Day Trip Guides

The Hudson Valley is a dream for day trips. The sheer abundance of idyllic towns in the region means there’s always somewhere new to discover (or rediscover, if you’ve been to the town before). Perhaps the most exciting part of life along the Hudson River is that it’s everchanging, with new businesses and eateries popping up each day.

Whether you’re a local or visitor to the Hudson Valley, use our day trip guides as a starting point for your adventures through fan-favorite towns like Beacon, Cold Spring, and Rhinebeck or waterfront destinations like Coxsackie, Nyack, or Piermont (and that’s just the start). Of course, if you uncover something new while you’re in town, so much the better — that’s the point of a day trip, after all.

What to Do in Kinderhook: How to Spend 24 Hours in Town

The Hudson Valley village charms with walkable streets and heaps of historic sites in the quiet countryside of Columbia County.

What to Do in Chatham: How to Spend 24 Hours in the Village

Day trips to the Columbia County town are all about small businesses, convivial restaurants, and celebrations that unite the community.

24 Hours in Hudson: How to Spend a Day Trip in Columbia County

The dreamy upstate city boasts award-winning Hudson Valley restaurants, unique storefronts, and the freshest New York air around.

What to Do in Millerton: A 24-Hour Guide to the Sweetest Small Village

With boutique shops, cozy cafés, and bustling restaurants, the Dutchess County neighborhood is a busy community in a small package.

What to Do in Wappingers Falls: How to Spend a Day Trip in Town

Walkable and picturesque with restaurants and shopping destinations galore, Wappingers Falls is a hidden gem in the Hudson Valley.

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This Is How to Spend a Charming 24 Hours in Germantown

The Hudson Valley town may be tiny, but it packs historic sites, gourmet markets, and artisanal alcohol into a few square blocks.

What to Do in Pawling: How to Spend a Day in Eastern Dutchess

From lakeshore picnics to live concerts, this daylong guide to Pawling showcases the Hudson Valley's natural beauty and vibrant food scene.

What to Do in Carmel: Spend a Day in This Scenic Putnam Town

Spend 24 hours in under-the-radar Carmel to soak in picturesque views near the Hudson River and indulge in comfort food treats.

What to Do in Nyack: Spend a Day in This Peaceful Waterfront Town

With restaurants and shops galore, the Rockland County spot is the ideal destination for a Hudson Valley day trip and a reprieve from busy city life.

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