Discover a rural paradise at New York City's doorstep! The

Hudson River Valley is an enchanting blend of rustic and urbane

pleasures. Winding country

roads, bucolic farms, rugged

mountains and woodsy parks

share the landscape with elegant

towns, cutting-edge art centers,

noted restaurants and opulent

manors. Our handy guide covers

both sides of the river for a

perfect getaway.

- Tour the towns - explore romantic Rhinebeck, historic Hyde Park

or bohemian Woodstock

- Admire art - visit innovative museums, view avant-garde architecture

and wander through outdoor sculpture gardens

- Sleep in style - curl up at a cozy B&B, splurge at an ornate Victorian

castle or unwind on a 40-acre horse farm

- Be inspired - breathtaking fall foliage, spectacular gardens,

sparkling lakes and snow-dusted mountains

- Get outdoors - top places to hike, bike, climb, ski and kayak

- Digin - the tastiest local food, from haute cuisine at the country's top

cooking school to flapjacks at an authentic chrome diner