Hop On A Boat To Tour This Unique Lighthouse Right Here On The New York Coast

There are a number of beautiful lighthouses along the coast of New York, but this landmark lighthouse in the middle of the Hudson River is a unique piece of history where visitors can also get an incredible view. Take a boat trip to this nearly 150-year-old lighthouse and learn a little history about the storied landmark. It's not every day you see a lighthouse on its own island!

This lighthouse in the middle of the Hudson River is a unique landmark in the state of New York that isn't well-known by most tourists.

The Hudson-Athens Lighthouse, also known as the Hudson City Light, is located on the Hudson River between Hudson and Athens and was built in 1874.

The lighthouse is operated by the United States Coast Guard and is maintained by the Hudson-Athens Lighthouse Preservation Society.

The lighthouse was originally built to guide ships down the river, and it is still in operation after nearly 150 years!

If you want to get a closer look at this gorgeous lighthouse, you're in luck! Visitors can take a ride on the Little Spirit, a 15-passenger boat, and enjoy a tour of the lighthouse led by Emily Brunner, a woman who used to live in the lighthouse in the 1930s and 1940s. The boat departs from Water and Ferry Street in Hudson and from 2nd and Waterfront Park in Athens.

The Lighthouse is in the Second Empire style of architecture and is a gorgeous sight for anyone who passes by on the river.

If you're in the area, exploring the history and the artifacts contained in this lighthouse is the perfect spontaneous activity for a Saturday afternoon!

You can learn more about the Hudson-Athens Lighthouse by following them on Facebook  or visiting their website.

After your tour, walk around Hudson and explore Henry Hudson Riverfront Park, or spend a few hours with friends at Hudson Brewing Company. If you plan to spend some times in Athens, grab coffee at the Athens Rooster, then head across the street to Athens Brewing Company for a few drinks!

You can find more unique lighthouses in the Empire State by reading this article.