Hudson Valley, New York
Located on the east bank of the Hudson River 100 miles north of New York City, Germantown boasts spectacular views of the Catskills, easy access to the Hudson River and a quaint downtown.
www.germantownny.org @aroundgermantown
AREA GUIDE
I hope you will like my special places - marked with a ( 🌟 ) !
X, Martina
GERMANTOWN
www.germantownny.org @aroundgermantown
GROCERIES
Otto’s Market - 215 Main St, Germantown
www.ottosmarket.com @sottos_market
Upmarket cafe / grocery store with local products and sandwiches
Lawlor’s Package Store - 218 Main St, Germantown
Good small wine and liquor store.
RESTAURANTS & BARS
Universal Cafe & Bar - 220 Main St, Germantown
www.centralhouseny.com/restaurant @ universalcafe_ny
Restaurant featuring an eclectic drink and food menu highlighting seasonal ingredients, regional specialties, and local distilleries, breweries, and cider mills.
Valley Harvest Ice Cream & Grill - 6 Palatine Park Rd, Germantown
Family owned ice cream and grill serving simple but big portions of burgers, soups, salads and rice bowls.
**Take Out Available*
BREWERIES, DISTILLERIES & WINERIES
Tousey Winery - 1774 Rt 9, Germantown
www.touseywinery.com
Family owned winery with a tasting room and café.
Clermont Vineyards - 241 County Route 6, Germantown
www.clermontvineyards.com
Winery producing award-winning wines vinted in the traditional Portuguese fashion on-site with a public tasting room.
Hudson Valley Distillers - 1727 U.S. 9, Germantown
www.hudsonvalleydistillers.com @hvdistillers
Family owned maker of thoughtfully distilled farm to bottle spirits & cocktails.
SERVICES
USPS Post Office - 200 Main St, Germantown
Germantown Library - 31 Palatine Park Rd, Germantown
Germantown Laundromat - 3 Church Ave, Germantown
www.germantownlaundromat.com @germantown_laundromat
A trendy laundromat with eco-friendly washers and dryers, clothing donation program, and recycling and compost services. There is also a sustainability focused retail shop. Open 24/7!
ART
Sky High farm - 11 Main Street
Expansive biennial featuring more than 50 artists from around the world
TIVOLI
(10 minute drive south) www.tivoliny.org
Tivoli is a friendly, residential village surrounded by the natural beauty of the Catskills and Hudson River and filled with rich architectural heritage. With a vibrant business core of fine restaurants, cozy cafes, an art gallery, a first-rate theater, and colorful shops, Tivoli is the perfect place for an afternoon stroll, taking in some culture and settling down to a fine evening meal.
GROCERIES & BAKERY
Tivoli General - 54 Broadway, Tivoli
www.tivoli-general.com @tivoli_general
Delicious coffee, breakfast, sandwiches and specialty provisions with weekend evening menu.
**Take Out Available**
Tivoli Bread & Baking - 75 Broadway, Tivoli
www.tivoli-bread-baking.edan.io @tivoli_bread_and_baking
Bakery serving an assortment of fresh breads, pastries, pies and other baked goods.
**Take Out Available**
Tivoli Wine & Spirits - 65 Broadway, Tivoli
www.tivoliwine.com @tivoliwine
RESTAURANTS & BARS
Sante Fe 🌟 - 52 Broadway, Tivoli - Owned by your Host
www.santafetivoli.com @santafehudsonvalley
Mexican restaurant committed to hand-made, fresh food and lovingly made cocktails.
**Take Out Available**
Fortunes Ice Cream 🌟 - 55 Broadway, Tivoli
www.fortunesicecream.com @fortunesicecream
Stunning homemade ice cream. Fortunes won best ice cream in new york state. Their labneh flavours are especially delicious. Worth travelling for.
The Corner - 53 Broadway, Tivoli
www.hoteltivoli.org/the-corner
The Corner offers a Mediterranean-inspired menu and the bar presents an eclectic selection of wines and fresh-ingredient cocktails.
Club Sandwich - 76 Broadway, Tivoli
Traghaven Whiskey Pub - 66 Broadway, Tivoli
www.traghavenwhiskeypub.com @traghaven
Irish pub serving good burgers made from beef raised on their own farm.
**Take Out Available**
GioBatta Alimentari - 69 Broadway, Tivoli
www.giobatta.com @giobatta.tivoli
Authentic Italian restaurant serving simple small portions of homemade pasta in a beautiful atmosphere.
**Take Out Available**
Osaka Japanese Restaurant - 74 Broadway, Tivoli
www.osakasushitivoli.com
Japanese restaurant serving delicious cuisine ranging from sushi to hibachi.
**Take Out Available** Only offering take out services at this time.
Broadway Pizza - 49 Broadway, Tivoli
Where locals go for a slice or a pie.
BREWERIES, DISTILLERIES & WINERIES
Lasting Joy Brewery - 485 Lasher Rd
www.lastingjoybrewery.com @lastingjoybrewery
Family owned brewery in a country setting with a tasting room.
ATTRACTIONS, RECREATION & ENTERTAINMENT
Bard College - 30 Campus Rd, Annandale-On-Hudson, NY 12504 - www.bard.edu
> Fisher Center for the Performing Arts - www.fishercenter.bard.edu
Designed by architect Frank Gehry and is home to two theaters offering diverse seasons of programming ranging from opera to dance to theater to rock concerts.
> Walking Trails at Bard - www.bard.edu/arboretum/gardens/trails
> Blithewood Garden - www.bard.edu/arboretum/gardens/blithewood
Situated on a steeply sloping bluff, approximately 130 feet above the Hudson River, Blithewood is a 45-acre section of the Bard College campus that was once part of a historic estate comprising a manor house, outbuildings, drives, gardens, lawns, and meadows. Blithewood Garden is a classic example of a walled Italianate garden
> Hessel Museum of Art - https://ccs.bard.edu/museum
Art museum presenting experimental group and monographic shows as well as selections from the Marieluise Hessel Collection of Contemporary Art.
Tivoli Bays - 240 Kidd Ln, Tivoli, NY 12583 (Parking Area)
Land along the Hudson River with extensive hiking trails, a canoe launch and views of the Catskills.
HUDSON
(12 minute drive north) www.visithudsonny.com
The City of Hudson, located along the beautiful Hudson River is an eclectic mix of rich history and modern sensibilities. Its walkable downtown district has become a flourishing sought after destination. Its extensive shopping district offers a variety of shops from antiques to boutiques to galleries. Additionally, its close proximity to historic sites like Olana and the Hudson River Skywalk offers abundant options for outdoor and cultural exploration.
GROCERIES, BREAKFAST, & BAKERY
Mel The Bakery 🌟- 324 Warren St, Hudson
https://www.melthebakery.com
BY FAR the best bakery in the Hudson Valley!
Talbott & Arding Cheese and Provisions 🌟- 202 Allen St, Hudson
www.talbottandarding.com @talbottandarding
High end gourmet grocer offering an excellent selection of cheese’s, as well as prepared foods. Excellent focaccia.
Olde Hudson – 449 Warren St, Hudson
https://www.oldehudson.com/ @oldehudson
A smaller specialty cheese and shop with a cafe.
The Maker Cafe - 302 Warren St, Hudson
www.themaker.com @themakerhotel
Beautiful hotel with european coffeehouse atmosphere. Lovely place to sit in the morning.
Hudson Roastery 🌟- 4 Park Pl, Hudson
https://hudsonroastery.com/ @hudson_roastery
Cafe by day, bar by night. Hudson Roastery is a charming cafe with good sandwiches .
Hudson Bagels - 93 Ten Broeck Ave, Hudson
thehudsonbagels.com @hudson_bagels
A true locals spot for the best breakfast sandwiches and bagels around - you won’t find better even in NYC.
RESTAURANTS & BARS
For a full listing of restaurants & bars visit: www.visithudsonny.com
Baba Louie’s - 517 Warren St, Hudson
www.babalouiespizza.com @babalouiespizza
Woodfired sourdough pizzas, huge tasty salads, daily pastas and vegan soups.
**Take Out Available**
Casa Latina Pupusas y Mas 🌟 - 78 Green Street, Hudson
www.casalatinahudson.com @casalatinapupusasymas
Tiny Latin American restaurant run by a Salvadorian family. Primarily take out. Order the pupusas!
**Take Out Available**
Feast and Floret 🌟 - 13 S 3rd St, Hudson
www.feastandfloret.com @feastandfloret
Italian inspired food, wine and local flowers.
Isaan Thai Star - 41 N 7th St, Hudson
www.isaanthaistar.com @isaanthaistarhudson
Authentically prepared Thai dishes using locally sourced ingredients.
Kitty’s Market Cafe - 60 South Front St, Hudson
www.kittyshudson.com @kittyshudsonny
Market serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. Try their in house roasted chicken!
**Take Out Available**
Le Perche - 230 Warren St, Hudson
www.leperchehudson.com @leperchehudson
Great for breakfast. French bakery and bistro known for its breads, pastries and courtyard.
**Take Out Available**
Lil’ Deb’s Oasis - 747 Columbia St, Hudson
www.lildebsoasis.com @lildebsoasis
Pan-Latin cuisine and craft beer served in a playful, artsy, retro environment.
**Take Out Available**
Quinnie’s 🌟 - 834 NY-66, Hudson (10 mins outside Hudson)
https://www.quinniesnewyork.com @quinniesnewyork
A lovely lunch spot with quaint outdoor seating on a nice day - picnic like atmosphere. Specialty Foods Market and Café housed in a beautiful 1700s farmhouse. About a 10 minute drive outside of Hudson.
**Take Out Available**
Spotty Dog Books and Ale - 44 Warren Street, Hudson
www.thespottydog.com @spottydogbooks
Converted firehouse housing a bookshop with local beers on tap.
Supernatural Coffee & Bakery - 527 Warren St, Hudson
@supernaturalcoffeehudson
Coffee from a coffee lover.
Swoon Kitchenbar - 340 Warren St, Hudson
www.swoonkitchenbar.com @swoonkitchenbar
Locally sourced, inventive New American cuisine.
**Take Out Available**
The Maker Restaurant - 302 Warren St, Hudson
www.themaker.com @themakerhotel
The Maker Hotel Restaurant is housed in a glass conservatory with layers of greenery and serves seasonal modern American fare.
Wm. Farmer and Sons - 20 S Front St, Hudson
www.wmfarmandsons.com @wmfarmerandsons
Hotel with restaurant and craft cocktail bar.
Wunderbar Bistro - 744 Warren St, Hudson
www.wunderbarbistro.com @wunderbarhudson
Casual restaurant featuring American comfort food and local beers, plus billiards and darts.
**Take Out Available**
Saint Florian - 342 Warren St, Hudson
www.saint-florian.com @saintflorianhudson
High end American cuisine inside an old firehouse!
Bar Bene - 358 Warren St, Hudson
www.barbene.com @barbenehudson
An aesthetic wine bar with charcuterie, cheese boards, and caviar. I love the orange wine!
BREWERIES, DISTILLERIES & WINERIES
Hudson Brewing Co. - 99 South 3rds St, Hudson
www.hudsonbrew.com @hudsonbrewingco
Brewery featuring 11 craft beers on tap and their signature pineapple cider.
Upper Depot Brewing - 708 State St #1, Hudson
www.upperdepot.com @upperdepot
Locally owned brewery located inside a historic train depot.
Union Street Brewing - 716 Union St, Hudson
www.unionstreetbrewing.com @unionstreetbrewing
Big open space with a great selection, delicious food, and modern aesthetic - pool table downstairs!
Suarez Family Brewery - 2278 US 9, Hudson
www.suarezfamilybrewery.com @suarezfamilybrewery
Family owned brewery specializing in ales of mixed fermentation and unfiltered lagers
All orders must be placed online for local pick up.
SERVICES
Bodhi Spa, Yoga and Shop - 543 Warren Street Hudson
www.bodhiholisticspa.com @bodhiholisticspa
Holistic wellness studio with spa treatments, yoga, curated boutique, workshops and classes
SHOPPING
For a full directory of shops visit: www.visithudsonny.com
Downtown Warren Street Shopping District
On and around Warren Street in downtown Hudson you will find a large variety of shopping options from extensive antique, vintage, boutique and specialty shops and art galleries.
The Warehouse 🌟 - 99 S 3rd St, Hudson
Enormous 400,000 sqft warehouse housing antiques and vintage collectible shops.
FACE Stockholm 🌟 - 401 Warren St, Hudson - Owned by your Host :)
www.facestockholm.com @facestockholm
FACE Stockholm was founded in 1982 by mother and daughter duo Gun Nowak and Martina Arfwidson in Stockholm, Sweden and has grown to be an international cosmetics company focused on top quality products, impeccable service and top-notch makeup education and artistry.
ATTRACTIONS, RECREATION & ENTERTAINMENT
For a full directory of attractions visit: www.visithudsonny.com
OlanaState Historic Site 🌟 - 5720 State Route 9G, Hudson
www.olana.org
Museum and historic site featuring the property and home of landscape painter Frederic Church. Tours of the home are available as well as extensive walking trails around the beautiful and scenic property. You can walk across the rip van winkle bridge to the Thomas Cole House
Thomas Cole House - 218 Spring St, Catskill
www.thomascole.org @thomascolesite
Home, studio and grounds of Hudson River School artist Thomas Cole.
Hudson Hall - 327 Warren St, Hudson
www.hudsonhall.org @hudsonhallny
Offers a year-round schedule of visual arts, performing arts and cultural/educational programs
Hudson River Skywalk - www.hudsonriverskywalk.org
Scenic walkway bridge that crosses the Hudson River and connects the homes and studios of the major Hudson River School artists, Thomas Cole and Frederic Church.
Basilica Hudson - 110 South Front Street, Hudson
www.basilicahudson.org @basilicahudson
Basilica Hudson is a non-profit multidisciplinary arts center featuring independent and innovative arts and cultural events and programming.
OTHER OUTDOOR ATTRACTIONS
Hiking - There are a large variety of hiking options nearby. To access an easy to use and full listing of available trails in the area visit: www.alltrails.com
Art Omi - Outdoor Sculpture Garden with Indoor Cafe & Gallery
1405 Co Rte 22, Ghent, NY 12075 - 518.392-.4747 - www.artomi.org
Kaaterskill Falls - Beautiful waterfall surrounded by expansive hiking trails
www.greatnortherncatskills.com/outdoors/kaaterskill-falls
Lake Taghkanic State Park - Recreational access to beach, picnic areas, trails, and boat launch
1528 New York 82, Ancram, NY 12502 - www.parks.ny.gov/parks/laketaghkanic/details.aspx
Taconic State Park - Recreational access to extensive trails, swimming and the beautiful Copake Falls
253 Route 344, Copake Falls, NY 12517 - www.parks.ny.gov/parks/taconiccopake/details.aspx
Bash Bish Falls State Park - Recreational access to trails and highest single drop waterfall in MA
Falls Road, Mt. Washington, MA 01258 - www.mass.gov/locations/bash-bish-falls-state-park
OTHER CITIES & TOWNS TO EXPLORE
Red Hook, NY (15 min drive)
Catskill, NY (15 min drive)
Rhinebeck, NY (20 min drive)
Kingston, NY (30 min drive)
Chatham and Olde Chatham, NY (40 min drive)
Great Barrington, MA (50 min drive)
Troy. NY (1 hr drive)
Lenox, MA (1 hr drive)
“We had everything we needed at the house for a nice stay, and enjoyed going to nearby Germantown and Hudson to explore too. A perfect cozy romantic getaway for two ◡̈”
— Ariel, our guest in the Barn in November 2024