The Hudson River is a major tourist attraction in New York.
Tourism brings in hundreds of millions of dollars to the Hudson Valley.
Besides it's beauty, the river also offers a wide range of activities. Thousands of people come to visit the river each year, their reasons ranging from visiting historic museums to intense activities on and along the water. The Hudson provides activities for people of all ages with varying interests. For those who enjoy physical activities options include hiking, scenic driving, climbing, fishing, biking, snowsports, paddling, boating, and birding. For those who enjoy relaxing on cruise ships there is a large number of those offered as well.