'''Hudson''' [http://cityofhudson.org/] is a city in Columbia County New York.
Get in
By air
'''Stewart International Airport''', 1180 First St, New Windsor, ''+1 845'' 564-2100, [http://www.stewartintlairport.com].
'''Albany International Airport''', 737 Albany-Shaker Rd, Albany, [http://www.albanyairport.com].
By train
'''Amtrak''', 1-800-USA-RAIL, [http://www.amtrak.com]. Rail service from Hudson station, 69 South Front St, to New York City's Penn Station and other points.
Get around
See
'''Hudson-Athens Lighthouse''', [http://www.hudsonathenslighthouse.org]. Located offshore, limited tours through Hudson Cruises ''+1 518'' 822-1014.
'''Olana''', 5720 Route 9G, ''+1 518'' 828-0135, [http://www.olana.org]. The mountain-top villa of Frederic Church, one of the most prominent Hudson River painters and one of the United State's most significant artists. From the hilltop home there are sweeping views of the Catskills, the Hudson River, and the Taconic Hills. Interior of the house is closed for rehabilitation work through July 2007. Grounds are open year round for walking, hiking, cross-country skiing, and other activities.
'''Fireman Museum'''
'''Shaker Museum'''
Do
shopping
Buy
Hudson has a huge number of art galleries and antique stores for a town of its size as well as fashion, fabric, and other craft studios.
Eat
Budget
'''Organic Market''' Breakfast and lunch.
'''Kennedy Fried Chicken''' 320 Warren St, (518) 828-5922
'''Diamond Street Diner''' 717 Warren St, (518) 828-2131
Mid-range
'''Wasabi Sushi'''
Splurge
'''Red Dot''' 321 Warren St, (518) 828-3657. Upscale bar and restaurant.
'''Ca' Mea''' 333 Warren St, (518) 822-0005. Italian fish, pasta, and meats.
'''Mexican Radio''' 537 Warren St, (518) 828-7770. Award winning Mexican food and Margaritas.
'''Vico''' 136 Warren St, (518) 828-6529. Tuscan cuisine, with local ingredients.
Drink
'''Taproom''' (''located in the St. Charles Hotel''). 10 beers on tap. Happy hour specials. 25 cent wings & 2 dollar pints on Wednesdays.
'''Muddy Cup Coffee House''' 742 Warren St, ''+1518'' 828-2210, [http://www.muddycup.com/]. Inviting, large cafe full of couches and comfy chairs. Coffee, smoothies, organic teas and pasteries. M-Th 7AM-10PM, F 7AM-11PM, Sa 7AM-11PM, Su 8AM-9PM. Free wifi.
Sleep
'''St. Charles Hotel''' 16-18 Park Place, ''+1 518'' 822-9900, [http://www.stcharleshotel.com/]. $69-$109, including continental breakfast.
Connect
'''Muddy Cup''' (''see listing above'') has free wireless as well as one desktop machine in the back.
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