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Blithewood Garden

4.5Google rating(38 reviews)
Blithewood Garden

Known For

Formal riverside gardens with sweeping Hudson Valley views

Blithewood Garden sits on the Bard College campus overlooking the Hudson River, a charming storefront of nature that rewards anyone willing to wander off the main road. It's a local favorite for good reason — the formal gardens frame river views that stop you mid-step.

🕐Best time to visit: May mornings when the peonies are peaking

Annandale-On-Hudson, NY 12504, USA

Our Take

Blithewood Garden's manicured grounds overlooking the Hudson River are genuinely stunning — the kind of view that stops you mid-sentence. The slim review count keeps the score modest, but this is a worthy find for anyone willing to explore beyond Warren Street.

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Annandale-On-Hudson, NY 12504, USA

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