- The list below includes 160 free or cheap things to do in or near Hudson Valley, New York, including 78 different types of inexpensive activities like Art Gallery, Movie Theaters, History Museums and Parks.
- From A Day Away Kayak Rentals to Ridgeview Stables, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Hudson Valley and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Poughkeepsie, Hyde Park, Beacon and Newburgh.
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Most popularly known for a display by conceptual artist Walter De Maria, the Dia:Beacon art museum highlights unusual, avant garde artistry. The museum also features collections by Andy Warhol, Donald Judd and Richard Serra.
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Used as officer headquarters during the Revolutionary War, the Van Wyck Homestead Museum is a historic gem in Fishkill. The quaint Dutch colonial home now functions as a historical museum that educates visitors on war times, the towns past and displays colonial artifacts.
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Founded in 1972, The Towne Crier Cafe is a fine-dining restaurant and live musical venue that serves lunch, weekend brunch, and dining. The cafe has a membership program for frequent diners.
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You don't have to be a biker to enjoy your visit to the Motorcyclepedia Museum. This 85,000 square foot museum contains hundreds of bikes from the past and present, and three motordromes where guests can watch a heart-stopping display of riding.
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Those interested in learning the heritage of Beacon, NY and its inhabitants will enjoy touring the Madam Brett Homestead. The historic homestead is an 18th century home that housed seven generations of the Brett family.
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Described as 'a new art movement for the next generation,' Morphicism is a gallery that features distinctive interactive sliding screens for showcasing works of art. The screens are a unique invention of the gallery's owners.
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New York's Howland Cultural Center is a hub for the artistic community of Beacon. The center features art displayed throughout the historic home and features an iconic red door. It is also available for rent and hosts special events year-round.
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Fishkill Ridge
Trailheads at Pocket Road and Sunnyside Road, Beacon, NY
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Fishkill Ridge is a destination for exploring the Hudson Valley's geological past which showcases rounded boulders and bare summits. Patrons can hike the well-marked trails and walk beside streams, scramble up rocks or view extraordinary birdlife.
24.9 Miles
Situated on top of a mountain, Mount Beacon Gateway is a fire tower known for its panoramic views. At the top, visitors can see a picturesque view of the surrounding lakes, hills, and forests.
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Situated on an incline that follows the historic Beacon Incline Railway, Mt. Beacon Park's summit culminates in panoramic views of the Hudson Valley. Visitors can hike, picnic, bird-watch or explore ruins of the railway's powerhouse.