it's 3 miles from the hudson river maritime museum and 2 miles from i-87. colorful, sophisticated rooms feature midcentury modernstyle decor, as well as smart tvs, minibars and bluetooth speakers. amid cafes and eateries in the town's historic center, this charming, genteel hotel is housed in a former bank dating from the 1860s. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. massages and parking are available. there's also a lobby bar and an infrared sauna. an elegant, plant-filled restaurant serves new american cuisine. upgraded rooms and suites add living areas with sofas Albany International Airport 1 hr 8
Catskill Mountain Railroad (6 min) Charming heritage railroad featuring day trips through scenic mountain & village terrain. Vanderbilt Mansion National Historic Site (34 min) Frederick W. Vanderbilt's 54-room, beaux arts house museum offers a visitor center & guided tours. Ashokan Reservoir (17 min) Water reservoir featuring a paved waterfront trail, views of the Catskills & fishing by permit. Overlook Mountain (25 min) This 3,140-ft-high peak features a 1927 fire tower, trails & the ruins of a historical hotel. Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum (36 min) FDR's presidential library & former home with exhibits plus 2 wings dedicated to Eleanor Roosevelt. Trolley Museum of New York (11 min) Museum dedicated to the history of rail transportation, with an on-site store & trolley rides. Senate House State Historic Site (3 min) Historic site, museum, and history Wilderstein Historic Site (25 min) Tours are available of this ornate, 19th-century Queen Anne mansion on 40 acres with river views. Saugerties Lighthouse (24 min) Quaint B&B in an 1869 lighthouse offering 2 TV-free rooms with a shared bathroom, plus a boat dock. Hudson River Maritime Museum (11 min) Waterfront museum with rotating exhibits & a fleet of small boats, including an 1898 steam tugboat. Mills Norrie State Park (31 min) These 1,000 ac. include hiking trails, campgrounds, a public golf course & a river marina. Omega Institute for Holistic Studies (30 min) Staatsburgh State Historic Site (30 min) This 65-room Gilded Age mansion in Mills-Norrie State Park hosts guided tours, events & concerts. Opus 40 (20 min) 6.5-ac. stone-sculpture park in an abandoned quarry with trails & a museum featuring vintage tools. Home of Franklin D. Roosevelt National Historic Site (37 min) Estate of the former president, featuring a historic, federal-style home, library & museum. |