The best base camp in the Hudson Valley.

Less than two hours from New York City, Red Hook sits at the center of one of the most beautiful stretches of the Hudson Valley — minutes from Rhinebeck and Tivoli, twenty minutes from Hudson, and a short drive from Bard College. There are farms, breweries, hiking trails, and river views in every direction. Here’s what we love, sorted by what you’re in the mood for.

The villages around you

A few of the small towns worth the short drive.

Red HookHome base
Where you're staying. A walkable Main Street with local shops, a few great lunch spots, and the village green — everything else on this page starts here.
Bard College10 min
Not a town, but worth the drive on its own — a leafy campus on the river with the Fisher Center, Blithewood Garden, and trails through Montgomery Place.
Rhinebeck10 min
Walkable village with great boutique shopping, cafes, and the Rhinebeck Aerodrome — vintage airshows May through October. Don't miss the Beekman Arms, one of the oldest inns in America, for a drink.
Tivoli10 min
Tiny, charming village with an outsized food scene — Santa Fe, Osaka, Giobatta, and The Corner at Hotel Tivoli all worth a visit.
Hudson20 min
Warren Street is one of the best antique and gallery strips in the Northeast. Plan a full afternoon.
Kingston25 min
Across the river — an excellent vintage scene: Kingston Consignment, Capital Vintage, and Lovefield Vintage are all worth an afternoon.
Woodstock35 min
New York's most famous small town. Tinker Street is packed with galleries, boutiques, and record shops — plan a full day if you're making the drive.

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