Hudson River Facts and Trivia

The Hudson River is a major river in New York, historically significant for trade via the Erie Canal. It stretches 507 km, originating from Lake Tear of the Clouds and emptying into the Atlantic Ocean. The river is mostly in New York, with a small section forming the border with New Jersey. It is a tidal estuary and was explored by Henry Hudson in 1609. The river played a crucial role in the development of New York City and the Midwest, with canals linking it to the Great Lakes. Notable landmarks include the Hudson River Walkway and the Hudson River Historic District. The river is home to 220 fish species.

Where does the Hudson River begin its journey?

• Lake Michigan

• Lake Erie

• Lake Tier of the Clouds

• Lake Ontario

What is the total length of the Hudson River?

• 315 miles

• 600 miles

• 507 miles

• 400 miles

Which explorer is the Hudson River named after?

• Christopher Columbus

• Henry Hudson

• Ferdinand Magellan

• John Cabot

What was the Dutch name for the Hudson River?

• East River

• West River

• South River

• North River

Which famous American novelist was inspired by the Hudson River?

• F. Scott Fitzgerald

• Ernest Hemingway

• Washington Irving

• Mark Twain

What is the world's second longest pedestrian footbridge that spans the Hudson River?

• Hudson River Walkway

• Brooklyn Bridge

• Golden Gate Bridge

• London Bridge

Which canal was built to link the Hudson River with the Great Lakes?

• Panama Canal

• Suez Canal

• Erie Canal

• Kiel Canal

Which island is located just south of the Hudson River's mouth?

• Ellis Island

• Alcatraz Island

• Treasure Island

• Roosevelt Island

How many kinds of fish are currently found in the Hudson River?

• 250

• 220

• 200

• 150

Which landmark overlooks the Hudson River in Manhattan?

• Central Park

• World Trade Center

• Empire State Building

• Times Square