HOURS + DIRECTIONS

Olana State Historic Site
5720 Route 9G
Hudson, NY 12534

Park is free and open daily 8:00 AM – Sunset

Guided Tours of the Historic Landscape and House

Tour hours vary seasonally. Click here to learn more.

Parking lots are located at the Frederic Church Center, Wagon House Education Center, and at the top of the site near the Olana Shop.

By Car

Estimated Drive Times:
Albany: 45 minutes
Boston: 3 hours
New York City: 2.5 hours
Poughkeepsie: 1 hour
Springfield, MA: 1.5 hours

New York City and Points South
Take NYS Thruway (I-87) to Exit 21/Catskill. Follow signs for Route 23 East and Hudson. Cross Rip Van Winkle Bridge, enter the traffic circle and take the first exit onto Route 9G South. Olana is on left one mile south of Rip Van Winkle Bridge.

Or, take Route 9 North through Rhinebeck. Take a left at light onto Route 9G North. It’s approximately 20 miles to Olana, entrance on right. If you reach the intersection for Rip Van Winkle Bridge, you have gone too far.

Or, take the Taconic State Parkway north.  Get off at the Hudson/Ancram exit, NYS Route 82.  Head west on Route 82 (a right turn off the cloverleaf). In approximately 5 miles, Route 82 joins with NYS Route 23 – continue straight onto Route 23. Go another 5 miles. At the traffic circle with the Rip Van Winkle Bridge, take the second exit onto Route 9G.  Do not cross the bridge. Slightly less than one mile from the intersection, the entrance to Olana will be on your left.

Albany and Points North and West
From Albany. Take NYS Thruway (I-87) South to Exit 21/Catskill. Follow signs for Route 23 East and Hudson. Cross the Rip Van Winkle Bridge, enter the traffic circle and take the first exit onto Route 9G South. Olana is on left one mile south of bridge.

Or, take Route 9W to Catskill, then take Route 23 East. Cross the Rip Van Winkle Bridge. Enter the traffic circle and take the first exit onto Route 9G South. Olana is on the left one mile south of bridge.

Or, take Route 9 South into Hudson. Turn right on Warren Street. Turn left on Third Street which becomes 9G South. Continue on 9G approximately 3-4 miles. Do not cross the Rip Van Winkle Bridge. Enter the traffic circle and take the second exit onto Route 9G South. Olana is on the left one mile south of bridge.

From Boston, The Berkshires, Points East
From Boston, take Massachusetts Turnpike to NYS Thruway (I-90 West) to Exit B2. Take Taconic State Parkway South to Claverack/Hillsdale Exit (Route 23 West). Follow Route 23 West, bear left onto Route 9G South. Do not cross bridge. Enter the traffic circle and take the second exit onto Route 9G South. Olana is one mile south of Rip Van Winkle Bridge on left.

From Great Barrington, Massachusetts take Route 23 West. Continue into New York State on Route 23 West for approximately 22 miles. Enter the traffic circle and take the second exit onto Route 9G South. Do not cross bridge. Olana is one mile south of Rip Van Winkle Bridge on left.

Train & Local Taxis

Via Amtrak
Take Amtrak to the Hudson, NY station, and then take a short taxi ride to Olana.

Taxis
Hudson Region Transport LLC (24/7)
(518) 697-0056

Cubs Taxi and Airport Service (24/7)
(518) 929-6005

H Transport LLC
(518) 577-5388

McManns Transportation
(518) 610-0071

At this time, the best method of transportation to Olana is by personal car due to limited taxi service and limited Uber and Lyft availability.

Olana Site Map

Click here to download a site map of Olana showing parking, carriage roads and ticket sales location.