Columbia
Columbia

Welcome to Columbia County!

Nestled between the majestic Hudson River and the Berkshire’s Taconic Range, Columbia County is a perfect weekend getaway, vacation destination or just a place to kick back and relax. Only two hours north of New York City, Columbia County offers unsurpassed rural beauty, a rich cultural scene and active recreational opportunities.

Columbia County—Easy to reach, harder to tear yourself away. You’ll find yourself discovering worlds within worlds of pleasure, serenity, and entertainment. From world-class music and theater performances, state and national historic sites, art galleries, vineyards, distilleries and wineries to outdoor adventure geared to the whole family. You’ll fill your days and nights with memory-making for as long as you choose to stay. Agricultural roots run deep in Columbia County. Family farms have been growing heirloom vegetable strains for generations. Indulge your senses in a taste and leave with the makings of a feast and tips on how to fix it. It’s all here: five-star cuisine, extraordinary diner fare, ethnic treats and pizza as an art form. Columbia County—where farm-to-table cuisine is just how it’s done. Here’s a sampling of what Columbia offers, Martin Van Buren National Historic Site, Olana State Historic Site, Catamount Mountain Resort, Mac-Haydn Theatre, Hudson Hall, Lake Taghkanic State Park, five star restaurants, scenic hiking and biking trails—our options are endless.

  • Ancram
  • Austerlitz
  • Canaan
  • Chatham
  • Claverack
  • Clermont
  • Copake
  • Gallatin
  • Germantown
  • Ghent
  • Greenport
  • Hillsdale
  • Hudson
  • Kinderhook
  • Livingston
  • New Lebanon
  • Philmont
  • Stockport
  • Stuyvesant
  • Taghkanic
  • Valatie
  • Ancram
  • Austerlitz
  • Canaan
  • Chatham
  • Claverack
  • Clermont
  • Copake
  • Gallatin
  • Germantown
  • Ghent
  • Greenport
  • Hillsdale
  • Hudson
  • Kinderhook
  • Livingston
  • New Lebanon
  • Philmont
  • Stockport
  • Stuyvesant
  • Taghkanic
  • Valatie

Upcoming Events

OutHudson 15th Pride Parade & Festival

We uplift and celebrate the diverse community of Columbia County and beyond through visibility, advocacy, and joy. We believe in building a future where every queer person—of every race, gender,…
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Hudson Food Festival

We’re back at Henry Hudson Riverfront Park in Hudson on Saturday, June 7th with Food Trucks, Food Vendors, & Live Music! Come out and enjoy the River!!!
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