Exploring
Getting Here
The Stewart House is in Athens, NY, just two hours north of NYC and 40 minutes south of Albany.
Amtrak - a 15 minute drive from Hudson Station.
Enterprise Rental Car - Schedule in advance for a pick-up at the Amtrak station.
Uber & Lyft are now operating in our area.
Driving: 2 North Water Street Athens, NY 12015 - less than 15 minutes from the NYS Thruway.
Catskill Mountain Ferry - runs between Hudson and Athens, seasonally. Please check their website for updated schedule.
Exploring
The great outdoors, wild adventure, historical landmarks, timeless architecture, stunning waterfalls, and artistic treasures have drawn visitors to the Hudson Valley and Catskill Mountains for nearly two centuries. Add a vibrant local agriculture and dining scene, countless communities rich in arts and entertainment, and you’ll see why it’s a destination now more than ever.
Local tourism agencies have compiled useful and comprehensive guides that we encourage you to use while planning your trip.
Great Northern Catskills (Athens, Catskill, and Greene County)
Columbia County (Hudson and surrounding areas)
Dutchess County (Rhinebeck, Poughkeepsie and surrounding areas
Ulster County (Kingston, Saugerties, Woodstock & surrounding areas)
Hiking & Scenery
Our area is home to one of two “forever wild” parks in the state, the highest peaks in the Catskills, and New York’s highest cascading waterfall, Kaaterskill Falls.
Download the Great Northern Catskills Hiking Guide
Outdoor Recreation & Adventure
Four seasons of fun include boating and watersports, skiing and snowboarding, zip lining, and more.
Catskill Mountain Ferry - Hudson-Athens Lighthouse Tours
Catskill Charters - River cruises for smaller groups of up to 6. Mention that you are a guest at the SH and they’ll pick you up from our dock.
Screaming Eagle Outdoor Adventures - Kayak rentals & guided tours just down the street from the SH. Call (518) 312-7729 to reserve.
Charter Cruises - River cruises for larger groups of 15 - 135.
Art, History & Architecture
Walking Tour of Historic Athens
Thomas Cole House National Historic Site
Hudson Valley Historical Properties Guide
National Park Service Guides to the Home of FDR and Presidential Library, Eleanor Roosevelt’s Val-Kill, the Martin Van Buren House, and the Vanderbilt Mansion.
Council for Resources to Enrich the Arts, Technology & Education (Greene County Council on the Arts)
Performance Arts
Lumberyard Center for Film and Performing Arts
Farms, Food & Craft Beverages
Crossroads Brewery - just up the street from the SH.
Shopping & Antiquing
Hudson, NY Shopping Directory - specialty shops and antiques
Wellness & Fitness
NEW! In-house massage therapy - click here for more info
