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