Free & Cheap Things to Do in Hudson Valley, NY

  • The list below includes 160 free or cheap things to do in or near Hudson Valley, New York, including 78 different types of inexpensive activities like Art Gallery, Movie Theaters, History Museums and Parks.
  • From A Day Away Kayak Rentals to Ridgeview Stables, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Hudson Valley and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Poughkeepsie, Hyde Park, Beacon and Newburgh.
  • The list below includes 160 free or cheap things to do in or near Hudson Valley, New York, including 78 different types of inexpensive activities like Art Gallery, Movie Theaters, History Museums and Parks.
  • From A Day Away Kayak Rentals to Ridgeview Stables, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Hudson Valley and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Poughkeepsie, Hyde Park, Beacon and Newburgh.
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6.8 Miles
100% 3 votes
Music Venue 323 Wall Street, Kingston, NY 12401 MoreLess Info
From festivals to local musicians, BSP Kingston features live entertainment from independent artists. The venue is located in a historic, early 1900s building. It has a bamboo floor dance studio where dance classes are hosted.
6.8 Miles
- 1 votes
National & State Parks Wurts Street, Kingston, NY 12401 MoreLess Info
One of the city's richest and well-known citizens provided the name for Cornell Park as he lived adjacent to the area where it is located. The upper section has a veterans monument while the lower has areas for free play and relaxation.
7.0 Miles
88% 8 votes
Visitor Centers 20 Broadway, Kingston, NY MoreLess Info
As one of only 16 designated urban parks, the Kingston Heritage Area Visitors Center sees a lot of tourism. The heritage center features many exhibits depicting local and state history, as well as re-enactments of major cultural events.
7.0 Miles
92% 24 votes
Lighthouses One Rondout Landing, Kingston, NY 12401 MoreLess Info
Part of the Hudson River Maritime Museum complex features the Rondout Lighthouse which was the first lighthouse at the entrance to Rondout Creek. Visitors must take a water vessel to the lighthouse though since there is no way to access the site by land.
7.0 Miles
54% 13 votes
Movie Theaters 2 New Paltz Plz, New Paltz, NY 12561 MoreLess Info
A small, intimate theater, the New Paltz Cinema shows first-run movies at discounted prices. The theater offers a variety of specials and discount programs, and serves a variety of concessions, including nachos.
7.0 Miles
100% 1 votes
National & State Parks Broadway, Kingston, NY 12401 MoreLess Info
Amenities abound at the TR Gallo Waterfront Park. Activities include a maritime museum, cultural center, antique shops, cafes, boat docks and a stage for live summer concert series and stage plays.
7.2 Miles
70% 20 votes
Specialty Museums 89 East Strand, Rondout Landing, Kingston, NY 12402 MoreLess Info
The New York Trolley Museum is dedicated to granting more exposure to the world of trolleys and subways. For over 60 years this museum has sought to spread the word of the importance the trolley system has played in the local area.
7.2 Miles
- 0 votes
Art Museum SUNY New Paltz, 1 Hawk Drive, New Paltz, NY 12561 MoreLess Info
Samuel Dorsky Museum of Art is the home to a diverse collection of art exhibits that includes metals, paintings, sculptures, and photography. The museum offers tours and hosts other public programs and events.
7.3 Miles
94% 804 votes
Historic Sites Route 9, Hyde Park, NY 12538 MoreLess Info
Springwood was the home of President Franklin Delano Roosevelt, and has been preserved virtually unchanged since his death. Visitors touring the home can see the stables, icehouses, and gardens as well as the home's interior.
7.3 Miles
100% 13 votes
Fishing State Route 9 North, I-87 Exit 22, Bolton Landing, NY MoreLess Info
Offering fishing trips in 2, 4, and 6 hour increments, Jeff's Fishing Charters provides visitors with the equipment and knowledge necessary to catch trout and salmon. The charter offers a special children's trip that lasts 2 hours long.
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