The Top 20 Attractions in Columbia County
There are plenty of places to see and visit in Columbia County. Whether you love hiking or cycling, Columbia County is a region where 20
hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.
hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.
Last updated: December 1, 2025
Sunset Rock Overlook
Highlight • Viewpoint
At an elevation of 1,788 feet, Sunset Rock is the main overlook within Taconic State Park. The trail reaching the overlook is a pretty steady climb that is primarily locked …
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Bash Bish Falls State Park Entrance
Highlight • Rest Area
Taconic State Park is a popular park on the border of New York and Massachusetts. There are several waterfalls within the park and multiple hiking trails for visitors to enjoy.
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Clermont State Historic Site
Highlight • Historical Site
Clermont State Historic Site was the country seat of the powerful Livingston family, who lived there for many generations. It was turned over to New York State in 1962 for …
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Access to the base of High Falls
Highlight • Waterfall
If you decide to hike down the gully on the Blue Trail, you will eventually make it to the Claverack Creek. If you follow the creek a couple hundred feet …
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Hudson River Skywalk
Highlight (Segment) • Bridge
The Hudson River Skywalk is a paved walkway and bike path that crosses over the Hudson River, connecting the city of Hudson to the town of Catskill. The path travels …
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New Lebanon
Highlight • Historical Site
New Lebanon was the main spiritual home of the Shakers.
The Mount Lebanon Shaker Society had 609 members in 1864. The most historic structures now belong to the Shaker Museum …
The Mount Lebanon Shaker Society had 609 members in 1864. The most historic structures now belong to the Shaker Museum …
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Copake Iron Works Furnace
Highlight • Historical Site
The Copake Iron Works, established in 1845 and in operation from 1848 to 1903, was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2007. It stands as one of …
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Harvey Mountain Lean-To
Highlight • Mountain Hut
The Harvey Mountain lean-to is a small shelter located off of the Pinnacle Point Trail. The shelter is down a small side trail, but it is marked with signs and …
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Lake Taghkanic State Park
Highlight • Lake
This 1,569-acre state park offers a little bit of almost everything: camping, picnic facilities, restrooms, hiking trails, interesting ruins, a swimming beach, a boat launch, and rentals of watercraft like paddleboats, rowboats and kayaks.
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Beebe Hill Fire Tower
Highlight • Monument
Beebe Hill Fire Tower provides an overlook of Beebe Hill National Forest, the Blackhead Range, and over into the state of Massachusetts. The trail leading up to the tower is …
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