747 Columbia Apt 3

Closest lot to the apartment, between 5th & 6th Streets. EV charging on-site. Free all weekend. Pay by kiosk, QR, or ParkMobile Zone 14107.

Large open lot behind City Hall, no height restrictions. Good for larger vehicles. Free all weekend.

Best for multi-day stays. Overnight parking allowed, no alternate-side rules. Note: no parking 2 am to 5 am.

Your downstairs neighbor and a genuine destination. Vibrant, art-filled, and serious about food without taking itself too seriously. Order the whole fried fish. A James Beard nominee and one of the most talked-about restaurants in the valley.

Chef Shaina Loew-Banayan was a James Beard nominee for Best Chef. A small, inventive neighborhood spot serving some of the most quietly acclaimed cooking in town. Right next door.

The other half of your entrance landmark. Excellent biscuits and a great low-key breakfast a few feet from the door.

A Hudson institution in a restored boarding house near the river. Farm-to-table cooking, a handsome barroom, and rooms upstairs. A local favorite for over a decade.

Central-Italian cooking that draws consistent raves. An elegant, warm room on Warren Street for a memorable dinner.

One of the most well-regarded newer tables in town. Refined seasonal plates in an intimate setting.

A downtown mainstay for farm-to-table dining. Wood-lined interior, a long bar for a low-key dinner, and a leafy patio that is ideal for brunch. Get the house chocolate croissant in the morning.

A buzzy all-day spot from the team behind some of the region's favorites. Great for a wedge salad, a burger, or a drink at the bar.

A collaboration between Mel the Bakery and The Meat Hook in a vintage chrome diner. Small, random, charming plates. The chicken tenders are a must. Eggs on weekend mornings.

A colorful bar and restaurant tucked in the rear of an antique shop. Malaysian plates and a dim sum brunch on weekends.

A Warren Street anchor known for sourdough-crust pizza and big family-style salads. Reliable, well-priced, something for everyone.

Authentic Oaxacan cooking. The torta Cubana and huaraches are top picks, and most things come with house-made queso.

Just on the outskirts, worth the short drive for the schmaltzy chicken salad sandwich. Picnic tables, a ping pong table, and a halva shortbread cookie for the road.

A James Beard nominee for Best Bakery. Freshly milled flour, heirloom grains, sourdough croissants, and breakfast and lunch sandwiches. The place is constantly buzzing for good reason.

Sourdough bagels piled high with inventive toppings, served in a bright coworking lobby. Several sandwiches come open-faced.

A French bakery and bar with a great list of sandwiches, salads, pastries, and cookies. A perfect lunch stop.

Wine, gelato, chocolate, coffee, and croissants in a beautifully reinvented former bank with soaring windows and velvet banquettes.

A cozy cafe in a former home at the top of Warren Street. Coffee, tea, and a relaxed place to sit.

A grand bakery and cafe in a restored 1800s schoolhouse. Pastries, sandwiches, and a roomy space to linger.

A beloved bookstore and bar in one. Over ten beverages on tap and a wall of new releases. Browse with a beer in hand. A true Hudson original.

A swanky spot with an extensive wine list. Good for a refined glass and a snack.

Fun cocktails and Thursday night trivia. If the Thai-inspired Tom Yum daiquiri is on the menu, order it.

The glamorous lounge inside The Maker hotel. Beautifully designed, ideal for a stylish nightcap.

An elegant, water-inspired tasting room pouring this women-led brand's Finger Lakes wines, alongside local cheese, charcuterie, and tinned fish.

A nationally respected brewery specializing in crisp little beers and unfiltered lagers. A pilgrimage for beer lovers, just outside town.

A walkable craft brewery turning out a rotating lineup. Easy to fold into a Warren Street afternoon.

A friendly neighborhood brewery within walking distance of Warren Street.

The crown jewel of the area. The Persian-inspired hilltop home of Hudson River School painter Frederic Church, set on 250 acres with five miles of carriage roads and unrivaled views of the river and Catskills. The landscape is open daily 8 am to sunset and is free to walk. House tours run Tuesday to Sunday and reservations are recommended. Go at golden hour.

A reclaimed 1880s industrial factory on the waterfront, now a celebrated space for concerts, film, art fairs, and festivals. Check the calendar for what is on during your stay.

New York's oldest surviving theater, beautifully restored. Live performances, workshops, and exhibitions year-round.

A surprisingly great, interactive museum with over 60 fire engines and centuries of artifacts. A reliable rainy-day or family pick.

An 1874 lighthouse standing on pilings in the middle of the river. Seasonal boat tours run out to it. Lovely from the waterfront even if you do not board.

Two of the anchors of Hudson's strong gallery scene. Carrie Haddad is the area's longest-running contemporary gallery. Warren Street is dotted with many more worth wandering into.

A striking, romantically decaying landmark of early Hudson River architecture. Open for tours on select dates.

The mile-long spine of the city, lined end to end with antiques, vintage furniture, curated fashion, home goods, and galleries. Start at the river end and walk up, or the reverse. Easy to lose an entire afternoon.

Hudson is one of the antiquing capitals of the Northeast. Beyond the Warren Street shops, the Riverfront Antiques & Design Center offers a large multi-dealer space. Prices run closer to NYC than to a country flea market, but the quality is high.

Pick up a book and a beer at the same counter. A great browse and a Hudson institution.

Shops like Finch, Ornamentum, and many more carry furniture, jewelry, ceramics, and objects from local makers and beyond. The city has the highest share of self-employed entrepreneurs of any in the state, and it shows in the shopping.

Hudson's waterfront park at the foot of the city. A boat launch, walking paths, and wide views across to the Catskills. A short walk or drive down from Warren Street.

A historic public promenade at the top of Warren Street with a classic overlook of the river and mountains. One of the oldest public parks in the country.

Five miles of gentle, scenic carriage roads winding around Frederic Church's estate. Free, open daily 8 am to sunset, and some of the best easy walking in the area.

Well-maintained trails through meadow and forest with sweeping Hudson River views, just minutes from town. Family and dog friendly.

A short, well-marked walk to a picturesque waterfall and footbridge in Philmont. A lovely, low-effort outing.

A mile-long pedestrian walkway across the Rip Van Winkle Bridge connecting Olana with the Thomas Cole site in Catskill. Spectacular river views from the span itself.

Just across the river. Home of the founder of the Hudson River School, a growing food and arts scene, and the gateway to the mountains.

A postcard village with a charming square, its own Saturday farmers market, antique shops, and the Martin Van Buren National Historic Site. Home to The School, a major Marianne Boesky gallery.

A dramatic 160-acre distillery and restaurant with Catskill views, known for house-made brandy. A sumptuous afternoon outing.

New York's tallest waterfall at 260 feet, with a well-maintained trail to the viewing platform. Nearby North-South Lake offers swimming, paddling, and the classic Catskill Mountain House overlook.

A genteel village across the river with excellent shopping, dining, the historic Beekman Arms, and a popular Sunday farmers market.

A local farm stand and orchard, wonderful in fall for apples and vine-ripened tomatoes. A quick, family-friendly stop.

The nearest hospital and emergency room, open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Only about a 5-minute drive from the apartment.

Walk-in care for non-life-threatening illnesses and injuries, with X-ray and lab testing on-site. Open 8 am to 8 pm, every day. No appointment needed.

Several pharmacies, including CVS and Rite Aid, are clustered on the Fairview Avenue retail strip, about 5 to 7 minutes from the apartment.

Full-service local vet for daytime, non-emergency care. Call ahead for availability.

The nearest after-hours emergency vet, in Kingston. Open evenings and overnight on weekdays, and 24 hours on weekends and major holidays. Call ahead before driving over, as they sometimes reach capacity.

For anything at all during your stay, from a question about the apartment to a local recommendation, call or text me any time.