# Hudson–Athens Lighthouse, United States: what it is and when to go

> Hudson–Athens Lighthouse is a lighthouse in New York, United States (Catskill). Interests: Architecture. The best time to visit is March to October. In June there are 15 h 04 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 56. It has articles in 4 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in United States: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.

- Address: https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/hudson-athens-lighthouse/
- Reviewed on: 2026-10-08
- Language: en

## In a nutshell

- **What it is:** Lighthouse in New York, United States · Architecture
- **Where:** United States
- **Best time:** March to October.
- **Nearest airport:** EWR Newark, 177 km as the crow flies
- **Website:** [en.wikipedia.org](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hudson-Athens_Light)
- **Coordinates:** 42.25198, -73.80871

## What it is and where

Hudson–Athens Lighthouse is a lighthouse in New York, United States (Catskill). It has articles in 4 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in United States: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.

It is in [Catskill](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/catskill/), where this site lists 16 more places to see, 8.3 km from the centre.

Its coordinates are 42.25198, -73.80871; the nearest main airport is Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR, Newark), 177 km as the crow flies. How to get around United States (train, car, bus) is covered in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/#moverse).

- [Where it is](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=42.251983%2C-73.808707)
- [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=42.251983%2C-73.808707)

It is one of the [Architecture](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/arquitectura/) places in United States. In [Kokai](https://kokai.app/en/) it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.

## When to go

The best time to visit Hudson–Athens Lighthouse is **March to October**.

| Mes | Época | Hours of daylight |
| --- | --- | --- |
| January | Possible | 9 h 14 |
| February | Possible | 10 h 21 |
| March | Best time | 11 h 40 |
| April | Best time | 13 h 09 |
| May | Best time | 14 h 24 |
| June | Best time | 15 h 04 |
| July | Best time | 14 h 48 |
| August | Best time | 13 h 43 |
| September | Best time | 12 h 16 |
| October | Best time | 10 h 49 |
| November | Possible | 9 h 33 |
| December | Possible | 8 h 56 |

In June there are 15 h 04 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 56. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.

When to go to United States in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/#cuando-ir).

## Before you go to United States

To enter United States there are 9 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Book national parks and cars in advance”: they are all, with their deadlines, in [the United States checklist](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/#antes-de-salir). Currency: US dollar (USD); plugs: Type A and B · 120 V · 60 Hz (you need an adapter, and check your devices' voltage); emergencies: 911 for everything.

In [Kokai](https://kokai.app/en/) you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.

## What is nearby

- [Upper Depot Brewing](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/upper-depot-brewing/): Brewery · 2.3 km
- [Olana State Historic Site](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/olana-state-historic-site/): Historic house museum and estate; former home of Frederic Edwin Church · 3.9 km
- [Thomas Cole National Historic Site](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/thomas-cole-house/): Home and the studio of painter Thomas Cole · 5.2 km
- [Return Brewing Company](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/return-brewing-company/): Brewery · 6.0 km
- [Subversive Malting + Brewing](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/subversive-malting-brewing/): Brewery · 6.6 km

Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in [the United States guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/).

## More in United States: Architecture

- [Golden Gate Bridge](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/puente-golden-gate/): suspension bridge on the San Francisco Bay
- [Brooklyn Bridge](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/brooklyn-bridge/): bridge in New York City, crossing the East River
- [Washington Monument](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/washington-monument/): obelisk on the National Mall in Washington, D.C
- [Verrazzano–Narrows Bridge](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/verrazzano-narrows-bridge/): bridge in New York City
- [George Washington Bridge](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/george-washington-bridge/): bridge in New York City
- [Manhattan Bridge](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/manhattan-bridge/): bridge in New York City

Every United States place under Architecture, each with its season, is on [its page](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/arquitectura/).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Hudson–Athens Lighthouse?

It is a lighthouse in New York, United States. It has articles in 4 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in United States: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.

### When is the best time to visit Hudson–Athens Lighthouse?

March to October. In June there are 15 h 04 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 56.

### How do you get to Hudson–Athens Lighthouse?

The nearest main airport is Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR), 177 km as the crow flies. From there, [directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=42.251983%2C-73.808707) opens the route on the map, and how to get around United States is explained in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/#moverse).

### How do I add it to my trip?

With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the United States map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.

### What else is around here?

Nearby you have [Upper Depot Brewing](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/upper-depot-brewing/), [Olana State Historic Site](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/olana-state-historic-site/), [Thomas Cole National Historic Site](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/thomas-cole-house/). The rest is in [the United States guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/).

Data from [OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/696518034), licensed under the ODbL, and from [Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q5929090), CC0. More about Hudson–Athens Lighthouse on [Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hudson%E2%80%93Athens_Lighthouse). Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in [credits](https://kokai.app/en/aviso/#creditos).