LOCATION
20 minutes from Hudson
2.5 hours from NYC
Located in the Hudson Valley, the Taconic Antiques Fair takes place on the historic Columbia County Fairgrounds in the Village of Chatham, a twenty-minute drive from the train station in Hudson and a trip from NYC on the scenic Taconic State Parkway.
VISIT CHATHAM, NY
The picturesque Village of Chatham, New York is nestled between the Hudson River and the Taconic Mountains in beautiful Columbia County. With views of rolling farmland and a quaint main street lined with historic buildings, the town is well worth exploring after the Fair. Don’t miss Chatham’s downtown, which has shops, restaurants, and galleries to explore.
ROAD TRIP
If you’re traveling to the Fair, don’t be discouraged by the drive—it’s part of the experience! The scenic Taconic Parkway winds north through wooded hills and farmland with breathtaking views of fall foliage. Here are some shops and sights to check out along the drive.
From New York City – Beacon, Rhinebeck, and Hudson are short diversions from the route. Only twenty minutes from Chatham, Hudson has many antique stores, galleries, and restaurants to explore.
From Connecticut – On your way, visit Millerton and Millbrook, New York for more antique stores, galleries, restaurants, and historic small-town vibes.
From Boston – Stop off in Great Barrington or Lee, Massachusetts for more leaf-peeping, culinary scenes, and antiquing. Knollwood Antiques is a multi-vendor antiques and decor gallery in Lee. In Great Barrington, The Berkshire Galleries is packed with quality antiques. Hancock Shaker Village and Historic Deerfield are also stone’s throw away.