The Atlas Obscura Guide To Hudson

2 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Hudson, New York

Updated May 27, 2025

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Hudson, New York

Olana

The Hudson River School comes alive at this palatial estate.

Hudson, New York

Hudson-Athens Lighthouse

A small Second Empire-style building is one of only seven remaining lighthouses on the Hudson River.

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Catskill, New York

Catamount People's Museum

An enormous cat made of recycled wood scraps.

4 miles from Hudson

Kinderhook, New York

Martin Van Buren National Historic Site

At this farm in upstate New York, the former president plotted his reelection campaign.

9 miles from Hudson

Earlton, New York

Basement Bistro

This one-man homegrown eatery may be the world's most exclusive restaurant with its five-year waiting list.

9 miles from Hudson

Kinderhook, New York

Ichabod Crane Schoolhouse

The schoolhouse where Jesse Merwin, the inspiration for the "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow" character, once taught.

10 miles from Hudson

Catskill, New York

Catskill Game Farm

The abandoned ruins of America's first private zoo are open for exploration in the Catskills.

10 miles from Hudson

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The Atlas Obscura Guide To Hudson

2 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Hudson, New York

Updated May 27, 2025

Unusual Attractions in Hudson

Hudson, New York

Olana

Hudson, New York

Hudson-Athens Lighthouse

Catskill, New York

Catamount People's Museum

Kinderhook, New York

Martin Van Buren National Historic Site

Earlton, New York

Basement Bistro

Kinderhook, New York

Ichabod Crane Schoolhouse

Catskill, New York

Catskill Game Farm

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