Historic Hudson River Towns Mobile Audio Tours
Use the free TravelStorys app on your phone or access a specific tour below. You’ll find lots of ways to explore Historic Hudson River Towns (HHRT), a group of charming riverfront communities just north of New York City. Whether you are walking, biking, driving, or relaxing at home, these tours offer insights into the history, culture, landmarks, and scenic beauty that make the Historic Hudson River Towns a truly special place to visit.
HHRT Cuomo Bridge Tours, Walking or Biking
These dramatic tours connect the east and west sides of the Hudson River on the Path across the Governor Mario M. Cuomo Bridge. Whether walking or biking, explore the history of the bridge, its construction and the mighty river that it crosses. Themed outlooks on the 3-mile span provide places to stop, rest, and enjoy the view.
HHRT Nyack Walking or Biking Tour
Discover the joys of Nyack, the Cuomo Bridge terminus community on the West side of the Hudson. Known as the “Art and Soul of the Hudson,” Nyack has earned a reputation as a center for the arts and a popular residential area for performers and celebrities. This tour will guide you on a walk or a bike ride through Nyack’s history and vibrant cultural scene.
HHRT Walking tour of Edward Hopper’s Nyack
Widely-acknowledged as the most important realist painter of 20th-century America, Edward Hopper (1882-1967) was born and raised in Nyack. The family home now serves as the Edward Hopper Museum and Study Center, preserving the legacy of this renowned American artist whose work was inspired by the changing light off the Hudson River.
HHRT Walking Tour of Irvington, Tarrytown & Sleepy Hollow
As you walk through three Cuomo Bridge terminus towns on the East side of the Hudson, enjoy learning about their interesting pasts and vibrant presents. Irvington, named for author Washington Irving, Tarrytown, home to millionaires’ estates, and Sleepy Hollow, where the Headless Horseman’s ride is celebrated every fall, all offer special places to explore.
HHRT Walking Tour of Piermont
Piermont is a vibrant village surrounded by the natural wonders of the Hudson River, a 1,000-acre salt marsh, Tallman mountain and its namesake pier. This sensational setting has attracted world-class restaurants, chic shoppes, and cool art galleries. By experiencing this tour, you will more deeply appreciate Piermont’s connection to the Hudson river. And you will learn about Piermont’s early beginnings, its rich heritage and role in the American Revolution, its industrial past and its commercial significance to the country.
HHRT Driving Tour
Drive through historic towns, cities, and villages, over the Governor Mario M. Cuomo Bridge at the Tappan Zee, and across the Bear Mountain Bridge in the Hudson Highlands. As you travel, with stops along the way, you’ll enjoy scenic views of the majestic Hudson River while listening to stories about the region that play automatically on your phone.
Historic Hudson River Towns is a non-profit group of riverfront communities that form the southern gateway to the Hudson Valley. With funding from the Community Benefits Fund of the New NY Bridge Project, administered by the New York State Thruway Authority, and with assistance and guidance from TravelStorysGPS, we are proud to offer tours of our area that you can access on your phone or on your website from anywhere in the world!
TravelStorys is a free app that uses GPS technology to share authentic stories on your mobile device. Drive, walk or bike along a tour route and stories about history, culture, and the great outdoors play automatically as you pass by, so you can safely travel at your own pace. Click here to remotely enjoy the tour or download the TravelStorys app, select a tour, hit the play button, and focus on your surroundings instead of your phone. Try it and enjoy!
