Hudson River Chain
The Hudson River Chains were a series of chain booms constructed across the Hudson River at West Point by Continental Army forces from 1776 to 1778 during the American Revolutionary War. Head to Highlands to see it. Its story as a place to visit starts in 1776.
A landmark inside Highlands
Winters are cold
January nights drop to 18°, with about 36" of snow a year. When to go ↓
You can stay in Highlands
Hudson River Chain is inside Highlands, which has 22 places to stay, so you won’t need a base farther out. Where to stay ↓
Established in 1776
Hudson River Chain dates from 1776. About ↓
Best months: May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep and Oct
May, June, July, August, September and October are the mild months, with highs of 62–82°. When to go ↓
An airport 11 miles away
New York Stewart (SWF) has airline service, about 11 miles from Hudson River Chain.
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
Picking a season
The weather near Hudson River Chain shifts through the year, as below.
Hudson River Chain
The Hudson River Chains were a series of chain booms constructed across the Hudson River at West Point by Continental Army forces from 1776 to 1778 during the American Revolutionary War. These served as defenses preventing British naval vessels from sailing upriver and were overseen by the Highlands Department of the Continental Army.
- Type
- Landmark
- Established
- 1776
- Wikipedia readers
- 13K a year
Lodging near Hudson River Chain
To stay close, try Highlands (22) and Fishkill (25).
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Hudson River Chain | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highlands | in town | — | 22 6 hotels · 5 motels · 7 inns & B&Bs · 2 lodges & cabins · 2 RV parks | 12,678 | $338K | A+ |
| Fishkill | 8 mi north | 15 min | 25 19 hotels · 2 inns & B&Bs · 4 campgrounds | 22,937 | $420K | — |
| Highland Falls | 2 mi south | 5 min | 11 2 hotels · 4 motels · 3 inns & B&Bs · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 RV park | 3,631 | $354K | — |
| Philipstown | 2 mi northeast | 5 min | 10 4 hotels · 1 motel · 4 inns & B&Bs · 1 campground | 9,910 | $615K | — |
| Newburgh | 12 mi northwest | 20 min | 17 10 hotels · 6 motels · 1 inn or B&B | 31,825 | $376K | — |
| Beacon | 7 mi north | 10 min | 8 2 hotels · 5 inns & B&Bs · 1 lodge or cabins | 14,931 | $472K | B+ |
| Fishkill | 10 mi north | 15 min | 9 9 hotels | 2,147 | $311K | B− |
| New Windsor | 10 mi northwest | 15 min | 8 6 hotels · 2 motels | 27,844 | $372K | B |
Day trip from
Straight-line miles.
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Beyond Hudson River Chain
You can reach each of these within 48 miles.
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United States Military Academy: USMA Public Affairs Office, Public domain · Central Park: Ed Yourdon from New York City, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0 · Madison Square Garden: Ajay Suresh from New York, NY, USA, CC BY 2.0 · MetLife Stadium: babyknight, CC BY 2.0 · Studio 54: Americasroof (talk), CC BY-SA 3.0 · Metropolitan Museum of Art: Hugo Schneider, CC BY-SA 2.0 · Yankee Stadium: Matt Boulton, CC BY-SA 2.0 · National September 11 Memorial & Museum: Paul Sableman, CC BY 2.0
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Questions people have about Hudson River Chain
Is Hudson River Chain in Highlands?
Yes. It’s inside Highlands, NY.
When is the best time to visit Hudson River Chain?
May, June, July, August, September and October, with highs of 62–82°.
How far is Hudson River Chain from Oyster Bay and Jersey City?
About 47 miles southeast of Oyster Bay and about 48 miles south of Jersey City, as the crow flies.
What is the closest airport to Hudson River Chain?
New York Stewart (SWF), about 11 miles away. The nearest big hub is LaGuardia (LGA), about 43 miles.
Where should I stay near Hudson River Chain?
Highlands (in town, 22 places to stay), Fishkill (8 mi, 25 places to stay) and Highland Falls (2 mi, 11 places to stay).
Local tips in Highlands
No one has shared advice yet; Highlands’s Town Square takes questions.
Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.