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The Historic Hudson Valley
The historic Hudson Valley contains breathtaking scenery, restorations, and monuments
highlighting our nation's early history. There are stately mansions and a variety of
leisure and sporting opportunities. The combination of beauty, history, and recreation
in the Hudson Valley makes these surroundings unique in America.
The Hudson Valley has something for everyone. Trails in the Catskill Mountains provide for both hiking and skiing. Excellent fishing and boating in the surrounding lakes and rivers offer plenty of excitement for outdoor enthusiasts, including white-water canoeing. The Hudson Highlands and West Point, local wineries, the Franklin D. Roosevelt home and library and the historic Catskill Mountain region are among the attractions that make this area world famous.