7 Charming Hudson Valley Towns for Outdoor Adventure, Art, and Incredible Food Getaways

7 Charming Hudson Valley Towns for Outdoor Adventure, Art, and Incredible Food Getaways

Follow the river north from New York City to find stunning scenery and thriving cultural scenes.Rooftops in Troy, New York.Credit: DenisTangneyJr/Getty ImagesLess than two hours from New York City, the Hudson Valley has long been an easy escape for city dwellers—and you don’t even need a car, with Metro-North and Amtrak trains tracing the river north. Across its nearly 150-mile stretch, the region is studded with small towns that mix history, cu…