It's been said, "America the Beautiful" began in upstate NY's Hudson Valley. Henry Hudson, the Dutch explorer who in 1609 sailed up the river now named for him, never did find the Orient, but instead uncovered one of the most scenic waterways in the world.
Columbia County is the heart of the Hudson Valley and only two hours north of NYC either by car or taking Amtrak to Hudson, New York. We have many romantic B&Bs and charming Country Inns located both in villages and towns, as well as in beautiful country settings.