I always get excited when I hear shows and movies mention any towns within New York state, especially in the Hudson Valley. When I was watching It's A Wonderful Life during the holiday season, I recognized that they mentioned a few New York state towns such as Elmira and more.

King of Queens has also mentioned New York towns within the Hudson Valley area during some of their episodes. They roasted Poughkeepsie, NY in a King of Queens episode commenting on it's smell.

While Seinfeld was on as background noise, I heard them mention a Hudson Valley town and got excited to once again share this with the community.

How Was This Hudson Valley Town Mentioned In An Episode Of Seinfeld?


Seinfeld is a TV show that highlights the life of four single friends living in New York City. These friends include Jerry Seinfeld with his friends George Costanza and Elaine Benes. They also hang out with Jerry's neighbor, Cosmo Kramer.

This TV show allows fans to truly feel as if they are in the lives of these four friends who are different yet comes together in each episode. With their accent, old fashioned diner scenes and parents who play roles of being from New York City, there's a sense of authenticity in Seinfeld.

IMDB shared that this popular TV series, Seinfeld was on fans' TVs from 1989 until 1998. There have been Seinfeld episodes that mention New York state towns, I was able to see one that mentions a Hudson Valley town.

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Which Episode Was Wurtsboro, NY Highlighted In Seinfeld?


The episode, The Glasses from Seinfeld mentioned a Sullivan County, NY town. Jerry's friend George loses his glasses at his local health club. He's explaining a story from the past to Jerry where he mentions Wurtsboro, NY.

"I was squinting! Remember that drive from Wurtsboro?"

In this part of the episode, George talks about the drive from Wurtsboro, NY.

If Actors From Seinfeld Visited Wurtsboro, NY, What Could They Explore There?


It would be great if the members of Seinfeld took a trip to the Wurtsboro, NY area. This area is a shopping paradise in the Hudson Valley.

In 2024, several new businesses opened in the Sullivan County, NY area. Basakill Bazaar, a "Vintage Market" is a new business that opened in 2024. They are located on the same street as popular destinations such as Crystal Connections and Canale Town Emporium.

Wurtsboro Wares is also a neighbor to Basakill Bazaar, Crystal Connection and Canale Town Emporium as they are all located on the same street and within walking distance to one another.

If the Seinfeld crew visited Wurtsboro, NY they would also have to check out Pasta D'oro, an "Italian American Eatery".

Other nearby destinations near Wurtsboro, NY include a close trip to Bethel Woods Center for the Arts, the original home of the 1969 Woodstock Museum Festival. Throughout Sullivan County, NY guests can explore the Sullivan Catskills Dove Trail.

Have you ever watched this episode of Seinfeld? What TV shows or movies have also mentioned New York state towns and ones within the Hudson Valley? Tell us more below.

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