Walkway Across the Hudson

If the painters of the Hudson River School were alive today, they would surely have loved this relatively recent addition to the region. The longest elevated pedestrian bridge in the world, Walkway Across the Hudson spans the entirety of the gorgeous river, making for incredible views. Rising more than 200 feet and more than one mile long, the bridge is fun to explore on foot and on bike. To the east of the river, it starts at the level of Poughkeepsie (home of Vassar College) and to the west, it’s close to New Paltz. Either side offers good parking. The Walkway is open year-round.