Fodors Names Hudson Valley in Top 25 World Destinations

A top travel site has listed the Hudson Valley as one of their top 25 places to go in 2015 alongside Norway, Barbados, Paris and others.

Fodors, the authority on travel planning, has named the Hudson Valley on their 2015 "Go List." They describe the list as the 25 "can't-miss spots that we think should be on every traveler's radar in 2015."

Fodors describes the Hudson Valley as a relaxing, affordable alternative to New York City. They cite our "world-class cuisine", "outdoor adventures", and something called "hipster charm" as reasons to visit.

The website describes our area as follows:

Just a few hours north of the city, quaint towns like Hudson, Rhinebeck, and Tarrytown have officially morphed into hip enclaves, with charming boutique stores, a blooming art scene (don’t miss Storm Kingand DIA: Beacon), and farm-to-table restaurants that give Brooklyn a run for its money thanks to the Culinary Institute of America. Outdoor enthusiasts flock to the Catskills for its skiing and hiking options while history buffs enjoy the Franklin D. Roosevelt National Historic Site and United States Military Academy at West Point.

Their "insider tip" says not to miss the Walkway Over The Hudson, but we knew that already.

(From Fodors via The Poughkeepsie Journal)