Discover Hudson
7 carefully curated photography spots with GPS coordinates, shooting tips, and local insights
Windmill Park
Windmill Park in Hudson offers iconic vintage windmills set in open lawns and gardens — excellent for compositional silhouettes, intimate architectural details and pastoral landscapes. Best at golden hour (sunrise or sunset) for warm side-light and dramatic skies; calm mornings have fewer visitors. Easy roadside access and free parking; paths are walkable but bring lens options for wide vistas and tight details. No formal entry fee; respect private areas and seasonal events that may alter access
Redwood Park
Small local park with mature trees, walking trails and a creek—great for intimate forest compositions, seasonal color, and calm waterscape reflections. Best at golden hour or misty mornings for soft light and atmosphere; fall brings vivid foliage. Easy access with free parking on Redwood St; mostly flat, family-friendly paths (wheelchair-accessible sections). No permit needed for casual shooting but check town rules for commercial shoots or events. Weekday mornings minimize visitors.
Hudson Greenway Trailhead
Small trailhead beside Redwood Dog Park leading into a mixed hardwood greenway — shoot river reflections, forest canopy light, seasonal foliage and candid scenes of dog walkers. Best at golden hour or after rain for saturated colors; fall brings peak color. Accessible parking at the dog park; trails are mostly flat and informal (wear trail shoes). No entry fee; observe leash/park rules and quiet residential surroundings.
Optimist Park
Small community park on the Broad River corridor offering tree-lined paths, open lawns, river access and picnic shelters — good for tranquil riverscapes, seasonal foliage, candid family/community shots and low-key landscapes. Best at golden hour or blue hour for warm side-light and reflections; weekday mornings are quiet. Easy street parking and flat paved paths make it accessible; no entry fee. Bring insect repellent in summer; autumn provides stronger color.
The Mitford Museum
Small museum celebrating Jan Karon’s Mitford novels — charming period rooms, literary artifacts, and a postcard-perfect exterior on a quiet Hudson street. Shoot warm wood interiors, vintage signage, and close-ups of letters, typewriters and quilts. Best light: golden hour exterior and late-morning window light inside. Weekdays are less busy; confirm public hours and photo permission before shooting interiors. Limited on-site parking and small steps at the entrance.
Town of Hudson Rec
Small town recreation park with open lawns, mature trees, playgrounds and sports fields—good for environmental portraits, seasonal foliage and golden-hour light. Easy access and free parking on Redwood St; wheelchair-friendly paths. Visit at sunrise or late afternoon for warm side light and fewer people; autumn offers best color.