The Traveler's Guide to the Hudson River Valley: Third Edition (3rd ed) [Paperback]

Tim Mulligan (Author)

Book Description

Series: 3rd ed | Publication Date: May 30, 1995

"Perpetually interesting," Henry James said of the history-rich Hudson, and so it is, with the stunning Catskill Mountains, the brooding intensity of the Hudson Highlands, the greatest city in the world at its mouth -- and an extraordinary bounty of things to see and do along the way. Now in its third revised edition, Tim Mulligan's engaging guidebook (formerly titled The Hudson River Valley: A History and Guide) provides invaluable, up-to-the-minute suggestions on how best to enjoy the region's treasures:
-- Ponies and performing arts at Saratoga
-- Old Masters at the exquisite Hyde Collection in Glens Falls, Early American master-works and paintings of the Hudson River school at the Albany Institute of Art, furniture and handcrafts at the Shaker Museum in Old Chatham, and natural history at the Museum of the Hudson Highlands
-- Walking and driving tours of historic Hudson, Kingstons, Cold Spring, and Nyack, and the rolling farmland of Dutchess and Columbia counties
-- A celebrated view from the site of the once-famed Catskill Mountain House
-- Kykuit, the lovely Rockefeller estate, now open to the public for the first time plus
-- Dozens of bed and breakfasts, inns, restaurants, and antique shops recommended by those who know the Valley best -- the people who live there

Editorial Reviews

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"Eloquent, amusing, and sensible." --The Washington Post

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"Perpetually interesting," Henry James said of the history-rich Hudson, and so it is, with the stunning Catskill Mountains, the brooding intensity of the Hudson Highlands, the greatest city in the world at its mouth -- and an extraordinary bounty of things to see and do along the way. Now in its third revised edition, Tim Mulligan's engaging guidebook (formerly titled The Hudson River Valley: A History and Guide) provides invaluable, up-to-the-minute suggestions on how best to enjoy the region's treasures:
-- Ponies and performing arts at Saratoga
-- Old Masters at the exquisite Hyde Collection in Glens Falls, Early American master-works and paintings of the Hudson River school at the Albany Institute of Art, furniture and handcrafts at the Shaker Museum in Old Chatham, and natural history at the Museum of the Hudson Highlands
-- Walking and driving tours of historic Hudson, Kingstons, Cold Spring, and Nyack, and the rolling farmland of Dutchess and Columbia counties
-- A celebrated view from the site of the once-famed Catskill Mountain House
-- Kykuit, the lovely Rockefeller estate, now open to the public for the first time plus
-- Dozens of bed and breakfasts, inns, restaurants, and antique shops recommended by those who know the Valley best -- the people who live there

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Product Details

• Paperback: 248 pages
• Publisher: Random House; 3rd edition (May 30, 1995)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0679761756
• ISBN-13: 978-0679761754
• Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 5.2 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,268,131 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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15 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Perfect Companion to the Region, November 24, 1999

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Polly Giragosian (new york city) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Traveler's Guide to the Hudson River Valley: From Saratoga Springs to New York City (Paperback)

I have used this book on many of my forages into the Hudson River region and I have always found its inspired commentary, accurate information and insightful observations make it the perfect book for exploring this region. I highly recommend this book for all who visit and seek more information about the Hudson River Valley.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Red Hook Inn, Red Hook NY Guest Comments, July 27, 2005

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Pat Holden "Red Hook INNKEEPER" (RED HOOK , HUDSON VALLEY, NY USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Traveler's Guide to the Hudson River Valley: From Saratoga Springs to New York City (Paperback)

We purchased this book for our INN guests who are interested in learning more about the interesting history of the Hudson Valley of NY. We have owned it for about 3 weeks and at least 5 guests have taken it overnight to read and each guest has returned it to us with very positive comments on the accuracy of the contents. We highly recommend this book for anyone who is going to visit the Hudson Valley of NY! Pat and Bill, Innkeepers

6 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An unusual guidebook, August 7, 1997

By A Customer

This review is from: The Traveler's Guide to the Hudson River Valley: Third Edition (3rd ed) (Paperback)

This guidebook to the historic Hudson River Valley, one of America's most beautiful and significant regions, is more than the usual travel book--it has a real literary flair to it.