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Olana State Historic Site

5720 SR 9G, Hudson, NY 12534
518 828 0135
Ranked #2 of 5 attractions in Hudson
4.5 of 5 stars 46 Reviews
Type: Historic Sites, Architectural Buildings
Description: Historic home of Hudson River school landscape painter Frederic Edwin Church.
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New York
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40 reviews 40 reviews
Reviews in 25 cities Reviews in 25 cities
18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012 NEW

The view is spectacular and the house unique, designed by Frederick Church and filled with beautiful middle eastern furnishings and objects...much more than I expected. The tour was very interesting and intelligently organized. More

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Old Chatham, New York, United States
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2012

I visit Olana several times a year and there is no place I would rather be. The grounds and views are stunning and the house is inviting and spectacularly toured. If you are ever in the area visit this jewel! More

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Albany, New York
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39 reviews 39 reviews
Reviews in 24 cities Reviews in 24 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 May 2012

A must stop on a historic exploration of the Hudson Valley More

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Philadelphia, PA USA
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5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 April 2012

Olana is so much more that we expected and the guide who is also the site manager was incredibly knowledgeable about the house, grounds along with Mr. Church and his family. Not to be missed. What incredible views. More

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W Coxsackie
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26 reviews 26 reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 April 2012

live in the area and have been here many times. the house is very unique and the tour is good. the tour is only on the first floor. the grounds are large and great for hiking. More

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woodstock
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63 reviews 63 reviews
Reviews in 31 cities Reviews in 31 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 April 2012

I went here with my boyfriend on my birthday in April- it was a beautiful clear day & we could see the Catskill mountains and the Hudson river. We had a picnic lunch on the grounds & then took the tour of the Mansion. The tour was very interesting & being an artist myself I enjoyed everything. While in school... More

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Wappingers Falls, NY
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 April 2012

I've seen lots of historic homes in the Hudson Valley. This house is quite beautiful, but the price was a bit high for what it is. If you're not spending much money elsewhere on your trip, do the tour, but if your funds are limited, visit other historic homes in the area. More

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Ghent, New York
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10 reviews 10 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 April 2012

It's an interesting look into the life of the artist who lived here and the times in which he lived. More

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Albany, New York
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10 reviews 10 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 April 2012

Olana is extraordinary. I've been there three or four times and each time I went I learned something new. I'm going back next month with a group of Red Hatters and this time I'll get to view rooms on the upper floor that weren't open when I went before. The grounds are lovely for strolling. Just wear comfortable shoes. More

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new york
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 March 2012

beautiful grounds and home, the art collection is fantastic More

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