With New York’s Hudson Valley Region, you’ll come to find that this area of our state has quite a few iconic hotels for you to stay at. Most people have the Mohonk Mountain House come to their minds when they think of famous places to stay in the Hudson Valley, but if you’re looking for a slightly more exclusive hotel that has equally as much to offer, let us show you why it’s a bucket-list worthy experience to spend the night inside Bear Mountain State Park.

Originally built back in 1915, right in the heart of one of New York’s largest state parks is one of the most iconic places that you’ll ever stay at - Bear Mountain Inn.

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The hotel where two U.S. presidents have stayed, Babe Ruth signed his contract to the New York Yankees, and soon to be where you’ll have the most unforgettable stay, history has proven that this hotel is worthy of your time and attention.

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Just over a handful of years ago the hotel underwent an extensiverennovation, turning the 30 small hotels into 15 spacious guest rooms and suites for visitors to experience.

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More grand than ever, Bear Mountain Inn still oozes with rustic charm, something that guests truly love about this Adirondack-style lodge.

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When you’re not enjoying the panoramic views of Bear Mountain State Park and the scenery of the Hudson Highlands, there are lots of other ways that guests can choose to spend their time.

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Like most hotels, Bear Mountain Inn is equipped with a gorgeous restaurant - a place that’s become known for its Sunday Brunches

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The hotel also features other amenities like a gift shop and even a glorious spa that’s open to the public, not just guests of Bear Mountain Inn.

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Of course, the huge state park also plenty for you to experience! Step outside of the hotel’s walls and you can walk on over to the historic carousel to go for a ride with your family.

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Many guests will choose to explore the trails of the state park, leading you down towards Hessian Lake and even up Bear Mountain.

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One of the most unique things about this particular state park though is that there’s actually trailside museums and a zoo!

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From bears to coyotes and bald eagles and critters in viewing tanks, Bear Mountain State Park has created a way for visitors to run into wildlife in the outdoors in a whole new way.

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With so much to explore within this state park and gorgeous hotel, spend the weekend getting to know the ins and outs of Bear Mountain Inn and this scenic slice of the Hudson Valley.

Shinya Suzuki/Flickr To find out more about Bear Mountain Inn and to book your stay, click here.

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To find out more about Bear Mountain Inn and to book your stay, click here.

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