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Discover
Dutchess
Start your story in the
heart of the Hudson Valley.
WE L C O M E
Covering 800 square miles in the heart of New York State’s Hudson
Valley Region, Dutchess County delivers an abundance of breathtaking
natural beauty, world-renowned dining and farm-to-table culinary
experiences. With a storied history of empire builders, visionaries and
artists, we’re the perfect place to discover America’s rich heritage.
Here in “New York’s Backyard,” you’ll find a year-round playground
for outdoor adventurers and food enthusiasts, history buffs and
Guided Wine Tastings | Taproom | Food Trucks | Jazz Concerts culture vultures — there’s something for everyone.
“With 130 acres that feel like the French countryside and a big vaulted barn
Walkway Over the Hudson State Historic Park, Poughkeepsie
venue, it’s really no surprise that visitors love this Millbrook Winery. The wine
holds its own against the magical setting — sit at the tasting bar to sample
Millbrook’s chardonnay, cabernet franc, and heady pinot noir, or pick up
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bottles and go at your own pace, preferably in an easy chair on the front lawn.” 8 14
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Everyone Is Welcome 2 Made in Dutchess 38
Events 4 Explore the Outdoors 39
ocated in the heart of Dutchess County, Millbrook Winery sits atop a 130-acre estate with Discover Dutchess 6 Beat the Winter Blues 40
Northern Dutchess 8 Colleges 41
gorgeous views of the Hudson Valley. During your visit, we invite you to partake in one of our guided Central Dutchess 14
Where to Stay 42
wine tastings and sample a variety of our award-winning wines. On summer and fall weekends, 20 26
Southern Dutchess 20
Places to Eat 46
Eastern Dutchess 26
come enjoy lunch from a Food Truck and a glass of wine by the pond, or wine on tap and a cheese Family Friendly Fun 32 Groups, Meetings & Conferences 48
plate in our Vineyard Taproom. The Wine Country Experience is all here...waiting just for you. My Dutchess Story 34 Plan Your Trip 49
Weddings 36 Transportation & Directions 50
Create Your Own Share Your Travel Memories 51
Hallmark Moment 37 Did You Know? 64
Voted BEST LOCAL WINERY
by readers of Hudson Valley
Magazine’s “Best Of” reader’s
choice polls for over 25 years.
Dutchess Tourism, Inc. is On the cover: Bannerman Castle, Hudson River
accredited by the Destination Bannerman Island Cruise & Walking Tours are available from the Beacon Ferry Dock from May through
Marketing Accreditation October. Special events include movie nights, music concerts, farm-to-table dinners and theatrical
Program, (DMAP) of performances. Reservations must be made in advance to visit Pollepel Island at bannermancastle.org.
Destinations International.
Visit MillbrookWine.com/DCT for a special offer! DutchessTourism.com #MyDutchessStory
OPEN SEVEN DAYS A WEEK 12:00 - 5:00 PM
Please check website for extended hours in summer and fall.
Custom publishing services provided by Notes: To the best of our knowledge, the information in this guide is correct as of January 1, 2022. Contact the site before
visiting. The guide lists only those sites that are open to the general public and wish to be included. Listings do not
represent an endorsement. The programs provided by this agency are partially funded by monies received from the
2 6 W I N G R O A D · M I L L B R O O K , N E W Y O R K · 1 2 5 4 5 · (845) 677-8383 County of Dutchess. This travel guide is published by Dutchess Tourism, Inc. (DTI), 3 Neptune Road, Suite A11A,
Poughkeepsie, NY 12601. DTI, an independent 501(c)6 non-profit organization, is the officially designated destination
2 Clinton Avenue, Rye, NY 10580; marketing organization for Dutchess County. ® I LOVE NEW YORK is a registered trademark and service mark of the
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Y OU A R E W EL COME
supportive and welcoming tourist and
business destination for all. Dutchess
County has been designated by the
IN DU TCHESS! Anderson Center for Autism as the first
Autism Supportive County in New York
State, and the Village of Rhinebeck
has become certified as an Autism
Supportive Community. Annual events
such as Sinterklaas and the Dutchess
County Fair offer quiet areas and
special hours to provide respite for
those that need sensory-friendly
accommodations. Julie’s Jungle, a
16,000-square-foot public, accessible
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playground allows children of all
abilities to play and learn together.
Scan here Pride in the Heart of the community together can be found
to find out Hudson Valley year-round. In June, don’t miss the
why Matador Dutchess is an ideal destination for a month-long Pride bash hosted by
Network family vacation, couple’s getaway or a the Dutchess County Pride Center,
recently holiday with friends. Whether you’re including the PKGO Pride festival’s
recognized here to explore the arts and culture colorful and vibrant parade celebrating
Dutchess as one of the scene, engage in outdoor recreation love and freedom in Poughkeepsie
“5 destinations designed for or enjoy the outstanding cuisine, — the “Queen City.” Pride in July at
Rhinebeck Barton Orchards welcomes families
autism-friendly travel.” LGBTQIA+ visitors will find a friendly,
accepting environment. for a fun day on the 175-acre farm with
Dutchess County has been welcoming travelers for generations. We’re the perfect The America the Beautiful - National Explore the appeal of alluring small live music, entertainment and farm
Parks & Federal Recreational Lands towns like Beacon and Rhinebeck, activities. LGBTQ+ History Month
getaway, just 90 minutes north of New York City, to find inspiration in arts, culture,
Access Pass allows U.S. citizens or where gay-owned and gay-friendly in October brings a slew of special
history, cuisine, farms and the breathtaking beauty of our wide-open spaces. All are welcome here. Discover permanent residents with long-term businesses have been growing events across the county. Enjoy an
Dutchess and create your own “Storied Experience.” disabilities a free lifetime pass to see and thriving. Catch a performance evening of entertainment with monthly
national sites including the Vanderbilt at Vassar College’s Powerhouse drag shows and karaoke nights at
in wheelchairs or who have limited Mansion and Home of Franklin D. Theater or see emerging works during Beacon’s barcade Happy Valley.
mobility. Wilcox Memorial Park in Roosevelt. For New York State (NYS) the New York Stage & Film Summer
Stanfordville has accessible campsites. residents with disabilities, The Access Season. Celebrated international
The MJN Convention Center and Pass gives free or discounted use of performers and artists from the dance,
other major entertainment venues state parks, historic sites and recreational music, poetry, sculpture and culinary
provide wheelchair and companion facilities operated by the NYS Office world take the stage at Kaatsbaan
seating for events. Many hotels in of Parks, Recreation and Historic Cultural Park. History buffs will find
Poughkeepsie and Fishkill, including Preservation and the NYS Department sites offering different perspectives
the Hyatt Place, Homewood Inn of Environmental Conservation. into significant personalities from
& Suites, Residence Inn Marriott, Dutchess County’s rich history,
Holiday Inn Express, Hyatt House including First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt,
and Courtyard by Marriott, have Tip: Use the ReciteMe toolbar a champion for human rights.
been renovated to provide accessible at DutchessTourism.com for Appreciate the county’s natural beauty
accommodations for travelers. text-to-speech, language translation with a casual stroll along Poets’ Walk
Amenities include rooms equipped and other accessibility tools to plan or a more challenging hike at Fishkill
with bathtubs with grab bars and a your Dutchess trip. Ridge. Challenge your palate to a host Scan and read
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Dutchess is committed to providing the Walkway Over the Hudson’s communication equipment for people tours to tasting menus at farm-to- experiences
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Sinterklaas, Rhinebeck
Path Through History Millbrook Horse Trials.
Weekend. Heritage and Coole Park Farm,
Events
cultural celebrations and MILLBROOK. World-class
special programs promote equestrian competition.
the unique history of NYS. millbrookhorsetrials.com
paththroughhistory.iloveny.com
The Wassaic Project Summer
Poughkeepsie Open Studios Exhibition and Festival.
Tour. POUGHKEEPSIE. Self- WASSAIC. Free live music,
guided walking tour of artist art, dance and film programs
studios, galleries and events. in an intimate setting.
poughkeepsieopenstudios.org wassaicproject.org
Scan for a calendar Powerhouse Theater/ SEPTEMBER Village of Red Hook Hard Pumpkin Festival. Pete &
of events. New York State Sheep & New York Stage and Film Scrabble Day Concert & Toshi Seeger Riverfront Park,
Wool Festival, Rhinebeck Season. Vassar College, Festival. RED HOOK. An annual BEACON. Fun, food and music
Art Studio Views Tour.
Hudson Valley Hot-Air Balloon Festival, Union Vale POUGHKEEPSIE. New plays, celebration of Red Hook’s on the Hudson waterfront.
Free self-guided tours promote
reading festivals and works rural heritage and rich history. beaconsloopclub.org
in progress. 845-437-7235. Northern Dutchess artists. hardscrabbleday.
artstudioviews.com
Be sure to add events to your itinerary! Food festivals, agricultural and antique vassar.edu/powerhouse; wordpress.com NOVEMBER
newyorkstageandfilm.org Dutchess County Classic.
fairs and historical celebrations are happening year-round in Dutchess County.
Rhinebeck Crafts Festival. Dutchess Rail Trail, OCTOBER Beer, Bourbon &
Dutchess County Fairgrounds, POUGHKEEPSIE. Full and Bacon. Barton Orchards,
ArtEast Open Studio Tour. POUGHQUAG. Sample beer,
RHINEBECK. 845-876-4000. half marathons, 5k and kids’
ONGOING EVENTS FEBRUARY New York State Maple Rhinebeck Antique Car Show
artrider.com 1 mile races. dcclassic.com Artists open their studios
Weekends. Soukup Farms in & Swap. Dutchess County and galleries. Great road trip
bourbon and bacon. Live
DOVER PLAINS, Cronin Maple Fairgrounds, RHINEBECK. music. beerbourbonbacon.com
Air Shows at the Old Adams Garden Shows.
Farm and Sharpe Reservation in One of the largest car shows in
JULY Hudson River Valley Ramble through eastern Dutchess
Rhinebeck Aerodrome. Adams Fairacre Farms, Weekends. Guided hikes, during foliage season. Holiday Crafts Fair.
POUGHKEEPSIE. Indoor floral FISHKILL, and Bowdoin Park in the Northeast. 845-876-4000. arteastdutchess.com
RED HOOK. Weekend air WAPPINGERS FALLS. Visit farm Classic & Antique Car bikes, walks, paddles and Dutchess Community
and landscaping displays. rhinebeckcarshow.com College, POUGHKEEPSIE.
shows (weather permitting), Show. Locust Grove Estate, explorations in 10-county Barn Star Antiques at
845-454-4330. adamsfarms.com sugarhouses to learn how maple
POUGHKEEPSIE. 845-454-4500. Rhinebeck. Dutchess County
JUNE
June-Oct. Museum opens syrup and related products are region. All Sept. 518-473-3835. Juried craft show.
in May. 845-752-3200. Modfest. Vassar College, lgny.org hudsonrivervalleyramble.com Fairgrounds, RHINEBECK. 845-431-8400.
made. nysmaple.com
oldrhinebeck.org POUGHKEEPSIE. Free Furniture, folk art and country sunydutchess.edu/alumni_
Bard SummerScape. Fourth of July Parade. Hudson Valley Hot-Air
Hudson Valley Renegades
performances and programs in
dance, drama, visual art, film, APRIL Richard B. Fisher Center for HYDE PARK. 845-229-8086. Balloon Festival. Dutchess
items. 845-876-4000. foundation/foundationevents/
barnstar.com annualcraftfair
Baseball Season. Dutchess literature, poetry and music. Performing Arts, Bard College, hydeparkny.us County Fairgrounds, UNION
Stadium, WAPPINGERS FALLS. 845-437-5370. creativearts. Wappingers Creek Water ANNANDALE-ON-HUDSON. VALE. Liftoffs all weekend; Gathering of Old Cars. Hudson Valley Restaurant
vassar.edu Derby. PLEASANT VALLEY. Pride in July at Barton
June-Sept. 845-838-0094. Eight weeks of themed opera, family activities. 845-454-1700. Staatsburgh State Historic Site, Week. Top chefs highlight
8-mile canoe/kayak race down Orchards. POUGHQUAG. Live STAATSBURG. 845-889-8851.
hvrenegades.com Pawling’s “Unofficial” music, theater, dance, film; entertainment and family-friendly dcrcoc.org/balloonfestival the region’s bounty with
St. Patrick’s Day Parade.
Wappingers Creek; rentals
cabaret in Spiegeltent. nysparks.com/historic-sites/25/ 3-course prix-fixe menus.
Stormville Airport Antique available. aquaticexplorers.org activities celebrating Pride Hudson Valley Wine & Food details.aspx
PAWLING. America’s shortest 845-758-7900. fishercenter. Month. bartonorchards.com valleytable.com/hvrw
Show & Flea Market. Festival. Dutchess County
parade covers a total distance bard.edu/summerscape Handcrafted Octoberfest.
STORMVILLE. 600 exhibitors. of 233 feet. facebook.com/ MAY Fairgrounds, RHINEBECK. Red Hook’s The Chocolate
April-Nov., monthly. Also pawlings-unofficial-saint- Discover Hudson Valley Bike AUGUST Wine, craft beer and food
Dutchess County Fairgrounds, Festival. RED HOOK. Music,
RHINEBECK.Celebrates all
Ultimate Family Yard Sales, paddys-day-parade Barn Star Antiques at Ride. POUGHKEEPSIE. Fully tastings. 845-658-7181. tastings, chocolate wars and
Bard Music Festival. Fisher things small-batch and hand-
June & Sept. 845-221-6561. Rhinebeck. Dutchess County supported scenic cycling rides, Hot Chocolate 5K race.
hudsonvalleywinefest.com
MARCH
spun, with lots of harvest fun
stormvilleairportfleamarket.com Fairgrounds, RHINEBECK. from 15-100 miles. 212-870-2080. Center for Performing Arts, 845-758-0824.
for all ages. quailhollow.com
Furniture, folk art and country bike.nyc/events Bard College, ANNANDALE- Kevin McCurdy’s Haunted redhookchamber.org
Sunset Sensations: Unique Adams Garden Shows. items. 845-876-0616. ON-HUDSON. Examines life Mansion. WAPPINGERS Historic Graveyard Tours.
Dutchess County Pride Events.
Wine & Food Pairings. Locust Adams Fairacre Farms,
WAPPINGERS. Indoor floral
barnstar.com and work of one composer over FALLS. Halloween attraction. St. James’ Church, HYDE DECEMBER
Grove Estate, POUGHKEEPSIE. Various events celebrate several weeks. 845-758-7900. PARK. Historic figures tell
and landscaping displays. Hudson Valley Comic Con. the LGBTQIA+ community
Through Oct. 845-297-BATT.
Chefs pair wine and food Gold’s Gym, POUGHKEEPSIE. fishercenter.bard.edu/bmf thehauntedmansion.com their fascinating stories. Celebration of Lights
samples; demos. May-Dec., 845-454-4330. adamsfarms.com throughout the month. stjameshydepark.org/
Combines sci-fi, fantasy,
dutchesstourism.com/lgbt Dutchess County Fair. Parade and Fireworks.
second Thursdays. 845-454-4500. Dutchess County St. Patrick’s comics, pop culture, anime Oktoberfest. Great German graveyardtours.htm
Dutchess County Fairgrounds, POUGHKEEPSIE. Community
lgny.org Parade. WAPPINGERS FALLS. and video games in one expo. Great Estates Garden food, music and dancing.
RHINEBECK. Second-largest Hudson Valley Gospel parade followed by fireworks
First Saturday. dcsppc.org hvcomiccon.com & Landscape Tours. Explore Germania of POUGHKEEPSIE. Festival. Bowdoin Park, and tree lighting. bardavon.org
JANUARY Harlem Valley Farm & Food Maifest by Germania of the gardens and landscapes
agricultural NYS fair. Weekend after Labor Day. WAPPINGERS FALLS.
845-876-4000. dutchessfair.com Holiday Decorated
Alliance Spring Farm Days. Poughkeepsie. Authentic of Dutchess County’s Great germaniapok.com. Afternoon of music from gospel
Franklin D. Roosevelt’s MULTIPLE LOCATIONS. celebration of spring through Estates along the Hudson Jazz in the Valley. Victor C. 845-471-0609. singers, choirs and praise Mansions & Historic Sites.
Birthday. FDR National Historic Seasonal activities on-site at community activities. River. dutchesstourism.com/ Waryas Park, POUGHKEEPSIE. dancers. 845-454-3222. dutchesstourism.com/
various farms. Also in the fall. Orvis Game Fair & Country greatestatesholidays
Site, HYDE PARK. Wreath- germaniapok.com/maifest2020 greatestatesgardens Annual jazz festival on the artsmidhudson.org/
harlemvalleyfarmand Sporting Weekend.
laying ceremony Jan. 30. Hudson River. 845-384-6350. hv-gospel-fest Kevin McCurdy’s Holiday
foodalliance.com MILLBROOK. Fly-fishing
845-229-9115. nps.gov/hofr jazzinthevalleyny.org Hudson Valley Train & Hobby Spirit Festival.
Hudson Valley Restaurant demos, dog-training seminars,
Hudson Valley Wingfest. La Guelaguetza. birds of prey exhibitions, Show. MJN Convention WAPPINGERS FALLS.
Week. Top chefs highlight
MJN Convention Center, Victor C. Waryas Park, hands-on youth programs and Center, POUGHKEEPSIE. Family fun attraction.
the region’s bounty with
POUGHKEEPSIE. Sample 3-course prix-fixe menus. POUGHKEEPSIE. This vibrant a Land Rover driving course. 845-297-0901. 845-297-XMAS.
valleytable.com/hvrw festival is free for all attendees hydeparkstation.com holidayspiritfestival.com
orvis.com/sandanona
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chicken wings while listening to
live music. hvwingfest.com Hudson Valley Tattoo Fest.
and offers a variety of activities, NYS Sheep & Wool Family Sinterklaas. RHINEBECK.
food and craft vendors, Rhinebeck Porchfest. Festival. Dutchess County
Winterfest. Hackett Hill MJN Convention Center, RHINEBECK. Enjoy the Dutch Christmas tradition;
POUGHKEEPSIE. Over 200 dance and song. Authentic Fairgrounds, RHINEBECK. festival and parade.
Park. HYDE PARK. Winter artists at this family-friendly Mexican and American food, talent of 100-plus musicians Spinning, dyeing and weaving
fun, snow tubing and cross- and bands on over 20 sinterklaasrhinebeck.com
weekend of live music, handicraft workshops, and expo. Livestock sale.
country skiing. 845-229-8086. food and tattoos. children’s activities. historic porches of homes. 845-876-4000. Note: Events are subject
hydeparkny.us hudsonvalleytattoofest.com facebook.com/pokguelaguetza rbkporchfest.com. sheepandwool.com to change.
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D I S C OV E R D U T C H E S S
Dutchess County features four distinct communities and each region celebrates its own unique personality
— from sophisticated to spirited, reinvented to inspired. Across Northern, Central, Southern and Eastern
Dutchess, we invite you to experience a plethora of historic sites, scenic views, arts and cultural attractions,
shops, restaurants, craft-beverage tap and tasting rooms, farms and more.
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Airport
Distances Between Dutchess
County Towns and Cities
Metro-North Railroad
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CITY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MILES
Poughkeepsie to Red Hook . . . . . . 21 .9
Northern Hiking Trail Amtrak Railroad
Beacon to Poughkeepsie . . . . . . . . 16 .9
Central NY State Highway
New York State Parks Beacon to Pawling . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 .5
Southern Major Highway Red Hook to Millerton . . . . . . . . . . 23 .2
Eastern Railroad Empire State Trail Hyde Park to Dover Plains . . . . . . . 22 .5
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MUST SEE
1. Bard College, Blithewood
Gardens, CSS Bard Hessel
Museum of Art, Richard B. Fisher
ORT HER N DU TCHESS
Center for the Performing Arts
bard.edu/visiting
2. Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome
oldrhinebeck.org
3. Dutchess County Fairgrounds
dutchessfair.com
Northern Dutchess County is known for its rare combination of cultural 4. Beekman Arms & Delamater Inn
beekmandelamaterinn.com
sophistication, charming village streets and mountain vistas — the 5. Mirbeau Inn & Spa Rhinebeck
Catskills to the west and the Berkshires to the east. Visitors find rhinebeck.mirbeau.com
6. Staatsburgh State Historic Site
themselves enchanted by its best-of-both-worlds balance of scenic, parks.ny.gov/historic-sites/25
rural beauty and chic style. 7. Vanderbilt Mansion National
Historic Site
nps.gov/vama
From historic Hyde Park, charming Rhinebeck and quaint 8. Home of Franklin D. Roosevelt
National Historic Site & Franklin
Red Hook to the farms and fields of Clinton, Milan, D. Roosevelt Presidential
Library & Museum
Pleasant Valley and Stanford, Northern Dutchess nps.gov/hofr & fdrlibrary.org
is the perfect place for a relaxing getaway. 9. Eleanor Roosevelt National
Historic Site
nps.gov/elro
10. The Culinary Institute of America
ciachef.edu
HIDDEN GEM
11. Kaatsbaan Cultural Park
kaatsbaan.org
12. Wilcox Memorial Park
dutchessny.gov/parkstrails
13. ‘T’ Space
tspacerhinebeck.org
14. Wilderstein Historic Site
wilderstein.org
15. Southlands Foundation
southlands.org
16. Omega Institute
eomega.org
17. Clinton Vineyards
clintonvineyards.com
18. Milea Estate Vineyard
mileaestatevineyard.com
19. Clover Brooke Farm
cloverbrookefarm.com
LOCAL FAVORITES
20. Greig Farm
greigfarm.com
21. Poets’ Walk Park
scenichudson.org
22. Ferncliff Forest
ferncliffforest.org
23. Terrapin Restaurant, Bistro & Bar
terrapinrestaurant.com
24. Upstate Films
upstatefilms.org
25. Market St.
marketstrhinebeck.com
26. Taconic Distillery
taconicdistillery.com
27. Eveready Diner
theevereadydiner.com
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28. Hyde Park Drive-in
hydeparkdrivein.com
The Richard B. Fisher Center for the Performing Arts at Bard College, Annandale-On-Hudson 29. Hyde Park Brewing Company
hydeparkbrewing.com
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NORTHERN DUTCHESS
Llama and
alpaca hikes
at Lilymoore
Farm, Pleasant
Valley
Milea Estate Vineyard, Staatsburg
See & Do Kaatsbaan Cultural Park, Tivoli
Eat & Drink
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iscover Dutchess’ rich Rhinebeck
past and the stories of sits on a 30-acre
the people who woodland reserve, showcasing art,
called this special architecture, music and poetry. A
place home. For a striking and acoustically astonishing
glimpse into the Gilded Age, look venue designed by Frank Gehry, Bard
no further than Vanderbilt Mansion College’s Richard B. Fisher Center
National Historic Site in Hyde Park for the Performing Arts is home to
and Mills Mansion at Staatsburgh the SummerScape arts festival and
State Historic Site in nearby Bard Music Festival as well as the
Staatsburg, both designed by the dazzling “tent of mirrors,” known as
renowned architectural firm McKim, Spiegeltent. The campus also offers
Mead & White. The Wilderstein free admission to view CSS Bard
Historic Site in Rhinebeck was the Hessel Museum of Art’s collection of
home of Franklin D. Roosevelt’s more than 3,000 contemporary works.
cousin and close confidant Margaret The CENTER for Performing Arts
“Daisy” Suckley. Clermont State
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stages excellent community theater
Taconic Distillery, Stanfordville
Historic Site in Germantown was the performances and programming for
country estate of seven generations audiences of all ages. Diverse world-
of the prominent Livingston family, class performances can be found at oused in a former milkshakes. In Red Hook, Savona’s
including Chancellor Robert R. Kaatsbaan Cultural Park, an artist church turned Trattoria serves up classic Italian fare
Livingston, who helped draft the sanctuary serving as an incubator restaurant, Terrapin using the freshest, local ingredients.
Declaration of Independence. for innovative dance, theater, music, Restaurant, Bistro Stop by the tasting room at
Founded in 2010 by the Steven film, poetry, culinary, media and & Bar serves Taconic Distillery in Stanfordville,
Myron Holl Foundation, ‘T’ Space in visual arts. unbelievable farm-to-table cuisine. where small-batch bourbon and rye
Enjoy a seasonal, Mediterranean- whiskies are made with New York
inspired meal at The Corner, grains and natural spring water from
the restaurant located their farm. At Rose Hill Farm and
on the ground floor of Ferments, book an Orchard to
Hotel Tivoli. Featured Glass Tasting to sample cider, wine
on Food Network’s and co-fermentation products made
“Diners, Drive-ins and with premium-quality fruit direct
Dives,” local favorite from the Red Hook farm. Clinton
Eveready Diner in Vineyards in Clinton Corners and
Hyde Park hits the Milea Estate Vineyard in Staatsburg
spot with its classic offer picturesque views and award-
burgers and creamy winning wines.
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NORTHERN DUTCHESS
Antiques lovers will find vintage
treasures at Hyde Park Antiques
Center, Rhinebeck Antique
Emporium in Staatsburg, Bowen Barn
in Stanfordville and Hoffman’s Barn in
Red Hook.
Shop Unique Stay
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he village of Rhinebeck the Rhinebeck Department Store or tay at America’s oldest the famous duel between Alexander
offers sidewalk shopping eclectic finds from around the globe continuously operating Hamilton and Aaron Burr is said to
at its best with popular, at Winter Sun & Summer Moon. inn, the Beekman Arms have begun in the tap room. Rest
independently owned Hummingbird Jewelers specializes & Delamater Inn. Since up in one of the 80 beautiful rooms
shops. Find a wonderful in antique restoration and custom 1766, the inn has seen — many featuring fireplaces — in airy greenhouse, perfect for people
collection of books at Oblong one-of-a-kind creations. Furnish your many iconic figures in America’s several different historic buildings. watching. Set in a classic two-story
Books, stylish gifts at Paper Trail, home with sophisticated lifestyle items history pass through its doors, from The Tavern at The Beekman Arms barn, The Beekman Antique Market,
timeless fashion and accessories at from Hammertown. George Washington to Franklin D. offers traditional American fare. located right behind the inn, carries
Roosevelt. The quarrel that led to Guests can opt to dine in the light and collector’s items from over 30 dealers.
Can’t-Miss
Declaration of Human Rights as chair of the CIA’s food enthusiast classes or boot
the UDHR drafting committee. camps and receive hands-on cooking
Destinations The Culinary Institute
instruction from culinary experts.
Explore
of America
At The Culinary Institute of America
in Hyde Park, visitors can take the
CIA Experience tour and get a
The Outdoors
behind-the-scenes look at one of the
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world’s premier culinary colleges.
The tour includes a Q&A session with
CIA students, an interactive demo
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Franklin D. Roosevelt Home, exploring the science of taste, followed
Presidential Library by a student-led tour of Les Halles
utchess’ scenic beauty of scenic wooded trails for hiking. & Museum D’Anthony Bourdain and Farquharson
can be enjoyed at its When there’s snow, enjoy cross- Explore the Franklin D. Roosevelt Hall. Dine at one of the on-campus Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome
many parks and along country skiing and snowshoeing. Presidential Library & Museum and the restaurants, which serve as a real-world, Take in spectacular views of the Catskill
its winding trails. The At the turtle-themed playground, Home of Franklin D. Roosevelt National live-action classroom. Enroll in one of Mountains and Hudson River Valley
200-acre Ferncliff children can learn about the local Historic Site in Hyde Park to learn about while flying in a 1929 biplane or watch
Forest Game Refuge and Forest species. In Red Hook, take man’s the fascinating life of the 32nd President a thrilling air show featuring historic
Preserve just outside the Village of best friend for a walk (leashed) at of the United States. His presidential airplanes and vintage vehicles. Founded
Rhinebeck boasts an 80-foot fire tower Poets’ Walk Park, or go sledding library was the first in the country and in 1958 by vintage aircraft enthusiast
showcasing incredible river with a view at Drayton Grant Park the only one used by a sitting President. Cole Palen, the ORA in Red Hook is a
and mountain views. Right off the at Burger Hill. An area of diverse Nearby, visit Val-Kill Eleanor Roosevelt living aviation museum with a collection
Taconic State Parkway in Pleasant habitats, Buttercup Farm Audubon National Historic Site to understand of fully operational aircraft from the
Valley, James Baird State Park has Sanctuary in Stanfordville includes the magnitude of the First Lady’s Pioneer, WWI and Golden Ages of
multiple areas for sports activities, six miles of trails, and on a spring impact on the world, including the Aviation as well as a large collection of
Drayton Grant Park at Burger Hill,
including pickleball. You’ll also find a day, it’s possible to see over instrumental role she played in antique automobiles, motorcycles and
Rhinebeck
golf course, along with seven miles 80 species of birds. securing the adoption of the Universal memorabilia seen in TV and movies.
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Anchored by the county’s capital seat of
Poughkeepsie, Central Dutchess County
is a bustling epicenter undergoing a 21st-
century revival, where historic buildings are
being repurposed into new live-work spaces,
culinary destinations and cultural centers.
LaGrange, LaGrangeville, Union Vale and
Verbank provide a rural escape with deep
agricultural roots.
MUST SEE HIDDEN GEM LOCAL FAVORITES
1. Marist College 10. Quiet Cove Riverfront Park 19. Essie’s Restaurant
marist.edu dutchessny.gov/parkstrails essiesrestaurantpk.com
2. Walkway Over the Hudson, William R. 11. Plan Bee Farm Brewery 20. Zeus Brewing Company, Slate Point
Steinhaus Dutchess Rail Trail planbeefarmbrewery.com Meadery
walkway.org, dutchessny.gov/parkstrails 12. Cunneen-Hackett Arts Center zeusbrewingco.com, spmeadery.com
3. Mid-Hudson Children’s Museum cunneen-hackett.org 21. Mill House Brewing Company
mhcm.org 13. Brasserie 292 millhousebrewing.com
4. Victor C. Waryas Park, Upper Landing brasserie292.com 22. Adam’s Fairacre Farms
Park, Ice House presents Flores Taquería 14. The Trolley Barn adamsfarms.com
dutchessny.gov/parkstrails, florestaqueria.com thearteffect.org/get-involved/visit-the- 23. Shadows on the Hudson
5. MJN Convention Center, Poughkeepsie trolley-barn-gallery shadowsonthehudson.com
Grand Hotel & Conference Center 15. Barrett Art Center 24. Twisted Soul
pokgrand.com, midhudsonciviccenter.org barrettartcenter.org twistedsoulconcepts.com
6. Bardavon 1869 Opera House 16. Hudson Valley Healing Center 25. Eastdale Village (including Rossi & Sons
bardavon.org hudsonvalleyhealingcenter.com Alimentari, Crafted Kup, Pizzeria Posto,
7. 40 Cannon - King’s Court Brewing 17. James Baird State Park Eastdale Ave Bagels and more)
Company, 1915 Wine Cellar, Gallery 40, dutchessny.gov/parkstrails eastdalevillage.com
Mercat by 1915 26. Zoe’s Ice Cream Barn
40cannon.com 18. The Links at Union Vale
luvgolf.com zoesicecreambarn.com
8. Vassar College/Frances Lehman Loeb Art 27. Bounce!
Center bouncepok.com
fllac.vassar.edu
28. Tymor Park
9. Locust Grove Estate dutchessny.gov/parkstrails
lgny.org
1915 Wine Cellar, Poughkeepsie
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See & Do Eat & Drink Shadows on the Hudson, Poughkeepsie
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utchess’ unique and Check out The David Bowie have performed. omeone once said that tacos, sits right on the banks of the
inspiring cultural scene Art League of If the weather’s a wash, go rock the best way to get to Hudson River. From 40 feet above the
continues to grow, Hyde Park and climbing at Gravity Vault, knock down know a place is to eat river, Sunday brunch at Shadows on
particularly in and Poughkeepsie’s dozens of pins at Spins Bowl, play your way through it; we the Hudson makes for a truly grand
around Poughkeepsie. walking map trampoline dodgeball at Bounce!, tend to agree. That’s why vantage point. Inspired by the region’s
The city’s many galleries such as of murals. drive go-karts at RPM Raceway, or you should try any and all of the farms, Farmers & Chefs is the perfect
Women’s Work Art, Gallery 40, The MJN Convention Center glide atop the ice at McCann Ice Poughkeepsie eats below! place for a delicious local dinner with
Cryptic and the Cunneen-Hackett — formerly the Mid-Hudson Civic Arena — all in Poughkeepsie. Lunchtime calls for a visit to the a one-of-a-kind view of the Walkway
Arts Center offer unique points Center — hosts an array of concerts, legendary Rossi’s Deli, rated the best Over the Hudson and the river.
of view. Learn the craft of textiles, craft fairs and expos for visitors to sandwich in New York by Buzzfeed For brews and bites, we’ve got
printmaking and pottery through enjoy. Conveniently next door to and Yelpers. Grab a slice of thick, you covered. Mill House Brewing
exhibits, workshops and events the Poughkeepsie Grand Hotel & square-cut Detroit-style pizza at Company and Zeus Brewing
with Fall Kill Creative Works Conference Center, it has hosted Hudson & Packard. If Neapolitan dumplings to empanadas; and La Company serve comfort classics
located at the historic Glebe House comedian Jim Gaffigan, Mid-Hudson crusts are more to your liking, then Deliziosa Italian Pastry Shop for alongside a selection of beers on tap.
and at Clay Works. Visit The Comic Con, Hudson Valley Motorcycle Lolita’s is for you. Considered culinary mouthwatering desserts. The Culinary Zeus also has Poughkeepsie’s only
Trolley Barn for national juried Expo, Foreigner and more. You can staples by locals and visitors alike, Institute of America alumni shine at rooftop bar with views of the Hudson
art shows, curated and presented also catch live music at The Chance, Cosimo’s and Brasserie 292 both spots like Essie’s Restaurant, owned River. Craft beer lovers will want to
by young artists enrolled in Poughkeepsie’s legendary rock venue offer delicious menus, each with their by Executive Chef Brandon Walker check out Blue Collar Brewery, Plan
The Art Effect program. where Pete Seeger, The Police and own flair. Kelly’s Bakery, a newcomer whose Caribbean and American Bee Farm Brewery and King’s Court
to the food scene, is making a South roots give a modern twist Brewing Company as well.
splash with sweet, flaky to American cuisine. To the east, you find smoked
pastries and fresh- Thomas Kacherski’s and slow-cooked tender meats at
baked bread. Head philosophy at 82 BBQ in Verbank and traditional
to Cocina La Crew is that Greek dishes of gyros and kebabs at
Cabanita de fresh, seasonal Athena Gyro.
Oaxaca for ingredients
authentic should
Mexican dictate a
cuisine; dynamic
Twisted menu.
Soul for For
elevated waterfront
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street food dining,
inspired by Ice House
Asian and presents
Argentinean Flores Taqueria,
dishes, from serving family-style
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Shop Unique Stay
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n the Arlington neighborhood, fashionistas head to Freddy B at Poughkeepsie Galleria. Take home he Ryan Family Farm in a new kitchen, while still keeping its
which includes Vassar College, Eastdale Village, which prides itself on some of the bounty of the Hudson LaGrangeville is perfect true rustic touch. Take a stroll along
find chic, comfortable being a live, work, play community. Valley from Adams Fairacre Farms. for a multi-generational the lake to appreciate the views and
womenswear at Elizabeth Within Eastdale Village, you’ll also The place is a farm-to-table lover’s getaway. Stay in a watch the cows, mini goats and deer
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Boutique, custom as well as find Daffodils Gift Shoppe and Ye dream — if it’s grown, raised or made beautifully restored home roam the land. Organic seasonal
estate jewelry at Zimmer Brothers Old Gift Shoppe, which have curated in the area, Adam’s will likely have it built in 1828 on a private, 100-acre produce grown on the farm is for
and healing crystals at The Dreaming gifts of candles, home décor and on the shelf at its Poughkeepsie or country estate. The Farmhouse guests to enjoy. The Red Barn Venue
Goddess. Wallet-conscious more. For name-brand stores, visit the Wappingers Falls locations. features four bedrooms and and lakeside event spaces can host
accommodates up to 10 guests with family celebrations, from weddings
all the modern amenities, including to reunions.
Can’t-Miss an ornamental flower garden and
a kitchen garden with heirloom
Bardavon
1869 Opera
Destinations
Explore
vegetable varieties from the 18th, House
19th and early 20th centuries. Opened as the
Collingwood
The Frances Lehman Loeb Opera House
The Outdoors
Art Center in 1869,
Discover the encyclopedic art the opulent
museum on the Vassar College structure has
campus, with changing exhibitions presented
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Walkway Over the Hudson, Poughkeepsie
and a permanent collection ranging performances
from the ancient to the contemporary. by the likes of
ee cruise ships, barges Trail. The Empire State Trail stretches accessible in every corner of Dutchess. Many of the 19th-century Hudson Mark Twain and
guided by tug boats and from New York City to Buffalo to the Tymor Park in Union Vale is the largest Locust Grove Estate River School paintings that captured Aretha Franklin.
crew boats glide past at west all the way to Champlain Valley municipal park in the state, with trails (Open Seasonally) the beauty of our landscapes are In 1976, after
Victor C. Waryas Park and Adirondacks to the north. for mountain biking and hiking, an Locust Grove Estate in Poughkeepsie on display. See notable works by spells as a vaudeville house and a
on the Poughkeepsie With over 75 trail systems and equestrian center, disc golf, an outdoor was the summer retreat of the Rembrandt, Vincent Van Gogh, cinema, the Bardavon reopened as
waterfront. A short walk leads you nearly 200 parks, nature is easily pool and more. Bowdoin Park in telegraph and code inventor Samuel Georgia O’Keeffe, Pablo Picasso and a general performing arts theater.
to Upper Landing Park, where you Poughkeepsie has a playground F. B. Morse. Later home to the Young Jackson Pollock. Admission is free. Today, catch performances by
can take a glass-walled elevator up and water spray park, a nationally family, the Italianate-style mansion is the Hudson Valley Philharmonic,
to the Walkway Over the Hudson recognized cross-country racecourse now open for tours, allowing visitors live simulcasts of New York City’s
State Historic Park. Rising 212 feet and five pavilions for outdoor an up-close view at more than 15,000 Metropolitan Opera and leading
above the majestic Hudson River, the entertaining. A true hidden gem, Quiet pieces of fine and decorative arts, performers in music, opera, literature
Walkway connects the William R. Cove Riverfront Park in Poughkeepsie paintings and furniture. Spend the and comedy, including author David
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Steinhaus Dutchess Rail Trail and has a new kayak and canoe launch and day exploring the grounds, which Sedaris, Boadway powerhouse Audra
the Maybrook Trailway in Hopewell two observation decks — for fishing, feature 200 acres of hiking trails McDonald, and EGOT award winner
Junction to the 750-mile Empire State photography or just plain relaxation. with views of the Hudson River, John Legend.
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There’s something for every interest in Southern Dutchess, which features agrarian Beekman
and Poughquag, recreational East Fishkill and Hopewell Junction as well as bustling Fishkill.
Don’t forget the reinvented and inspirational Beacon and Wappingers — two formerly
industrial hubs with tons of nostalgic appeal.
MUST SEE HIDDEN GEM LOCAL FAVORITES
1. Stormville Airport Antique Show & 10. Miss Fanny’s Victorian Party House 19. Bowdoin Park
Flea Market missfannys.com dutchessny.gov/parkstrails
stormvilleairportfleamarket.com 11. Mesier Homestead and Museum 20. County Players at the Falls Theater
2. SplashDown Beach wappingershistoricalsociety.org countyplayers.org
splashdownbeach.com 12. Heritage Food + Drink 21. Barton Orchards and Tree Top
3. Hudson Valley Renegades, Dutchess heritagefooddrink.com Adventures
Stadium 13. Le Chambord at Curry Estate bartonorchards.com
milb.com/hudson-valley
Hudson Beach Glass, Beacon curryestate.com 22. Maybrook Trailway
4. Mount Gulian Historic Site 14. Hudson Beach Glass empiretrail.ny.gov/new-york-city-
mountgulian.org hudsonbeachglass.com poughkeepsie/pawling-hopewell-
5. Towne Crier Café junction
15. The Dutchess Biercafe
townecrier.com thedutchessbiercafe.com 23. Stony Kill Farm Environmental
6. The Roundhouse Education Center
16. Kitchen Sink Supper Club stonykill.org
roundhousebeacon.com kitchensinkny.com
7. Hudson Valley Brewery 24. The Factory @ Sloop Brewing, Co.,
17. Industrial Arts Brewing Company Jane Bakes
hudsonvalleybrewery.com industrialartsbrewing.com/beacon sloopbrewing.com, janebakes.com
8. Dia Beacon 18. Fishkill Farms, Treasury Cider
diaart.org/beacon 25. Julie’s Jungle at Lime Kiln Park
fishkillfarms.com juliesjungle.org
9. Bannerman’s Castle/Pollepel Island,
Hudson Highlands State Park 26. Scenic Hudson’s Long Dock Park,
Preserve Hudson River Sloop Clearwater
bannermancastle.org scenichudson.org, clearwater.org
27. The Beacon Daily
thebeacondaily.com
28. Raven Rose
ravenrosebeacon.com
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See & Do Dutchess Stadium, Wappingers Falls
Eat & Drink Heritage Food + Drink,
Wappingers Falls
C
ollect stories for the Baron von Steuben — an unsung with the owner’s own family farm, can be
ages at the sites where hero of the American Revolution. several found at Meyer’s Olde Dutch. For
traces of Dutchess’ Other notable figures at Mount art galleries international flavors, head to Momo
settlers are still visible. Gulian include James F. Brown, who like the Marion Valley for Himalayan dumplings
For example, visit worked on the estate following his Royael Gallery, the BAU Gallery and or Ziatun for Middle Eastern fare.
the house, barn and garden at escape from slavery, and Robert the Clutter Gallery. At Hudson Beach Tamarind in Wappingers and Tanjore
the Mount Gulian Historic Site in Newlin Verplanck, who participated Glass, beautiful artisan glassware is in Fishkill bring bold Indian flavors.
Beacon. Settled in the 1730s by the in the Civil War as an officer in the made and sold in a renovated, historic When it comes to comfort food, you
pioneering Verplanck family, it served US Colored Troops. Built in 1709, firehouse-turned shop. Check the can’t go wrong with Belgian-inspired
as the headquarters of Prussian officer the Madam Brett Homestead is the Howland Cultural Center’s calendar dishes and ales from The Dutchess
oldest house in Dutchess County. for a slew of special events in music, Biercafe. If you are a donut fanatic,
The Van Wyck Homestead Museum theater, dance, poetry, fine arts and visit Glazed Over Donuts for made-
has colonial-era artifacts and exhibits more. From blues, folk and jazz to to-order donuts with maximum
about Fishkill’s important role in the rock and bluegrass musicians, there’s customization or Peaceful Provisions,
Revolutionary War, Dutch architecture no telling who’ll take the stage at which specializes in handcrafted,
and local history. The homestead the legendary Towne Crier Café, vegan donuts made with the finest
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was used by the Continental Army celebrating its 50th anniversary in ingredients.
as the Officer’s Quarters for the 2022. In nearby Wappingers Falls, Draught Industries, Industrial
Fishkill Supply Depot, a key strategic experience a long-running community Arts Brewing Company and Hudson
center visited repeatedly by George theater show put on by County o matter the cuisine Valley Brewery give you a variety
Washington. Explore a variety of Players at the Falls Theatre. you’re craving, it’s of unique brews, from sours to IPAs.
historic buildings preserved by the here in Southern Melzingah Tap House is a gathering
East Fishkill Historical Society at the Dutchess! Get one of place for craft beer enthusiasts and
Brinckerhoff House Historic Site, the best burritos in cocktail connoisseurs with more than
including a 1750-1785 Dutch-style the country — according to the Food 20 beers on tap and custom cocktails.
farmhouse, ice house, carriage barn, Network — at Mexicali Blue or farm- Stop in for a tasting of artisanal spirits
blacksmith shop and schoolhouse. On to-table fare and sip-worthy cocktails from locally sourced grains
the Signature Experience tour at the at Heritage Food + Drink, both and fruits at Denning’s
Mesier Homestead and Museum in in Wappingers Falls. Grab a Point Distillery. In
Wappingers Falls, discover the story brekkie bowl or ultimate Wappingers Falls,
of Tory loyalist Peter Mesier, view the breakfast sandwich at taste Obercreek
Victorian Era-styled rooms and see The Beacon Daily. Brewing
Company’s farm
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a collection of local antiquities and Mouthwatering burgers
Native American artifacts. made with Hudson brews or celebrate
Southern Dutchess has been a Valley beef, New York with some bubbly
magnet for artists and creatives of all state cheese and produce from Coupe
kinds. Beacon’s Main Street is dotted from local farms, including Champagne Bar.
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Shop Sundays. For a sweet souvenir, head
to Hudson Valley Marshmallow
Unique Stay
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Co., a bakery and s’mores bar. Make
sure there’s room in the car for found
ringing something home at Mountain Tops, women’s and treasures from Stormville Airport’s he Roundhouse overlooks street-side quarters, airy
from a getaway makes men’s fashion at La Mère Clothing Antique Show and Flea Market. a waterfall, Fishkill Creek loft rooms or spectacular
that vacation feeling last + Goods, hand-made products at An outdoor shopping experience for and the charming streets penthouse suites, all
just a little bit longer. Solstad House, gag gifts at Play, the whole family, this weekend-long of Beacon. Housed in with luxe amenities. The
Beacon is perfect for and so much more. Explore a variety event draws over 600 vendors offering two beautifully restored Roundhouse Restaurant
a day of browsing — you’ll find of vendors selling old, antique and apparel and accessories, housewares, buildings originally built in the and The Patio offer
everything from artisan wearables vintage merchandise at the Beacon furniture and art. It takes place early 1800s, this boutique hotel is on-site dining with
at Hyperbole to outdoor supplies Flea Market, open on fair-weather monthly from April through November. conveniently located near a host of seasonal menus inspired
outdoor experiences, art, dining and by the Hudson Valley’s
shopping. Choose to stay in cozy, finest agriculture.
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Can’t-Miss Bannerman’s Castle
(Open Seasonally)
Sour category. Located at iPark
84, their brewery tasting room and
Destinations
Explore
Discover the ruins of this Scottish- restaurant offer up a family-friendly
style castle on the Hudson River atmosphere, award-winning craft
which was built in the early 1900s beer and a delicious menu. Take note
by Francis “Frank” Bannerman VI of Executive Chef Adam Slamon’s
The Outdoors
to store military surplus items. Only playful take on burgers, wood-fired
accessible by boat or kayak, Pollepel pizzas and international dishes like
Island and the castle, residence Dan Dan Noodles or the Brisket Rice
and restored gardens on it can be Bowl, a delicious version of bibimbap.
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Madam Brett Park, Beacon
explored by reserving your spot on Sloopflix & Chill movie events and free
limited guided walking tours. Special arcade games add to the fun, laid-
tony Kill Farm Hike the Mount Beacon Trail for Beacon, Dia Beacon events and exhibits, movie nights, back vibe. Future brewmasters can
Environmental Education a fantastic view of the river. Sitting at the Just a 10-minute walk from the lectures, musical and theatrical even learn the craft onsite through
Center and its trails are over 1,500 feet above sea level, the Hudson Beacon Metro-North Railroad performances offer a unique and Sloop’s Open Waters internship.
open 365 days a year. summit provides gorgeous views of River and station, contemporary art museum memorable experience with amazing
Whether it’s a casual walk the Newburgh- Dia Beacon displays a vast collection views of the Hudson Highlands.
along the farm road or a snowshoe Beacon Bridge. from the 1960s to today. Housed in a
trek up the Verplanck Ridge, there Continue hiking former Nabisco box printing factory, The Factory
are new things to see and do in every another mile to the top of the fire the museum includes world-class @ Sloop Brewing
season! The wheelchair-accessible tower and see both New York City works such as Richard Serra’s Founded in 2011 by Adam Watson
Woodland Trail is an enjoyable half- and Albany on a clear day. Malouf’s Torqued Ellipses and Andy Warhol’s and Justin Taylor, Sloop Brewing Co.
mile loop to scope out small wildlife. Mountain Campground in Beacon Shadows. Bask in the natural light has grown into a nationally recognized
Look to Dennings Point or Madam is perfect for the camper with no from 34,000 square feet of skylights and distributed craft beer brand.
Brett Park further south in Beacon or gear and no car — they can supply illuminating the galleries and wander Confliction, a dry-hopped sour, took
Depot Hill in Poughquag to the east everything needed for an through the gardens on the banks of home the gold at the 2016 World
for more kid-friendly trails. easy getaway. the Hudson River. Beer Cup in the Best American
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MUST SEE
1. Harney & Sons, The Millerton Shop
harney.com/millerton
2. Four Brothers Drive-in Theatre
AST ER N DU TCHESS
playeatdrink.com
3. Millbrook Vineyards & Winery
millbrookwine.com
4. Wing’s Castle
wingscastle.com
5. Orvis Sandanona
The eastern edge of Dutchess orvis.com/sandanona-shooting-grounds.html
6. Dover Stone Church
is defined by the Harlem Valley, dutchessny.gov/parkstrails
featuring the towns of Amenia, 7. Harlem Valley Farm & Food Alliance
harlemvalleyfarmandfoodalliance.com
Dover, Pawling and Pine Plains,
7A. Hoofprint Cheese Company hoofprintcheesecompany.com
the village of Millerton in the 7B. Locust Hill Market locusthillmarket.com
town of North East, and the 7C. Soukup Farms soukupfarms.com
7D. Shady Knoll Orchards and Distillery shadyknolldistillery.com
village of Millbrook in the town
7E. JSK Cattle Company jskcattlecompany.com
of Washington — each with 7F. Brookby Farm Store and Dairy brookbyfarm.com
their own personality. 7G. Harlem Valley Homestead harlemvalleyhomestead.com
8. Appalachian Trail
appalachiantrail.org
9. Daryl’s House
darylshouseclub.com
HIDDEN GEM
10. Dutch’s Spirits
dutchsspirits.com
11. Hammertown Barn
hammertown.com
12. Stissing House
stissinghouse.com
13. The Moviehouse
themoviehouse.net
14. Harlem Valley Rail Trail
hvrt.org
15. Wethersfield Estate & Gardens
wethersfield.org
16. Troutbeck
troutbeck.com
17. Wassaic Project
wassaicproject.org
18. Innisfree Garden
innisfreegarden.org
19. Vinny’s Deli
vinnysdeliandcatering.com
LOCAL FAVORITES
20. The Stissing Center
thestissingcenter.org
Orvis Sandanona, Millbrook
21. Stissing Mountain Fire Tower
stissingfiretower.org
22. Oblong Books & Music
oblongbooks.com
23. Oakhurst Diner
oakhurst-diner.com
24. Irving Farm New York
irvingfarm.com
25. McEnroe Farm, Kings Highway Cider Shack
mcenroeorganicfarm.com, cider.nyc
26. Trevor Zoo
millbrook.org/trevor-zoo-home
27. Millbrook Antiques Center
millbrookantiquescenter.com
28. Babette’s Kitchen
babetteskitchen.com
29. Pawling Bread Co.
pawlingbreadco.com
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See & Do The Stissing Center, Pine Plains
Eat & Drink Tenmile Distillery, Wassaic
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n Dutchess, we never miss a he sights in Dutchess
chance to celebrate creativity, guarantee a well-rounded
appreciate artistry and entertain trip, but it’s the culinary
our minds. The Wassaic Project scene that guarantees a full
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in the hamlet of Wassaic belly. Drop by Babette’s
presents contemporary art inside the Kitchen in Millbrook — this bustling
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renovated, seven-story Maxon Mills café and gourmet market with natural
grain elevator and on the grounds. light and sidewalk seating prepares
Once per month, the project’s artists- farm-to-table food using Hudson
in-residence open their studios to Valley ingredients. Taste the Middle
the public. Watch the MET Opera or Eastern influences of Armenia and
The Wassaic Project Community Day Bolshoi ballet live-streamed or catch Iran at James Beard Foundation Best
independent films on the big screen at Chef semifinalist Serge Madikians’
The Moviehouse in Millerton; during Serevan in Amenia. Stissing House Steak Margarita sandwich featured on
the warm season, treat the family in Pine Plains, a historic 1782 tavern, Food Network’s Guilty Pleasure.
to a first-run double feature at Four specializes in seasonal, wood-fired The most awarded ciders on the
Brothers Drive-In Theatre in Amenia, cuisine. For generations, this was a East Coast are available for sipping,
McKinney & Doyle, Pawling
which is open seven nights a week. stop for many who passed through alongside farm-to-table eats at Kings
Soak in nature’s beauty at Innisfree garden, inspired by villa gardens of the primary crossroads of early New Highway’s Cider Shack at McEnroe
Garden, a 150-acre public garden the Italian Renaissance. York State. McKinney & Doyle in Organic Farm in Millerton. The town
that features streams, waterfalls, Fantastic live music can be heard Pawling serves up some serious is also home to Irving Farm New
terraces and native plants and was every Wednesday through Sunday brunch with dishes like the Short York’s roasting and cold-brewing
influenced by Chinese and Japanese at Daryl’s House, the restaurant and Rib Benedict and Maine Lobster facility, so get your caffeine fix and a
Pine Plains bite to eat at their café. Call ahead for
landscape design. Recognized as live entertainment venue in Pawling Chilaquiles. A few doors down, pop
one of the “world’s 10 best gardens,” by Daryl Hall, half of the musical duo into Pawling Bread Co. and indulge in an appointment and sample locally
this Millbrook gem is perfect for a Hall & Oates. The Stissing Center freshly baked pastries, the made apple brandy at Shady Knoll
meditative stroll or an al fresco lunch opened its doors in 2019 after years signature sourdough Orchards & Distillery in Millbrook or
in the designated picnic area. While of renovations and restoration of bread and vodka and gin at Tenmile Distillery
in Millbrook, take the kids to Trevor Pine Plains’ Memorial Hall, which was great coffee. in Wassaic. Dutch’s Spirits at Harvest
Zoo, the only zoo in the U.S. located originally built in 1915. The Center Vinny’s Deli Homestead Farm was the site of an
on a high school campus. Tour the acts as an artistic and cultural hub, handmakes extensive bootlegging operation
Wethersfield Estate & Gardens in presenting events in music, film, dance fresh financed by the iconic mobster Dutch
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Amenia, the epitome of a country and theater such as the Local Produce mozzarella Schultz. Over 80 years later, the
gentleman’s estate. Open seasonally, Readers’ Theatre play-reading series and burrata new distillery in Pine Plains sources
the 1,000 acres of beautiful rolling featuring local playwrights and talent daily! Don’t ingredients from a self-sustaining farm
hills include a Georgian-style colonial as well LIVE! from The Stissing Center! pass up on to create unique beverages such as
Innisfree Garden, Millbrook Oakhurst Diner, Millerton
brick residence and a gorgeous formal Chamber Music Series. the famous Sugar Wash Moonshine.
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