What’s Here
There’s something for everyone in Hudson. Whether you’re visiting us solo, with a partner, or your entire family, you’ll find inspiration in our one-of-a-kind shopping, dining, lodging, historical, and cultural experiences— all in a Hudson valley community that’s welcoming and inclusionary. The City is eminently walkable, making it a joy to relax, explore and discover at your leisure. Learn more about planning your visit and what awaits you here on our classic ‘Visit’ page.
There’s no place quite like Hudson!
Enjoy a stroll through American architectural history, with more than 100 one-of-a-kind shops run by artists, makers and local proprietors; 90 antique shops and art galleries; 50 restaurants, bakeries, cafes, pubs and specialty food shops; and 15 unique lodging possibilities. Our classic Visit Hudson NY directory helps you to easily explore where to dine, shop, and stay.
New to Town
Welcome these new Hudson businesses to town by paying them a visit!
Breadfolks
322 Warren St.
Organic, naturally fermented bakery specializing in breads, pastries, baked goods and coffee
Sonder Hudson
610 Warren St.
A vegetable focused, local, natural wine bar and restaurant dedicated to good food, good people, good wine, and good times
Buttercup
17 N 4th St.
Pop-up dining experience offering summertime treats, like lobster rolls, gourmet hot dogs, and soft serve ice cream, to-go
What’s Happening
We’re always finding new ways to surprise and delight, even now. Hudson is renowned for its cultural institutions, historic venues, performing arts spaces, and galleries. Many are still finding ways to safely invite in visitors, and many more are holding virtual events. Here are some highlights, and remember, whenever attending in-person, follow the safety and hygiene standards outlined in the ‘What to Expect’ section below.
Set Your Gaze on The Hudson Eye
The Hudson Eye is an artist-driven 10-day public program and urban showcase, with a focus on dance, music, performance, film and visual art. This program, presented by the Jonah Bokaer Arts Foundation and arranged by curator Aaron Levi Garvey, aims to celebrate the arts community in Hudson and help stimulate creativity and connectivity. The Hudson Eye partners with local venues and also features daily “Hot Topics” talks that are free and open to the public, hosted by guest speakers whose professional affiliations represent the diversity of Hudson. Through Monday, September 7
Enjoy Ongoing & Upcoming Events
Hudson Athens Lighthouse Tour
Saturday, September 12
Hudson Storywalk
Through Wednesday, September 30
What to Expect
There is nothing more important than the health and well-being of our residents and visitors. The entire Hudson community has taken every precaution to be in compliance with the current federal and state reopening guidelines, and most businesses are going above and beyond that. Please adhere to social distancing guidelines whenever in public and kindly follow any additional directives that local businesses have instituted, including limiting the number of patrons at an establishment at any given time, limiting the amount you touch merchandise in stores or try on articles of clothing, and completing contact trace forms, which some businesses are requiring upon entry.
Walk the City’s Shared Streets
To help Hudson businesses reopen safely and create space for safe physical distancing to prioritize the health of our community amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, the City of Hudson, in partnership with Hudson Hall and FUTURE HUDSON, has implemented a Shared Streets program that is currently running through the end of October. It’s the perfect way to enjoy everything the City has to offer, while keeping you and your family safe.
Be Hudson Safe
- Always wear a mask around others, both indoors and out
- Wash your hands frequently and use hand sanitizer before and after eating, entering establishments, and handling store merchandise
- Kindly visit another time if you’re experience fever or other symptoms, or have recently had exposure to someone with Covid
Learn about the City’s Hudson Safe campaign
How to Support
The impact that the past months have had on small communities like Hudson has been severe. Our entire City has come together in an unprecedented way to lift up one another. If you’d like to become involved and to support our unique business, cultural, and community-focused non-profits and organizations, here are some recommendations on how you can do so.
Purchase Hudson Bonds
Support the Hudson Business Coalition’s small business emergency relief fund with the Hudson Bonds program. By purchasing Hudson Bonds, you can help rebuild our community by enabling its unique small businesses reopen safely and thrive. Hudson Bonds provide much-needed grants to help businesses make ends meet, and provide a base of new sales as we go through the reopening stages.
Community & Cultural Non-Profits
These community organizations and non-profits could use your support during this time: