Lower Hudson Valley Travel Guide
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Colonie
You might appreciate the shopping and restaurants in Colonie, and if you're interested in seeing more of the area, Northway Mall and Colonie Center Mall are just a few notable stops.
Downtown Albany
Downtown Albany is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Hudson River Way and MVP Arena while you're in town.
Rhinebeck Village
If you're spending some time in Rhinebeck Village, Dutchess County Fairgrounds and Starr Library are top sights worth seeing.
Northwest Yonkers
While visiting Northwest Yonkers, you might make a stop by sights like Untermyer Gardens Conservancy and Lenoir Preserve.
Getty Square
While visiting Getty Square, you might make a stop by sights like Philipse Manor Hall State Historic Site and Van der Donck Park.
Roessleville
If you're spending some time in Roessleville, Colonie Center Mall and Northway Mall are top sights worth seeing.
Tarrytown House Estate
Evening parking was a complete and utter nightmare. I don't know if there was a special event going on or if it was because of the restaurant, but we were lucky to get one of the last spots in a lot far away from the main entrance. Otherwise we would have been forced to use valet parking. Definitely ...
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026
Royal Regency Hotel
Lighting was bad. Too nosy.
Reviewed on 26 Apr 2026
Hampton Inn & Suites Yonkers
The staff was friendly, the hotel was clean, the breakfast provided multiple options, everything was delicious.
Reviewed on 25 Apr 2026
Micosta Leisure Inn
There was trash strewn around the property, an outside deck inaccessible, piled with furniture, a muddy driveway and walk, a space heater for the room, windows with poor insulation...not at all what was represented on the website.
Reviewed on 27 Mar 2026
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Popular places to visit
University at Albany
Enjoy the student vibe when you visit University at Albany during your trip to McKownville. Attend a sporting event or visit the shops in this family-friendly area.
Culinary Institute of America
Explore the campus of Culinary Institute of America during your travels in Hyde Park. Wander the area's riverfront or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.
MVP Arena
Catch an event at MVP Arena during your trip to Albany. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene or attend a sporting event.
Kaaterskill Falls
Explore the great outdoors at Kaaterskill Falls and enjoy the mountain views during your trip to Haines Falls. Wander the riverfront and forests in the area.
Mohonk Lake
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Mohonk Lake during your travels in High Falls. Discover the mountain views while you're in the area.
Albany Capital Center
Learn about the events happening in Albany Capital Center during your trip to Albany. Experience the area's great live music or attend a sporting event.
- Culinary Institute of America
- MVP Arena
- Vassar College
- Kaaterskill Falls
- Bear Mountain State Park
- Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
- Crossgates Mall
- Albany Capital Center
- Dia Beacon
- New York State Capitol Building
- Bard College
- Marist College
- HITS-on-the-Hudson
- Washington Park
- Empire State Plaza Convention Center
- Mohonk Preserve Visitor Center
- Hudson River
- Rockland County Courthouse
- Lyndhurst Mansion
