| There are few areas of this country that have | | | | commute to New York City and the surrounding |
| the same kind of historical significance as | | | | areas. There are many different communities |
| the Hudson Valley. This was one of the first | | | | in the Hudson Valley area which covers much |
| areas that was colonized during the | | | | of the southeastern portion of the state. |
| exploration of the new world. This was also a | | | | Some of the better known towns are Albany, |
| very important area in this nation's struggle | | | | Chester, Poughkeepsie and Yonkers and the |
| for freedom in it's formative years. Over the | | | | area is comprised of 10 different counties: |
| years this is an area that has seen the best | | | | Westchester, Rockland, Putnam, Dutchess, |
| of society and some difficult times as well. | | | | Orange, Ulster, Columbia, Greene, Rensselar |
| Currently the Hudson Valley has become one of | | | | and Albany. Each county has it's own distinct |
| the most popular places to reside for those | | | | flavor and feeling that must be experienced |
| who eschew the high-stress and high costs of | | | | in person. |
| living in urban New York. The Hudson Valley | | | | |
| is a pristine and beautiful area with rolling | | | | As this area is named after the Hudson River |
| hills and the scenic Hudson River that at one | | | | you can be assured that the towns here |
| time earned the nickname of "America's | | | | feature some stunning waterfront homes and |
| Rhine." | | | | properties. Interested buyers should take the |
| | | | time to examine the counties in question in |
| In recent years several communities in the | | | | further detail as there is much to learn |
| Hudson Valley have risen to prominence in | | | | about the communities that make up this |
| being known as some of the safest communities | | | | region. Come on down and take a quiet drive |
| in America. In addition there are also | | | | through the Hudson Valley and explore what |
| several area that have become quite affluent | | | | there is to offer to your family. Who knows, |
| and are home to some absolutely amazing homes | | | | you may even see a famous motorcycle or |
| and estates. One of the most desirable | | | | two... |
| aspects of this area is the ease of the | | | | |