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Olana State Historic Site

652 Reviews

#1 of 32 things to do in Hudson

Architectural Buildings, Historic Sites, Sights & Landmarks

5720 State Route 9g, Hudson, NY 12534-4129

+1 518-828-0135

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“Reserve ahead”

Luckily we had done our research ahead of time and knew to reserve a house tour. The views of the... read more

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Amy F

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“Incredible ”

This is a magnificent site. Enjoy the views and the grounds. Of course take a house tour early in... read more

Reviewed 2 days ago

Mitchell F

New York City, New York

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Hudson River School painter Frederic E. Church designed Olana, his family home, studio, and estate, as an integrated environment embracing architecture, art, and landscape. Olana, a National Historic Landmark, is an icon of naturalistic landscape design, with five miles of carriage roads and a Persian-inspired house at its summit, embracing unrivaled panoramic views of the vast Hudson River Valley. Today, visitors can experience an array of activities, from meandering through the 250 acre artist designed landscape, to taking a tour of the house and surrounding landscape, to viewing the changing exhibitions both in the main house and a gallery devoted to contemporary photography. They can see a 17 minute award-winning video on the property and a permanent orientation exhibit. They can also participate in a variety of educational programs in the Wagon House Education Center, including a free backpack program that includes a variety of projects for children.

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5720 State Route 9g, Hudson, NY 12534-4129

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Amy F

Reviewed yesterday via mobile

Reserve ahead

Luckily we had done our research ahead of time and knew to reserve a house tour. The views of the Hudson River and Catskills from the house are inspiring. The house is unique and the guided tour was informative but not as detailed as at...More

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Mitchell F

New York City, New York

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Incredible

This is a magnificent site. Enjoy the views and the grounds. Of course take a house tour early in the morning. Reserve online ahead of time. Outrageous and opulent. You must take pics. Go with friends and just knock yourself out.

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mrmatt

Bordentown, New Jersey

Reviewed 3 days ago

Interesting architecture, dark rooms

We visited on a humid day. Our guide was knowledgeable and friendly, but the interior was very dark-dark wallpaper, paint, flooring, even Mr. Church's paintings. It was not very well airconditioed. We were unfortunately underwhelmed by the visit, expecting more.

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Harrington Park, New Jersey

Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile

Olana castle

Great place to visit amazing tour guide Luda was very knowledgeable and entertaining. I felt like I was taking back to thet Centry She answered all of our questions. I highly recommend to visit and learn and see amazing views and history

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Tom_and_Jo_Ann

Freehold, New Jersey

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Reviewed 1 week ago

The place is magnificent

Touring through this place is like visiting the mansions in Rhode Island. The outside is stunning and the inside is unique. We thoroughly enjoyed the tour. The guide was adequate. Mr. Price was quite a guy apparently.

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nickpD8656VV

Hudson, New York

107

Reviewed 1 week ago

outside at Olana

I go there for the grounds and the view. I worked on the house about 45 years ago as a mason's laborer. I have been in love with this site ever since.

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BethH0209

Albany, New York

Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile

Tour of House - issue with tour guide.

Went with my friend on a tour of the mansion of Fredrick Church at Olana. When entering the building, the guide had asked me to place my purse and camera bag on my belly so it does brush onto anything in the home. I am...More

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1852house

Kendall, New York

6131

Reviewed 1 week ago

Worth going back a second time!

We took a tour that lasted a little over an hour. An amazing home in nearly untouched condition. It doesn't matter if you've never heard of Frederick Church or if you're a scholar of the Hudson River artist, you will come away impressed by the...More

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1Waterford

Laguna Hills, California

234

Reviewed 2 weeks ago

Beautiful view and the house itself is a work of art

The home of artist Frederick Church. Beautiful views from first floor tour. Many of the interior rooms were very dark which made it difficult to see much of the artwork on the walls. The tour guide was friendly and extremely knowledgeable. NOTE:There is quite a...More

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pkresner

Huntington, New York

266

Reviewed 3 weeks ago via mobile

Tour of Frederick Church’s Olana

A spectacular setting for a most unusual house. Colors and interesting shapes and designs abound. Our docent was wonderful, very knowledgeable. There’s so much originality and history. Plenty of paintings, I only wish the lighting was better so I could have really taken in all...More

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