Local Travel
If you are thinking about staying closer to home for your summer vacation, here are some books from the Poughkeepsie Public Library District about traveling in the Hudson Valley region and in New York State. Some web sites of interest are included as well.
Selected Resources
Hudson Valley Region (including the Catskills)
25 Bicycle Tours in the Hudson Valley: Scenic Rides from Saratoga to Northern Westchester County by Howard Stone
25 Mountain Bike Tours in the Hudson Valley by Peter Kick
Catskill Trails: A Ranger's Guide to the High Peaks by Edward G. Henry
The Catskills Alive! by Francine Silverman
The Hudson Valley Book: A Complete Guide by Evelyn Kanter
Hudson Valley Harvest: A Food Lover's Guide to Farms, Restaurants, and Open-Air Markets by Jan Greenberg
Lonely Planet Road Trip: Hudson River Valley by China Williams
Paths Along the Hudson: A Guide to Walking and Biking by Jeffrey Perls
New York City & Long Island
Hidden New York: A Guide to Places That Matter by Marci Reaven and Steve Zeitlin
Long Island Alive! by Francine Silverman
New York by Main contributor Eleanor Berman
Storied City: A Children's Book, Walking-Tour Guide to New York City by Leonard S. Marcus
New York State
Dog-Friendly New York: A Complete Guide to New York City and the Empire State by Trisha Blanchet
New York Walk Book illustrations by Robert L. Dickinson and Jack Fagan
Quiet Water Canoe Guide, New York: Best Paddling Lakes and Ponds for Canoe and Kayak by John Hayes and Alex Wilson
Weird New York: Your Travel Guide to New York's Local Legends and Best Kept Secrets by Chris Gethard
Browse the Collection
Most materials on travel in New York State can be found in the Dewey Decimal number ranges beginning with 917.47.
Web Sites
Hudson River Valley National Heritage Area
Hudson River Valley’s Information Resource
Hudson Valley Attractions and Distractions