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Athens is a small, historic village on the Hudson River, shaped by its past as a bustling ferry landing.
Quiet and distinctive, Athens invites visitors to stroll the riverfront park, enjoy live music by the water, and wander lower Second Street — a neighborhood where locals and visitors gather for morning pastries and coffee, dinner out, local brews, and happenings often built around the Athens Cultural Center.
The Hudson-Athens Lighthouse is one of two remaining lighthouses on the Hudson. Built in the 1870s in the distinctive Second Empire style, this architectural gem once housed generations of lightkeepers and their families.
Launch your boat or kayak from the Athens Boat Launch. Kayaks and stand-up paddleboards are available for rent right in downtown Athens from Screaming Eagle Outdoor Adventures.
Athens' free Summer Concert Series brings live music and a welcoming community atmosphere to scenic Athens Riverfront Park each Friday in the summer.
The annual Athens Victorian Stroll will warm your spirits with horse-drawn rides, artisan vendors, and festive activities. This free, family-friendly celebration sparkles with timeless cheer.
Perched on the banks of the Hudson River in Athens, the Stewart House is a restored 1883 Italianate inn offering nine guest rooms. On-site dining includes the farm-to-table 1883 Tavern and The River Garden, a seasonal outdoor space set beneath willow trees and outlined in fairy lights along the river.
The county seat and gateway to the Catskills, with a walkable downtown on the banks of Catskill Creek.
A historic riverfront community with deep roots along the Hudson, just south of Athens.
A gateway to the valley region with rolling farmland, craft beverages, and the scenic Greenville Drive-In.
Plan your visit with our annual travel guide, packed with the best the Great Northern Catskills has to offer.
