoy an Old Klaverack b**r close to where the brewery grows its hops.

Cooper's Daughter Spirits at Olde York Farm
At this family-operated distillery, the Cocktail Barn & Garden offers a change of pace from b**r. On Sunday, Aloha Taco Girls is scheduled to serve food, and the Traveling Therapy Pigs are visiting!

Klocke Estate
Finish with views of the estate’s apple orchards and vineyards, and discover the spirits made there. Be sure to try their crepes! Klocke is also serving its new Apple Mistelle.

09/24/2026

𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝗶𝗻 𝗛𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆! ⏳

By late September 1777, British Gen. John Burgoyne’s campaign in northern New York was faltering. His troops were dwindling, supplies were running low and the American force opposing him continued to grow. Burgoyne looked south for help from Sir Henry Clinton, the British commander in New York City.

On Oct. 6, Clinton’s forces advanced into the Hudson Highlands and captured the American strongholds of Fort Clinton and Fort Montgomery. British troops then continued upriver in a belated attempt to relieve the pressure on Burgoyne.

The effort came too late. Burgoyne surrendered at Saratoga on Oct. 17, but the British expedition continued through the Hudson Valley. A force led by Maj. Gen. John Vaughan reached Columbia County and burned Clermont and other Livingston family properties, targeting the family for its support of the Patriot cause.

That connected story—from Burgoyne’s failing campaign to the British advance up the Hudson and the burning of Clermont—will be brought to life during Columbia County’s America 250 historical storytelling series in October. Master Storyteller Jonathan Kruk will present three interactive, family-friendly performances exploring Chancellor Livingston, Burgoyne, Revolutionary Columbia County and the destruction of Clermont.

Learn more about the three-part series, including dates and locations, in the Columbia County Tourism blog post linked in comments.

𝗖𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗻𝗲𝘅𝘁 𝗮𝗱𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲..𝙞𝙣 𝘾𝙤𝙡𝙪𝙢𝙗𝙞𝙖 𝘾𝙤𝙪𝙣𝙩𝙮!

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09/18/2026

Food trucks are heading to the first fairway at Copake Country Club and The Greens Restaurant on Saturday for the 8th Annual Food Truck and Craft B**r Festival.

From 12pm to 4pm, visitors can choose from food vendors including The Greens, which will serve lobster rolls and c***r doughnuts. Upper Depot is also on the lineup, along with Roe Jan Brewing Co. and Hudson Brewing Company for craft b**r. Live music, games and a bounce house round out the afternoon overlooking Copake Lake. The festival is open to all ages!

Looking for more ways to welcome fall in Columbia County? Find the 𝗙𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘃𝗶𝗲𝘄 post on our website through the link in the comments.

𝗖𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗻𝗲𝘅𝘁 𝗮𝗱𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲..𝙞𝙣 𝘾𝙤𝙡𝙪𝙢𝙗𝙞𝙖 𝘾𝙤𝙪𝙣𝙩𝙮!

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09/17/2026

🎶 4 LIVE BANDS. ONE BIG OKTOBERFEST.

The Hudson Oktoberfest 2026 music lineup is ready.
🎸 Jungle Love
🎸 Dylan Doyle
🎸 Athron
🎸 Mo Lowda & the Humble

🍺 Craft b**r from local and regional breweries�🍎 Cider�🍷 W**e�🥃 New York spirits�🍴 Food�🛍️ Local makers�🐾 Supporting local animal rescue organizations

Plus, the first 450 ticket holders receive a commemorative Hudson Oktoberfest stein.

📅 Saturday, October 3�⏰ 12–8 PM�📍 Upper Depot Brewing Co. | Hudson, NY

Hope on board and Enjoy the Ride.

🎟️ Get your tickets now:�https://www.eventbrite.com/e/hudson-oktoberfest-presented-by-upper-depot-brewing-tickets-1994519800414

Grab your tickets and make a day of it in Hudson.

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