The Hudson River Valley is the second-oldest wine region in the United States. This scenic area in Upstate New York is home to a diverse range of Hudson Valley wineries, family-owned vineyards, innovative meaderies and craft cider mills.
There are a lot of ways you can craft your perfect Hudson Valley winery tour weekend. With two wine trails and tons of unique wineries, vineyards, and cider mills to choose from, you're definitely not short on options.
But if you need some ideas on where to start, here's how you can visit 7 of the Hudson Valley's best wineries on one 3 day weekend road trip.
KNOW BEFORE YOU GO
Nearest airport: John F. Kennedy (JFK) airport in NYC or Albany International Airport (ALB) in Albany, NY
Best time to go: This winery road trip is specifically designed to be completed **Thursday - Saturday or Friday - Sunday **from June - mid October due to seasonality and weekday operating hours.
**Always double check updated operating hours for wineries and restaurants BEFORE you plan your trip. **
How to get around: Distances between places in the Hudson Valley can be quite large, so you'll need a car to complete this itinerary.
Always have a designated driver if you plan to enjoy wine tastings or consider hiring a car or limo to take you around: The Little Wine Bus Tours All Star Limousine Wine Tours Majestic Transportation Limousine Service
**ITINERARY OVERVIEW **
Day 1 - 2: Mid Hudson Valley wineries Day 3: Upper Hudson Valley wineries
Total miles to drive over 3 days: 226 miles (364 km) Total drive time over 3 days: 5 hr 42 min
**WHERE TO STAY: **
Mid Hudson Valley Buttermilk Falls Inn - Top Choice ($$) Homewood Suites by Hilton ($) Waterfront Airbnb for 2 ($$)
Upper Hudson Valley Hunter Lodge, a Bluebird by Lark - Top Choice ($) Autocamp Catskills Glamping ($$) Big Timber Lodge Airbnb - Sleeps 16+ ($$$)
*Note: the hotels in this itinerary are hand picked just for you, but feel free to browse for a different one that best suits your price point and available dates. *
