Hotels in Hudson River Valley

Winding alongside America's most storied waterway, the Hudson Valley unfolds like a history book with unusually good restaurants. The Vanderbilt Mansion offers a glimpse into Gilded Age excess, while Kykuit reveals how the Rockefellers lived (spoiler: rather well). Fall brings a riot of colors that would make a box of crayons jealous. Winter transforms Hunter Mountain into a playground where skiers careen down slopes with varying degrees of dignity. LEGOLAND New York provides a perfect excuse to play with toys while claiming it's 'for the children.' Foodies flock to farm-to-table restaurants where chefs discuss heirloom vegetables with the reverence others reserve for fine art. The Catskills loom in the distance, a constant reminder that nature ultimately outclasses human achievement.