Text by Bethany Adams
Looking for a cozy place to stay while you enjoy the unmatched beauty of an East Coast autumn? Hudson, New York, has the perfect balance of laid-back charm and unique attractions, all of it wrapped in the one-of-a-kind history of the Hudson Valley.
Set up home base in The Amelia, a boutique hotel that updates a Queen Anne–style home with modern amenities, pairing comfort and convenience with stunning historic beauty. Borrow a book to curl up with in the library, plan your day over breakfast in the dining room, or settle in by the fire with a warm drink after exploring the area.
A quick walk away is Warren Street, where visitors can join locals in shopping for exceptional finds. Antiques lovers and design enthusiasts will find a variety of shops to delight their fancies, and spots like the Poured Candle Bar or The Quiet Botanist are ideal for grabbing a gift for loved ones back home.
Hudson’s food scene offers everything from high-end Italian fare at Feast & Floret to creatively topped sourdough pizzas at Baba Louie’s as well as quick pick-me-ups at the smattering of coffee shops on and around Warren Street. Stop by gourmet grocery store Talbot & Arding to take a taste of the area home with you.
When it’s time to take in the showstopping views, venture out into the Catskills for a color-filled drive and explore the Mountaintop Arboretum, where native plants are celebrated throughout 200 acres, or walk the Henry Hudson Riverfront Park before enjoying the landscape at the Olana State Historic Site. Whether you leave with shopping bags of souvenirs or an album filled with fall foliage, you’re sure to return home with enough memories to last a lifetime.
For more information, visit visithudsonny.com.
