Late Fall Foliage in the Hudson Valley

What happens when you combine warm temperatures and a dry summer? Answer - the leaves on the trees change color later in the season and the foliage season is extended. That is what is happening in New York's Hudson Valley. Tourists visiting the Hudson Highlands now are seeing a fantastic show of amazing colors on the various types of trees that the area has to offer.

Enjoy a day at Storm King Art Center and view world class sculptures in a fantastic 500 acre setting. Visit the beautiful campus of West Point or sample wine from the oldest winery in the United States, Brotherhood Winery. Take advantage of the late fall and make plans to visit the Historic Hudson Valley of New York!

Labor Day Happenings in the Hudson Valley

Looking for something exciting to do this Labor Day? Take a trip to the heart of New York's Hudson Valley and enjoy all if has to offer. Here is a sampling of some of the fun happenings this Labor Day:

Storm King Art Center - A five hundred acre sculpture garden invites you to the beauty of the Hudson Valley. Walk or take a relaxing ride on the tram.

Brotherhood Winery - The oldest winery in the United States beckons you for a tour and wine tasting.

Storm King Adventure Tours - Why not experience the lovely Hudson River by taking an enjoyable kayaking trip?

United States Military Academy at West Point - Ever wonder what it was like to be a cadet at West Point? Find out by taking a one hour tour and then take in the free concert at Trophy Point on sunday evening.

Woodbury Common Premium Outlets - Shop to you drop at the largest premium shopping outlet in the world!

New York Renaissance Faire - Leave the modern world behind for the Faire, where pleasure is the order of the day and entertainment is everywhere!

Orange County Choppers - You've seen them on television, come see them in person.

Dia:Beacon - Visit a 300,000 square foot modern art museum.

This is just a small sampling of exciting happenings in New York's Hudson Valley this Labor Day. All of the above mentioned events are within a short 20 minute drive from Cromwell Manor Inn, one of New York's Top 10 inns. http://www.cromwellmanor.com/.

No April Fools!

Local Attractions Open



It's April 1, 2009, and that means many of the area attractions that had been closed for the winter are now open!



Storm King Art Center - A fabulous 500 acre sculpture gardern located 5 minutes from Cromwell Manor Inn, opened its gates for the season. The opening of Storm King Wavefield is accompanied by a special exhibition, Maya Lin: Bodies of Water, on view in Storm King’s museum building through November 15, 2009. The exhibition features roughly a dozen works that reflect the artist’s interest in water in its various states. The works include installation, sculpture, photographs, models, and drawings, among them examples related to the development of Storm King Wavefield. Several works also draw attention to the plight of sites around the world that suffer from human encroachment and industrial pollution.



Boscobel - Considered one of the finest restorations in the United States, Boscobel sits high above the Hudson River directly across from the beautiful West Point Military Academy. Boscobel is home of the nationally acclaimed Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival.



Mills Mansion - Located in Staatsburg, just north of Hyde Park, the Staatsburg Mansion is a site that must not be missed. Staatsburgh, is a New York State Historic Site located within the boundaries of Mills-Norrie State Park. It is an elegant example of the great estates built by America's financial and industrial leaders during the Gilded Age.



Sunnyside, Philipsburg Manor, Union Church - All located in Sleepy Hollow territory about 45 minutes from Cromwell Manor Inn. Experience fantastic American History at its best!



Spring is here so make plans now to take advantage of all it has to offer!