Peekskill: Hotels for Culture, History, and Nature

Peekskill combines a riverfront setting and parks with theater, art, and museums. If you’re looking for a hotel in Peekskill, deciding what you’d like to focus on—culture, history, or outdoor activities—can help you plan your trip. The city offers a range of options for each interest.

By the Water and Among the Greenery

At Riverfront Green Park, you can watch the river against the backdrop of the Hudson Highlands. Boat trips on the Hudson River can depart from historic Fleischmann Pier in the same park. You can watch birds, including eagles, at Charles Point Park. Kayaking is available at China Pier in Charles Point and along the waterfront, where you can also go stand-up paddleboarding.

For walks in nature, Depew Park offers numerous wooded paths. The MacGregory Brook Trail is suitable for walking your dog. At Fort Hill Park, children can take part in a nature scavenger hunt. Alongside the waterfront, walks, birdwatching, and activities for children offer different options to consider when planning your trip.

Theater, Art, and History

The striking Paramount Theater stands in the center of Peekskill. The Paramount Hudson Valley Theater presents music, dance, theater, spoken word, film, and cultural programs. Its lineup therefore includes a range of stage and film formats.

The Peekskill Museum began in 1946 with the acquisition of the former Herrick family home. Through exhibitions, programs, and publications, it shares the history of Peekskill and the surrounding area. The collection includes stoves, as well as artifacts and photographs from the foundries and their workers, giving a place in the local museum collection to both industrial history and the people who worked in the foundries.

Another historic landmark is the Lincoln Depot Museum. It is a 3,000-square-foot freight and passenger rail depot on Peekskill Bay, on the east bank of the Hudson River. On February 19, 1861, President-elect Abraham Lincoln stopped there on his train journey from Springfield, Illinois, to Washington, D.C., for his inauguration, to greet New Yorkers. The exhibition explores Lincoln’s connections to Peekskill and the Hudson Valley. It features more than 100 artifacts, including rare maps, photographs, memorabilia, and an order signed by Lincoln. Individual exhibits may change.

Hudson Valley MOCA has also shaped Peekskill, with more than 80 art exhibitions, six major art festivals, and educational programs. Together with the theater and museums, it offers different ways to explore art, culture, and history in the city.

Getting Around Peekskill

An illuminated sculpture trail leads from the Metro-North Railroad station in Peekskill to downtown. The Discover Peekskill Shuttle connects visitors with downtown, the station, and the waterfront. It’s free and runs on weekends in summer and fall. Schedules may change, so check the times before traveling. The two options differ in that the sculpture trail connects the station and downtown, while the shuttle also serves the waterfront.

Find a Hotel in Peekskill

Then compare the details of hotels available for your travel dates using the criteria that matter to you. The sights and activities can help guide your choice of destination; your specific hotel choice will depend on the details of each offer.

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