Hudson River: Quick Facts

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View of the Hudson River winding through the Hudson Valley near Bear Mountain Bridge, with forested hills and trees in the foreground.

Map highlighting the state of New York and showing the course of the Hudson River running southward through eastern New York. Surrounding states, major lakes, and part of southeastern Canada are also labeled. A small inset globe at the bottom left indicates the region's location in North America.

Hudson River docks

George Washington Bridge

Steep, vertical cliffs of the Palisades rise above colorful autumn trees along the Hudson River in southwestern New York, with wooden posts in the water in the foreground.

Stony Point Lighthouse, a small white stone tower with an octagonal glass lantern, stands on a grassy hill surrounded by trees in Stony Point, New York.

Hudson River engraving

Map of central New York City focused on Manhattan, displaying major streets, neighborhoods, parks such as Central Park and Riverside Park, subway lines, bridges, tunnels, and points of interest including museums and landmarks. Surrounding boroughs like Brooklyn, Queens, and the Bronx are partially visible.

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