What to do and see in Hudson River Valley, Hudson River Valley: The Best Lighthouses

December 6, 2021 Kiesha Cripe

Discover the best top things to do in Hudson River Valley, United States including Westchester RiverWalk, Rondout Lighthouse, The Hudson-Athens Lighthouse, Lighthouse, The Stony Point Battlefield Lighthouse, The Tarrytown Lighthouse.
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1. Westchester RiverWalk

220 W Main St, Tarrytown, NY 10591-3670 +1 914-995-2000 http://planning.westchestergov.com/initiatives/westchester-trails/riverwalk
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5.0 based on 6 reviews

Westchester RiverWalk

Reviewed By cotravelguru - Denver, United States

This a pretty trail that parallels the Hudson River and ultimately leads to the lighthouse an Kingsland Park. The summer is the best time to walk, as winter can render the path icy and uneven. Dogs are allowed on the path

2. Rondout Lighthouse

Hudson River, Kingston, NY 12401-6091
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4.5 based on 39 reviews

Rondout Lighthouse

You can reach this historic 86-year-old lighthouse by boat tours from the Hudson River Maritime Museum.

Reviewed By 662stevec - Washington, United States

If you enjoy the tranquil beauty of a lighthouse, then this one is a must-see. The current structure was built-in 1913 & it was 1st lite-up in 1915. To see the lighthouse you can take a boat tour that originates at the Hudson River Museum or by walking the Kingston Point Rail Trail.

3. The Hudson-Athens Lighthouse

2 1st St Water St and 2nd Street, Athens, NY 12015-1340 +1 518-828-5294 http://www.hudsonathenslighthouse.org/history.html
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4.5 based on 23 reviews

The Hudson-Athens Lighthouse

One of the last built and most elegant of the Hudson River lighthouses.

Reviewed By Wallysfood - Oceanside, United States

Took the last tour of the season, wound up to be that perfect sunny autumn day on the Hudson River that’s tough to beat. The volunteer staff at the lighthouse all have a passion for what they do and know the light top to bottom and all the stories that go with it. If you have any interest in Lighthouses this is the tour to take. It may not be the biggest light, but it’s history will pull you right in and to stand on top of the light and watch the river and the boats passing....awesome!

4. Lighthouse

Lighthouse Point, Saugerties, NY http://www.saugertieslighthouse.com/
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4.5 based on 233 reviews

Lighthouse

Reviewed By Y6687SCcarold - Forest Hills, United States

We have taken the walk several times, fall, winter and by water in the summer. beautiful old building, renovated next is to stay overnight

5. The Stony Point Battlefield Lighthouse

44 Battlefield Rd, Stony Point, NY 10980 +1 845-786-2521 https://www.facebook.com/StonyPointBattlefieldAndLighthouse/
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4.0 based on 65 reviews

The Stony Point Battlefield Lighthouse

Oldest lighthouse on the Hudson and only preserved Revolutionary War battleground in the lower Hudson Valley.

Reviewed By Wayfairing_Man - Buffalo, United States

On a roundtrip vacation of the Hudson River Valley, my family visited the Stony Point Battlefield and Lighthouse located on the westside of the Hudson River, around 46 miles North of NYC and 14 miles South of West Point. We're glad we did. After parking in their lot with a view of the Hudson River, we walked up the hill to the state park's Museum. (Given the slope of the hill and the park in general, wheelchairs will have some challenges). I highly recommend visiting this state park when the Museum is open where the park managers have a relief map of the Battleground structures during Revolutionary War times and they recount the events that transpired here. The strategies of the British, General “Mad Anthony” Wayne and George Washington are intriguing and the threat that the British fortifications here posed to West Point (and the future of our country) was something I wasn't aware of. The small museum also contains various exhibits, some muskets, swords and spontoon, uniforms and other interesting displays. Outside the Museum, and along the sloping pathways, are several elevated observation points of the Hudson River, historical markers, a picnic pavilion and the oldest lighthouse on the Hudson River. Walking around the park with its panoramic views of the Hudson and the boat marinas south of the park and on the eastern shore offered a number of picture taking opportunities. As this is a small and contained state park, it doesn't take long to walk from one end of the park to the other side. I think this state park is a real jewel for history buffs. Admission to the Stony Point Battlefield and Lighthouse was free for us. Per their park rules, no pets are allowed. Shortly after visiting the Stony Point Battlefield, we visited the West Point Military Academy and learned about its history. Our Stony Point visit was a good segue into our West Point visit.

6. The Tarrytown Lighthouse

Kingsland Point Park Palmer Avenue, Tarrytown, NY 10591 +1 914-242-7275 http://www.hudsonlights.com/tarrytown.htm
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3.5 based on 67 reviews

The Tarrytown Lighthouse

Southern-most of the 8 Hudson River live-in lighthouses.

Reviewed By Jemlnlx - Bronx, United States

Lovely little lighthouse with some awesome views of the Tappan Zee (Mario Cuomo) Bridge. Access to the lighthouse itself is currently closed but there a walkway from the Kingsland Point County Park that you can take there. Right now they have a community project there with a long mural wall of art along the waterside. It is quite lovely.

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