Area Information
Overlooking the Hudson River at the edge of historic Peekskill, N.Y., the Inn is the ideal stepping-off point for the entire Hudson Valley region.
Wonderful restaurants and riverfront parks are close by, and some of the region’s most interesting artistic and historic attractions are within an easy day-trip.
Things To Do
The Hudson Valley is filled with options for every creative taste, and many are just a short walk or drive from our front gate
Outdoor Activities
Whatever your interests, you’ll find plenty to do nearby, any time of the year.
- Peekskill Riverfront Green
- Mountain Biking and Walking Trails
- Blue Mountain Reservation
- Croton Gorge Park
- Kayaking on the Hudson
- Hiking in Bear Mountain State Park
- Hudson Highlands Cruises
- Woodbury Commons Outlet Center
Theatre & The Arts
The Hudson Valley is filled with options for every creative taste, and many are just a short walk or drive from our front gate.
- Paramount Center for Arts
- Hudson Valley Center for Contemporary Arts
- Peekskill Artist Tours
- Peekskill Riverfront Concert Series (seasonal)
- Dia Art Center (Beacon)
- Garrison Art Center
- Caramoor Center for Music
- Tarrytown Music Hall
Historical Sites
The Inn is at the hub of a multitude of sites that date back to the origins of our nation – and to the Native American cultures that thrived here long before.
- US Military Academy at West Point
- Washington Irving Home at Sunnyside (Irvington)
- Lyndhurst Castle (Tarrytown)
- Philipsburg Manor, Upper Mills (Sleepy Hollow)
- Dia Art Center (Beacon)
- Kykuit (Sleepy Hollow)
- Van Cortlandt Manor (Croton-on-Hudson)
- Bannerman Castle (Garrison)
- Boscobel Restoration (Garrison)
- Peekskill Museum
- Hudson River Museum (Yonkers)
- George’s Island (Montrose)
Historic Peekskill
New Amsterdam resident Jan Peeck made the first recorded contact with the native tribal people of this area, then identified as “Sachoes,” possibly the early 1640s. The word “kil” is derived from “stream” in Dutch and “Peeck’s Kil” became the recognized name for this locale, later Americanized to “Peekskill.”
The Revolutionary War
By the time of the American Revolution, the Peekskill community was an important manufacturing center, with various mills along the settlement’s several creeks and streams. These industrial activities were attractive to the Continental Army, which established its headquarters here in 1776. During the War for Independence, the British made several attacks on the area.
The most damaging took place in early spring of 1777, when an invasion force of a dozen vessels led by a warship and supported by infantry overwhelmed the American defenders. As a result, the Hudson Valley command for the Continental Army moved from Peekskill to West Point, where it stayed for the remainder of the war.
A Home for the Arts
Peekskill is about 50 miles north of New York City. In the early 90s, Peekskill took an active role in pursuing displaced artists from NYC and helped artists buy buildings and convert them into useful creative spaces. Once a few artists had moved to Peekskill, a buzz was created and more artists made the move north.
Local highlights include Paramount Center for the Arts www.paramounthudsonvalley.com, a gorgeously restored 1930 movie palace which now serves as the area’s cultural hub – with music, comedy, drama and independent films. Other attractions include the Hudson Valley Center for Contemporary Art, and the Peekskill Coffee House, which showcases local performers.
Ask Us Anything!
At Inn on the Hudson, our staff are happy to answer any queries you may have. We want to ensure your stay with us is as enjoyable as possible for you.