Hungry? Staying in our area for the weekend? Make Loomis Creek Nursery part of a day or weekend destination. After a shopping spree at Loomis Creek Nursery, you'll find great food, shops and historic homes and gardens nearby. We offer some suggestions below – places we know and frequent (we will update this list as we make new discoveries).
EATS
Baba Louie's Organic Sourdough Pizza Co. – pizzas, salads, and pasta dishes. 517 Warren St., Hudson, NY; (518) 751-2155
Ca'Mea – fine northern Italian fare. 333 Warren St., Hudson, NY; (518) 822-0005
Earth Foods – hearty, healthy lunchfare – sandwiches, salads & soups. 523 Warren St., Hudson, NY; (518) 822-1396
Keeler's Eskimo Bar – local roadside stand, burgers, fries and ice cream; seasonal. Routes 9H & 23B, Claverack, NY; (518) 851-7520
Local 111 Café & Restaurant – local meats, produce & seasonal specials; 111 Main St., Philmont, NY; (518) 672-7801
Mexican Radio – consistently voted best Mexican food and margaritas in NYC – now in Hudson! 537 Warren St., Hudson, NY; 518 828-7770.
Muddy Cup – coffee house + baked goods, cozy furniture and Internet access; 742 Warren St., Hudson, NY; (518) 828-2210
Nolita Bakery & Café – great sweets and lunch sandwiches; 45 Warren St., Hudson, NY; (518) 828-4905
Swoon Kitchenbar – European-style bistro serving exceptional lunch and dinner specialties from fresh, local seasonal fare. 340 Warren St., Hudson, NY; 518 822-8938
The Cascades – restaurant, deli + espresso bar; 407 Warren St., Hudson, NY; (518) 822-9146
The Red Dot – lively bar and bistro with eclectic menu. 321 Warren St., Hudson,NY; (518) 828-3657
West Taghkanic Diner – inexpensive, hearty food, and friendly service in authentic diner setting. Route 82, West Taghkanic at the Hudson/Ancram exit off the Taconic State Parkway. (518) 851-7117
Wasabi – traditional Japanese sushi bar. 807 Warren St., Hudson, NY; (518) 822-1888
Wunder Bar & Bistro – comfort food at comfortable prices. 744 Warren St., Hudson, NY; (518) 828-0555
ACCOMMODATIONS
Staying overnight in our area? Here are a few nearby country hotels/inns; there are many more motels and bed and breakfast homes in our region.
St. Charles Hotel, 16 Park Place, Hudson, NY;(518) 822-9900
Hudson City Bed & Breakfast, 326 Allen St., Hudson, NY 12534; (518) 822-8044, www.hudsoncitybnb.com
Inn at Blue Stores Bed & Breakfast, 2323 Route 9, Livingston, NY; (518) 537-4277 www.innatbluestores.com
The Inn at Hudson, 317 Allen St., Hudson, NY; (518) 822-9322, www.theinnathudson.com
Union Street Guest House, 349 Union St., Hudson, NY; (518) 828-0950, www.unionstreetguesthouse.com
Wagon Way Bed & Breakfast, 23 Rivenburg Lane, Claverack, NY; (518) 851-7524
Guest Cottage at Loomis Creek Nursery, 29 Van Deusen Rd., Hudson, NY; 518 851-9731, www.loomiscreek.com. Rent this charming private cottage on the 25-acre property surrounding Loomis Creek Nursery (available May-October). Tastefully furnished, in-ground swimming pool and beautiful gardens for summer enjoyment or cozy fall getaways.
For more information: Columbia County Tourism, 401 State St., Hudson, NY 12534; (800) 724-1846 or www.columbiacountyny.org.
ANTIQUES
Over 70 antique stores and art galleries await your browsing on Warren Street and surrounding blocks in downtown Hudson. Discover antiques, art of all kinds and what-nots for every taste and style (eclectic antiques ranging from Americana to Chinese country to modern) showcased in architecturally significant storefronts and buildings. Please Note: Most of the antique shops are open Thursdays thru Mondays, closed Tuesdays & Wednesdays.
HISTORIC HOMES & GARDENS
Clermont State Historic Site – 25 minutes south of Hudson on 9G. Drink in the elegance of a golden age and tour the 500-acre estate, former home to seven generations of the Livingston family, including its patriarch Robert Livingston. Enjoy the home, formal gardens and romantic views of the Hudson. For information: (518) 537-4240 or www.nysparks.state.ny.us and go to historic preservation.
Montgomery Place 40 minutes south of Hudson on Route 9G in Annandale-on-Hudson. Tour the beautiful 20th century gardens of this historic 19th century estate. For information: (845) 758-5461 or www.hudsonvalley.org.
Olana State Historic Site – 10 minutes south of downtown Hudson on Route 9G. Don't miss the crown jewel of the Hudson Valley – Frederic Church's Olana. With the look of a Persian palace, this mansion overflows with Victorian elegance and paintings by the famous landscapist of the Hudson River School. Perched atop a huge hill, Olana affords some of the Hudson River Valley's most spectacular views. For information: (518) 828-0135 or www.olana.org.
PUBLIC GARDENS
Berkshire Botanical Garden – display gardens, community events, and informative classes. Stockbridge, MA; www.berkshirebotanical.org
Institute of Ecosystem Studies – research and education center with hiking trails, perennial garden, fern glen, and ecological exploration. Millbrook, NY; www.ecostudies.org
Landis Arboretum – 40 acres of trees, shrubs, and perennials from around the world. Near Esperance, NY; www.landisarboretum.org
Mountain Top Arboretum – living museum of trees and shrubs in the Catskill Mountains. Tannersville, NY; www.mtarbor.org
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