Germantown

Located along the banks of the Hudson River, Germantown is known for its quiet charm and countryside setting. About 40 miles from Albany and a little over 100 miles from New York City, Germantown offers residents a close-knit community enriched by amenities like Palatine Park, Cheviot Park, and Lasher Memorial Park with boating access to the Hudson River, and a downtown area anchored by such local institutions as Otto's Market.

 

Drive Times from Major Cities

• From Albany, NY: 45 minutes
• From New York, NY: About 2 hours 30 minutes
• From Boston, MA: About 3 hours 10 minutes
• From Hudson, NY: About 15 minutes

Community Resources and Amenities

• Maintained by the Town of Germantown.
• Encircles a small lake that has a sand swimming beach.
• Park amenities include athletic fields, a playground, and picnic facilities.

• Germantown Central School District serves about 520 students in a single PK-12 building.
• The district is made up the towns of Ancram, Clermont, Gallatin, Germantown, Livingston, and Taghkanic.

• The Germantown Library was the first in Columbia County to have a designated area set aside for a makerspace.
• The Germantown Library Makerspace includes presentation technology and equipment and supplies for numerous DIY and STEAM activities.

• Part of the Germantown community since 1927.
• Otto's is a community hub and a source of local products from the Hudson Valley, everyday groceries, prepared foods, and bakery items.

Health Care Resources

• Provides services to more than 100,000 residents in Columbia, Greene and Dutchess counties.
• The region’s only comprehensive primary and specialty care health system.
• Anchored by Columbia Memorial Hospital in Hudson.

Recreation and Culture

• Former home of the politically prominent Livingston family. Its most famous member was Robert R. Livingston, who helped draft the Declaration of Independence and administered the oath of office to George Washington when he became president.
• The grounds at Clermont include four landscaped gardens: a spring garden, a cutting garden, a walled garden, and a wilderness garden.

• This family-run winery has 15 acres of Chardonnay, Riesling, and Pinot Noir vineyards under production.
• The winery offers a tasting room, cafe, and a wine club.