Hudson Valley Realtor Paul Biagini reminds us of just a few of the reasons why Hudson Valley residents are fortunate to call this beautiful area home.

• The River. With an incredible history of culture, commerce, and transportation, our mighty Hudson has long been an inspiration to artists and an integral part of the lives of those who reside near it – not to mention offering us spectacular views. It’s the namesake for the region where we live, and we love it.
• Extraordinary Cities and Towns. Hudson, Beacon, Poughkeepsie, Peekskill, Croton, and Tarrytown are all examples of towns that define this remarkable area with their charm, beauty, a powerful sense of history, amazing dining and eclectic culture.
• It’s a Hiker’s Haven. Breakneck Ridge, Devil’s Path, High Falls, the Lemon Squeeze, even part of the Appalachian Trail. Hudson Valley residents enjoy wide-ranging trails that range in difficulty from a just a leisurely stroll to an epic workout.
• Accessibility. Getting around is easy. We are served by several airports and connected by numerous highways and even ferry service. You can travel from Grand Central Station to Poughkeepsie in under two hours and stop at more than a dozen Rivertowns along the way.
• Exceptional Education. You don’t have to travel far for a quality education. Vassar, Bard, Sarah Lawrence, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, and a wide-range of SUNY schools are just a sampling of the excellent education opportunities available nearby.
• Wineries. From the Shawangunk Wine Trail to the Dutchess Wine Trail, as well as dozens of wineries, the Hudson Valley is an oenophile’s delight. We boast the oldest continuously operating a winery in the country, and several Wine Enthusiast award-winners to boot.
• Farmer’s Markets and Produce. With our thriving agricultural scene, Farmer’s markets can be found across the Valley every weekend year-round. Award-winning restaurants likewise source these regional ingredients to craft distinctive culinary creations.
• The Catskills. Beloved by visiting urbanites and Hudson Valley residents alike, the Catskill Mountains — home to Kaaterskill Falls, the Great Wall of Manitou, and Platte Clove, among other natural wonders — covers nearly 6,000 square (and scenic) miles.
• Great Art and Artists. The Hudson Valley is the home of great art by great artists. See work by Pablo Picasso, Alexander Calder, Georgia O‘Keefe, Edward Hopper, Richard Diebenkorn, Richard Serra and Willem de Kooning at such venues as Frances Lehman Loeb Art Center at Vassar College, the Neuberger Museum of Art at Purchase College, Storm King Art Center and Dia: Beacon.
• Glowing Sunsets. Regardless of the season, we Hudson Valley residents – on the eastern side of the river, anyway – enjoy some of the most magnificent sunsets in the world.

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About the Author: Paul Biagini is a lifelong resident of Washingtonville and a Hudson Valley real estate expert. Paul Biagini also maintains a residence in Philadelphia and is a Delaware Valley real estate expert with extensive ties to the region’s core. Paul Biagini owns several real estate offices stretching from Albany to White Plains and performs transactions in New York City as well.