AAA's of Hudson - Arts, Antiques & Activities

Less than two hours from New York City and Boston, you can walk through Hudson’s five historic blocks, which feature more than 65 antique shops.  Here you will find premier antique and art dealers known throughout the United States.  You may even glimpse a replica of Henry Hudson’s ship, the Half Moon, docked at the waterfront!  

Visit the largest firefighting museum on the east coast and learn about  one of our nation’s most important and dangerous jobs.  The museum’s 3000 pieces of memorabilia date back to 1725.

You don’t know what you’ll find when you take a walk, or bicycle, through "The Fields" in Ghent - but it won’t be corn!  A truly unique display of over 80 internationally-acclaimed art sculptures are laid out on 90 acres of land!  Visit the “Valley Pond People” and view the “Dirt Ball,” but try not to sit on the “Lawn Furniture” or step on a “Push Pin.”  Self-guided tours are available year-round and there is no admission charge. 

Throughout the area you will find a great variety of attractions and events.  Enjoy a dinner and dance cruise on the Hudson Spirit or enjoy a quality production at Stageworks or MacHaydn Theatre – you may think you are on Broadway.   Experience riding in an open cockpit plane at the Parker-O'Malley Air Museum and view planes from the 1920’s, 30’s and 40’s.  The museum is open the first Saturday of the month or by appointment.  Take a lighthouse tour on the second Saturday of the month, from July to October.  Built in 1873, the lighthouse still serves as a navigational aid guiding ships around the Middle Ground Flats.  View the region from a bird’s perspective on a balloon flight over the Hudson (call 518/758-2721 for reservations).

Hiking, biking, horseback riding – skiing, shopping and golfing.  With so much to do, the Hudson Valley Region of New York State is a great destination for your future getaways!