Rooftops in Troy, New York. Less than two hours from New York City, the Hudson Valley has long been an easy escape for city dwellers—and you don’t even need a car, with Metro-North and Amtrak trains ...

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Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Three mid-Hudson Valley municipalities have been dubbed "fairy-tale small towns." World Atlas crowned Beacon, Kingston and New ...

Each community has its own vibe - but of these small towns offers a welcoming atmosphere, according to the World Atlas. Here are the 11 friendliest towns in New York, according to the publication. A ...

Raise your hands if you love exploring historic towns. You can’t see it, but we’re all raising our hands along with you. Beacon, Dutchess County: What later became the city of Beacon played a major ...

World Atlas has dubbed the three mid-Hudson Valley spots among New York's "fairy-tale small towns." The list included eight towns across New York that have taken the crown for most fablelike. Three ...

Three mid-Hudson Valley municipalities have been dubbed "fairy-tale small towns." World Atlas crowned Beacon, Kingston and New Paltz with the charming title, alongside five other municipalities across ...