Hudson River Art Trail
The Hudson River School Art Trail connects you with the places in nature that Thomas Cole and the Hudson River School artists made famous in their 19th-century landscape paintings.
Pets allowed
National Historic Site
Thomas Cole National Historic Site
Thomas Cole National Historic Site is a National Historic Site in New York. The NPS currently lists 0 active alerts, 0 campgrounds and 1 visitor center.
New York National Historic Site
Updated · NPS Data API
About the park
“In 1825, America was still a new nation, just forming its own unique identity and traditions. Thomas Cole invented a new style of art, one that Americans could call their own. His landscape paintings launched the art movement known as the Hudson River School.”
Active alerts
0
Closures
0
Campgrounds
0
Visitor centers
1
Current alerts and closures
The NPS listed no active alerts for this park in the Oct 28, 2026 snapshot. Conditions can change; check current conditions on nps.gov before you go.
Entrance fees and passes
Things to do
Activities the NPS lists for Thomas Cole.
Arts and CultureGuided ToursSelf-Guided Tours - WalkingWildlife WatchingBirdwatchingMuseum Exhibits
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Operating hours
For the Hours of Operation, please visit https://thomascole.org
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | All Day |
| Tuesday | All Day |
| Wednesday | All Day |
| Thursday | All Day |
| Friday | All Day |
| Saturday | All Day |
| Sunday | All Day |
Weather: For details and information, visit, http://www.thomascole.org/.
Contact and directions
- Phone
- 518.943.7465
- [email protected]
- Address
- 218 Spring Street, Catskill, NY 12414
- Coordinates
- 42.2257, -73.8615· View on OpenStreetMap
Visitor centers
| Visitor center | Standard hours | Phone | Passport stamp |
|---|---|---|---|
| Visitor Center | — | 518-943-7465 | Yes |
Campgrounds
No NPS campgrounds are listed for this site. Nearby national forests or state parks may offer camping.
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Sources
- Park details, alerts, fees and passes, visitor centers and campgrounds: National Park Service Data API, snapshot of Oct 28, 2026.
- Official park page: https://www.nps.gov/thco/index.htm
- Data: National Park Service (NPS) Data API, U.S. Department of the Interior (developer.nps.gov). This product uses the NPS Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the National Park Service. The National Park Service and the U.S. Department of the Interior do not endorse OpenParks. Photos are NPS images shown with their original credits; park descriptions are short excerpts credited to the NPS. Always confirm current conditions on nps.gov before you travel.