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Welcome to scenic
Dutchess County, established in 1683 as one of the original counties of New York. Nestled in the Hudson River Valley, midway between New York City and the capital city of Albany, it is easily accessible by car, train, bus, air, and boat. With its abundance of historic landmarks, restaurants, festivals and natural scenic beauty, Dutchess County is 800 square miles of fascinating sites, lively events and breathtaking vistas.
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Accommodations . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Antique Centers/Auction Houses . . . 34
Historic Museums . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Campgrounds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Historic Sites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Flea Markets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Personal Growth & Wellness Centers . 35 Shopping Malls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Spas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Specialty Shops . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
R E C REATION Biking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Family Fun . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Fish & Game . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Golf . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Horseback Riding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
On the Cover Dover Stone Church is a nature preserve whose highlight is a metamorphic rock cavern in the shape of a church’s cathedral window with a cascading waterfall through the cave’s interior. The Stone Church Brook, a tributary of the Ten Mile River, flows through and out the cavern entrance.
Hudson River Enjoyment . . . . . . . . . 13 Recreation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Shooting Clubs & Preserves . . . . . . . 15
S C E NIC & N ATURE Gardens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Hiking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Parks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Scenic & Historic Tours . . . . . . . . . . . 19
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the right-of-way but available nearby at Dover Elementary School. Cover Photo: Justin P. Goodhart Photography. Above: View across the lake at Eleanor Roosevelt’s Val-Kill, the only National Historic Site dedicated to a first lady. Hyde Park. Photo: Bill Urbin/NPS.
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Notes: To the best of our knowledge, the information in this guide is correct as of March 1, 2015. However, due to possible changes in rates and hours of operation, we recommend that you call before visiting any listed facility. This guide lists only those facilities that wish to be included. Listings do not represent an endorsement. The programs provided by this agency are partially funded by monies received from the County of Dutchess. This travel guide is published by Dutchess Tourism, Inc., 3 Neptune Road, Suite A11A, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601, the County of Dutchess, in cooperation with the New York State Department of Economic Development and the I Love New York campaign. I LOVE NEW YORK is a registered trademark and service mark of the New York State Department of Economic Development; used with permission. Printed in U.S.A.
Annual Events Looking for something to do?
Dutchess County is a year-round vacation getaway, so there are plenty of events & activities for all tastes & styles. Listings are subject to change, so it’s a good idea to call ahead! Area codes are 845 unless noted. Web addresses don’t include www or http://. Check our calendar at DutchessTourism.com for current listings. Explore Dutchess for any reason in any season!
ONGOING EVENTS
Hyde Park Winterfest
Art Along the Hudson
Hackett Hill Park, Hyde Park. Winter fun, snow tubing & cross country skiing. 229-8086. HydeParkNY.us
Monthly arts celebrations, openings & exhibits. Music, food & wine tastings & more in 11 cities. ArtAlongtheHudson.com
Dutchess County St. Patrick’s Parade
• QUEEN CITY SATURDAYS. Third Sat. Poughkeepsie & Hyde Park. 454-3222. ArtsMidHudson.org
Wappingers Falls. 3,000 participants! First Sat. DCSPPC.org
• THIRD WEEKEND ART WALKS. Rhinebeck, Red Hook & Tivoli. Red Hook: 758-0824, RedHookChamber.org; Rhinebeck: 876-5904, RhinebeckChamber.com
Top chefs highlight the region’s bounty with 3-course prix-fixe menus; 2 weeks, also in Nov. HudsonValleyRestaurantWeek.com
Stormville Airport Antique Show & Flea Market Stormville. 600 exhibitors. Also Ultimate Family Yard Sales. April, May, July, Sept., Oct., Nov. monthly. 221-6561. StormvilleAirportFleaMarket.com
Sunset Sensations: Unique Wine & Food Pairings Locust Grove Estate, Poughkeepsie. Chefs pair wine and food samplings; demos. MayDec., 2nd Thurs. 454-4500. LGNY.org
JANUARY
Cross Country Skiing & Snow Shoeing
New York State Maple Weekends Visit farm sugarhouses to learn how maple syrup & related products are made. NYSMaple.com
APRIL
Daffodil Tea Wilderstein, Rhinebeck. Celebrate spring with tea sandwiches, sweets & mansion tours. 876-4818. Wilderstein.org
Wappingers Creek Water Derby Pleasant Valley. 8-mile canoe/kayak race down Wappingers Creek; rentals available. Last Sat. AquaticExplorers.org
MAY
Franklin D. Roosevelt’s Birthday
City of Beacon artists make their work available for self-guided tours of their studios. BeaconOpenStudios.org
Modfest
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Hudson Valley Restaurant Week
Dutchess County & New York State Parks. Fun winter activity, weather permitting. 4634000. NYSParks.com, Co.Dutchess.NY.us FDR National Historic Site, Hyde Park. Wreath-laying ceremony Jan. 30. 229-9115. NPS.gov/HoFR
Top to Bottom: Enjoy the Dutchess County Fair each August in Rhinebeck. Photo: Ingrid Kulick. Dutchess Stadium, home of The Hudson Valley Renegades Minor League baseball team. Courtesy photo. Poughkeepsie’s Fourth of July Fireworks show, seen over the Mid-Hudson Bridge. Photo: John Morzen.
MARCH
• SECOND SATURDAYS BEACON. 838-4243. BeaconArts.org
Beacon Open Studios Weekend
Beacon 3D
Vassar College, Poughkeepsie. A series of free performances and programs in dance, drama, visual art, film, literature, poetry, and music. 437-5370. Vassar.edu
Sculptures placed along Beacon’s Main Street. Winner, 2014 Dutchess County Executive’s Arts Award for Art in Public Places, an Arts Mid-Hudson program. Through Oct. 917-318-2239. Beacon3D.org
FEBRUARY
Hudson Valley Garden Fair
Adams Garden Shows
Montgomery Place, Annandale-on-Hudson (Red Hook). Vendors, garden demos by experts, tours, and lecture. HVGardenFair.com
Adams Fairacre Farms, Poughkeepsie & Wappingers. Indoor floral & landscaping displays. 454-4330. AdamsFarms.com
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Clockwise from top left: Children at the Cultural Festival organized by Arts Mid-Hudson at the Dutchess Dragon Boat Race. Photo: Doug Nobiletti. Collings Foundation’s Wings of Freedom tour brings rare World War II aircraft to the Dutchess County Airport. Big Gay Hudson Valley’s Queen City Pride hosts picnics and events to celebrate the LGBTQ community. Courtesy photo. Country Living magazine comes to life at the Dutchess County Fairgrounds each June! Courtesy photo.
Rhinebeck Antique Car Show & Swap Meet
Discover Hudson Valley Bike Ride
Queen City Pride
Dutchess County Fairgrounds, Rhinebeck. One of the largest car shows in the Northeast. 876-4001. DutchessFair.com
Fully supported scenic cycling ride. 212-870-2080. BikeNYC.org
to celebrate the region’s LGBTQ community
First Air Shows of Season
BigGayHudsonValley.com
Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome. Weekend air shows. Sat.: pioneer era & barnstormers. Sun.: WW I aircraft. Museum opens in May. 752-3200. OldRhinebeck.org
Walkway Marathon
Hudson Valley Brew Festival – Beer, Bourbon & Bacon
USATF Certified. Dutchess Tourism sponsors
Barn Star Antiques at Rhinebeck Dutchess County Fairgrounds, Rhinebeck. Furniture, folk art & country items. Also in Oct. 876-4001. DutchessFair.com
World War II Living History Bivouac FDR Home, Presidential Library & Museum, Hyde Park. Re-enactors. Historic military displays & vehicles. USO Show Fri. Memorial Day weekend. 229-9114. FDRLibrary.Marist.edu
JUNE
AMCA National Motorcycle Meet & Antique Machinery Show Dutchess County Fairgrounds, Rhinebeck. Antique motorcycles, old-time engines & machinery. 266-5212. DutchessFair.com
Country Living Fair Dutchess County Fairgrounds, Rhinebeck. Country Living Magazine comes to life! 876-4001. DutchessFair.com
Dutchess County Fairgrounds, Rhinebeck. 876-4001. DutchessFair.com
Hudson Valley Renegades Baseball Season
Big Gay Hudson Valley hosts multiple events and their allies. Poughkeepsie.
Three flat, fast and scenic races: a marathon, half-marathon, and a 5K, each of which traverses the Walkway over the Hudson. a Health & Wellness Expo the day prior. 454-9649. Walkway.org
JULY
Bard SummerScape
Fishkill. Home games through Aug. 838-0094. HudsonValleyRenegades.com
Fisher Center for Performing Arts, Bard,
Powerhouse Theater/New York Stage & Film Season
themed opera, music, theater, dance, film;
Vassar College, Poughkeepsie. New plays, reading festivals & works in progress. 437-7235. Vassar.edu/Powerhouse
Annandale-on-Hudson. Seven weeks of cabaret in Spiegeltent. Includes Bard Music Festival (Aug.), examines life & work of one composer. Through Aug. 758-7900. Fishercenter.Bard.edu/SummerScape
Strawberry Festival
Classic & Antique Car Show
Beacon Riverfront Park. Fun, food & music on the Hudson Riverfront. BeaconSloopClub.org
Locust Grove Estate. Poughkeepsie. Antique
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Historic Graveyard Tours St. James’ Church, Hyde Park. Historic figures tell their fascinating stories. StJamesHistoricGraveyardTours.com
Hudson River Valley Ramble Guided hikes, bikes, walks, paddles & explorations in 10-county region. All Sept. weekends after Labor Day. 518-473-3835. HudsonValleyRamble.com
Hudson Valley Craft Beer Festival Riverfront Park, Beacon. HudsonValleyCraftBeerFestival.com
Hudson Valley Wine & Food Festival Dutchess County Fairgrounds, Rhinebeck. Wine & food tastings, vendors & entertainment. 658-7181. DutchessFair.com
International Wine Showcase & Auction
An FDR impersonator waves to the crowd in Hyde Park’s 4th of July Parade. Photo: Bill Urbin/NPS.
Dutchess County Regional Chamber of Commerce Balloon Festival Poughkeepsie and Dutchess County-wide. Hot air balloon liftoffs. 454-1700. DCRCOC.org
Bringing rare World War II aircraft to Dutchess County Airport, Wappingers Falls. 486-6000. Dutchessny.gov
Cycling the Hudson Valley
Dutchess Dragon Boat Race and Festival
Fully supported 6-day, 200-mile bike tour. 518-434-1583. PTNY.org/HudsonTour
HRRA Community Boathouse, Poughkeepsie. Teams compete in Dragon Boats alongside an Asian Cultural Festival. 264-2005. DutchessDragonBoat.org
Dutchess County Fair
Fourth of July Parade
Jazz in the Valley
Hyde Park. 229-8086. HydeParkNY.us
Harlem Valley Rail Ride Harlem Valley Rail Trail, Millerton. 25/50/75/100-mile routes. Festival finale. 518-789-9591. HVRT.org
The Wassaic Project Summer Exhibition and Festival Wassaic. High quality, free live music, art, dance & film programs in an intimate setting. WassaicProject.org
AUGUST
Antique Car Show Montgomery Place, Annandale-on-Hudson. Classic cars tool around the Riverfront estate. 914-631-8200. HudsonValley.org
Corn Festival Beacon Riverfront Park. Fun, food & music on the Hudson Riverfront. BeaconSloopClub.org
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Collings Foundation’s Wings of Freedom Tour
Dutchess County Fairgrounds, Rhinebeck. Second largest agricultural NYS fair. 876-4001. DutchessFair.com
The Grandview, Poughkeepsie. Silent & live auctions, demos & tastings. 452-5772. GreystonePrograms.org
Kevin McCurdy’s Haunted Mansion Wappingers Falls. Halloween attraction. Through Oct. 297-BATT. TheHauntedMansion.com
Oktoberfests! Great German food, music & dancing. Collectibles. Germania of Poughkeepsie. Weekend after Labor Day. GermaniaPok.com. 471-0609. Also at Tymor Park, Union Vale/ Lagrangeville. 724-5691. Unionvaleny.us
Revolutionary War Weekend
Waryas Park, Poughkeepsie. Jazz festival on the Hudson River. 384- 6350. JazzintheValleyNY.org
Van Wyck Homestead, Fishkill. Tour Supply Depot site; Continental Army graveyard. Historic trade demos; military reenactment programs. 896-9560. FishkillHistoricalSociety.org
Millbrook Horse Trials
OCTOBER
Coole Park Farm, Millbrook. World-class equestrian competition. 677-3002. DutchessLand.org
SEPTEMBER
Art Studio Views Tour Free self-guided tours promote Northern Dutchess artists. Labor Day weekend. ArtStudioViews.com
Beacon Independent Film Festival
ArtEast Open Studio Tour Artists open their studios and galleries to visit over two weekends. Great road trip through eastern Dutchess during foliage season. DutchessArtEast.com
Cider Week
Sites region-wide offer tastings, pairings, classes & events. CiderWeekNY.com
Gathering of Old Cars
University Settlement Camp, Beacon. Films, events, food and fun! 418-3992. BeaconIndieFilmFest.org
Staatsburgh State Historic Site, Staatsburg. Antique autos & costume show. 889-8851. NYSParks.com/historic-sites/25/details.aspx
Hoptember Harvest Fest
Annual Harvest Party Luncheon
Eastern View Farm, Lagrangeville. 456-1227. DutchessHops.com
Millbrook Vineyards & Winery, Millbrook. 677-8383. Millbrookwine.com
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NYS Sheep & Wool Family Festival Dutchess County Fairgrounds, Rhinebeck. Spinning, dyeing & weaving expo. Livestock sale. 876-4001. DutchessFair.com
Pumpkin Festival Beacon Riverfront Park. Fun, food & music on the Hudson Riverfront. BeaconSloopClub.org
Rhinebeck Arts Festival Dutchess County Fairgrounds, Rhinebeck. Crafts, music & art, film, food & wine. 876-4001. DutchessFair.com
NOVEMBER
Arts & Crafts Boutique Van Wyck Homestead Museum, Fishkill. Crafts show in setting of Colonial 1755 farmhouse. 896-9560. FishkillHistoricalSociety.org
Holiday Crafts Fair Dutchess Community College, Poughkeepsie. Juried craft show. 431-8400. SunyDutchess.edu
Hudson Valley Railroad Exposition Mid-Hudson Civic Center, Poughkeepsie. Model exhibits & dealers. 297-0901. HydeParkStation.com
Sip & Sign Millbrook Winery, Millbrook. Author book signing & wine tasting. 677-8383. MillbrookWine.com
Taste of the Hudson Valley The Grandview, Poughkeepsie. Ultrapremium wines matched with fine cuisine. 431-8707. TasteHV.org
DECEMBER
Cut-Your-Own Christmas Trees Farms & farm markets throughout Dutchess. 463-4000. DutchessTourism.com
Holiday Decorated Mansions & Historic Sites Historic sites & homesteads decorated for Christmas. 463-4000. DutchessTourism.com
Sinterklaas Rhinebeck. Dutch Christmas tradition; festival & parade. First Sat. SinterklaasRhinebeck.com Jacob Bernz (on guitar) and David Bernz (on banjo) perform regularly at Beacon Sloop Club Riverfront Strawberry, Corn and Pumpkin Festivals. Photo: Russell Cusick, HudsonRiverReflections.com. The Discover Hudson Valley Ride, produced by Bike New York, traverses the Walkway Over the Hudson State Historic Park. Staatsburgh is one of the most lavishly decorated historic sites at the holidays. Photo: New York State (NYS) Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation. ALL PHONE NUMBERS ARE IN (845) AREA CODE UNLESS OTHERWISE INDICATED
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HISTORY From the early exploration of Henry Hudson in 1609 to the “Gilded Age” of the Vanderbilts and the New Deal ideas of Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt, the history of Dutchess is both rich and diverse. Take a step back in time. Discover our exciting past and explore the sites that define our heritage. A Admissions charged D Donations accepted F Free G Groups welcome T Tours available H Handicapped accessible Y Open year-round A1–H6 Indexed map location (p. 48) Note: All telephone area codes are 845 unless otherwise noted. In the interest of space, web addresses do not include www. or http://
HISTORIC MUSEUMS Our history museums have great stories to tell, from the daily life in a 1732 Dutch Colonial homestead, to the history of WWI and barnstorming-era airplanes. Be part of the scene at the Little Red School House, a 1914 railroad station, or the FDR Presidential Library.
Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum 4079 Albany Post Rd., Rt. 9, Hyde Park. 800-FDR-VISIT. The FDR Presidential Library opened new, exciting permanent museum exhibits in 2013. These tell the story of the Roosevelt presidency beginning in the depths of the Great Depression and continuing through the New Deal years and World War II, with
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an emphasis on both Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt’s relationship with the American people. Special interactives, immersive audio visual theaters, and rarely seen artifacts bring a New Deal to a New Generation. 9am- 5pm. Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Day. Research room, 8:45am–5pm. FDRLibrary.Marist.edu or HistoricHydePark.org A, G, H, Y, D1
Gunnison Museum of Natural History at Akin Free Library 378 Old Quaker Hill Rd., Pawling. 855-5099. Rock minerals, birds and eggs, shells, world artifacts. May-Oct. 31, Fri.-Sun., 1-4pm. Groups welcome anytime by appt. D, G by appt. at 860-354-2822, H, T, G6
Hyde Park Railroad Station Museum 34 River Rd., Hyde Park. 229-2338. Built in 1914, based on a design shown at the Pan American World Exposition of 1898. The station, restored to its original condition by the Hudson Valley Railroad Society, Inc., is on the National Register of Historic Places, and is open as a museum. The Society hosts special events and a Railroad Expo in Nov. All year, Mon., 7–9pm; mid-Jun. to midSept., Sat.–Sun., noon–5pm or by appt. HydeParkStation.com D, F, G, T, H, Y, D1
Museum of Rhinebeck History 7015 Rt. 9, 1798 Quitman House, Rhinebeck. 876-4902 or 871-1798.
Local history exhibits. Jun.–Oct., Sat.–Sun., 2–4pm; or by appt. RhinebeckMuseum.com D, G by appt., Y, B1
Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome Museum and Air Shows 9 Norton Rd., Rhinebeck. 752-3200. See 100-year-old planes take flight again; perhaps ride in a Barnstorming-era biplane at one of the world’s most unique collections of aircraft and vehicles, from the birth of powered flight to the iconic fighters of the Great War. Thrilling airshows Sat. & Sun. at 2pm, mid-June to mid-Oct; WW I shows on Sundays. Tour four museum buildings packed with vital aviation history daily 10am-5pm, May to mid-Oct. Biplane rides available. OldRhinebeck.org A, G, T, C1
The Peale History Center and Library 535 Rte. 22, Pawling. 493-0190. On display is an extensive collection of memorabilia marking the life of world-famous clergyman and author Dr. Norman Vincent Peale, author of “The Power of Positive Thinking”. Also on site is an extensive library of his works, including copies of 700 of his sermons, both in readable and audio format, as well as 150 video sermons. The Peale personal papers are also maintained here. There are more than 1,000 books in Dr. Peale’s personal library. Apr.-Nov.; call for hours or to make appt.
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Opposite: The Hyde Park home of our 32nd president Franklin D. Roosevelt is now a national park, open for tours all year long. Photo: Bill Urbin/NPS. Above (left to right): With a newly renovated building and new permanent exhibits, the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum seeks to honor FDR’s vision in dedicating his Library to the American people. New Deal gallery photo: FDR Presidential Library. The Vanderbilt Mansion estate highlights the Gilded Age lifestyles of the rich and their staff, with stunning Hudson River and Catskill Mountain views and formal gardens. Photo: Bill Urbin/NPS. The Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome is a living museum of antique aviation, with one of the world’s largest collections of early aeroplanes.
Sports Museum of Dutchess County Carnwath Farms, off Wheeler Hill Rd., Wappingers Falls. 473-0903. Located in the Frances Reese Cultural Center at Carnwath Farms Historic Site & Park, the Museum tells the rich history of different sports and athletes, including those who have made it to the professional level in Dutchess County. Exhibits include those on auto racing, ice boating, baseball, football, basketball. A library is open to all for research, as well as a local history theater and gift shop. Includes the DC Sports Museum Hall of Fame. SportsMuseumDCNY.org G, D, F, T, H, Y, G1
The Thomas E. Dewey Center 63 East Main St., Pawling. 855-3820. The Center offers exhibits of memorabilia of the life and career of Thomas E. Dewey, and serves as a source for research. Dewey was a New York City District Attorney, Federal Prosecutor, and Governor of New Yor k for 12 years, in addition to twice being a GOP presidential candidate. By appt.
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Town of Hyde Park Historical Society 4389 Albany Post Rd./Rt.9, Hyde Park. 229-2559. Jun.–Oct., Sat. 10am-2pm and Sun. 1–4pm, group tours by appt. 471-0196. Museum located in restored firehouse building. Also offered are tours of The Little Red
School House on the grounds of North Park Elementary School, Rt. 9G, by appt. 229-9029. TownofHydeParkNY-HistoricalSociety.org D, F, G, T by appt. H, D1
Van Wyck Homestead Museum 504 Rt. 9; Jct. Rt. 9 & I-84 Exit 13, Fishkill. 896-9560. Dutch Colonial Homestead built in 1732; expanded in 1757. Used as officers’ headquarters during the American Revolution. Site of Fishkill Supply Depot soldiers’ encampment 1776-83. Changing exhibits and events related to Hudson Valley and local history. Revolutionary War Weekend each Sept. June-Oct., Sat. & Sun. 1-4 pm or by appt. FishkillHistoricalSociety.org D, F, G by appt., T, H, H2
Wing’s Castle 717 Bangall Rd., Millbrook. 677-9085. A true Hudson River stone castle constructed over 44 years by artist/owners Peter and Toni Wing with 85% salvaged materials from antique buildings. It’s also a Bed and Breakfast. May 31–Sept. 1, Wed.– Sun.; Sept.–Christmas, weekends only. WingsCastle.com A, G, T, D4
HISTORIC SITES Historic sites are an ever-present part of the landscape. Not only can you step back in time, you can choose which time; pre-Revolutionary war, early Dutch and Quaker days,
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the Gilded Age, or the early 20th century and the World War II era of FDR.
Bannerman Castle Beacon Institute Dock. 831-6346. The Scottish-style castle on the Hudson River was built in the early 1900s by Frank Bannerman VI to store military surplus items. The Estuary Steward shuttles you to the island for a guided tour around castle, residence and restored gardens; trails have some rough terrain, 72 stairs. Shuttle Reservations: Zerve 834-4200 , toll free 855-256-4007. Accessible via water only May–Oct. BannermanCastle.org
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Clermont State Historic Site 1 Clermont Ave. (off Woods Rd.) Germantown. 518-537-4240. Country estate of seven generations of the prominent Livingston family. Restored mansion, visitor center, exhibit galleries, formal gardens, carriage trails, picnicking. Grounds 8:30am–sunset. House Apr.– Oct., Wed.–Sun., 11am–4pm. Nov.–Dec., weekends, 11am–3pm. NYSParks.com, FriendsofClermont.org A, G, T, H, A2
Creek Meeting House Exhibit Center Clinton Historical Society, 2433 Salt Point Tpk., Clinton Corners. 266-3066 or 266-5494. Summer history exhibits and archive of local history. Monthly programs, newsletter, publications, craft fair and flea market. By appt.; call for summer hours. D, G, T, Y, D3
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Locust Grove Estate 2683 South Rd./Rt. 9, Poughkeepsie. 454-4500. Historic country estate includes 40room Italianate mansion featuring outstanding original collection of furniture and paintings, Carriage House with original carriages, 180 acres of historic gardens with Hudson River views, five miles of carriage roads, and visitor center with exhibit galleries. Tours May 1-Nov. 30, daily; and on weekends in Apr. and Dec. Visitor center open weekdays Jan. 1-Mar. 30, 10am-5pm. LGNY.org A, G, T, Y, F2
Madam Brett Homestead
Dutchess County Historical Society Poughkeepsie. 471-1630. Home to the Franklin A. Butts Research Library at the Clinton House, 549 Main St., Poughkeepsie. Maintains the 1767 Glebe House, 635 Main St., Poughkeepsie. Call for information. 471-1630. NYSparks.com, DutchessCountyHistoricalSociety.org D, G, T by appt., Y, E1/F1
Eleanor Roosevelt National Historic Site Rt. 9G, Hyde Park. 229-9115. “Val-Kill,” the home of First Lady, Eleanor Roosevelt. Includes memorial garden, grounds, and hiking trails. May-Oct., tours 9am-5pm; Nov.-Apr., Thurs.-Mon., tours at 1pm & 3pm. NPS.gov/ElRo or HistoricHydePark.org A, G by reservation, T 877-559-6777, H, Y, D1
Elmendorph Inn 7562 N. Broadway/Rt. 9, Red Hook. 758-1920. 1760s Inn and tavern restored with ‘windows’ in the walls exposing early construction and decor. On National Register of Historic Places. Available for events. Tues. 10am-4pm. HistoricRedHook.org, Elmendorph.org H, A@ 1st fl. only, T by appt.
First Reformed Church 1153 Main St., Fishkill. 896-9836. Congregation dating to 1716. Original 1731 building was the meeting place for the New York Provincial Congress and a prison during the Revolutionary War. FishkillReformed.org D, G, T by appt., H, Y, H2
Historical Society of Quaker Hill and Pawling 855-9316. Maintains these historic sites in Pawling:
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• John Kane House, 126 E. Main St. Served as George Washington’s headquarters in 1778. Repository for past and present local history, including a replica of the village in 1948 with moving trains. The Lowell Thomas rooms focus on the life of the radio pioneer and world traveler. • Oblong Friends Meeting House, Meeting House Rd. Original 1764 Quaker Meeting House that served as a hospital for George Washington’s troops in 1778. • Quaker Museum, Akin Free Library, 2nd Fl., Old Quaker Hill Rd. Displays early Quaker memorabilia and artifacts of life on the Hill. Mid-May to mid-Oct., Sat.–Sun., 2–4pm and by appt. Pawling-History.org D, G, T, G5
Home of Franklin D. Roosevelt National Historic Site Rt. 9, Hyde Park. 229-9115. Springwood, lifelong home of 32nd President Franklin D. Roosevelt. Includes his and Eleanor’s gravesites, rose garden, grounds, stable and hiking trails. 9am–5pm. NPS.gov/HoFR or HistoricHydePark.org A, G by reservation, T 877-559-6777, H, Y, D1
Hopewell Depot Restoration 36 Railroad Ave., Hopewell Junction (end of William Steinhaus Dutchess County Rail Trail). 226-7003. Restored 1873 railroad station offers tours. Visitors center with area tourism brochures. Dedicated to preserving the history of the railroad in Southern Dutchess County. Water and sodas sold, but no bathrooms onsite. Apr.-Oct., Sat. & Sun. 10am-4pm. Nov.-Mar., Sat. 10am-4pm, Sun. by appt. HopewellDepot.org D, H G, Y, G2
50 Van Nydeck Ave., Beacon. 831-6533. Built in 1709, Dutchess County’s oldest homestead; 17 rooms of furnishings, porcelain, paintings, books, tools and gardens. Owned for seven generations by the Brett family. Maintained by the Melzingah Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution. Apr.-Dec., Second Sat. monthly, 1–4pm and by appt. Grounds daily, dawndusk. Melzingah.awardspace.com A, F, G, T, H1
Mesier Homestead and Museum Mesier Park, cor. Main St. & South Ave., Wappingers Falls. 430-9520. Built by Nicholas Brewer c. 1741 and later purchased by Peter Mesier. Beautiful Victorian details disguise the 18th c. fieldstone core of historic home built on a village green that’s been a public park since 1891. Open one weekend day monthly for guided tours and by appt. Featured at the Mesier are John and Cynthia Vergilii of High Tea Productions and their High Tea Luncheon and Colonial Dinner theater shows. History is brought to life through great food, live music and fun. Call 845-8491512 for info and reservations. Apr.-Dec. WappingersHistoricalSociety.org D, F, G, T, H 1st fl., Y, G2
Montgomery Place Historic Estate River Rd., Rt. 103, Annandale-on-Hudson. 758-1036. 380-acre National Historic Landmark estate with gardens, landscaped grounds, woodland walks, waterfalls and views of the Hudson River and Catskill Mountains. A.J. Davis-designed, neo-classical style mansion. Self-guided tours of the gardens and grounds with picnicking. House open for tours midMay-Oct., Thurs.-Sun., 11am-4pm. Grounds open daily, 9am-4pm. HudsonValley.org A for house, Grounds free, G, H, Y, A1
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Opposite: Wilderstein, the Rhinebeck home of FDR’s cousin Daisy Suckley, hosts an outdoor sculpture show June through October. Courtesy photo.
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Right: Children stop and smell the roses in the Rose Garden at the Roosevelt National Historic Site in Hyde Park. Photo by Bill Urbin/NPS.
Mount Beacon Incline Railway Mount Beacon, Beacon. 765-3262. This funicular was built in 1902 by the Otis Elevator Company and operated for over 75 years. It was the steepest incline railway in the world and carried over 3.5 million visitors to the summit of Mount Beacon. Destroyed by fire in 1983, an effort is underway to restore it. Historic lectures available yearround, interpretive hikes of the railway’s ruins available from Apr.-Oct. InclineRailway.org D, F, G, T, H1
Mount Gulian Historic Site 145 Sterling St., Beacon. 831-8172. Reconstructed 18th c. Dutch homestead on 44 acres with 1740s Dutch barn and restored garden. Revolutionary War Headquarters of General von Steuben, birthplace of the Society of the Cincinnati. The staff, lovers of history, gladly relates stories about Verplanck husbands and wives, army generals, and James F. Brown, a fugitive slave. On exhibit: artifacts related to Lenape Native Americans, Verplanck family, Revolutionary War, and more. Special events. Unique 18th c. Dutch barn for weddings and events. Original wood plank floors and hand-hewn beams can accommodate up to 150 guests for a sit down dinner. Hudson River views. MountGulian.org A, G, T, Y, H1
Poughkeepsie Post Office 55 Mansion St., Poughkeepsie. 800-275-8777. A National Historic Landmark, with five distinctive murals depicting historic occasions in local, state and national history, including the Ratification of the United States Constitution by New York. A Federal WPA design building.
Mon.–Fri., 8am–6pm; Sat., 8am–4pm. F, G, H, Y, F2
Smith Metropolitan AME Zion Church 124 Smith St., Poughkeepsie. 454-1913. Guided tour discusses history of the church and prominent parishioners, including the first woman ordained as a Methodist deacon. Descriptions of stained glass windows. Congregation established by AfricanAmericans in 1836. F, G, T by appt., Y, E2
Springside National Historic Site 185 Academy St., Poughkeepsie. 454-2060. Recognized as the last surviving example of America’s first native-born landscape architect, Andrew Jackson Downing, it’s the first site in the City of Poughkeepsie given federal recognition for its historic importance. Stroll along old carriage roads on 20 acres of the historic landscape. View features designed for Matthew Vassar’s summer home. The gatehouse, designed by
Downing, is restored to its original 1851 color scheme. SpringsideLandmark.org D, G, T by appt., Y, F2
St. James’ Church 4526 Albany Post Rd., Rt. 9, Hyde Park. 229-2820. Episcopal church attended by Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt. Congregation dating from 1811, historic cemetery. Historic graveyard tours and special events. StJamesHydePark.org F, G, T, H, Y, D1
Staatsburgh State Historic Site/ Mills Mansion 75 Mills Mansion Dr., off Old Post Rd., Staatsburg. 889-8851. The Gilded Age country home of Ogden Mills and Ruth Livingston Mills, remodeled and enlarged by McKim, Mead and White in 1895-96, represents the “Downton Abbey lifestyle” in turn-of-the-century America. The Beaux-Arts mansion of 79 rooms is on 192 acres directly on the Hudson River in MillsNorrie State Park. Call for hours and events. NYSParks.com A, G, T, H, R for groups of 10 or more, Y, C1
Top Cottage Rt. 9, Hyde Park. 229-9115. FDR’s hilltop retreat from 1938-1945. Top Cottage was designed by FDR specifically to accommodate his disability. Includes grounds and hiking trails. May-Oct. Call 229-5320 for program/tour times. NPS.gov/HOFR or HistoricHydePark.org A, T, H, D1
Vanderbilt Mansion National Historic Site Rt. 9, Hyde Park. 229-9115. Gilded Age mansion was the home of Frederick and Louise Vanderbilt from 18961938. Includes formal gardens, grounds, hiking trails and spectacular views of the Hudson River. 9am-5pm. NPS.gov/VAMA or HistoricHydePark.org A, G by reservation, T 877-559-6777, H, Y, D1
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Wethersfield Estate and Gardens 214 Pugsley Hill Rd. off Cty. Rt. 86, Amenia. 373-8037. Epitome of a country gentleman’s, Chauncey D. Stillman (1907-‘89), estate of the late 20th century. Carriage House with 20 restored horse-drawn carriages; Main Residence with extensive art & furniture collection, surrounded by the formal Garden, inspired by villa gardens of the Italian Renaissance. It blends the formal with the natural landscape. Trimmed hedges accented with sculptures, water features and spectacular panoramic views. Garden open June–Sept., Wed., Fri., Sat., noon–5pm. Tours of House & Carriage House by reservation only. WethersfieldGarden.org, C5
Wilderstein 330 Morton Rd., Rhinebeck. 876-4818. Hudson Valley Victoriana at its best. Home of Margaret (Daisy) Suckley, cousin and confidante of President Franklin D. Roosevelt. Queen Anne style mansion, designed by J.B. Tiffany; grounds designed by Calvert Vaux. House tours, walking trails, gift shop and remarkable Hudson River views. May-Oct., Thurs.-Sun., noon–4pm. Thanksgiving–Dec., Sat.-Sun. 1–4pm. Wilderstein.org A, G, T, B2
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RECREATION There’s something to excite every family member. Drive go-carts, visit a zoo or take in a minor league baseball game. Bring your bike, lace up your boots, grab the bridle. Make the most of the Hudson River Valley landscape. Outdoor recreation includes golf, kayaking, ziplines, archery and skeet shooting. All will become great memories! A Admissions charged D Donations accepted F Free G Groups welcome R Reservations T Tours available H Handicapped accessible Y Open year-round A1–H6 Indexed map location (p. 48) Note: All telephone area codes are 845 unless otherwise noted. In the interest of space, web addresses do not include www. or http://
Peoples Bicycle Bike Rentals: 1 Red Flynn Dr. Bike Repair: 430 Main St., Beacon. 765-2487. Bike rentals; locks and rider helmets included. Walking distance from train station. Reserve online. Jun.-Oct., Sat.-Sun., 10am-6pm. PeoplesBicycle.com
PV Bicycle Shop
No bike? No problem! Rent one for the day!
1557 Main St./Rt. 44, Pleasant Valley. 635-3161, 765-2487. Repairs, large selection of new and used bikes. Accessories for beginners and pros. Rentals available. PVBikeShop.com Y, E2
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Rhinebeck Bicycle Shop
BIKE RENTAL SHOPS
1581 Rt. 376, Wappingers Falls. 463-7433 (RIDE). Wide variety of bikes available: new and used, rentals, repairs, sales and accessories. Local rides and clubs. Mon. & Thurs., 10am-8pm; Tues., Wed. & Fri., 10am-6pm; & Sat., 10am-5pm. Hours may flex seasonally. Bikeway.com Y, B2
Leisure Ride Bike Rental
266 Titusville Rd., Poughkeepsie. 486-8125. Bicycle sales and rentals. Family 5-seaters, 2-seater and individual bikes available. Day
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and hourly rates. Delivery available to Walkway Over the Hudson. Mon.-Fri., 9:30am-7pm, Sat.-Sun. 9:30am-7pm. Hours flex seasonally. LeisureRideBike.com Y, F2
10 Garden St., Rhinebeck. 876-4025. Service repairs, daily rentals, sales and accessories, group rides. Mon.-Fri., 10am-6pm; & Sat., 10am-4pm. Call for winter hours. RhinebeckBicycleShop.com Y, B2
Wheel and Heel 2658 E. Main St., Wappingers Falls. 632-3050. Bike rentals, repairs, sales and accessories. Discounts, rides and events. Tues. &Thurs., 10am-8pm; Wed., Fri. & Sat., 10am-6pm; & Sun., 12-5pm. WheelandHeel.com Y, G2
BIKE TOURS Ask for our FREE Bike Tour Guide, because you deserve to explore scenic treasures!
Bike & Walk Tour, Rhinebeck and Red Hook Historic District Chamber Information Booths, Rt. 9. 876-4213. Maps out two routes for biking and for walking on scenic roads through Red Hook and Rhinebeck, past farmland and historic sites. Attractions listed. PDF online. Winnakee Land Trust and Rhinebeck-Red Hook Greenway Committee. WinnakeeLand.org B2
Dutchess and Beyond Bicycle Club 170 Creek Rd., Pleasant Valley. 454-1190. Weekend bicycle rides of various distances. Annual fall tours. FredinHV.com E2
Dutchess Tourism, Inc. Poughkeepsie. 463-4000, 800-445-3131. Eight self-guided bike tours with directions and maps. DutchessTourism.com/listings/ scenic-tours/bike-tours/
Mid-Hudson Bicycle Club Poughkeepsie. Bicycle touring, mountain biking, social events, annual century ride. MidHudsonBicycle.org F1
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Opposite: Kayaking with Atlantic Kayak Tour from Norrie State Park, Staatsburg. Above (left to right): Up, up and away with Adventure with Altitude Ballooning. Courtesy photo. Tee off at one of 15 golf courses or driving ranges. Photo: NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation. Cool off at Croc Creek and Wavy Lazy River at SplashDown Beach in Fishkill. Courtesy photo.
FAMILY FUN
There’s no time for boredom at these kidfriendly play spaces, amusement parks, arcades, and more.
Bounce! Trampoline Sports
2 Neptune Rd., Poughkeepsie. 206-4555. Bounce is 10,000 sq. ft. of interconnected trampolines to play slam dunk basketball or trampoline dodge-ball. Jump into foam pits or just play on their enormous large main court. Separate Bounce, Jr. zone for kids 5 and under. BounceOnIt.com/Poughkeepsie A, G, H, F1
The Field
Joe Gamer
1097 Rt. 55, Lagrangeville. 454-0900. Video game store with play lounge, weekly tournaments. Buy and sell new and used. Specializes in retro video games. Mon.-Thurs., 11am-8pm, Fri.-Sat., 11am-9pm, Sun., 11am-6pm. JoeGamerStore.com Y, F3
Jumpin’ Jakes LLC
982 Main St., Ste. 1, Fishkill. 897-1744. Giant inflatables, toddler zone, game room with interactive games. Lazer Tag, snack bar, parties. 10am-6pm. JumpinJakes.net A, G, H, Y, H2
Mid-Hudson Children’s Museum
85 Airport Rd., Wappingers Falls. 432-1111. 12,000 sq. ft. indoor sports facility. 10 batting tunnels, 50-yard field for sports leagues. Training site, lessons. Birthday parties. Overhead observation deck with free WiFi. Hvfield.com A G, R, H, Y, G2
75 N. Water St., Poughkeepsie. 471-0589. On the banks of the Hudson River. Hands-on exhibits and programs present science, technology, the arts, and Hudson River heritage. For children ages 0-6. Tues.–Sat., 9:30am-5pm, Sun., 11am-5pm. MHCM.org A, G, T, H, Y, E1
Hudson Valley Renegades
Poughkidsie
Dutchess Stadium, 1500 Rt. 9D, Wappingers Falls. 838-0094. The Hudson Valley Renegades, 2012 NY Penn League Champions, Class A minor league baseball club affiliated with the Tampa Bay Rays. 38 home games a season. Discounted group rates/15+. HVRenegades.com A, G, H G1
Hyde Park Roller Magic
4178 Albany Post Rd./Rt. 9, Hyde Park. 229-6666. Roller skating and blading, video arcade. Concession, private parties, group rates, fundraising programs and events. Home of The Hudson Valley Horrors Roller Derby team, HorrorsRollerDerby.com; and The Frightmares Junior Roller Derby team, ages 9-17. Call for hours; open Federal holidays. Free WiFi. HydeParkRollerMagic.com A, G, Y, D1
25 Van Wagner Rd., Poughkeepsie. 243-3750. Interactive studio for kids of all ages for creative play and crafts. 5,000 sq. ft. space has play village for hands-on, creative play for kids from birth, a craft studio offering projects, classes and workshops for all ages. Two rooms for private parties. Coffee and snack bar with local food and drink. WiFi. Walk-ins welcome. Mon.-Fri. 10am-5pm, call for weekend hours. Poughkidsie.com
SplashDown Beach
16 Old Rt. 9 West, Fishkill. 897-9600. New for Summer 2015 – the Arctic Mammoth! Standing nearly 6 stories tall and 600 feet long, the Arctic Mammoth is one of the biggest Family Raft Rides in the Northeast. For thrill seekers, try the Arctic Plunge Mat Racer, a 5-story racer that launches riders on a head-to-head drag race
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to the finish line, Humunga Half-Pipe, NY’s only Zero-Gravity Water Ride, and the Bullet Bowl, a 4-story wild ride. Little ones will love Bob the Builder Splash Works and Dizzy’s Water Whirler. More for kids: Shipwreck Lagoon, Monster Wave Pool, Croc Creek Lazy River, Pirate’s Plunge and Pirate’s Revenge. May–Sept., 10am–7pm. SplashDownBeach.com A, G, R, H, H2
Trevor Zoo
Millbrook School, 282 Millbrook School Rd., off Rt. 44, Millbrook. 677-3704. AZA-accredited zoo with more than 180 exotic and indigenous animals in exhibits covering six acres. The only zoo in the US located at a high school has several endangered species represented. Begun in 1936 by biology teacher Frank Trevor to share his love of wildlife. 8:30am–5pm every day. TrevorZoo.org A, G by appt., Y, D4
FISH AND GAME Whether you’re looking for trophy-class fish or you just want to experience the tranquility of a secluded trout stream, Dutchess County has it all. The Hudson River is quickly becoming the destination point for anglers from around the globe. Our many stocked streams and lakes have miles of public access available, and hunters and water fowlers can challenge themselves at one of our many multiple use areas. For sporting clays, trap and skeet shooters, Dutchess County is a top Northeast destination, with seven shooting clubs and preserves open to all. There are numerous spots for catching trout, striped bass, pickerel, walleye and perch, as well as places for dip-netting, alewives and blueback herring. The beautiful Hudson itself is an ideal setting for numerous species, including largemouth and smallmouth bass,
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Comprehensive visitor resources at
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striped bass, blue crab, brown bullhead, carp, white catfish and American shad. Dutchess County is one of the top two counties in the Southern Region of New York State for deer hunting, with a special archery season for deer spanning about six weeks, Oct.-Nov. Muzzle-loading & archery hunting continue for 9 days after the regular season. In designated hunting areas you can also find pheasant, turkey, grouse, woodcock, squirrel, cotton-tail rabbit, raccoon, coyote, and waterfowl. Turkey hunting is open in May as well. Be sure to contact the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation in New Paltz for specific fishing and hunting regulations and other relevant information before your planned visit. No license is required for fishing for migratory fish in the Hudson River; apply online for recreational marine fishing registry.
NY State Department of Environmental Conservation
21 S. Putt Corners Rd., New Paltz, NY 12561. Fishing Info: 256-3161. Wildlife Info: 256-3098. DEC.NY.gov E1 There are several organizations you can contact for more information about sporting in Dutchess:
Federation of Dutchess County Fish and Game Clubs
P.O. Box 3201, Poughkeepsie, NY 12603.
[email protected] Serving sportsmen and women for more than 80 years, they work closely with sportsmen’s clubs, the NYS DEC, elected officials, and all others interested in conserving wildlife and our natural resources. Programs include Hunters Helping the Hungry, Junior Hunter Pheasant Hunt, fish stocking, free fishing events and public access, and conservation education, promotion and public awareness. DutchessFishandGame.org F2
Mid-Hudson Trout Unlimited
PO Box 982, Poughkeepsie.
[email protected] Their mission is to conserve, protect, and restore North America’s cold water fisheries and their watersheds. MidHudsonTU.com F2 See DutchessTourism.com for lists of our six Multiple Use Areas, and Hudson River access at marinas and launch sites.
Pay Ponds Fish Hatchery at Falconwood Farms
Wingdale. 832-7127 Pond stocked with Rainbow Trout, Bass, Catfish and Bluegills. Rod, reel and bait included. Fish as much as you want, and pay for all fish you catch. Children must be
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supervised. Space limited. June-Oct, Sun. 8am-4pm, weather permitting. FishFarmz.homestead.com A, R required, F6
The Angler’s Den
11 W. Main St., Pawling. 855-5182. Full-service Orvis dealer. Fly fishing and apparel, fly tying materials. Guide services and trips. Wed.-Sat., 10am-5pm, Sun., 10am-2pm. AnglersDen.net Y, G5
GOLF COURSES You’ll find a variety of sizes, designs and styles, including an Irish links-style course. Two are among the oldest in the US! Beginner or pro, find the perfect greens to play through.
Beekman Country Club
9-hole course is oldest municipal public course in US, c. 1890. Pro shop, putting green, cart rentals, snack bar. Visa, MasterCard accepted. Apr.–Nov. Pawling.org/pages/PawlingNY_Recreation/ Golf A, R, G5
DC Indoor Golf
10 Crannell St., Poughkeepsie. 486-4004. Indoor golf center fitted with 8 PGA Tour Simulators, each loaded with 50 courses to choose from. Family-friendly atmosphere is perfect to learn the game and for advanced golfers to improve theirs. Play 18 holes in an hour, avoid the rain and keep your swing all winter. Leagues. Sun.-Thurs., 9am-8pm, Fri.Sat. 9am-10pm. DCIndoorGolf.com E2
Fishkill Golf Course and Driving Range
11 Country Club Rd., Hopewell Junction. 226-7700 x1. 27-hole championship course. Clubhouse, lessons, driving range, putting green, pro shop, cart and club rental, restaurant. MidMar.–Dec., weekends 6am, weekdays 7am. Jr. and special rates. BeekmanGolf.com A, G, R up to 7 days ahead, G3
387 Rt. 9, intersection of I-84, Fishkill. 896-5220. 12-hole course. Pro shop, driving range, lit, heated practice greens, mats and grass tees, club rental. Market Bar & Grill. Mar.–Dec., 7am–10pm. Fishkillgolf.com A, R, H2
Casperkill Golf Club
110 Golf Club Ln., Poughkeepsie. 463-0900. 18-hole championship golf course designed by Robert Trent Jones, Sr. Driving range, putting greens, pro shop, lessons. Restaurant. Course open all year weather permitting; dawn–dusk. Just off Rt. 9. CasperkillGolf.com A, G, R online, F1
950 Violet Ave., Hyde Park. 632-6464. Unique, full USGA 300-yard driving range on 77 scenic acres. Pro-shop. E-Range key for expanded hours and use. Home of the Golden Ball! New tee boxes and equipment. Lessons; available for private events. Mon.Sun. 10am-8pm; extended hours for E-Range members. GilbertFarmRec.com A, Y, D1
College Hill Golf Course
Harlem Valley Golf Club
149 N. Clinton St., Poughkeepsie. 486-9112. Well-conditioned 9-hole course. Relaxed environment. Recently refurbished clubhousesnack bar. Extensive club repair. Designed by William F. Mitchell, 1933. Apr.–Nov., 7am– dusk. McCannGolfCourse.com/chgc.htm A, G, R, F1
109 Wheeler Rd., Wingdale. 832-9957. Challenging 9-hole course in the foothills of the Berkshires, designed by Donald Ross in 1928. Apr.–Nov. 1. Semi-private, open to public most weekdays, Sat. after 8:30am, and Sun. after 12pm. HarlemValleyGolfClub.com A, F5
Dinsmore Golf Course
James Baird State Park, Golf Course and Driving Range
Mills-Norrie State Park, 5371 Albany Post Rd./ Rt. 9, Staatsburg. Pro Shop: 889-4071. Reservations: 889-3126. 18-hole course at 988-acre Mills-Norrie State Park is third oldest in US, c. 1890s. Clubhouse, putting green, lockers. Restaurant on site. Apr.–Nov. NYSParks.com/golf-courses/21/details.aspx A, R, C1
Dogwood Knolls Golf Course
722 Rt. 376, Hopewell Junction. 226-7317. 9-hole course. Pro shop, putting green, club rentals. Restaurant open to the public. 6am– dusk. DogwoodKnollsGolfCourse.net A, R, G2
Dutcher Golf Course
135 E. Main St., Pawling. 855-9845.
Gilbert Farm Recreation Center Driving Range
280 Clubhouse Rd., LaGrange or 122D Freedom Rd., Pleasant Valley; off Taconic Pkwy. 452-1489. 18-hole championship course at 590 acrepark designed by Robert Trent Jones, Sr. was recently improved by NYS Parks. Clubhouse, driving range, putting green, lessons, club rental. Pro shop/Reservations 473-6200. Eagle’s Nest Restaurant 471-8050. Early Apr.– mid-Nov., 7am WD, 6am WE and holidays. NYSParks.com/golf-courses/1/details.aspx A, R, E3
The Links at Union Vale
153 N. Parliman Rd., Union Vale/ LaGrangeville. 223-1000. 18-hole championship links-style course designed by Steven Kay. State-of-the-art 300-
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yard driving range, pro shop, lessons, restaurant and banquet facilities. Open Mar./ Apr. - Oct./Nov. (weather permitting). 6:30am–dark. Weddings/banquets yearround. 223-1002. TheLinksatUnionVale.com A, G, R, F3
McCann Memorial Golf Course
155 Wilbur Blvd., Poughkeepsie. 454-1968. 18-hole championship course. Driving range, putting green, cart rental, lessons and snack bar. Pro shop 471-3917. Christos Restaurant catering 471-3400. Designed by Mitchell/Kay in 1972. Mar.–Nov., Tues.–Sun., 7am-dark, Mon., noon-dark. McCannGolfCourse.com A, R, F2
Red Hook Golf Club
650 Rt. 199, Red Hook. 758-8652. 18-hole semi-private championship course. Full practice facility with well-stocked Pro Shop. Lessons, cart and club rentals. The Club Restaurant, open to public for dining and events, 758-3006. Book tee times online. Rarely closed due to outstanding soil/ drainage system. Apr.–Nov. RedHookGolfClub.com A, R, A2
Vassar Golf Course
Vassar College, 124 Raymond Ave., Poughkeepsie. 473-9838. 9-hole course on charming Vassar campus, est. 1930. Putting green, club and cart rentals, lessons. Adult/junior clinics. Sr. specials. Open 7am; average round 2 hours. VassarGolfCourse.com A, G, R, F1
HORSEBACK RIDING Spend part of your day on a trail ride, western riding-style. Or, find lessons in show jumping, cross-country and dressage, for the novice rider up to the expert.
Calypso Farm
25 Seelbach Ln., Staatsburg. 266-4664. Equestrian center. Boarding, riding lessons, and training. By appt. R, Y, C2
Cedar Crest Farm
2054 Rt. 83, Pine Plains. 518-398-1034. State of the art, purpose-built equestrian center. Lessons in show-jumping, crosscountry and dressage for all abilities. Belebro horse exerciser, 40 acres of paddocks. BHS certified. Accommodations onsite. Tues.– Sun., 8:30am–5pm. EquestCenter.com G, R, H, Y, B4
Epic Stride Farm
670 Waterbury Rd., LaGrangeville. 242-4385. English riding, lessons, indoor ring. Full and rough board services available. By appt. EpicStrideFarm.webs.com R, Y, F3
Netherwood Acres
883 Netherwood Rd., Hyde Park. 266-3774.
Horseback riding, riding lessons, 3-day eventing, clinics, trail riding, horse training, boarding and sales. Indoor, outdoor and dressage rings. Over 100 square miles of wooded riding trails, weekly cross-country rides and 30-acre field with jumps. Foxhunting, Hunter Paces, and riding opportunities for all abilities. Wed.-Sun. NetherwoodAcres.net A, G 2-8, Y, D2
Southern Dutchess Equestrian Center 187 Robinson Ln., Wappingers Falls. 226-1256. Full and rough boarding, riding lessons, Nature’s Classroom summer program, horse training and leasing. By appt. SouthernDutchess.com R, Y, G2
The Southlands Foundation 5771 Rt. 9 South, Rhinebeck. 876-4862. Non-profit, educational 200-acre equestrian farm on the Hudson River. Lessons, pony rides, horse shows and events. Walking/crosscountry skiing trails. The property dates back to the original King’s grant to the Livingston and Beekman families from which Deborah Dows, the founder, is a descendant. She used horsemanship to teach all ages respect and love for the land and its animals, both wild and tame. Southlands.org D, R, Y, C2
Western Riding Stables, Inc. 228 Sawchuck Rd., Millerton. 518-789-4848. Unique western riding experience. Trail rides, horseback camping (pack trips), daily and overnight. Lessons, boarding, transportation, hay/sleigh rides, pony rides, moonlight rides. Corporate groups. WesternRidingStables.com A, G, R, T, B5
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HUDSON RIVER ENJOYMENT On it, over it, or even in it. Enjoy the majestic waterway which made the Hudson River Valley a National Heritage Area.
Beacon Sloop Club and Woody Guthrie Ferry Sloop 2 Red Flynn Dr., across from train station, adjacent to the Beacon Harbor. 463-4660. The Woody Guthrie Sloop is in need of restoration again, so fundraising is underway. Free evening sails on replica of historic Hudson River ferry sloop resume when completed. Supports the larger sloop Clearwater’s mission to keep the river open and accessible to all people. Lectures, films and concerts at the Clubhouse year-round. Annual festivals at Riverfront Park, Beacon: June, Strawberry; Aug., Corn; and Oct., Pumpkin. BeaconSloopClub.org F, Y, H1
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Empire Cruise Lines
Victor C. Waryas Park, 29 N. Water St., Poughkeepsie. 345-8510. Climb aboard the 60-ft. double decked M/V Mystère and sail the historic Hudson River. Enjoy relaxing sightseeing, lunch, dinner and sunset wine cruises. Holiday and themed cruises. Walk to/from Walkway Over the Hudson and train station. Available for charters and private parties. Groups/charters: 478-6396. May-Oct. EmpireCruiseLines.com A, G, R, T, E1
Hudson Cruises, Inc.
PO Box 72, Hudson, NY 12534. 518-8221014, 914-388-2949. The Spirit of the Hudson sails the Hudson River for sightseeing from Hudson to Newburgh. Themed events include wine tasting, dining and Karaoke. Available for charters and private parties. Call for cruise schedule. Now hosting weddings and fund raisers on the Marika, the newest dinner yacht for charter in the Mid-Hudson Valley! HudsonCruises.com A1
Hudson River Sloop Clearwater
724 Wolcott Ave., Beacon. 265-8080. The Clearwater, America’s Environmental Flagship, sails the Hudson River hosting public sails, festivals and innovative onboard educational programs. Pete Seeger had it built to promote clean-up of the Hudson River. Call Mon.-Fri., 9am-5pm for dates, times and locations of sloop and public sails. Clearwater.org H1
Mountain Tops Outfitters
144 Main St., Beacon. 831-1997. Outdoor apparel, full line of hiking, trail running and casual shoes, backpacking gear and accessories. Kayak sales, rentals and guided tours on the Hudson River and Mount Beacon. Official kayak outfitter at Scenic Hudson’s Long Dock Park, Beacon. Mon.-Sat., 11am-6pm, Sun., 11am-5pm. MountainTopsOnline.com Y, H1
Norrie Point Paddlesport Center Norrie State Park, Staatsburg. 889-8461. Atlantic Kayak Tours is one of the area’s most experienced kayak outfitters, with 30 years of running kayak programs. Kayak tours and instructional programs for all levels of paddlers. Retail and rental equipment. MaySept., call for hours. AtlanticKayakTours.com A, G, R, T, H, C1
The River Connection
9 W. Market St., Hyde Park. 229-0595, 242-4731. Year-round retail showroom features sea, touring, and fishing kayaks, paddles and sporting accessories. Guided tours and instruction, from basics to rolling by ACA certified instructors. Scheduled and private outings. Private Hudson River Marina. Charter
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member American Canoe Association Professional Paddlesport School. Mon-Sat., 10am-6pm; and by appt. The-River-Connection.com R required, Y, D1
River Pool at Beacon
Riverfront Park, Beacon. General 914-6294598, swimming inquiries 784-1790. Located on the north shore of the park, the partially submerged pool makes a safe wading area in the Hudson River, protecting bathers of all ages from boaters and currents. Minutes from train station, ferry dock, Dia:Beacon, and Beacon Landing. The water quality here is one of the best in Dutchess. Early July to Labor Day. Tues.-Sun., noon-6pm. Riverpool.org F, H1
Shadows Water Taxi
176 Rinaldi Blvd., Poughkeepsie. 486-9500. US Coast Guard licensed crew takes you on Shadows One from Shadows Marina to the Newburgh waterfront in 20-25 minutes. Boats depart on the odd hour from Shadows and on the even hours from Newburgh. Check schedule daily; subject to change due to weather and Hudson River conditions. 14 guests max. ShadowsMarina.com E1
Tivoli Sailing Company
Boarding locations in Tivoli, and Rhinecliff; also Saugerties (Ulster). 901-2697. Enjoy the beauty of the Hudson River on the sloop Leda or our yacht Helen. Catered/ uncatered charters with grill, iceboxes, iPod stereo, and toilet. Adult sailing lessons; weeklong kids’ sailing school in July and August. Romantic champagne sunset cruises for two, Rail to Sail weekend getaway packages with B&B; Amtrak to Rhinecliff with transport to B&B by yacht. By appt. May-Oct. TivoliSailing.com R required, A1 Also see Bannerman’s Castle/Pollepel Island tours, accessible by boat, under History section
RECREATION
Adventure with Altitude Ballooning
7 Yates Ave., Poughkeepsie. 464-1004. Hot air balloon rides in Rainbow with a View. Spectacular flights are about 45–60 min., E1 $225/person. Apr.–Nov., 6am and 6pm. AdventureWithAltitudeBallooning.com
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Big Bear Ziplines
817 Violet Ave., Hyde Park. 893-9352, 888-ZIP-BBZI (947-2294). Zip through the trees on eight ziplines from 30-ft high and 200-ft long to 100-ft high and 1,400-ft long. Tours last three hours and include a hike to the starting area. BigBearZiplines.com A, G, R, T, Y, E1
Blue Sky Balloons
102 Wilbur Ave., Poughkeepsie. 473-6917. Hot air balloon rides. Reservations required. Take the Metro-North train to Poughkeepsie and BSB will meet you; 44 years’ experience with a perfect safety record. April-Oct. Sunrise or sunset. $225/person. BlueSkyBalloons.com R required, F2
Dutchess County Fairgrounds
Rt. 9, 6550 Springbrook Ave., Rhinebeck. 876-4000. Showcases the Dutchess County Fair, featuring agricultural shows, livestock, food, commercial vendors and more! Hosts Country Living Fair, HV Wine and Food Festival, NYS Sheep and Wool Family Festival, Rhinebeck Arts Festival, Barn Star Antiques at Rhinebeck and Beer, Bourbon and Bacon! DutchessFair.com A, G, H, B1
Dutchess Stadium
1500 Rt. 9D, Wappingers Falls. 298-4600. The home field of the Hudson Valley Renegades opened in 1994 and holds 4,494 people. A Dutchess County park, “The Dutch” also hosts concerts, festivals, and sporting events. A new state-of-the-art synthetic playing field was installed for 2014. DutchessNY.gov. A, G, H G1
eat.PAINT.love
331 Main St., Beacon and 2689 W. Main St., Wappingers Falls. Guided painting classes and parties. Beacon: In-studio classes, parties and workshops for adults. Wappingers Falls: Same offered for kids & tweens. No experience necessary or needed; a step-by-step process ensures you leave with your own personal masterpiece. Cocktails & Canvas at other venues. Eat-paint-love.com A, G, Y
Extra Innings Wappinger
182 Old Rt. 9, Fishkill. 896-3340. Extra Innings is a state of the art 14,000 sq. ft. indoor baseball and softball training facility with 8 indoor hitting and pitching tunnels, a full Pro Shop, training room and birthday party area. Open all year for players of all ages and abilities. Mon.-Fri. 10am-9pm, Sat. 9am-7pm, and Sun. 9am-5pm. ExtraInnings-wappinger.com A, G, Y
K1 Speed
Poughkeepsie Galleria, 2001 South Rd./Rt. 9, Poughkeepsie. 297-5409. ndoor go-kart racing in a center designed to be a world-class entertainment venue. Professionally designed race track, highperformance electric karts, and a museum collection of authentic racing memorabilia. Mon.-Thurs., 12-10pm, Fri., 11am-11pm, Sat., 10am-11pm, and Sun., 10am-8pm. Corporate inquiries, private parties & birthdays (855) 517-7333. K1speed.com A, G, Y, F1
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Right: Climb aboard, as a US Coast Guardlicensed captain takes you on an exhilarating water ride from Shadows Marina in Poughkeepsie to the Newburgh waterfront in 20 minutes. Courtesy photo.
R E C R E AT I O N
Mid-Hudson Civic Center McCann Ice Arena
14 Civic Center Plz., Poughkeepsie. 454-5800. Multi-purpose recreation, entertainment and convention center with programs ranging from concerts to trade shows. NHL quality ice arena, private rentals, programs and leagues. MidHudsonCivicCenter.org A, H, Y, E1
Overlook Golf and Recreation Center
39 DeGarmo Rd., Poughkeepsie. 471-8515. Family recreation center. Golf driving range and lessons, 18-hole miniature golf course, 10 lit baseball/softball batting cages. Overlook Naskarts, longest go-kart track in New York State! 454-6006. Mid-Mar.–Nov., 10am–7pm; Tues., 12-7pm. Overlook Paintball with party packages., Mar.Dec.,10am-4pm. 570-401-2560, 570-443-0976. OverlookGolfCenter.com A, G, E2
Paintbrushes & Party
Apple Valley Plaza, 702 Freedom Plains Rd., Poughkeepsie. 467-2468. Join us to relax, sip your favorite beverage and create the masterpiece we know is inside you. It’s like therapy with a twist! Check on-line calendar for paintings and schedule. Wed.-Fri., 1pm-9pm, Sat., 10am-9pm, and Sun. 10am-6pm. PaintbrushesandParty.com A, G, H
Poughkeepsie Raceway
111 Page Park Dr., Poughkeepsie. Purpose-built .2 mile asphalt kart racing oval. Racers from 5-75 compete weekly in several different divisions. Check website for schedule and upcoming events. Located under the Wm. Steinhaus Dutchess County Rail Trail Bridge. Apr.-Oct., Sun. races 10am. Some Sat. night races in summer. PoughkeepsieRaceway.com A, E2
Taconic Tennis
190 Old Sylvan Lake Rd., Hopewell Junction. 226-8485. Full featured tennis club offering year-round play on four indoor and seven outdoor courts; instruction, league play, social mixers, clinics and private lessons. Mon.-Fri. 6am-10pm; Sat.-Sun. 7am-8pm. TaconicTennis.com R, Y, G3
SHOOTING CLUBS AND PRESERVES Try your hand shooting clay pigeons or enjoy the serenity of the great outdoors by going fly-fishing.
Beretta Shooting Grounds at Dover Furnace
30 Ore Bed Rd., Dover Plains. 832-6594. At 2,000 acres, the largest public facility of its
kind in the Northeast. State-of-the-art facility for sporting clays, FITASC, 5-stand, skeet and trap shooting. Upland game bird hunting with guides and trained dogs ranging 40-50 acres. Shooting instruction for novice to expert. Six suites for overnight stay. Full service banquet facility. 9am-5pm. Call for rates. DoverFurnace.com A, Y, E6
in the nation. Orvis Fly-Fishing and Wingshooting Schools and a fully-catered lodge facility with ample meeting space create a benchmark experience for corporate recreation and individual sporting pursuits. Open 363 days a year. Shooting/ Retail store open 9am-5pm. Orvis.com/Sandanona Y, D4
Dutchess County Pistol Association
TMT Hunting Preserve and Sporting Clays
47 St. Nicholas Rd., Wappingers Falls. 297-4481. Three handgun-only ranges, one air-rifle range and one semi-indoor range. All heated and lit year round. Many diverse junior programs. 9am–9pm. Tours by appt. DCPistol.org Y, G2
Mid County Rod and Gun
650 Waterbury Hill Rd., LaGrangeville. 677-5736. Sporting clays league on Wed. evening, Apr.July. Skeet shooting on Wed., 6pm., Apr.-Oct. Trap and 5 Stand on Fri., 6-10pm, Apr.-Oct. MidCountyGunClub.com F3
302 Schoolhouse Rd., Staatsburg. 266-5108. Sporting clays and trap range, instruction, hunting preserve, lodge. Est. 1966. By appt. TMTHuntingPreserve.com Y, C2
Whortlekill Rod and Gun Club, Inc. 540 Rt. 376, Hopewell Junction. 227-7750. Call weekends only. 82 acres for trap shooting every Wed., end of Jan.-mid. Oct., 4-9pm. Indoor pistol range, 3-D archery shooting events, indoor archery range. ATA Registered Trap Events. Activities vary; all upcoming events are listed on website. Whortlekill.com G2
Millbrook Rod and Gun Club
387 Woodstock Rd., Millbrook. 677-0029 (call Sun. only). Skeet and 5-stand shooting. May–Oct., Sun., 9am–1:30pm. MillbrookGunClub.com D4
Orvis Sandanona Shooting Grounds
3047 Sharon Tpk., Millbrook. 677-9701. Orvis Sandanona is a place where the traditions of the field and the hunt are held in the highest regard. The oldest permitted shotgun shooting club in the country, the main lodge was built during the presidency of Thomas Jefferson. Using its rich past as a foundation, Orvis Sandanona has built a thriving, modern sporting-clays shooting ground, consistently ranked among the best
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SCENIC & NATURE Formal gardens, family-friendly parks, sanctuaries and preserves. There are hundreds of
acres of public green space in Dutchess County, awaiting your quiet discovery. More parks, forests and Multiple Use Areas are listed online. A Admissions charged D Donations accepted F Free G Groups welcome R Reservations T Tours available H Handicapped accessible Y Open year-round A1–H6 Indexed map location (p. 48) Note: All telephone area codes are 845 unless otherwise noted. In the interest of space, web addresses do not include www. or http://
CAMPGROUNDS See Relaxation section, lodging
GARDENS An abundance of formal gardens and nature sanctuaries creates a distinct category of environmental attractions ready to explore. They represent the range of our relationship with nature, from the strictly imposed order of a terraced, ornamental garden to the undisturbed naturalness of a forest preserve.
Beatrix Farrand Garden at Bellefield Rt. 9, Hyde Park. 229-9115 x2023 Located on the grounds of the Home of
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Franklin D. Roosevelt National Historic Site, at Bellefield Mansion, the enclosed formal gardens were created in 1912 by Beatrix Farrand, the first woman landscape architect. The garden is noted for its perfectly composed borders of pink, white, blush, cream, gray, mauve and purple colors. May– Oct., dawn–dusk. BeatrixFarrandGarden.org D, F, G, T, H, D2
Brine Garden 21 Blue Bird Inn Rd., Pawling. 855-9023. Private six-acre, botanical garden on the scale of a public garden. Diverse plant collection includes many natives and is the work of principal landscape designer Duncan Brine. Visit via The Garden Conservancy, with garden clubs, and by appt. GardenLarge.com G, T, R, G6
Buttercup Farm Audubon Sanctuary Rt. 82, Stanfordville. 518-325-5203. 640 acres of diverse habitats with rolling and open grasslands. Six miles of trails. 80 species of birds have been observed on a “birdy” May day including Great Blue Herons, Wood Ducks, Bobolinks, Golden-winged and Lawrence’s Warblers. Dawn–dusk. NY.Audubon.org D, G, H by appt., Y, C4
Formal Gardens at Clermont State Historic Site 1 Clermont Ave., Germantown. 518-537-4240. Historic estate with six formal gardens and exquisite views of the Catskill Mountains and
Hudson River. Early 20th century design influenced by Italian villas and the work of Gertrude Jekyll. Wilderness garden and fish pond. Exceptional lilacs bloom in April or May. Includes five miles of trails, excellent bird watching, and historic mansion. Daily, 8:30am-sunset. NYSparks.com/historic-sites/16/details. aspx, FriendsofClermont.org A, G, Y, A1
Formal Gardens at Vanderbilt Mansion National Historic Site Rt. 9, Hyde Park. 229-6432. Restored formal gardens characterized by reflecting pool, terraces, pergola and loggia, with three levels of annuals, perennials and roses. Dates of free guided garden tours listed online. 9am–dusk. VanderbiltGarden.org D, F, G, T, Y, D1
Innisfree Garden 362 Tyrrel Rd., Millbrook. 677-8000. Recognized as one of the world’s 10 best gardens, Innisfree merges the essence of Modernist ideas and traditional Chinese and Japanese garden design principles with a nuanced reading of its glacial landscape. The result is a distinctly American stroll garden on 185 acres surrounding a large, shimmering lake; a sublime composition of rock, water, wood and sky. May-Oct., Wed.–Fri., 10am–4pm; Sat.–Sun. & federal holidays, 11am–5pm. Guided group tours. InnisfreeGarden.org A, G, Y, D4
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Opposite: Autumn at Waryas Park with the Walkway Over the Hudson State Historic Park in the background in Poughkeepsie. Photo: Franc Palaia, (c) 2006. Above (left to right): Hikers and campers take Metro-North’s Harlem Line to the Appalachian Trail on weekends and holidays. The Harlem Valley Appalachian Trail Community has the only train station along the 2,175 mile trail! There’s also a limited service stop for hikers at Breakneck Ridge on the Hudson Line. A short walk from the train station, the Walkway Over the Hudson State Historic Park offers spectacular waterfront views! Take the glass elevator from Upper Landing Park. Walkers, cyclists and skaters welcome, as are leashed dogs. Photo: NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation. Sunset over Bannerman Castle, after the annual Farm Fresh Dinner, on Bannerman/Pollepel Island. Photo: John Morzen
Locust Grove Estate Gardens 2683 South Rd., Poughkeepsie. 454-4500. 200-acre landscape garden includes hiking trails, heirloom vegetable and flower gardens. Stately trees, rolling hills, and picturesque views of the Hudson River. 8am-dusk daily. Guided tours available May-Oct. Site of monthly Sunset Sensations event. LGNY.org F, G, T, Y, E1
Master Gardener Demonstration Gardens Dutchess County Farm and Home Center, 2715 Rt. 44, Millbrook. 677-8223 x134. Educational gardens designed, planted and maintained by Master Gardener volunteers of Cornell Cooperative Extension Dutchess County. Dawn-dusk; spring-frost. CCEDutchess.org F, D, G, H, T, Y, D4
Millbrook Tribute Gardens, Inc. 3269 Franklin Ave., Millbrook. 677-3434. Garden and children’s playground on six acres. F, G, H, Y, D4
Mount Gulian Gardens 145 Sterling St., Beacon. 831-8172. Restoration in progress of 19th century gardens with antique roses and peonies. Managed by an escaped slave for 40 years in the 1800s. Included in house tour. MountGulian.org F, D, G, H, T, Y, H1
Ralph T. Waterman Bird Club 544-3049, 758-5803. Join those with a passion for wild birds! Field trips to area birding hot spots, evening nature programs and all-day bird counts. WatermanBirdClub.org D, F, Y
Rose Garden at Franklin D. Roosevelt National Historic Site 4097 Rt. 9, Hyde Park. 229-9115. Garden features annuals and 28 different varieties of roses. Burial site of Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt. NPS.gov/HOFR F, G, Y, D1
99.7 acres owned by the Town of Wappinger. Home to a pre-restoration mansion, several historic buildings, nature trails, gardens, and breathtaking Hudson Valley views. See also Historic Museums for Sports Museum of Dutchess County. Property open daily dawndusk. CarnwathFarms.webs.com
HIKING The gift of nature is never far away. Explore trails, ramble or bike on several rail trails, and trek up to our fire towers. Hike 30 miles of the Appalachian Trail. Multiple-use areas with a variety of woods, fields and ponds are listed online.
Appalachian Trail 201-512-9348. 30 miles of the Trail pass through southeastern Dutchess. 4,000 acres of protected parkland with hiking, backpacking, snowshoeing, crosscountry skiing and five overnight use areas. Look for trail crossing signs with triangle at NYS Rt. 52, 4 mi. east of Taconic Pkwy., park on north side of road; NYS Rt. 55, west of Pawling, 1.5 mi. east of NYS Rt. 216 intersection, park 0.1 mi. west of trail crossing; NYS Rt. 22, north of Pawling, between Cty. Rt. 68 and DOT parking area, north of Rt. 68. The Harlem Valley AT Community (Dover & Pawling) has its HQ at Native Landscapes at the AT Crossing on Rt. 22. AppalachianTrail.org & NYNJTC.org D, F, G4
Carnwath Farms Park & Historic Site 81 Carnwath Farms Ln. (off Wheeler Hill Rd.,) Wappingers Falls. 632-1570. 1850 estate overlooking the Hudson River on
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Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies 2801 Sharon Tpk., Rt. 44, Millbrook. 677-5343. Not-for-profit scientific research center offers Thurs. science seminars Sept.-May; monthly “Friday Night at Cary” civic lectures, education programs, nature trails, fern glen, bird watching, and children’s summer ecology camp. Biking permitted. Apr.–Oct. Grounds open sunrise to sunset, internal roadway gates open at 8:30am. Gates close at 7pm. CaryInstitute.org F, G, H, Y, D4
DEC Hudson River Research Reserve/Tivoli Bays 256 Norrie Point Way, Staatsburg. 889-4745. Tivoli Bays site: 1,700 acre/6 miles of trails. Joint DEC Wildlife Management Area (hunting allowed in season) and field laboratory for research and education. Freshwater tidal marsh and forested uplands. Car-top boat launch (non-motorized boats) and interior car access spring-fall. Year-round hiking, wildlife observation. Seasonal bicycling. Norrie Point: Environmental Center headquarters has exhibits, lab and weather station. Located in NY Mills-Norrie State Park, with adjacent marina. DEC.ny.gov/lands/4915.html F, G, Y, C1
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Landmarks, a not-for-profit entity. StissingFireTower.org D, F, G, Y, B4
Stony Kill Farm Environmental Education Center
Dover Stone Church Rt. 22, 100 ft. southwest of Rt. 22 & Mill St., Dover. 832-6111, 677-3002. A geological formation of metaphoric rock on the Stone Church Brook, a tributary of the Ten Mile River, on the Taconic Ridge in the northwest corner of the Town of Dover. The formation, similar in size and shape to a church’s cathedral stained glass window, has drawn artists, authors, tourists and naturalists for more than 100 years. 58 acres. Dawn-dusk. TownOfDoverNY.us Park F, G, Y, E5
Ferncliff Forest 68 Mount Rutsen Rd., Rhinebeck. 876-3196. 200-acre forest preserve and game refugee for camping (w/permit) and picnicking; pond for fishing. Hiking trails and firetower offer Hudson Valley views. Part of the original Astor estate. FerncliffForest.org B1
Harlem Valley Rail Trail 518-789-9591. 23 miles (15 open) of scenic paved walking, rollerblading, biking and cross-country skiing trails, linking towns, villages and state parks on the rail bed from Wassaic Metro North Station to Copake Falls. No horses or motorized vehicles allowed. Access points: Rt. 44/Main St. Village of Millerton across from Railroad Plaza. Mechanic St., Amenia, park 0.2 mi. east of Rt. 22 off of Rt. 343. Wassaic train station, adjacent to the railroad platform. Coleman Station, Town of Northeast. Extends into Columbia County. HVRT.org D, F, G, H, Y, C6
Hike New York 210-724-9611. Connecting people with nature through authentic outdoor experiences, skill building, education, and natural inspiration. Regional guides for hiking, nature walks, Hudson River kayaking, and swimming. Private/group hikes tailored to every skill level. Pick up from Beacon Train Station available. IHikeNewYork.com
Hyde Park Trails 229-9115 or 229-8086. More than 16 miles of trails link several parks and historic sites. Maps and information at trail heads, park visitor centers and online. Download podcast/audio tour for seven trails at NPS.gov/VaMa/photosmultimedia/index.
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htm. A cell phone QR code is at each stop. Access at Home of Franklin D. Roosevelt, Vanderbilt Mansion and Val-Kill National Historic Sites; Winnakee Nature Preserve; and Hackett Hill, Pinewoods and Riverfront Town Parks. Bikes permitted on Winnakee Nature Preserve red trail and NPS Roosevelt Farm Lane Trail, April-Oct. All others are hiking trails only. HydeParkNY.us/Recreation/Trails D, F, G, Y, D1
Mt. Beacon Fire/Observation Tower 914-819-8792. Located on the summit of south Beacon Mountain, the southernmost of two peaks that form Mt. Beacon, in the Hudson Highland region. The south peak is 1,650 feet above sea level. One of several fire towers erected by New York State to protect stateowned forest lands in the early 20th century. Listed on the NY State and National Registry for Historic Places and the National Historic Look Out Register. Parking lot at cor. of Wolcott Ave./Rt. 9D & Howland Ave. BeaconFireTower.org F, G, Y, H1
The Nature Conservancy Multi-acre reserves with miles of hiking trails, mountains, fields, woods and ponds. Dawn– dusk. Preserve guide available. Also manages Dutchess Sedge Meadows, Great Swamp, Overlook Wetland and Zipfelberg Bog. Nature.org/eny D, F, Y • Nellie Hill Preserve, Rt. 22, Dover Plains. • Pawling Nature Reserve, Quaker Lake Rd., Pawling. • Roger Perry Memorial Preserve, Sand Hill Rd., Dover. • Thompson Pond/Stissing Mountain Preserve, Lake Rd., Pine Plains.
Stissing Mountain Fire Tower Pine Plains, 518-398-5069. Elevation 1,492 feet. 90-foot tower reached by hiking trails at base of mountain. Look down on eagles, hawks, vultures and crows in flight. See the Hudson Valley from Albany south to Ulster and from the Catskills east to Mass. and Conn. Trails can be wet and slippery in sections, so proper footwear is recommended. Stissing Fire Tower is owned and maintained by the Friends of Stissing
Rt. 9D, Wappingers Falls. Trails and grounds for hiking, fishing, birding and snowshoeing. Dawn-dusk.
[email protected] Stonykill.org F, D, G, H, G1
Walkway Over the Hudson State Historic Park Parking & access 61 Parker Ave., Poughkeepsie, 454-9649. Stair access, Washington St. Now with a glass elevator, just a short walk from the train station, the Walkway offers a direct connection to Upper Landing Park, 83 N. Water St., and the Poughkeepsie waterfront. Call the Park Office to find out when elevator is operating, 8342867. Experience the longest elevated pedestrian bridge in the world. This 1.28 mile linear long “park in the sky” offers walkers, hikers, bicyclists, and those with disabilities spectacular views of the Hudson River flowing 212 feet below. It connects to 18 miles of contiguous rail trails in Dutchess and Ulster Counties. Bicycles and skates are welcome, as are dogs on leashes less than 6 ft. in length. Formerly a railroad bridge, c. 1888, this park is managed by NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation. 7am-sunset, weather permitting. Walkway.org or NYSParks.com F, D, G, H, Y, E1
William R. Steinhaus Dutchess Rail Trail 298-4600. 13 mile multi-use linear Dutchess County Park begins at the Hopewell Depot in East Fishkill, stretches through the Towns of Wappinger, LaGrange and Poughkeepsie to the Walkway Over the Hudson in the City of Poughkeepsie. Parking is conveniently located at several locations along the trail. Enjoy non-motorized use including walking, biking, and rollerblading, as well as cross country skiing and snowshoeing, weather permitting. Parking information and other details online. DutchessCountyTrails.com D, F, G, H, Y, G2
Winnakee Nature Preserve and Educational Arboretum 7 Van Dam Rd., Hyde Park. 876-4213. 102-acre forested park with extensive carriage and hiking trails. New Educational Arboretum, with a guided walk through the woodland where FDR was mentored in forest management. Access free Arboretum app-
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Opposite: Walkway Over The Hudson, photo: New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation.
based guidebook online. Dawn-dusk. Also: Drayton Grant Park at Burger Hill, Rt. 9G, Rhinebeck. Winnakee.org F, D, G, Y, D1 See Also Bike Rentals, Bike Tours and Parks sections.
PARKS There are many parks at which you can hike, bike, play, swim, picnic and play a variety of sports. Discover Dutchess County parks and explore the many activities and recreational opportunities they offer.
Dutchess County Dutchess County manages Bowdoin Park, Quiet Cove Riverfront Park, and Wilcox Park; also Dutchess Stadium. Dutchess has more than 70 trail systems totaling 300+ miles. See the County’s Healthy Communities Trail Map Series, with 40 maps in pdf format. 298-4600. Co.Dutchess.NY.US/CountyGov/ Departments/DPW-Parks/21338.htm
DutchessTourism.com We list more parks and trails run by the National Park Service (Roosevelt Farm Lane Trail), Greenway Conservancy (Wappinger Greenway Trail), and some privately run (new Upper Landing Park, providing access to the Walkway Over the Hudson elevator in Poughkeepsie), plus many municipal parks (Edward R. Murrow Park, Pawling and Tymor Park, Union Vale). Firetowers offer spectacular views. Reach them by hiking: Ferncliff Forest, Rhinebeck; Mount Beacon, Beacon; and Stissing Mountain, Pine Plains.
NYSParks.com New York State Parks offer countless ways to explore the natural environment, escape from the mundane, and experience fun adventures. Beaches, boat launches, hiking trails, campsites, and golf courses await you! In Dutchess: Hudson Highlands State Park Prserve; James Baird State Park; Ogden Mills & Ruth Livingston Mills Memorial State Park; Taconic State Park, Rudd Pond Area; and Walkway Over the Hudson State Historic Park. 800-456-CAMP.
Scenic Hudson Scenic Hudson has created or enhanced more than 65 parks, preserves and historic sites, some in communities that had little or no access to the Hudson River. In Dutchess: Fishkill Ridge; Madam Brett Park; Mount Beacon Park; Peach Hill; Poets’ Walk Park; Scenic Hudson’s Long Dock Park; and Walkway Loop Trail. See website for events. 473-4440. ScenicHudson.org See also Hiking section.
S C E N I C & N AT U R E SCENIC & HISTORIC TOURS There’s a lot to see here! When you don’t know where to start, consider one of these specialty tours. Whether you’re behind the wheel, on a bike, or on foot for a historic walking tour, these reduce the guesswork and make the most of insider information.
Bike & Walk Tour Rhinebeck & Red Hook Historic District Chamber Information Booths, Rt. 9. 876-4213. Maps out two routes for biking and for walking on scenic roads through Red Hook and Rhinebeck, past farmland and historic sites. Attractions listed. PDF online. Winnakee Land Trust and Rhinebeck-Red Hook Greenway Committee. WinnakeeLand.org
Guided Walking Tours of Public Art in Poughkeepsie Poughkeepsie; meet at Cunneen-Hackett Art Cntr., 9 Vassar St. at corner of Main St. to begin. 486-1378. Take a leisurely two-hour stroll with artist, muralist and guide Franc Palaia. See more than 35 of Poughkeepsie’s 100 public works of art. Includes indoor and outdoor murals, contemporary and historic sculptures, monuments, stained glass and more. By appt. Apr.-Oct., Sat. morning. Reservation required. Groups Mon.-Fri. and Sat. mornings by appt. Short video online. Discounts for students, seniors & groups/10+. FrancPalaia.com F1
Haunted History Trail of New York State Explore haunted inns, ghostly tours, serious ghost hunting locations and themed events for the paranormal-curious. From the great spirits invoked by Native Americans, to Dutch settlers, New York harbors centuries of spooky events. Muster your courage to participate, alone or with friends! HauntedHistoryTrail.com Y
Hudson River Valley Tours, LLC. Rosendale. 658-3101, 800-382-3818. Itinerary planning, step-on-guides. Reservations for accommodations, attractions, meals and transportation for groups of 15 or more visiting the Hudson Valley. HRVTours.com Y, D1
In a New York Minute Concierge Service Fishkill. 797-4314. Booking of accommodations, reservations, tours, transportation, obtaining tickets to events. InaNYMinute.net Y, H2
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Museum in the Streets© of Millbrook Free MITS brochures available in Millbrook and at Dutchess Tourism, Inc., 3 Neptune Rd., Ste. A11A, Poughkeepsie. Self-guided walking tour use 32 permanent plaques to promote historical identity and encourage preservation of history in Millbrook and Town of Washington. The bi-lingual plaques are the first US installation of this international program to use Italian as a second language, acknowledging the many Italian families who settled here in the early 20th century. Y, D4
Shortline/Coach USA 4 Leisure Ln., Mahwah, NJ. 201-529-3666 or 800-631-8405. Day trips and overnight packages from NYC to Rhinebeck, Hyde Park and Poughkeepsie. Visit Montgomery Place; Vanderbilt Mansion; FDR Home, Library and Museum; and Locust Grove Estate, as well as SplashDown Beach. Connections to/from Woodbury Common Premium Outlets. ShortlineBus.com Y
Walking Guide, Village of Tivoli and Red Hook Village offices or Red Hook Chamber Information Station. 757-2021. Map offers history of both villages and a walking guide to indicate places of historic and cultural interest. RedHookNYVillage.org, TivoliNY.org Y, A2
Walking Tours of Historic Millbrook Merritt Bookstore, 57 Front St., Millbrook. 677-5857. Free hand-drawn map details 30 places of interest to visit in the village. Learn history of the Town of Washington and Village of Millbrook. Millbrook Historical Society. MillbrookHistoricalSociety.org Y, D4
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ART & CULTURAL CENTERS The arts and culture are integral to our daily life, economy, and the social fabric of our communities. This is where they thrive and grow!
Art Centro 485 Main St., Poughkeepsie. 454-4525. Art exhibits by local and visiting artists. Cultural events. Clay and art classes. Art studios for rent by artists. Monthly Community Clay Day for all. Private ceramics lessons for all ages and abilities. Parties for groups by appt. Mon., 10am-2pm, Tues.Wed., Fri., 10am-6pm, Thurs. 10am-8pm, Sat., 1-5pm. Operated by Mid-Hudson Heritage Center. ArtCentro.org D, F, G, H, T, Y, E1
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Barrett Art Center
Hudson Valley Pottery
55 Noxon St., Poughkeepsie. 471-2550. In a Greek Revival townhouse listed on National Historic Register. Galleries showcase changing exhibitions of traditional and contemporary art by members and local artists, as well as works of historical merit by Thomas Weeks Barrett. Barrett conducts two important annual National Juried Shows: Photoworks and New Directions. Professional artist workshops in painting, photography, drawing, photography, printing and visual arts taught in spacious studios. Wed. and Thurs., 10am-3pm, and by appt. BarrettArtCenter.org
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18 Garden St., Rhinebeck. 876-3190.
The Howland Cultural Center 477 Main St., Beacon. 831-4988. Civil War General Joseph Howland commissioned brother-in-law, noted architect Richard Morris Hunt, to design a community library; opened in 1872; became a cultural center in 1979. Monthly art exhibits, music performances in all genres including the classical Howland Chamber Music Circle, children’s programs, and an array of multicultural events. Art gallery: Thurs.-Sun., 1-5pm; closed when Howland Chamber Music has Sunday afternoon concerts. Available for rental. HowlandCulturalCenter.org A, D, G, H, Y, H1
Classes in wheel throwing and hand-building, as well as birthday parties, for all ages. Open studio included when enrolled in adult class. HudsonValleyPottery.com G, H, Y, B1
Mid-Hudson Heritage Center 317 Main St., Poughkeepsie. 845-214-1113 (gallery) 845-486-8506 (office). Monthly art and cultural exhibits by local and visiting artists. Art and history lectures, poetry, video, music, and multicultural events. Local history exhibits. Call for gallery hours. Operates Art Centro. MidHudonHeritage.org D, F, G, H,T, Y
Mill Street Loft and Gallery 45 45 Pershing Ave., Poughkeepsie. 471-7477. Multi-arts educational center offers creative arts programs, workshops and classes to people of all ages and abilities. Gallery: displays works in all media by students, alumnae, faculty and distinguished area artists. Exhibits here, and curated for display at other venues. Home of Dutchess Arts Camp, The Art Institute, youth outreach programs and Arts for Healing programs. Mon.–Fri., 9am–5pm and by appt. MillStreetLoft.org D, G, T, H, Y, E1
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Opposite: The Nutcracker. The New Paltz Ballet Theatre returns each December with this classic holiday treat, including dancers from the New York City Ballet, at the Bardavon in Poughkeepsie. Above (left to right): Acclaimed bluegrass artist Claire Lynch performs at the Towne Crier Café in Beacon, a club highlighting live American roots, jazz and world music, alongside farm-fresh dining. Stations on the Mid-Hudson Bridge’s towers play Joseph Bertolozzi’s original Bridge Music on-demand; it can also be heard on nearby park radios. Courtesy photo. LeLand Gantt’s Rhapsody in Black is one-man play about his life as an African-American seeking to transcend racism; at the Bardavon in Poughkeepsie. Courtesy photo.
ART GALLERIES
Bannerman Island Gallery
Gallery spaces flourish, featuring multi-media works from area artists, as well as curated collections from around the world.
150 Main St., Beacon. 234-3204. Original works inspired by Bannerman Castle Island and the Hudson River. Sat.-Sun., 12-5pm and by appt. BannermanCastle.org F, Y, H1
Albert Shahinian Fine Art Upstairs Galleries, 22 E. Market St., 3rd Fl., Rhinebeck. 876-7578. Celebrating its 18th year as one of the region’s premier art dealers, with changing exhibitions and extensive art holdings featuring original contemporary, regional, 20th c., and Hudson River Art. Sales, curatorial, consultation, delivery and installation services. Thurs.-Sat., 11am-6pm; Sun., 12-5pm, by appt. and chance. ShahinianFineArt.com F, Y, B2
Artists’ Collective of Hyde Park 4338 Albany Post Rd./Rt. 9, Hyde Park. 914-456-6700. Presentations by different area artists. Open Mic 2nd Thurs. monthly, 6:30-9:30pm. JanFeb., Thurs. 3-6pm, Fri-Sun., 12-6pm; March - Dec., Thurs.-Sun. 11am-7pm. HydeParkArtists.com F, Y, D1
Back Room Gallery 475 Main St., Beacon. 838-1838. Fine art oils, pastels, watercolors, original linocut prints, photography, sculptures, handmade jewelry, cards, miniature paintings, vintage decorated crepe designs from early 1900s. Thurs.-Sat. 12-6pm, Sun. 12-5pm and by appt.; Second Sat. 12-9pm or later. F, Y, H1
BAU (Beacon Artist Union) 506 Main St., Beacon. 440-7584. Artist co-operative gallery. Figurative and abstract, 2, 3, and 4-D works presented. Exhibit schedule online. Fri., 3-8pm, Sat.Sun., 12-6pm, and by appt. baugallery.com F, Y, H1
Beacon Institute for Rivers and Estuaries, Clarkson University Gallery 199 Main St., Beacon. 838-1600. Regional ecological art and other exhibits highlighting environmental topics related to water. Mon.-Thurs., 9am- 5pm, Fri., 9am-1pm, Sat., 11am -5pm, Second Sat. until 8pm, Sun., 12- 5pm. BIRE.org D, F, G, H, Y, H1
Belvoir Gallery 3278 Franklin Ave., Millbrook. 605-1130. Wed.-Sun. 10am-5pm. BelvoirGallery.com F, Y, D4
Betsy Jacaruso Studio and Gallery The Courtyard, 43-2 E. Market St., Rhinebeck. 516-4435. Botanicals, landscapes, and historical landmarks in watercolor; some oils. Winter: Thurs.-Sat., 11am-5pm, Sun., 11am-4pm.
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Spring-summer: Thurs.-Sat., 11am-6pm, Sun., 11am-4pm, and by appt. BetsyJacarusoArtist.com F, Y, B1
Dream in Plastic LLC 177 Main St., Beacon. 632-3383. Works by New York artists in various mediums. Shop for art-inspired gifts, toys, jewelry, cameras, housewares, accessories, vintage, stickers and gadgets. Winter: Mon., 12-5pm, Thurs.-Fri., 12-7pm. Spring-fall: Mon., Thurs.-Fri., 12-7pm. Year round: Sat., 11am-7pm; Sun., 12-6pm; Second Sat., 12–9pm, and by appt. DreaminPlastic.com F, G, H, Y, H1
Eckert Fine Art Gallery 1394 Rt. 83, Unit 3, Shekomeko Village, Pine Plains. 518-771-3300. Exhibits paintings of Eric Forstmann, sculpture of Boaz Vaadia and Michael Kalish, and 19th- 21st c. American Masters in the art world. Sat., 10am-5pm and by appt. F, Y, B6
Equis Art Gallery 7516 N. Broadway, Red Hook CAN/Artists Collective, Studio 5, Red Hook. 758-2667. Represents fine contemporary equine artists, showcasing paintings, sculpture, work in graphite and fine art photography. Fri.-Sat., 12-7pm, Sun., 12-4pm, & by appt. Equisart.com A2
Gallery at Gate House Realty 492 Main St., Beacon. 656-8534. Charlotte Guernsey’s traditional portraits, still life and landscape paintings. Mon.-Fri., 9am-5pm; Sat.-Sun. by appt. CharlotteGuernsey.com F, Y, H1
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Gallery on the Green 7 Arch St., Pawling. 855-5642. Individual and group exhibits of fine contemporary art in all media. Wed.-Sat., 12-5pm and by appt. GotgPawling.com F, Y, G5
Green River Gallery 1578 Boston Corners Rd., Millerton. 518-789-3311. 19th and 20th c. traditional American art, framing and restoration. Specializing in Eric Sloane works. Sat.,10am-5pm, Sun., 12-5pm and by appt. F, Y, B6
James W. Palmer III ’90 Gallery Vassar College Center, Main Building, 124 Raymond Ave., Poughkeepsie. 437-5370. Centrally located, it exhibits art of diverse mediums, themes and origins in a casual setting. Exhibits of national and regional artists, Vassar studio art faculty and students, Art Institute of Mill Street Loft students, and area elementary, middle, and high school students. Mon.-Sat., 11am-6pm. Call for holiday and vacation closures. PalmerGallery.Vassar.edu F, Y, F1
The Lofts at Beacon 18 Front St., Beacon. 831-7867. Gallery shows the work of area artists and students in renovated 1870 brick textile mill overlooking Fishkill Creek and waterfall. Mon.-Fri., 9am–6pm, Sat., 9am-4pm, Sun., 11am-3pm. LoftsatBeacon.com F, H, Y, H1
Mad Dooley Gallery 197 Main St., Beacon. 702-7045
Contemporary art: painting, sculpture, photography and film. Fri.-Mon., 12pm-5pm. F, H, Y, G, H1
Maria Lago Studio 502 Main St., Beacon. 765-8421. Studio of Maria Lago from Asturias, Spain, a long-time NY resident. An accomplished artist, her work is featured in European and US private collections, museums and galleries. Each work is a thick mixture of materials such as plaster, glue, sand, shells, pebbles, and wood, used to cover the canvas, creating a base resembling destroyed ruins or an eroded cave wall. MariaLagoStudio502.com F, Y, H1
Marion Royael Gallery 159 Main St., Beacon. 727-244-5535. Contemporary fine art originals, editions and objects. Highlights the work of emerging and mid-career artists through Directed Migrating Installations. Acts as a forum for exploring fundamental ideas and concepts in contemporary art as they relate to current
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global and social issues. Thurs.-Sun., 1-7pm and by appt. MarionRoyaelGallery.com F, Y, H1
Marist College Art Gallery 3399 North Rd./Rt. 9, Poughkeepsie. 575-3000 x3182. Steel Plant Studio. Rotating exhibits by faculty, student, Hudson River Valley, and nationally recognized artists. Sept.-May, Mon.-Sat., 12-5pm. Marist.edu/commarts/art/gallery F, H, E1
Matteawan Gallery 464 Main St., Beacon. 440-7901. Contemporary art gallery showing work by mid-career and emerging artists, with an emphasis on works on paper. Sat., 12-5pm, Sun., 12-4pm. Matteawan.com F, Y, H1
Mildred I. Washington Art Gallery 53 Pendell Rd., Dutchess Community College, Allyn J. Washington Center for Science & Art, Rm. 150, Poughkeepsie. 431-8617. Variety of changing exhibits featuring local artists, student and faculty work of sculpture, digital design, paintings, photos and more. Sept.–Jun., Mon.–Thurs., 10am-9pm; Fri., 10am–5pm. SUNYdutchess.edu/aboutdcc/artoncampus/ washingtonartgallery F, H, F1
Morphicism 444 Main St., Beacon. 440-3092. Art for a change. Jay Palefsky’s new art movement called “morphicism” in the form of notecards, books, wall pieces, furniture and future works, shows concept of changing images. Wed.-Sun., 12-7pm. Morphicism.com F, Y, H1
Red Hook Community Arts Network and Artists Collective 7516 N. Broadway, Red Hook. 758-6575. The gallery offers continually changing exhibits of area artists all year, in addition to individual artists’ galleries and studios in the back. Fri.-Sat 12-7pm, Sun. 12-4pm. RHCAN.com D, F, G, T, Y, A2
RiverWinds Gallery 172 Main St., Beacon. 838-2880. Multi-faceted art space features 45 fine Hudson Valley artists. Voted Best Gallery in the Hudson Valley by Hudson Valley magazine two years in a row. Traditional fine art paintings and photography; contemporary crafts including jewelry, cards, ceramics, scarves and hand-dyed yarn. 11th year. Wed.–Mon., 12–6pm, Second Sat., 12–9pm. RiverWindsGallery.com F, Y, H1
Theo Ganz Studio 149 Main St., Beacon. 917-318-2239 Gallery of contemporary art in all media, as well as a selection of prints from Cape Dorset by Inuit artists. Fri.-Sun., 12-5pm. TheoGanzStudio.com F, Y, H1
Tivoli Artists Gallery 60 Broadway, Tivoli. 757-2667. Nestled in a tiny eclectic village, TAG is a fine arts gallery representing 30+ Hudson Valley artists. Member work includes painting, sculpture, jewelry, photography, ceramics, illustration, digital art, printmaking and illustration. New exhibits monthly. Fri., 5-9pm, Sat., 1-9pm, Sun., 1-5pm. TivoliArtistsGallery.com F, Y, A1
ART MUSEUMS Do your eyes light up at the site of an 18thcentury oil painting by Hudson River School Master Frederic Church? Or do your tastes run to modern art, from visionaries like Richard Serra and Robert Mapplethorpe? Either way, you’ll find museums to match your mood.
Dia:Beacon 3 Beekman St., Beacon. 440-0100. Houses Dia Art Foundation’s renowned collection of art from the 1960s to the present in a 300,000 square-foot museum situated on the Hudson River. Artists’ works on view include Louise Bourgeois, Dan Flavin, Donald Judd, Sol LeWitt, Agnes Martin, and Richard Serra. Jan.-Mar., Fri.Mon., 11am-4pm; Apr.–Oct., Thurs.–Mon., 11am–6pm; and Nov.–Dec., Thurs.–Mon., 11am–4pm. Diaart.org A, G, T, H, Y, H1
Frances Lehman Loeb Art Center Vassar College, 124 Raymond Ave., Poughkeepsie. 437-5632 or 437-7745 for docent-led tours. Opened in 1864 as the Vassar College Art Gallery, the collection began with an initial gift from Matthew Vassar of 3,800 works of art, including an important group of Hudson River School paintings and English watercolors. Today, the collection has grown to over 19,000 works of art spanning antiquity to the present. Notable holdings include the Warburg Collection of Old Master prints and a wide range of works by major European and American twentieth century painters, including Georgia O’Keeffe, Pablo Picasso, Jackson Pollock, Joan Miró, Mark Rothko, and Agnes Martin. Late Night at the Lehman Loeb has become a popular Thursday night tradition to enjoy extended hours with lectures, performances, films, and refreshments. Tues., Wed., Fri., and Sat.,
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10am–5pm; Thurs. 10am-9pm and Sun. 1–5pm. Closed Easter, Thanksgiving and from Christmas to New Year’s Day. Fllac.Vassar.edu D, F, G, T, H, Y, F1
Hessel Museum of Art Bard College, Rt. 9G, Annandale-on-Hudson. 758-7598. Presenting exhibitions of contemporary art year-round on Bard’s Hudson River campus. The permanent collection includes 1,700 works by Janine Antoni, Sol LeWitt, Robert Mapplethorpe, Bruce Nauman, Cindy Sherman, Christopher Wool, and others. Permanent installations include work by Martin Creed, Olafur Eliasson, Robert Gober, and Lawrence Weiner. The CCS Bard Library and Archives, Visitor Talks, and CCS Gallery talks are free and open to all. Thurs.–Sun., 11am–6pm. Bard.edu/ccs F, G, T, H, Y, A1
ART ORGAN IZATIONS The arts thrive here, thanks to the stewardship of these dedicated organizations. They support and strengthen fine and performing arts, and work to preserve and promote artists and arts groups.
Art Along the Hudson Art Along the Hudson celebrates the arts in Beacon, Hyde Park, Poughkeepsie, Rhinebeck/Red Hook and other Hudson River art cities. There are monthly celebrations: Second Saturdays in Beacon. Third Saturday Poughkeepsie’s Queen City Saturday and Third Weekends in Rhinebeck/Red Hook. Art galleries and cultural venues welcome visitors and arts advocates to gallery openings, artist’s receptions, music, theatrical events and more. ArtAlongtheHudson.com Y, H1
Arts Mid-Hudson 696 Dutchess Turnpike (Rt. 44), Suite F, Poughkeepsie. 454-3222. Arts Mid-Hudson features a gallery, workshops, and special arts events. As an arts service organization located in Dutchess, Arts Mid-Hudson promotes and coordinates all cultural activity and development across the Mid-Hudson Region. Offers arts marketing, workshops, technical service, and funding for public arts programs. Gallery open: Mon.Fri., 9:30am-5:30pm; Sat. call for hours. ArtsMidHudson.org Y, F1
BeaconArts Community Association Beacon. BeaconArts sponsors Second Sat. exhibitions, events such as Beacon Riverfest, Beacon Open Studios, Windows on Main Street, Beacon Independent Film Festival, and the Beacon Jazz Festival and a guide to Beacon’s galleries, shops, dining and places of interest. Art happens here! BeaconArts.org H1
Hudson Valley Artisans Guild Poughkeepsie. Organization helping crafters and artists start, build, and promote their business, as well as create connections and opportunities with other artists. Meetings last Wed. monthly at Poughkeepsie United Methodist Church, 7:30pm. HVAGuild.org Y, F1
Spark Media Project Carriage House, 2nd flr., 42 Catharine St., Poughkeepsie. 485-4480. Hosts media education and production programs primarily for children and youth; video, animation, radio, music and graphic arts. Runs youth media classes and exhibitions. Hosts the Reel Express Youth Film Festival. Workshops on-site and regionally. Produces media for businesses and agencies. SparkMediaProject.org Y, F1
COLLEGES/EDUCATION Vacations should refresh your mind and spirit as well as your body. We’re home to five highly regarded institutions of higher learning. They offer a wealth of diversions to excite, intrigue, educate and inspire you. From art galleries to sporting fields, from kitchens to lecture halls, explore these fine
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campuses. Enjoy walking tours highlighting architectural gems to conferences, lectures and fine dining; they offer a wealth of events for you to experience.
Bard College Rt. 9G, Annandale-on-Hudson. 758-6822. Liberal arts college founded in 1860, Bard occupies a 600-acre campus overlooking the Hudson River and offers degrees in nearly 50 academic programs in four divisions: Arts; Languages and Literature; Science, Mathematics, and Computing; and Social Studies. Bard is also home to the Bard Conservatory of Music, offering undergraduate and graduate degrees. Bard’s Richard B. Fisher Center for the Performing Arts, designed by Frank Gehry, presents a variety of opera, music, drama, and dance performances, special events, conferences, lectures, and other public presentations. Center for Curatorial Studies presents exhibitions of contemporary art. Levy Economics Institute hosts conferences and lectures on economic and policy issues. Bard.edu G, T, H, A1
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Left: Marist’s newest academic building is home to the College’s music program and features the tiered Fusco Recital Hall. Courtesy photo.
DRIVE-IN MOVIE THEATERS Although not too many drive-ins survive in the US, Dutchess is the ONLY New York State County to host three drive-ins. Bring the kids, blankets and lawn chairs; the drive-ins are just as much fun as you remember.
Amenia Drive-In Movie Theater 4957 Rt. 22, Inter. of Rts. 22 & 44, Amenia. 373-8178. First run films with double features. Digital audio and projection. Food delivered to cars from Four Brothers Restaurant. Age 10 & under free. Dogs welcome. Apr.-Oct. nightly. AmeniaDrivein.com A, H C6
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The Culinary Institute of America
Marist College
1946 Campus Drive (off Rt. 9), Hyde Park. 800-452-9600. The CIA is the premier not-for-profit culinary college offering bachelor’s and associate degree programs for careers in the culinary arts, baking and pastry arts, culinary science, and applied food studies. Additional bachelor’s degree concentrations are available in the areas of Advanced Wine, Beverage, and Hospitality; American Food Studies: Farm-to-Table Cooking; Intrapreneurship; Latin Cuisines; Advanced Concepts in Baking and Pastry; and Asian Cuisine. Approximately 2,900 students. Campuses in Hyde Park, NY; San Antonio, TX; St. Helena, CA; and Singapore. Courses for food enthusiasts taught by CIA faculty and programs for foodservice professionals are available all year; information, 800-8887850. Four award-winning restaurants in addition to tours of campus are open to the public; reservations, 471-6608. CIAChef.edu G, R, T, H, D1
Liberal arts college on the Hudson River. 4,800
Dutchess Community College
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53 Pendell Rd., Poughkeepsie. 431-8000. Serves more than 20,000 each year through credit and credit-free classes, and training for business and industry. Offers 60 academic programs, an art gallery, a theater, and numerous lectures and cultural activities open to the public throughout the year. Main campus on 130 acres in the Town of Poughkeepsie includes a suite-style residence hall; extension site on Myers Corners Rd. in Wappingers Falls offers added convenience. SunyDutchess.edu G, T, H, E2
Register of Historic Places. Free walking tours in
3399 North Rd./Rt. 9, Poughkeepsie. 575-3174.
Both Hyde Park and Overlook show first run films nightly, usually double features. Fullservice snack bar and radio sound. In continuous operation since 1949! Age 4 & under free. DriveInMovie.com
undergraduate and 800 graduate students;
Hyde Park Drive-In Theater
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4114 Albany Post Rd./Rt. 9, Hyde Park. 229-4738. Across from FDR Home. Bargain Night Tues. Apr.-Sept. weather permitting. A, H, D1
government and nonprofit organizations. Marist’s Art Gallery (Steel Plant Studios) showcases faculty, student, and Hudson Valley artists. Musicals, plays and lectures in the Nelly Goletti Theatre and new music building’s Fusco Recital Hall and Symphonic Hall. Men’s and women’s NCAA Division I athletic contests on site as well as crew races on the Hudson River.
Overlook Drive-In Theater 126 DeGarmo Rd., Poughkeepsie. 452-3445. Largest movie screen of any kind in the NY metro area. Bargain Night Mon. Apr.–Oct. weather permitting. A, H E2
Longview Park overlooks a scenic stretch of the Hudson River along the Marist waterfront. Marist.edu G, T, H, E1
Vassar College 124 Raymond Ave., Poughkeepsie. 437-5370. This leading co-ed liberal arts college was founded by brewer/philanthropist Matthew Vassar in 1861. Thousand-acre campus includes renowned architecture, 200 species of trees, two lakes, Shakespeare Garden, ecological
spring and fall. Facilities and offerings include Frances Lehman Loeb Art Center, Skinner Hall of Music, Powerhouse Theater season, Class of 1951 Observatory, Vogelstein Center for Drama and Film, Fergusson Dance Theater, James W. Palmer Gallery, and Vassar Golf Course. Meeting facilities and catering services available at campus Alumnae House. Vassar.edu, Info.Vassar.edu, and Arts.Vassar.edu A, F, G, T, H, F1
ENTERTAINMENT: CLUBS & LIVE MUSIC What are your plans tonight? After dark, check out venues on every level of the “hip” scale, from live music and comedy clubs to neighborhood pubs and mellow wine bars.
The Bar at the Rhinecliff 4 Grinnell St., Rhinecliff. 876-0590. Relax in style at original 1854 bar, restored to its natural beauty. Overlooks Hudson River; large bluestone patio and outdoor seasonal lounge. Live music, special events. Barlounge open 5-10pm daily. Tues. area musicians showcase 9pm-12am. Sat.- Sun. Jazz Brunch 10am-3pm. TheRhinecliff.com A. G, H, Y, B1
Carmine’s Comedy Club At Umberto’s of Mamma Marisa, 2245 South Rd./Rt.9, Poughkeepsie. 464-1572. They scour the country looking for top-level comedians to grace their stage, so the calendar is peppered with national headliners who are among America’s funniest comedy
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Right: The Richard B. Fisher Center for the Performing Arts at Bard College, Annandaleon-Hudson, home of Bard SummerScape and the acclaimed Bard Music Festival each August. Photo: Peter Aaron ‘68/Esto.
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stars. Go for dinner and a show, or just a comedy show. Weekends. CarminesComedyClub.com A, G, H, Y
The Chance Theater 6 Crannell St., Poughkeepsie. 471-1966. Built in 1912 for vaudeville, the area’s premier live music club hosts classic and contemporary rock bands and international acts. Also at their complex: The Loft@The Chance. Small club for emerging and area acts. Also: The Nuddy Bar & Grill, 367 Main St., 452-2951. Irish restaurant with classic and late night menus. Bar with12 beers on tap. TheChanceTheater.com A, Y, E1
Daryl’s House Restaurant and Music Club 130 Rt. 22, Pawling. 289-0185. Great food and live music! The concept was born with Daryl Hall and his TV show “Live From Daryl’s House”, where he invited his favorite musicians to his home for music and great food. This tradition continues by combining top-notch food with amazing artists. Wed.-Sun. 3:30pm-late; spring - fall, brunch on weekends. DarylsHouseClub.com Y, H, G, H6
The Derby 96 Main St., Poughkeepsie. 452-3232. Jazz and acoustic music. Tues., Open Mic Jazz Night; Wed., Trivia; Thurs.-Sat., DJ. Poughkeepsie’s oldest restaurant and bar. No cover. Private catering available. BrownDerbyNY.com Y, E1
Dogwood 47 E. Main St., Beacon 202-7500. Bar, grill and live music! Fine food using locally sourced ingredients, seasonal craft beer on 16 taps, classic cocktails and great music. Wed.-Thu., 5pm -; Fri: 4pm -; Sat.Sun., 3pm – Late. DogwoodBar.com
Hudson Valley Community Dances 27 Adriance Ave., Poughkeepsie. 473-7050. Ballroom, Contra-, Zydeco- and swing dances to live or recorded bands and callers. All ages and skill levels welcome, no partner necessary. Times, locales vary; see website. HudsonValleyDance.org A, D, G, Y, F1
The Italian Center 227 Mill St., Poughkeepsie. 454-1492. Casa Italiana Trattoria. Dinner followed by dancing to live music. Open Mic nights. Fri.Sat. nights. TheItalianCenter.com G, Y, E1
La Puerta Azul
brews, cappuccino, espresso and light food.
2510 Rt. 44, Salt Point. 677-AZUL (2985). Bar/lounge in upscale, colorful Mexican restaurant. Serving dinner 7 days; lunch/ brunch Sat.-Sun. Entertainment schedule online. Hours flex seasonally. LaPuertaAzul.com G, H, R, Y, D3
Outdoor patio.
Mahoney’s Irish Pub and Restaurant
330 Main St., Beacon. 202-7447. Restaurant with light fare, full bar and club with live entertainment. Mon. night jazz, Fri.-
Wine tastings. Cocktails & Canvas events. On National Historic Register. Live music Sat. PianoPianoWineBar.com Y, H2
Quinn’s
35 Main St., Poughkeepsie. 471-7026. Emmett Mahoney’s traditional Irish pub has two levels, pool table, jukebox, flat screen TVs, and free WiFi. Live music weekends. Lunch/dinner 11am-4am. Free shuttle to/from Walkway Over the Hudson. On/off premise catering. MahoneysIrishPub.com G, H, R, Y, E1
Tomas Tapas Bar, Lounge & Restaurant
Max’s On Main
hour 4-6pm on weeknights. Live music on
246 Main St., Beacon. 838-6297. Casual city bar offers cocktails, dining and WiFi. Mon. is “Margarita Monday”, with Mexican inspired specials. Tues. is Trivia Night, Wed. is Ladies’ Night, Thurs. is Steak Night and Karaoke, too! Live bands Fri.-Sat. MaxsonMain.com G, H, Y, H1
Noah’s Ark 135 Mill St., Poughkeepsie. 486-9295. Antique bar with HD Direct TVs for sports fans; darts. Comfortable scene, pub menu. Open late, 4pm–4am. NoahsArkNY.com G, H, Y, E1
Piano Piano Wine Bar 1064 Main St., Fishkill. 896-8466. Old World meets new in a relaxing space with a big city feel. International wines, micro
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Sat. rock. QuinnsBeacon.com Y, H1
900 Rt. 376, Nesheiwat Plaza, Hopewell Junction. 447-1776. Manhattan-style bar and nightclub. Happy weekends. Jazz on Wed., and Thurs. is Open Mic Night. TomasRestaurantGroup.com G, H, R, Y, G3
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Towne Crier Cafe 379 Main St., Beacon. 855-1300. Club presents folk, jazz, blues, world and bluegrass artists. Since 1972. Dinner from 4:30pm. Brunch Sat.-Sun. 10am-3pm. Wed.– Mon. TowneCrier.com A, G, H, R, Y, H1 See also Cuisine Section for Wineries, Brewpubs & Distilleries
GLASSWORKS Captivating. Mesmerizing. Watch artisanal glassblowers busy at their craft. Blow your own ornament for a holiday keepsake!
Gilmor Glass
SEE PAGE 48 community theater, and children’s troupes. Performing art spaces run the gamut from the historic atmosphere at the oldest theater in New York State, to a bold architectural performance space designed by Frank O. Gehry at Bard College.
Amenia Music Hall 4988 Rt. 22, Amenia. 518-789-3510. Community performing arts space features great local talent and an eclectic mix of live music by musicians in all genres. AmeniaMusicHall.com A, G, D, T, C6
Bardavon 1869 Opera House/ Hudson Valley Philharmonic
2 Main St., Millerton. 518-789-8000. Glass gallery/studio. Classes, workshops offered. Gallery open Mon.-Sat. 10:30am-5pm, Sun. 11am-4pm. Jan.-Apr., closed Tue.-Wed. Call for glassblowing schedule. Fee for groups.
GilmorGlass.com F, G, T, H, Y, B6
35 Market St., Poughkeepsie. 473-5288. Box office: 473-2072. Ticketmaster: 800-745-3000 Oldest operating theater in New York State and 12th oldest in the country presents dance, music, theatre, films, and young people’s theatre series. Home to the Hudson Valley Philharmonic Orchestra. Oct.–Jun. Bardavon.org A, D, G, T, H, E1
Hudson Beach Glass
The Beacon Theatre
162 Main St., Beacon. 440-0068. Gift shop/gallery with handmade art glass and jewelry. Glass blowing on site. Workshops and classes offered. Fine art gallery 2nd flr. Mon.–Sat., 10am–6pm; Sun., 11am–6pm. HudsonBeachGlass.com G, H, T, Y, H1
SOUND ARTS Mr. Bertolozzi composed music by gathering sounds from the surfaces of the Mid-Hudson Bridge; in 2014 he did the same at the Eiffel Tower in Paris, France, and will soon be releasing Tower Music!
Bridge Music Franklin D. Roosevelt/Mid-Hudson Bridge, Poughkeepsie Site-specific sound art installation created for this suspension bridge. It consists of two components: 1) audio speakers mounted at two Listening Stations on the bridge’s towers playing Joseph Bertolozzi’s original “Bridge Music” on-demand by touching a button, and 2) FM stereo transmission 24 hours daily on 95.3FM in the parks around the bridge. Apr. 1-Oct. 31 on Bridge; year-round in parks. JosephBertolozzi.com F, T, E1
THEATER & PERFORMANCES Dance, drama, film and music all have a home here. Our stages host professional performances and summer residencies,
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445 Main St., Beacon. 226-8099. 1930’s art deco theatre is home to 4th Wall Productions, presenting live theatre since 1994. They purchased The Beacon in 2010, opening the Robert A. McAlpine Grand Foyer Theatre in 2011. Season includes theatrical productions, comedy and improv nights, concerts, movies and The Beacon Film Festival. Performing arts classes, children’s productions, summer camp, and other entertainment. TheBeaconTheatre.org A, D, G, R, H, Y, H1
The Center for Performing Arts at Rhinebeck 661 Rt. 308, Rhinebeck. 876-3080. Multi-purpose performance, cultural and education center features plays, musicals, dance, concerts, lectures, staged readings, and workshops. Sat. Morning Family Series. Year-round classes for all ages. Outdoor picnic area “The Pines” to enjoy a meal or drink pre-show. CenterforPerformingArts.org A, D, G, R, H, Y, B1
Cocoon Theatre 9 & 12 Vassar St., Cunneen-Hackett Arts Center, Poughkeepsie. 452-7870. Arts organization presents fine visual and performing arts workshops, classes and performances in renovated 200-seat historical theater and throughout Dutchess County. Focus is on thought-provoking material, dedicated to the creative process. CocoonTheatre.org A, G, R, H, Y, F2
County Players Falls Theatre 2681 W. Main St., Wappingers Falls. 298-1491. Live theatre on stage; traditional Broadway fare, both musicals and dramas. Four to five productions annually. $22/$17 adults; $19/$14 children/seniors. Season subscriptions available. CountyPlayers.org A, G, Y, G1
Cunneen-Hackett Arts Center 9 Vassar St., Poughkeepsie. 486-4571. Victorian architecture. Hosts dance, music, drama, lectures, films; theater weekends and evenings. Gallery and Victorian parlors host area artists; available for group events. Mon.–Fri., 9am–5pm; galleries and renovated 200-seat theater are event date and time specific. Cunneen-Hackett.org A, D, G, H, Y, E2
Half Moon Theatre Performance & Rehearsal Space Culinary Institute of America--Marriott Pavilion, 1946 Campus Dr., Hyde Park. General Info: 235-9885. Tickets: 1-800-838-3006. The Hudson Valley’s resident professional theatre company produces a variety of programming including contemporary plays, Broadway musicals, original works and its annual 10 Minute Play Festival. Season runs Sept.-Jun. $22-$45. Specially priced pretheatre dining opportunities are available at The CIA’s outstanding restaurants. Halfmoontheatre.org A, G, R, H, Y, E1
Howland Chamber Music Circle Beacon. 297-9243. Sponsors eight concerts and a winter piano festival, Sun. at 4pm at Howland Cultural Center, 477 Main St., Beacon. A Victorian gem designed in 1872 by Richard Morris Hunt, the 100-seat hall is noted for its fine acoustics, allowing chamber music to be heard in the intimate setting for which it was intended. Concert schedule online. HowlandMusic.org A, R, Y, A1
Kaatsbaan International Dance Center, Inc. 120 Broadway, Tivoli. 757-5106 ext. 10. Professional residence/performance center for all forms of dance on spectacular 153 acre setting overlooking the Hudson River and Catskill Mountains. Dance performances, world premieres, workshops, open rehearsals. Kaatsbaan.org A, D, F, G, H, R, T, Y, A1
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Right: Monstrare, a Brass Quintet of advanced musicians from The Bard College Conservatory of Music present an introduction to the brass family of instruments at a Rhinebeck Chamber Music Society free family concert, at The Church of the Messiah, Rhinebeck. Photo: Arnold Feinsilber.
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Martel Recital Hall at the Skinner Hall of Music Vassar College, 124 Raymond Ave., Poughkeepsie. 437-7294. Frequent classical music concerts, with invited internationally known guest artists. Features Paul Fritts pipe organ. Music.Vassar.edu/concerts.html F, Y, F1
Millbrook Arts Group 3327 Franklin Ave., Millbrook. 677-5084. Free concerts, plays and performances held all year. Summer concert series at community band shell, Sat., 7pm. Winter concert/artist series held monthly at Millbrook Free Library, Sat., 5pm. Event listings online. MillbrookArtsGroup.org D4
The Moviehouse Theater, Gallery, Cafe 48 Main St., Millerton. Office: 518-789-0022. Schedule: 518-789-3408. The cultural, artistic center of Millerton; on National Register of Historic Places. Showing films since 1903; three all-digital theaters plus intimate 38-seat screening room available for events, screening parties and lectures. Screens current, foreign and art films; Met Opera Live in HD, National Theater Live, Royal Shakespeare Company plays, National Theater Live, 92/Y Lectures, NY Film Critics Series, Royal Ballet, and live readings from the Aglet Theater Company. The gallery curates exhibits of contemporary, two-dimensional art. The Café, open during films, serves locally sourced treats. TheMoviehouse.net A,G,H,Y, B6
New Day Repertory Co., Inc. Poughkeepsie. 485-7399. Professional theatre productions of established classics and new plays performed at 29 N. Hamilton St. and Cunneen-Hackett Arts Center, 9 Vassar St. A, Y, F1
Northern Dutchess Symphony Orchestra Rhinebeck High School Auditorium, 45 N. Park Rd. and other venues. 635-0877. Brings live orchestral music to the Hudson Valley. The orchestra features internationally acclaimed guest artists, abridged renditions of operas, and talented dance ensembles. NDSOrchestra.org A, D, G, Y, B1
Pawling Concert Series Trinity-Pawling School, 700 Rt. 22, Pawling. 845- 855-3100. 2015-16 marks the 42st Season for this Series, which presents five concerts of classical, ethnic and jazz music in a 250-seat gothic chapel and a 350-seat proscenium theater. PawlingConcertSeries.org A, D, H, Y, G5
Rhinebeck Chamber Music Society, Inc.
beat cult classics. Non-profit community theater. TrinityPlayersNY.org A, Y, F1
6436 Rt. 9, Montgomery St., Rhinebeck. 876-2870. Bringing fine music to the Hudson Valley for 36 years. Five-concert series features acclaimed string quartets, vocal artists and chamber ensembles. Emerging Artists’ Series presents exciting new groups. All concerts held on Sundays at 3 pm in the beautiful Church of the Messiah. Fall-spring. RhinebeckMusic.org A, D, H, Y, B1
Upstate Films
Richard B. Fisher Center for the Performing Arts Bard College, Annandale-on-Hudson. 758-7900. Designed by Frank O. Gehry, architecturally bold, dynamic environment for innovative performing arts. Two theaters offer provocative programs in music, opera, theater and dance, plus the annual Bard SummerScape performing arts festival and the Bard Music Festival. FisherCenter.bard.edu A, G, R, T, H, Y, A1
Tangent Theatre Company The Carpenter Shop Theater 60 Broadway, Tivoli. 230-7020. Professional ensemble presents contemporary, character-driven plays, including main-stage productions and a new plays festival each Nov. in an intimate performance space in the heart of Tivoli’s historic village. Free ‘pub-theater’ readings. Tangent-arts.org A, D, G, H, Y, A1
Trinity Players Performs at Cunneen-Hackett Arts Center, 12 Vassar St., Poughkeepsie. 592-8385. Season includes two musicals and one drama/comedy, some classic and others, off-
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6415 Montgomery St./Rt. 9, Rhinebeck. 876-2515. 866-345-6688. Alternative to mainstream film exhibition for more than 40 years. Provocative international cinema; foreign, independent, documentary and animated films. Guest speaker series brings filmmakers, scholars and critics to Upstate for discussions. Eclectic mix of films daily. Also in Woodstock. UpstateFilms.org A, H, Y, B1
Vassar & New York Stage and Film’s Powerhouse Theater Vassar College, 124 Raymond Ave., Poughkeepsie. Box office from early Jun.: 437-5599; year-round 437-5907. Vassar College and New York Stage and Film present a professional season of new work for theater on the Vassar campus. The theater training program for college and late high school-aged students offers free events all season. Mid.- Jun.- end of Jul. Powerhouse.Vassar.edu A, F, G, H, R, F1
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ACCOMMODATIONS Relax. That’s Rule #1 in our gracious lodgings, whether you’re escaping for a weekend getaway at a historic inn, or setting up your laptop in a nationally-branded hotel for business. Rekindle the romance at quaint bed and breakfasts, make a budget-friendly motel home-base, or get back to nature at family-oriented campgrounds.
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Chrystie House Bed & Breakfast
Hilltop House Bed & Breakfast
300 South Ave. 765-0251.
43 Depot Hill Rd. 789-1354, 917-586-4694. 5 rooms. 1909 Dutch Victorian home with sweeping wraparound stone porch and gazebo. Full country breakfast daily. Wineries, biking, hiking, farm-to-table dining and more nearby! Q, $$$, C6 HilltopHouseBB.com
4 rooms on 4 acres landscaped gardens/
Inverness B&B at Tower Ridge Farm
3 rooms. Fireplaces, breakfast in dining room,
5215 Rt. 22. 373-9521. 2 rooms. Secluded country setting on a hill. Private entrance, pond, continental breakfast. Gothic, monastic turn-of-the-century architecture. Open Mar.–Dec. $$, C6 Inverness-BB.com
Q $$$, H1 MtBeaconBedandBreakfast.com
Willows Motel
views of Beacon Falls and Mount Beacon,
3393 Rt. 343. 373-8090. 10 rooms. Private baths, coffee in rooms, a/c. G, Q $ C6
plus access to the property’s restaurant,
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Botsford Briar
Swann Inn of Beacon
19 High St. between Tompkins & Beekman. 831-6099. 5 rooms. 1889 Queen Anne Victorian. Private baths, a/c, TV, continental breakfast served in your room. WiFi. Q, M 15, $$$-$$$$, H1 BotsfordBriar.com
120 Howland Ave. 831-6346 or 234-3204.
woods/grounds, lounge, internet, gourmet breakfast. Q, $$$, H1 ChrystieHouse.com
Mt. Beacon Bed & Breakfast 829 Wolcott Ave. 831-0737. wireless internet, a/c, in-ground pool.
The Roundhouse 2 East Main St. 440-3327. 23 rooms and suites. Situated in historic mill complex on the Fishkill Creek. Breathtaking
lounge, and grounds. G, Q, H, M 200, Y, $$$$, H1
4 rooms and suites with private bath. Homestyle bed and breakfast, smoke free environment, TV, antiques, breakfast. $$-$$$, H1 SwannInnofBeacon.com
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Opposite: The Roundhouse property shimmers at night, overlooking Beacon Falls. Photo: Sarah Tew Photography. Above (left to right): Beekman Arms is the oldest continuously operating inn in the nation, welcoming guests since 1766 to historic Rhinebeck. The Rhinecliff is a boutique country hotel with spectacular river views, tucked away next to the Rhinecliff Amtrak station, two miles from Rhinebeck.
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Foothills Motel 3234 Rt. 22. 877-6223. 15 rooms. Cable TV, a/c, hair dryer, iron, dining nearby, WiFi. Q, $, E5 FoothillMotel.com
Inn at Dover Furnace 30 Ore Bed Rd. 832-6594. 6 suites sleep up to 4 guests each; all nonsmoking. Intimate, peaceful inn in tranquil country setting. Full bath, a/c, WiFi. DIRECTV. Dining on site. H, Q, M 200, $$$, E5 DoverFurnace.com/html/lodging.html
Old Drovers Inn 196 E. Duncan Hill Rd. 832-9311. 6 elegantly appointed rooms with private baths. Built in 1750, this fully restored and renovated inn specializes in hotel-level service with warm B&B hospitality. Smoke free. Central a/c, Cable TV, free WiFi. Farm-totable breakfasts. Grounds available for events and weddings. Q, M 125, $$$$, E5 OldDroversInn.com
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Courtyard by Marriott Fishkill 17 Westage Dr. 897-2400. 800-320-5741. 152 rooms. Newly renovated, incl. 12 suites, 2 meeting rooms. Indoor pool, whirlpool, exercise room. HBO, flat screen TVs, courtyard area. Go Board interactive display, media pods and home theater, WiFi. Business center with boarding pass printing station. The Bistro®, Eat, Drink and Connect has food choices all day; Starbucks’ beverages, evening cocktails. Beverages and food in
24-hr. market. Outdoor patio; smoke free. H, Q, G, M 40, $–$$$$, H2 FishkillCourtyard.com
Days Hotel Fishkill 20 Schuyler Blvd. 896-4995. 78 rooms. HBO, in-room movies, microwaves, refrigerators, coffee, continental breakfast. WiFi, free access to health club. H, G, Q, $-$$, H2 Daysinn.com/Fishkill
Extended Stay America Fishkill Route 9 25 Merritt Blvd. 897-2800, 888-782-9473. 106 suites. Full kitchen. Exercise room, picnic area, health club passes. Pets welcome. H, Q, $–$$, H2 ExtendedStay.com
Extended Stay America Fishkill Westage Center 55 W. Merritt Blvd. 896-0592, 888-782-9473. 103 rooms. Full kitchen, cable TV, king bed, a/c, coffee makers. Guest laundromat. Pets welcome. H, Q, $–$$, H2 ExtendedStay.com
Hampton Inn Fishkill 544 Rt. 9. 896-4000. 99 rooms. Newly renovated. Heated indoor pool, HBO, pay-per-view movies, free deluxe continental breakfast and WiFi. In-room coffee makers, microwave and refrigerators, Cloud Nine Bedding, 24-hr. business center and complimentary coffee service. Wed. complimentary reception with food, wine, and beer. Direct highway access. H, Q, G, $-$$$, H2 HamptonInnFishkill.com
Hawthorn Suites 14 Schuyler Blvd. & Rt. 9. 896-5210. 139 suites; meeting rooms. Kitchen, fireplace and sofabed in every room. Exercise room,
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outdoor pool, hot tub, WiFi. Full hot breakfast buffet, free coffee 24/7. Pets welcome, $100 fee. H, Q, M 24, $$$, H2 Hawthorn.com
Hilton Garden Inn 25 Westage Dr. 896-7100. 111 rooms. Refrigerator, microwave, Keurig coffee maker, indoor pool with hot tub. Newly renovated lobby and hallways. Free 24-hr. business center. Breakfast (fee charged). Now serving dinner and drinks! H, G, Q, M 30, $$–$$$, H2 PoughkeepsieFishkill.stayHGI.com
Holiday Inn Express Fishkill 21 Schuyler Blvd. 896-4001. 71 rooms. Indoor pool. Large flat-screen cable TV, coffee maker, microwave, minifridge, hair dryer, iron in each room. Exercise room, business center, breakfast. H, G, Q $$-$$$, H2 ExpressFishkill.com
HYATT House 100 Westage Business Center Dr. 897-5757. 86 suites, 49 rooms; 2100 sq.ft. event space. Full kitchen in suites, Hyatt Grand Beds, DVD. Indoor pool, whirlpool, complimentary hot breakfast buffet, fitness center, 24-hr. convenience store, and WiFi. H, Q, G, M 200, $$-$$$$, H2 Hyatthousefishkill.com
Quality Inn & Suites 849 Rt. 52. 897-9300. 75 rooms/suites. Fitness center, some rooms with Jacuzzis, queen beds, cable TV with free HBO, microwaves and refrigerators in some rooms, complimentary buffet breakfast. H, G, Q, M 200, $$-$$$, H2 ChoiceHotels.com/Hotel/ny252
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Ramada Conference Center 542 Rt. 9. 896-6281. 157 rooms; 50 dbl rooms. Full service hotel & restaurant. Lounge, fitness center, outdoor pool and laundry room. Free WiFi, newspaper and hot breakfast buffet. Non-smoking rooms/suites available. 10,000 sq. ft. of meeting space. H, G, Q, M 600, $$ Ramada.com/Fishkill
Star Mill Farm 10 Old Country Pl. 897-5443. 4 rooms. 1780 country home. WiFi. Stone porch, gardens, fireplace, a/c, bountiful breakfast in relaxing setting. Sr. discounts. Thurs.–Mon. Q, $$, H2
Towne Inn of Fishkill 767 Rt. 9. 896-6767. 19 rooms. Cable TV, a/c, refrigerators, microwaves in every room. Free local calls, coffee. H, Q, $, H2 TowneInnofFishkill.com
Willow Lake Cottages 4 Willow Lake Dr. 914-475-5254. 3 vacation rental buildings: Gate House sleeps up to 12; Lakeside Log Cabin sleeps up to 9; Cottage sleeps up to 6. All fully furnished with full kitchen, linens. A/C in summer, WiFi, cable TV. Hiking, boating, fishing, lake swimming. Dog friendly. Grounds available for weddings and events. Rates vary seasonally & by party size. G, Q, $$$, H2 WillowLakeNY.com
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Bykenhulle House Bed & Breakfast 21 Bykenhulle Rd. 592-0255. 6 rooms. National Historic Registry. Private bath, Jacuzzi, fireplace, internet access, country gourmet breakfast. Formal gardens. Available for events. $$$, G3 BykenhulleHouse.com
Inn at Arbor Ridge 17 Rt. 376. 227-7700. 60 rooms and suites. Jacuzzi, DIRECTV, refrigerator, microwave, free coffee. Free WiFi. Pets welcome. G, Q, M 300, $-$$, G3 InnAtArborRidge.com
Le Chambord Inn & Conference Center 2737 Rt. 52. 221-1941. 25 rooms. Continental Dining, continental breakfast. WiFi. Available for weddings and events. H, Q, M 300, $, G3 LeChambord.com
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Roosevelt Inn
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1832 Hyde Park Bed & Breakfast 19 East Market St. 229-1946. 2 rooms, shared bath, a/c, antiques, breakfast. Pets and children over 12 welcome. Q, $, D1 1832HydeParkBB.com
Costello’s Guest House
4360 Albany Post Rd., Rt. 9. 229-2443. 25 rooms centrally located to historic sites, colleges and river. 15 deluxe and 10 economy rooms. All include flat-screen TVs, refrigerators, free WiFi and complimentary continental breakfast in onsite Coffee Shop. Mar.–Dec. G, H, Q, $-$$, D1 RooseveltInnofHydePark.com
21 Main St. 229-2559. 2 rooms in 1850 Historic District home. Den w/refrigerator, a/c, shared bath. Close to restaurants. On-site massage therapist by appt. 242-4155. Ask about special rates.
Q, $, D1 CostellosGuestHouse.com
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Golden Manor Motel
53 Travis Rd. 471-6115. 2 rooms in 1765 farmhouse. Private baths, full breakfast prepared by Culinary Institute graduate. $$$, D1 Willowsbnb.com
4100 Albany Post Rd., Rt. 9. 229-2157. 40 rooms incl. 4 efficiency units. Cable TV, continental breakfast. Outdoor pool. WiFi. $, D1 GoldenManorHydePark.com
Greener Oak Guest House 12 White Oaks Rd. 229-9336. Two newly renovated rooms in guest house with private entrance, garage parking. One room with sitting area, TV and refrigerator. Free WiFi. Non-smoking, no pets. Near Historic Hyde Park attractions. $, D1 TheGreenerOakGuesthouse.com
Inn at Hyde Park 4171 Albany Post Rd., Rt. 9. 229-9161. 22 rooms. WiFi, refrigerator and microwave in all rooms, a/c. Daily and weekly rates available. $, D1 InnatHydePark.com
Inn the Woods Bed & Breakfast 32 Howard Blvd. Ext. 229-9331. 2 rooms, private baths, a/c, cable TV, complimentary WiFi, phone. Full breakfast of homemade baking, jam, cheese, yogurt and sausage. Q, $$$, D1 InnTheWoods.com
4165 Albany Post Rd., Rt. 9. 229-7141. 22 rooms. HBO, WiFi, continental breakfast. G, Q, $, D1 Coppolas.net/village_square_hotel.htm
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Cottonwood Motel 2639 Rt. 44. 677-3283. 17 rooms, 1 suite, 1 cottage. Country setting. Cable TV, a/c, Jacuzzi. Free WiFi. Pets welcome. H, $$–$$$$, D4 CottonwoodMotel.com
Millbrook Country House 3244 Sharon Tpke./Rt. 44. 677-9570. 4 rooms w/private baths in historic c.1808 house. Gardens, park-like grounds. Central a/c, 18th-century Italian furnishings, fireplaces, full breakfast, afternoon tea, dinner option Fri. upon request. Free WiFi. Q, $$$–$$$$, D4 MillbrookCountryHouse.com
The Millbrook Inn
One Sherwood Pl. 229-8972. 7 rooms incl. 2 suites. Across from Vanderbilt Mansion and three mi. north of CIA. Private baths, a/c, full breakfast in the Morning Room. Q, M, $$$, D1 JourneyInn.com
3 Gifford Rd. 605-1120. 8 spacious rooms in a quiet, elegant country setting. Rooms feature private bathrooms with radiant heated floors, WiFi, and independent a/c-heat controls. Some rooms have flat screen TVs. Ample public area with fireplace for socializing or relaxing. No smoking, no pets. Private space for weddings and events. H, M 49-150, $$$$, D4 TheMillbrookInn.com
Quality Inn
Wing’s Castle Bed & Breakfast
4142 Albany Post Rd., Rt. 9N. 229-0088. 61 rooms. HBO, cable TV, a/c, full hot breakfast buffet. WiFi, business center. Fitness center. H, Q, G, $-$$, D1 ChoiceHotels.com/Hotel/ny343
717 Bangall Rd., Millbrook. 677-9085. 2 rooms. Sleep in a real stone castle, private bath. WiFi. Continental breakfast. $$$, D4 WingsCastle.com Millerton
Journey Inn Bed & Breakfast
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Right: The Red Hook Country Inn is a lovely 10-room B&B in an 1841 Federal Colonial in the heart of charming Red Hook, 2 miles from Bard College.
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Bunkhouse at Broken Wheel Ranch 41 Barney Dr., Millerton 518-789-3131. 1 bedroom cottage on ranch. Kitchen, living room, bathroom, queen bed, fold-out loveseat, sleeps up to 5. WiFi. (No horseback riding; horses private). Q, $$$, B6 Bunkhouse-at-BrokenWheelRanch.com
No. 9 Inn & Restaurant 53 Main St., Rt. 44. 518-789-6235, 518-592-1299. 6 rooms, all ensuite, most with queen size beds, two with porches, a/c. Concierge service, common room, library, fireplace. Ample free parking. Dining on site. WiFi. Q, M 40, $$$-$$$$, B6 Number9millerton.com
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Pawling House Bed & Breakfast 105 West Main St. 855-3851. 5 rooms. 1860’s house fully renovated as a B&B in 2007. Private baths, full breakfast, common room, a/c, coffee bar, WiFi, Jacuzzi in master suite and off street parking. $$-$$$, Q, G5 PawlingHouse.com
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Pleasant Valley Motel 1672 Main St., Rt. 44. 635-8251. 22 rooms. Cable TV, a/c, some w/refrigerators and microwaves. Free WiFi. Pets welcome. $, E2 PleasantValleyMotel.com
536 Haight Ave., Rt. 44/55 E. 454-1010.
Poughkeepsie Grand Hotel Banquet & Conference Center
66 rooms incl. 25 business class rooms with
40 Civic Center Plaza. 485-5300.
microwaves and refrigerators. Indoor pool,
200 rooms, newly renovated, full-service
fitness center, business center, deluxe
hotel. Whirlpool suites. Meeting and banquet
continental breakfast, free WiFi.
space, business center, free WiFi. Guest
Q, G, H, $-$$$, E1 DaysInn.com/ hotel/16491
laundromat, valet dry cleaning available, free
Hampton Inn & Suites Poughkeepsie
Street Bar and Grill. Full hot breakfast
Days Inn of Poughkeepsie
complimentary shuttle, smoke free and pet
129 rooms including studio suites, 8 whirlpool
friendly. H, G, Q, M 500, $$-$$$$, E1 PokGrand.com
suites, 13 specialty suites. Indoor pool, Jacuzzi, health club, lounge, business center, hot breakfast. Free WiFi. AAA member.
Best Western Plus: The Inn & Suites at the Falls
H, G, Q, M 75, $$-$$$, E1
Courtyard by Marriott Poughkeepsie 2641 South Rd., Rt. 9. 485-6336, 800-647-7576. 149 rooms incl. 12 suites, 2 meeting rooms. Indoor pool, fitness room, cable/flat screen TVs, free WiFi, HBO. Bistro, courtyard area and 24-hr. market. Smoke free environment. H, Q, G, M 40, $-$$$$, E1 PoughkeepsieCourtyard.com
included. Outside terrace, limited
2361 South Rd. 463-7500.
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50 Red Oaks Mill Rd. 462-5770. 40 rooms incl. 8 suites with Jacuzzi tubs. 100% newly renovated hotel offers relaxing views of the stream. All rooms have 37” flat screen TVs , MP3 clock radio, fridge and microwave. Full breakfast included. WiFi in each room. Pet friendly in select rooms.100% non-smoking. H, G, Q, M, 136, $$, E1 Bestwestern.com/ TheInnandSuitesattheFallsPoughkeepsie
fitness facility with shuttle service. Market
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Poughkeepsie Inn 2625 South Rd./Rt. 9. 452-6600. 77 rooms with two double beds, some kingsized accommodations. Some rooms have
Holiday Inn Express
microwaves and refrigerators; nearly all have
2750 South Rd., Rt. 9. 473-1151. 800-465-4329.
free WiFi. Guest laundry facility available.
121 rooms. Outdoor pool, fitness center,
2 shuttle service, full hot breakfast. WiFi.
breakfast included. Pet friendly. G, Q, M 40-50, $-$$, E1 PoughkeepsieInn.com
H, G, Q, $$, E1 HiExpress.com/Poughkeepsie
Red Roof Inn Plus #394
whirlpool suites, in-room movies, limited
Mercury Grand Hotel & Conference Center 2170 South Rd., Rt. 9. 462-4600. 153 rooms/suites. Heart-shaped Jacuzzi, kitchenette, outdoor pool, cable TV, dining, lounge, complimentary hot breakfast with all overnight accommodations 7 days/week, pets welcome. H, G, Q, M 800, $–$$, E1 Mercury-Grand-Hotel.com
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Ample bus and truck parking. Continental
2349 South Rd., Rt. 9. 462-7800. 61 rooms. Newly renovated, 100% nonsmoking. Complimentary continental breakfast, refrigerator, microwave in all rooms. Flat screen TV with 84 HD Channels, including 12 HBO, free WiFi and free local calls. Extra-large rooms. Guest business center, laundry and fitness center. Truck & bus parking. Pets welcome. H, Q, $, E1 RedRoof.com
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Beekman Arms and Delamater Inn and Conference Center 6387 Mill St. and 25 Garden St. 876-7077. 80 rooms. Member of Historical Hotels of America and a National Landmark. America’s oldest continuously operating inn, built in 1766. Walkable to antiquing, shopping, dining and everything Rhinebeck offers. Enjoy private baths, a/c, cable television, WiFi, complimentary sherry and continental breakfast. Suites and pet-friendly rooms available; some rooms with fireplaces. H, Q, M 45 (Delamater), M 60 (Beekman Arms) $-$$$$, B1 BeekmanDelamaterInn.com
Residence Inn by Marriott Poughkeepsie
6 welcome . WiFi . Q, M 20, $$$, A2 GrandDutchess.com
2525 South Rd., Rt. 9.
463-4343, 800-943-6717. 128 fully renovated suites; completely updated lobby. WiFi throughout. Complimentary hot breakfast buffet, and evening socials Mon.Wed. Outdoor space with grills. Indoor pool, whirlpool, health club, and yoga studio. Pets welcome. H, Q, $$$, E1 PoughkeepsieResidenceInn.com
Hearthstone Motel
Sprout Creek Farm 34 Lauer Rd. 485-8438. 3 bedroom cottage with kitchen, dining room, living room, den with fireplace and garden. On farm and creek with market. $$$$, E1 SproutCreekFarm.org
7958 Rt. 9. 758-1811. 8 rooms in newly renovated motel in the country with Catskill Mountain views . Refrigerators, microwaves, in-room dining area, HD TV, & in-room WiFi . Outdoor area . Some dogs welcome . $-$$, Q, Y, A2 HearthstoneMotel.net
Hemingway Lane Bed & Breakfast
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12 Hemingway Ln. 901-2445. One large room . Queen bed and twin bed, private entrance and bath . Satellite TV, small refrigerator; hearty breakfast . Beautiful, quiet rural setting in Town of Milan . Q, Y, $$$, B2 HemingwayLaneBandB.com
Pine Grove Motel
Painted Turtle Lake Cottage
2659 Rt. 55, 724-5151. 20 rooms, AAA/AARP weekly/monthly discounts. 100+ digital TV channels, free WiFi, refrigerator, microwave, a/c. Competitive rates. Restaurants and supermarkets within 1 mi. radius. Q, G, $, G4
RED HO O K
Gaslight Inn 8049 Albany Post Rd. 758-1571. 12 rooms and efficiency units . Cable TV, a/c, kitchenette . No pets . Open June-Oct . H, Q, $, A2 GaslightInnRedHook.com/
The Grand Dutchess 7571 Old Post Rd. 758-5818. 5 rooms in 1874 village Victorian B&B. Private bath, a/c, Jacuzzi, full breakfast; children over
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Belvedere Mansion
845-758-3024 1 bedroom cottage plus loft . Sleeps 4 . Overlooking lake, with private dock, canoe, kayak, hot tub, grill, and outdoor fire pit . Full kitchen, washer and dryer . Q, $$$, A2 daily rates; weekly rates available. Homeaway.com/216065
The Red Hook Country Inn 7460 S. Broadway, Rt. 9. 758-8445. 6 rooms . 2 handicapped accessible rooms . Multi-room suite w/private entrance . Lake, deck, screened-in gazebo, covered front porch w/rockers . Antiques, fireplaces, a/c, hot tub, TV in room and private baths . Full American breakfast, private dining room . On-site parking . 2 mi . from Bard . Seasonal and long-term discounts . H, Q, M 100, H, $$$–$$$$, A2 TheRedHookInn.com
10 Rt. 9. 889-8000. 33 room beautifully restored 1760 mansion. Romantic, elegant setting for weddings. Spectacular mountain and river views; outdoor pool, pond, bar, tennis court, gourmet breakfast. Five star accommodations. Golf, horseback riding, two minutes away. H, G, Q, M 200, $$$, C1 BelvedereMansion.com
The Bitter Sweet Bed & Breakfast 470 Wurtemburg Rd. 876-7777. 5 rooms in 1770 Dutch Colonial. Fireplace, antiques, WiFi, full breakfast. $-$$$, B2 BittersweetBedandBreakfast.com
Chestnut Suite Bed & Breakfast 11 Chestnut St. 876-6203. 1 deluxe suite. Private entrance and bath, antiques, outdoor pool and patio, full breakfast. Walking distance to historic village of Rhinebeck. Free WiFi.
Q, Y, $$$-$$$$, B1 ChestnutSuite.com
Heller’s Guesthouse 91 Astor Dr. 876-3468. 1 room. Twin beds, private bath, TV, in modest contemporary home. May–Nov. $, B1
Hideaway Suites B&B 439 Lake Dr. 266-5673. 3 suites/3 rooms. Private baths, living room/ sitting areas, fireplaces, Jacuzzis, king beds, a/c, cable TV, WiFi, phone, refrigerators. Full breakfast. H, Q, $$$-$$$$, B1 EHideawaySuites.com
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Opposite: The Bykenhulle House B&B is a 15room Greek Revival style manor house; their ballroom and gardens can be used to host events.
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Right: Hotel Tivoli, owned by artists Brice and Helen Marden, is filled with an eclectic collection of furniture, lighting and art. Photo: Ingalls Photography.
Jenny’s Country Manor Lodge 1639 Rt. 199. 876-1151. 13 rooms. Private bath, kitchenette, dining. Free WiFi. Q, $–$$$, B1
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LaRose Bed & Breakfast 2 Mill Rd. 876-4201. 2 rooms. 1 suite. Private entrance, in-ground pool, a/c, cable TV, WiFi, microwave. Short walk to village. Gourmet full breakfast. G, Q, $–$$ B1 LaRoseBandB.com
Olde Rhinebeck Inn c. 1745 340 Wurtemburg Rd. 871-1745. 4 rooms. Early American farmhouse on National Historic Register. Private baths, antiques, a/c, cable TV, WiFi, 3 acres with pond, full gourmet country breakfast, five minutes from Rhinebeck village. In addition, we offer The Fiddlers’ Farmhouse, (sleeps six) in an idyllic farm setting just over one mile from The Omega Institute. $$$–$$$$, B2 RhinebeckInn.com
Primrose Hill Bed & Breakfast 567 Ackert Hook Rd. 698-0370. 2 rooms. Traditional two-story country style home in quiet rural setting in scenic area near Rhinebeck. Private baths, a/c, cable TV, DVD/ CD player. Hearty country breakfast. Swimming pool. Free WiFi. Q, $$$, C1 PrimroseHillBB.com
Rhinebeck Motel 6938 Rt. 9. 876-5900. 8 rooms. Cable TV, a/c, refrigerator, microwave, hair dryer, coffee service. Pets welcome. Free WiFi. Seasonal rates. $, B1 Webjogger.net/motel
Rhinebeck Village Inn 6260 Rt. 9. 876-7000. 17 rooms incl. 2 efficiency units. Kitchenette, cable TV, WiFi, a/c, continental breakfast. H, $-$$, B1 RhinebeckVillageInn.com
Stone Church Road Bed & Breakfast 339 Stone Church Rd. 758-2427. 4 rooms. Lovely country setting 10 mins. north of the village. TV, refrigerator and microwave in Common Room. A/C; hearty breakfast served beginning at 8am. Free WiFi.
Q, M 35, $$, B2 StoneChurchRoadBedandBreakfast.com
Veranda House Bed & Breakfast 6487 Montgomery St. 876-4133, 877-985-6800. 5 rooms. 1845 Federal house. Library, veranda, queen beds, private bath, full gourmet breakfast. Jacuzzi and central a/c.
Walking distance to shops and restaurants. $$$, B1 VerandaHouse.com
WhistleWood Farm 52 Pells Rd. 876-6838. 4 spacious rooms, 3 suites in country home and cottage on 40-acre farm, all private baths, fireplaces, antiques, porches, patios and a/c. Trails, woodlands, ponds and pasture views. Hearty breakfasts, fresh eggs, chickens, Dexter cows, donkeys and horses. DVD/VCR, satellite TV, Wi-Fi. 3 miles from Rhinebeck center. Children over 8 welcome $25; 12 & up $45 extra. G, Q, $$$–$$$$, B2 Whistlewood.com
R HIN ECL IFF
The Rhinecliff 4 Grinnell St. 876-0590. 9 rooms. Breathtaking Hudson River views, double whirlpool tubs in all rooms, private balconies, farm-to-table restaurant and bar in historic 1854 building. Outside patio dining on river. Walk to train station. G, H, Q, M, Y 300, $$-$$$$, C1 TheRhinecliff.com
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Hudson Valley Cabin 43 Homan Rd. 266-3213. 1 room log cabin on 85 acres and private 3.5 acre lake. Fireplace, rowboat, hiking trails, kitchen, outdoor grills, satellite TV, DVD/VCR, WiFi, queen sofa bed. Couples only. $$$, C4 HudsonValleyCabin.com
T IVOL I
The Barn in Tivoli 33 Broadway. 917-402-9016. Sleeps 6-8. Unique converted barn on 4 acres with pond, stream and yoga deck with
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outside shower. Heats with wood burning stove, cools with a/c. Full kitchen, full bath with claw foot tub. Grill, picnic table and three outdoor firepits. G, Q, $$$, A1 TheBarnInTivoli.com
The Bird’s Nest 21 Clay Hill Rd. 757-4279. Private 2 bedroom apt. w/full kitchen, bath, menu breakfast. Large deck. Mar.–Nov. $$, A1 TivoliBirdsNest.com
Ham House 144 Kidd Ln. 757-3424. Sleeps 10-12. Ham House is a beautifully restored 1850’s Italianate Hudson River mansion. Superb lodging facilities, a spectacular event venue for weddings and special occasions, a Day Spa and catering services with a beautiful view of the Catskill Mountains. It’s a private and intimate, yet grand, setting. Full a/c. Pool, tennis court, yoga studio. $$$$, A1 HamHouse.com
Hotel Tivoli 53 Broadway. 757-2100. 10 rooms. Hotel Tivoli and its farm-to-table restaurant, The Corner, is a century-old building in this historic town. Owned by artists Brice and Helen Marden, the property is filled with an eclectic collection of furniture, lighting and art. The rooms are uniquely and individually decorated, all with private baths. It features LeLabo bath amenities, Voss water and Cowgirl chocolates in-room. 24-hr lounge with coffee & espresso, snacks and concierge bar on weekends. Continental breakfast included. Restaurant open Wed.Mon. with brunch on weekends. Minimum two-night stay weekends May-Oct. $$$$, A1 HotelTivoli.org
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Left: The Best Western Plus The Inn & Suites at the Falls is right next to a waterfall and Wappingers Creek; all windows open in their rooms so you can enjoy an escape like no other!
Rinaldi Auctions and Appraisals* 133 Bedell Rd., Poughkeepsie. 485-5252. RinaldiAuctions.com Y, E2
Village Antique Center at Hyde Park 4321 Rt. 9, Hyde Park. 229-6600. VillageAntiqueCenter.com Y, D1
CAMPGROUNDS
Cruise America RV Rental and Sales: M and M Truck Rental WINGDALE
Dutchess Motor Lodge 1512 Rt. 22. 832-6400. 18 rooms. Cable TV, a/c, refrigerators, 2
7578 N. Broadway./Rt. 9, Red Hook. 758-9114. GeorgeColeAuctions.com Y, A1
Interlake RV Park and Sales
double beds in each room, Private bath. .
Hopewell Antiques Center, Inc.
WiFi. Free local calls. H, G, Q, $$, F5
876 Rt. 82, Hopewell Jct. 221-3055. Y, G3
DutchessMotorLodge.com
Hudson Valley Auctioneers*
Fawn Ridge Farms Bed & Breakfast
432 Main St., Beacon. 831-6800, 848-3049. HudsonValleyAuctioneers.com Y, H1
2835 Pleasant Ridge Rd. 224-9149.
Hyde Park Antiques Center
One bedroom suite with living room and bath on 170-acres, private country setting. Outdoor pool. A/C, free WiFi, Satellite TV. Hiking trails. Shooting club nearby. Max. 2 guests. Weekly rates available. $$, F5
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ANTIQUES CENTERS/ AUCTION HOUSES
* = Auction House Antiquing means hitting small, charming villages to unearth antique and vintage finds from multi-dealer centers or antique shops lining our town and city main streets and country roads. Absolute Auction & Realty, Inc. 800-243-0061, 635-3169. E2 AARauction.com
Annex Antiques Center 7578 N. Broadway/Rt. 9, Red Hook. 758-2843. Y, B1
Beekman Arms Antique Market and Gallery 6387 Mill St., Beekman Sq., Rhinebeck. 876-3477. BeekmanDelamaterInn.com Y, B1
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George Cole Auctions, Inc.*
24 Violet Ave., Poughkeepsie. 473-0573, 800-671-8042. Authorized dealer for RV rentals and sales. Y, F1 CruiseAmerica.com
4192 Rt. 9/Albany Post Rd., Hyde Park. 229-8200. HydeParkAntiques.net Y, D1
Millbrook Antique Center 3283 Franklin Ave., Millbrook. 677-3921. MillbrookAntiqueCenter.com Y, D4
Millbrook Antiques Mall 3301 Franklin Ave., Millbrook. 677-9311. MillbrookAntiquesMall.com Y, D4
The Millerton Antiques Center 25 Main St., Millerton. 518-789-6004. MillertonAntiquesCenter.com Y, B6
Ole Carousel Antiques Center 6208 Rt. 82, Stanfordville. 868-1586. OleCarouselAntiquesCenter.com Y, C4
Pawling Antiques 22 Charles Colman Blvd., Pawling. 855-3611. Y, G5
Red Hook Antique Center 7531 N. Broadway./Rt. 9, Red Hook. 758-2223. Y, A2
Rhinebeck Antique Emporium* 5229 Albany Post Rd./Rt. 9, Staatsburg. 876-8168. RhinebeckAntiqueEmporium.com Y, B2
428 Lake Dr., Rhinebeck. 266-5387. Gated park. 45 acres, 159 campsites, 145 w/ electric and water, 22 w/sewage hookups, dumping station, 14 flush toilets, 10 hot showers, 159 fireplaces and tables. 50-amp electric for big rigs. In-ground heated and kiddie pools, 20-acre lake, fishing, boating, play area, recreation building, camp store, laundry room, and snack bar. Planned activities and theme weekends, entertainment, movies, cable TV. Free WiFi. Seasonal sites and trailer rentals. Furnished suite and 1 furnished cottage rentals. Breckenridge Park Model sales, new/used. RV mechanic. $43-$57, credit cards accepted. Mid Apr.-mid Oct. B2 InterlakeRVPark.com
Malouf’s Mountain Sunset Campground Fishkill Ridge, north of Beacon. 831-6767. 12 wooded acres, 33 sites. Fully catered hikein, hike-out forest camping resort. Bathrooms w/hot showers, flush toilets, running water; clothes dryers. Purchase a meal to cook at your site. Fire pits, hiking, bird watching. Accessible by car or train. $55-$90 daily. Mid Apr.–Oct. 31. G1 MaloufsMountain.com
Sylvan Lake Beach Park 18 McDonnells Ln., Hopewell Junction. 221-9889. 65 RV sites equipped with electricity and satellite TV on a 65-acre lot of forest and open areas. Bring an RV for the night, weekend, week, month, or the entire season. Tent camping available for daily, weekend or weekly rates. Basketball, volleyball, 120-acre lake to swim, fish for bass, or take a canoe or kayak out for a paddle. Firewood and propane available. DutchessCountyCampground.com G2 Camping is permitted at NYS Parks Ogden
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Right: Omega Institute for Holistic Studies is situated on a 250-acre campus in Rhinebeck.
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Mills & Ruth Livingston Mills Memorial State Park, Staatsburgh and Taconic State Park, Rudd Pond Area, 59 Rudd Pond Rd., Millerton; see ReserveAmerica.com/facilityDetails. do?contractCode=NY&parkId=401. Camp at Dutchess County’s Wilcox Memorial Park. Stanfordville; overnight accommodations in Maple Knoll Lodge at Bowdoin Park, Wappingers Falls; see Co.dutchess.ny.us/ Tourism/PPIndex.htm
FLEA MARKETS There’s nothing like a treasure hunt! For merchandise old and new, make a day of bargain hunting row by row!
Beacon Flea Market Parking lot, 6 Henry St., Beacon. 202-0094. Every fair weather Sun., April – Nov. Regular and one-time vendors specializing in old, antique and vintage merchandise. Close to historic Main St. antiques, boutiques and restaurants. Free admission. 8am-3pm. BeaconFlea.blogspot.com Y, H1
Dutchess Marketplace Dutchess Mall, 461 Rt. 9, Fishkill. 820-3901 Sat. & Sun. inside 10am-6pm. Open outside Sun. through Dec., weather permitting. DutchessFlea.com Y, G1
Rinaldi Flea Market 900 Dutchess Tpke/Rt. 44, Poughkeepsie. 485-5252, 625-3756. Every Sun., weather permitting. Food concessions. Free admission and parking. Bill Rinaldi has 40 years expertise in auctions and flea markets. Apr.-Nov. RinaldiFleaMarkets.com Y, E2
Stormville Airport Antique Show & Flea Market 428 Rt. 216, Stormville. 221-6561. 600+ reliable vendors offering quality merchandise. Apparel, handbags, jewelry, tools, housewares, art, antiques, gourmet food and more. Food concessions. Kid’s area. Bus tours welcomed. Free admission and parking. No pets, rain or shine. 8am-4pm. Last Sun. Apr., holiday weekends in May, July, Sept., Oct., & 1st weekend Nov. Two Ultimate Yard Sales. StormvilleAirportFleaMarket.com Y, G3
PERSONAL GROWTH & WELLNESS CENTERS
Private retreatants welcome. Use of
Watch the sunsets across a majestic river, breathe in the scent-filled gardens awash with bloom. Sometimes a journey can lead to discoveries within. Relax and refresh your mind, rejuvenate your body and free your spirit at these varied retreat centers.
individual rooms, chapel, library, hermitage,
Body Be Well Pilates
150 Lake Dr., Rhinebeck. 266-4444 or 800-944-1001. Nonprofit, educational retreat center, offers workshops, professional trainings, and rest and rejuvenation retreats. Accommodations on campus include tent spaces, tent cabins, single and shared lodging rooms. Wellness Center offers massage, facials, state-of-the art body work, and nutritional health consultations. Guests have access to campus library, sauna, Sanctuary, tennis courts, basketball court, woodland trails, beautiful gardens, WiFi access in Omega Café. Lake swimming, kayaking and canoeing; free tours year-round of Omega Center for Sustainable Living (OCSL), an award-winning environmental education center and water reclamation facility. Apr.-Oct.
7578 N. Broadway, Red Hook. 758-0790. Dedicated instructors teach and practice the Authentic Pilates Method, working with each student as an individual with unique needs and goals. All ages & abilities welcome. BodyBeWellPilates.com Y, A2
Chapel of Sacred Mirrors 46 Deer Hill Rd. (off Wheeler Hill Rd.), Wappingers Falls. 297-2323. 9 guest rooms; dorm style, 6 private rooms, some with private baths, continental breakfast included. Enjoy an R & Art stay in restored Victorian guest house. Art retreats & workshops. Continental breakfast. Art and mysticism library with altars and fireplace. Explore hiking trails, labyrinth walk and art installations on 40 acres of wooded grounds. Concerts, events monthly. Free WiFi. Store and cafe open Fri,-Mon, 12pm-6pm. Cosm.org A, D, G, H, Q, M 100, Y, $-$$$, G2
Linwood Spiritual Center 50 Linwood Rd., Rhinebeck. 876-4178 x301. Overlooking the Hudson River, programs include silent, 8-day Ignatian directed/guided retreats; weekend retreats and workshops in yoga and quilting; retreats for those in 12-step programs. Spiritual exercises in everyday life and on-going spiritual direction.
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conference room for day groups. 35 pavilion and pool. LinwoodSpiritualCtr.org A, G, H, Y, C1
Omega Institute for Holistic Studies
eOmega.org M, A, Q, G, H, B2
Strength for Life Personal Training Service 143 Boardman Rd., Poughkeepsie. 849-2113. Private personal training using medical training equipment, massage therapy. Yoga studio. StrengthForLifeNY.com A, H, Y, F2
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Taconic Retreat & Conference Center 64 White Dr., Milan. 758-8764. A 230-acre retreat center for seminars, retreats, banquets, summer camps, and other group activities where people come to meet Jesus for the first time or to get to know him more fully. Camping, lake swimming, picnic tables. Taconicrcc.net M 20-500, A, D, G, H, Y, B3
The WellTree 5897 Rt. 9, Rhinebeck. 516-4232. A health and wellness center offering therapeutic massage, acupuncture, Reiki, hypnosis, and skin care services. Mon.-Tues., Fri., 9am- 5pm; Wed.-Thurs., 9am-8pm and Sat. 9am-1pm. WellTreeNY.com A, H, Y, C1
World Peace Sanctuary 26 Benton Rd., Wassaic. 877-6093. International home of the Peace Pole Project. Peace Pole Path, Globe Sculpture and Black Walnut Grove are sites to experience on 154 acres. Picnic area. Annual events; yoga and holistic classes. WorldPeace.org A, D, G, H, Y, D6
SPAS Spend a day or just an hour, indulging in therapeutic treatments which soothe the soul.
Azar Wellness Spa 22 Washington Ave., Millbrook. 677-2927. Wellness day spa offering therapeutic massage, skin and nail care, aromatherapy, acupuncture, lymphatic drainage, and weight loss program in clean, safe, relaxing environment. By appt. AzarWellness.com Y, D4
Haven Spa 6464 Montgomery St., Rhinebeck. 876-7369. Combines ancient eastern and western spa concepts with modern physician-proven techniques; provides an antidote to stress. Mon., Wed.-Thurs., 9am-7:30pm, Fri., 8:30am-8:30pm, Sat., 8am-9pm, and Sun., 10am-6pm. HavenRhinebeck.com Y, B1
I Kneaded This Massage & Facials 6454 Montgomery St., Rhinebeck. 337-1266. Massage treatments: Swedish, deep tissue, pregnancy, warm bamboo and reflexology. Facial treatments: Gentlemen’s Facial, DiamondTome micro exfoliation and European Facials; acupuncture. By appt. 7 days. ikneadedthis.com B1
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Marion Salon Spa
Hudson Plaza Mall
1600 Main St., Ste., 12, Pleasant Valley. 635-1626. Hair services include stress relieving treatment, cutting, conditioning and aromatherapy. Body treatments, waxing, massage. Manicure, pedicure and specialty nail care. Spa packages. Prices online. Mon., 10am-4pm, Tues. & Thurs., 9am-8pm, Wed., 9:30am-5pm, Fri., 9am-8pm, Sat., 9am-3pm, and Sun., 12-5pm. MarionSalonSpa.com H, Y, E2
739 Rt. 9, Poughkeepsie. T.J. Maxx, Price Chopper, Hudson Plaza Wines & Spirits, Appearance Day Spa & restaurants. Y, H2
Marlene Weber Day Spa 751 Dutchess Tnpk., Poughkeepsie. 454-5852. Full-service salon and day spa. Full menu of hair and nail services. Catering available for individuals and groups. On-site boutique has high quality hair & skin products, Marlene Weber MW mineral make-up, jewelry, scarves, and accessories. Mon., 9am- 4pm; Tues., 9am-8pm, Wed. -Thurs., 9am-8pm; Fri., 9am- 9pm; Sat., 7:30am-5pm; & Sun., 9am4pm. MarleneWeber.com Y, E2
SHOPPING MALLS Whether you’re searching for a specific item, or open to the chance find of something unique, increase your odds for success in one of our malls. Your next purchase awaits in a national department store, chain retailer, or a unique independent shop.
44 Plaza Rt. 44 and Burnett Blvd, Poughkeepsie. Super Stop and Shop, Big Lots, Goodyear, ice cream and restaurants. Y, F2 KimcoRealty.com
Hudson Valley Towne Center Rt. 9 and I-84, Fishkill. 896-0330. Covered walkways connect Regal Cinemas 10, Charlie Brown’s Steakhouse, GH Bass, Van Heusen and outlet stores. Y DagarGroup.com
Lawrence Farms Market Square 1083 Rt. 9, Fishkill. Chico’s, Country Curtains, Talbots, and Farm to Table Bistro, restaurants. Y, H2
Montgomery Row 6422 and 6423 Montgomery St./Rt. 9, Rhinebeck. 876-0543. Award-winning shopping center with exceptional collection of fine food, fabulous shopping and specialty services. Outdoor dining. Nestled in charming, historic Rhinebeck. Discounts and calendar online. H, Y, B1 MontgomeryRow.com
Nine Mall Plaza Rt. 9, Wappingers Falls. Aldi’s, Kohl’s, Babies “R” Us, dry cleaner, and restaurants. Y, G1
Post Road Plaza Rt. 9, Poughkeepsie. Barnes and Noble, Dress Barn, Michaels Arts and Crafts, Office Depot and Stop
and Shop. Y, F1
Poughkeepsie Galleria
Chestnut Ridge Plaza Rt. 9, Poughkeepsie. Bed, Bath and Beyond, Men’s Wearhouse, Walgreen’s and restaurants. Y, E1
Dutchess Center Rt. 44, Poughkeepsie. Kmart and Walgreen’s. Y, F1
Dutchess Mall Route 9 & 84 Home Depot, McDonald’s, Citizen’s Bank & Hudson Valley Federal Credit Union. Y, E2
Fishkill Plaza 738 Rt. 9, Fishkill. 896-0330. ShopRite, Bhushan’s Hallmark, Radio Shack, Pet Supplies Plus, Anthony’s Jewelers II and Dazzles Salon & Spa. Y, H2 DagarGroup.com
2001 Rt. 9, Poughkeepsie. 297-7600. The county’s largest enclosed mall has 120 stores on two floors. Best Buy, DSW Shoes, Dick’s Sporting Goods, Macy’s, JCPenney, Target, H&M, Old Navy and Sears. Food court, full service restaurants and 16 cinemas. Fastrax Raceway opening spring 2014. Y, F1 PoughkeepsieGalleriaMall.com
Poughkeepsie Plaza 2600 South Rd./Rt. 9, Poughkeepsie. 471-4265. Enclosed, one-level plaza with easy access. Locally owned and operated stores plus: Marshalls, Famous Footwear, Joann Fabrics and Crafts, Modell’s Sporting Goods, Harmon’s Discount, Sleepy’s, Rainbow, Toys “R” Us, and TGI Friday’s. Y, F1 PoughkeepsiePlaza.com
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Right: Taste NY Market at Todd Hill features locally grown farm products and pantry items. Courtesy photo.
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The Shoppes at South Hills 1695 South Rd./Rt. 9, Poughkeepsie. Ashley Furniture, Bob’s Discount Furniture, Burlington Coat Factory, Christmas Tree Shops, Kmart, Shop Rite, and Chuck E. Cheese’s. Y, F1
Spackenkill Plaza Rt. 9, Poughkeepsie. Eastern Mountain Sports, Pier 1, Starbucks and restaurants. Y, F1
SPECIALTY SHOPS This is shopping on a higher plane. A number of unique specialty shops in Dutchess County offer a wide range of merchandise and experiences. Find oneof-a-kind items handmade by Hudson River Valley artisans, gourmet food products, home décor and accessories, special gifts and memory-making souvenirs.
Beacon Barkery 192 Main St., Beacon. 440-7652. Specialty items, food and bakery for dogs and cats. Mon.-Fri., 12-6pm; Sat., 10am-6pm and Sun., 12:30-5:30pm. BeaconBarkery.com Y, H1
Craftsmen by Design Poughkeepsie Plaza, Rt. 9, Poughkeepsie. 452-3226. Locally owned business offering the work of area craftsmen, artists, authors and composers; since 2006. Discover the talent of the Valley! Mon.-Fri., 10am-7pm, Sat., 10am-6pm, and Sun. 12-5pm. CraftsmenByDesign.net Y, F1
Dreaming Goddess 44 Raymond Ave., Poughkeepsie. 473-2206. Clothing that inspires; crafts, jewelry, apparel, candles, crystals, gemstones, ritual items, and magical gifts. Mon.-Fri., 10am-7pm, Sat., 10am-5:30pm and Sun., 12-5pm. DreamingGoddess.com Y, F1
EnjoyRhinebeck.com! Visit the charming Village of Rhinebeck in northern Dutchess, 3 miles east of the Hudson River, 90 miles north of NY-metro area by car or Amtrak. Businesses have distinctive character and vibrant energy. You’ll find it in Rhinebeck restaurants, inns, B&Bs, art galleries, theaters, spas and salons, and holistic practitioners. Shop retailers for apparel, home furnishings, clothing, books, stationery, gifts, jewelry, lingerie, hiking apparel, tack and leather, and more. EnjoyRhinebeck.com Y, B1
Hammertown Barn 3201 Rt. 199, Pine Plains. 518-398-7075. Mon.-Sat., 10am-5pm; Sun., 10:30am-5pm. Also 6420 Montgomery Row, Rhinebeck. 8761450. Mon.-Sat., 10:30am-5:30pm; Sun., 11am-5pm. Antiques, Mitchell Gold-Bob Williams furniture, lighting, rugs, décor items, books and gifts. Hammertown.com Y, B4
Harney & Sons: The Store 1 Railroad Plaza/13 Main St., Millerton. 518-789-2121. Tasting room and store with more than 200 varieties of teas, tea accoutrements, gifts and accessories for the home. Lunch and cream tea served in our tea lounge. Check website or call for store and lunch hours. Harney.com Y, B6
Hummingbird Jewelers 23A E. Market St., Rhinebeck. 876-4585. Represents 75 designer/jewelers from around the world. On-premise workshop specializes in antique restoration, jewelry repair and custom creations. JCK award winner, Top Ten Retail Designers in USA. Open since 1978. Mon., Wed.-Sat., 10:30am-5:30pm and Sun., 12-5pm. HummingbirdJewelers.com Y, B1
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process and end with a culinary maple sampling. The Farm Stand, eclectic shop and bakery café, offers organic Crown Maple and New York artisanal food specialties. Ten miles of walking trails. Sat.-Sun., 11am-5pm. CrownMaple.com A, F, G, H, Y, E5
Rhinebeck Tack 6579 Springbrook Ave./Rt. 9, Rhinebeck. 876-4287. Everything for the horse and rider. Tues.-Sat., 9:30am-5:30pm, and Sun., 12-4pm. RhinebeckTack.com Y, B1
Taste NY Market at Todd Hill 4640 Taconic State Pkwy. N., Poughkeepsie, in TSP median 1 mile s. of Rt. 55 interchange. 849-0247. Market in an historic building offers locally grown farm products and pantry items such as dairy, cheeses and ice cream; meats, sausage and bacon; sauces and pasta; cookies and doughnuts; coffee and tea; honey and maple syrup; gifts, baskets and more. Mon-Thurs. and Sat., 10am-7pm, Fri. 10am-8pm, and Sun. 11am-7pm. Outdoor Farmers’ Market June-Oct., Fri. 3-7pm, Sun 2-6pm. TasteNYToddHill.com Y, F3
16 Dog Tail Corners Rd. (off Rt. 55), Wingdale. 832-6522. 2549. Also Rt. 22, Dover Plains. 832-3746. Handcrafted country furniture in solid oak, cherry and pine since 1926. Rockers, settees, buffets, hutches, sideboard cupboards, Windsor dining chairs, pencil post beds, and armoires. Mon., Wed.–Sat., 10am–5pm, and Sun. 12-5pm. HuntFurniture.net Y, F5
Village Wine & Spirits
Madava Farms, the Home of Crown Maple
See Recreation section for The Angler’s Den, Mountain Tops Outfitters, and The River Connection, shops that also offer outdoor recreation equipment rentals, guided tours, lessons and services.
47 McCourt Rd., Dover Plains. 877-0640. Tours, events and activities. Tours illuminate the farm’s unique and sustainable maple
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45 Front St., Millbrook. 677-3311. Offering a wide array of wines and spirits from around the world and close to home that are varietally correct, balanced and ultimately expressive of their place in the world. Villagewinemillbrook.com
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FOOD & DRINK Dine at fine restaurants, casual bistros and brewpubs. Tour our vineyards, distilleries and farms. Taste our award-winning wines, and hand-crafted spirits and beer. Enjoy a picnic lunch with fresh vegetables from a farm market and locally produced food items. From farm to table, this is an essential destination for food aficionados. Discover for yourself our rich agricultural bounty and wide diversity of food, from simple to sublime.
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Denning’s Point Distillery
18 W. Main St., Beacon. 202-7334. Micro-craft brewery producing high quality, handmade beer, which varies seasonally, using their proprietary yeast. Products include their flagship, New York Farmhouse, Confusion; Red, Brown, and India Pale Ales; Stout; Irish Red; and Hefeweizen. Thurs., 5-11pm, Fri.-Sat. 3-11pm, Sun., 12-5pm. 2waybrewingcompany.com H1
Blue Collar Brewery 40 Cottage St., Poughkeepsie. 454-2739 (BREW). Enjoy craft ales and lagers in a repurposed factory building, rich with local history. Clearly view the brewing process. Pair your beer with items from pub-style menu at this comfortable meeting place. Mon.-Thurs., 3–11pm; Fri.Sat., 11am-1am, Sun., 11am-11pm. TheBlueCollarBrewery.com Y, F1
10 N. Chestnut St., Beacon. 230-7905. Fine artisanal spirits using NYS farm products, Viskill Vodka, Beacon American Whiskey & Denning’s White Rye Whiskey. Gift shop. Tastings Fri., 2-8pm. Tastings & tours Sat. 2-8pm & Sun. 2-6pm. Available for events. DenningsPointDistillery.com G, T, Y, H1
Dutch’s Spirits at Harvest Homestead Farm 98 Ryan Rd., Pine Plains. 518-398-1022 Raided by Prohibition agents in 1932, 400acre Dutch’s Spirits was once home to the most elaborate and illicit liquor-producing operation ever found in Dutchess County, reportedly financed by mobster Dutch Schultz. Visit the new “Farm-to-Bottle” distillery producing artisanal spirits, tour the original bootlegging bunkers, and enjoy locally sourced food and drink in The Bunkhouse Bar & Farm Kitchen restaurant led by top Hudson Valley and James Beard semifinalist chef, Sara Lukasiewicz. DutchsSpirits.com Y, T, B4
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Opposite: Situated on 100 expansive acres, Clinton Vineyards, this family-owned winery has produced award-winning, estatebottled white wines and sparkling wines, plus locally-sourced dessert wines, since 1976. Above: There are many ways to enjoy our spirits! Visit them (L-R): Dutch’s Spirits at Harvest Homestead Farm in Pine Plains; Mill House Brewing Company in Poughkeepsie; and Hyde Park Brewing Company, Hyde Park. Take home hand-crafted ale in a growler to share later. And be sure to look for our distillers, brewers and vintners at Craft Beer Fests, and Wine and Food Festivals, throughout the Hudson Valley!
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4076 Albany Post Rd./Rt. 9, Hyde Park. 229-8277. Brew pub and restaurant serves lunch and dinner. Live entertainment Wed.-Sat. nights. HydeParkBrewing.com G, H, T, Y, D1
Mill House Brewing Company 289 Mill St., Poughkeepsie. 485-2739. Artfully crafted ales. Restaurant serves locally grown food for a complete Hudson Valley dining experience. Brick oven house-made smoked specialties. Bar showcases brews made on site, boutique spirit driven cocktail list, and eclectic wines. MillHouseBrewing.com Y, E1
Millbrook Distillery 215 Bowen Rd., Stanfordville. 868-3044. Dutchess Private Reserve Straight Bourbon Whiskey. Call for tastings and tours. Gifts online. MillbrookDistillery.com Y, C4
North River Hops and Brewing 1571 Rt. 9, Ste. 5, Wappingers Falls. 297-2190. Craft ales & lagers. Tasting bar, brewery tours, retail beer and gifts. Thurs., Fri., & Mon., 3pm- 8pm; Sat. 11am- 8pm, Sun. 12pm-6pm. NorthRiverBrews.com Y, G1
Fishkill Farms 9 Fishkill Farm Rd., Hopewell Junction. 897-4377. Pick-your-own organic and eco-certified apples! Pick-your-own peaches, berries, cherries, vegetables, pumpkins, and flowers, too. Enjoy a bounty of artisanal local foods at the farm store. Fresh pressed cider, homemade donuts and pies. Store and grounds open every day 9am-6pm. Hayrides, farm fresh grill open weekends June-Oct. Fall Harvest weekends with live entertainment Sept - Oct. www.fishkillfarms.com
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Cascade Mountain Winery 835 Cascade Mountain Rd., Amenia. 373-9021. Farm winery with tours and tastings of awardwinning table wines. Founded in 1972 by the Wetmore family. Call for seasonal hours. CascadeMt.com C6
Clinton Vineyards 450 Schultzville Rd., Clinton Corners. 266-5372. Picturesque farm winery and vineyard, acclaimed estate-bottled white wines,
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champagne, cassis and dessert wines. Exquisite grounds, intimate tasting room. April-May, Saturday-Sunday, 1pm-5pm; June-Sept., Friday-Sunday, 1pm-5pm and October-December, Friday-Sunday, 1pm-6pm. By appt. for groups. Available for events. ClintonVineyards.com G, Y, D3
Dutchess Wine Trail c/o Clinton Vineyards 450 Schultzville Rd., Clinton Corners. 266-5372. Scenic driving trail with signs along the way to guide you to tours and tastings at Clinton Vineyards and Millbrook Vineyards & Winery. DutchessWineTrail.com Y, D3
Millbrook Vineyards and Winery 26 Wing Rd., Millbrook. 677-8383. 130-acre estate featuring a beautiful winery, a 35-acre vineyard and views of the Hudson Valley & Catskill Mountains. Award-winning wines include Chardonnay, Tocai Friulano, Riesling, Pinot Noir and Cabernet Franc. Guided tours and wine tastings offered daily. Lunch available weekends at the Vineyard Grille June-Oct. Summer evening jazz concerts and special wine dinners. Tours Sept.– May, noon–5pm, June–Aug., 11am–6pm. MillbrookWine.com G, H, Y, D4
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Guide Online Many area restaurants are fortunate to have CIA graduates as chefs, perfecting their art county-wide. There are long time traditional restaurants, funky urban bistros and elegant dining establishments for special occasions. See our complete Dutchess Restaurant Guide online at DutchessTourism.com/restaurants.
The Culinary Institute of America 1946 Campus Dr. (off Rt. 9), Hyde Park. If you have a passion for the authentic cuisines of Italy, rich seasonal products of the Hudson Valley, classic French fare re-imagined using ultra-modern techniques, or inventive café cuisine, your first choice for lunch or dinner should be one of The CIA Restaurant Group’s venues at The Culinary Institute of America. To make your reservation, call 471-6608. Get a glimpse of what goes on behind closed doors at the CIA by taking a campus tour. To book a tour, call 451-1588. An array of classes specially designed for food enthusiasts are available. To learn more, visit enthusiasts. ciachef.edu. Dine, tour, discover—it’s all waiting for you at the CIA! Y, D1
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Dutchess County Farm Guide Online One reason our restaurants are so exceptional can be traced to the extraordinary variety of produce yielded by the area’s rich soil. More and more restaurateurs are developing distinct regional menus featuring locally grown and sourced products. Farm markets and pickyour-own farms that dot the countryside allow you to bring some Dutchess County Bounty home with you. Look for our fall Farm Fresh tours, One-Day Getaways with Metro-North! Call for your free Farm Fresh guide, 800-445-3131. See http:// dutchesstourism.com/PDF/ DutchessFarmFreshGuide2014_web.pdf for our complete guide to farms and farmers’ markets.
Above (top): The Culinary Institute of America (CIA) in Hyde Park overlooks the Hudson River. Courtesy photo. (left): Student-led tour of The Culinary Institute of America. Courtesy photo. (left): McEnroe Farm Market sells a diverse selection of seasonal and organic groceries, including their own farm-raised meats, vegetables, fruits and plant starts. Courtesy photo.
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2 Way Brewing Company 18 West Main St Beacon. 202-7334 2 Way Brewing is a Micro Craft Brewery located at 18 West Main Street in Beacon New York specializing in the finest quality handmade beers. 2waybrewingcompany.com
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1807 Schultzville General Store & Cafe 835 Fiddlers Bridge Rd., (at the intersection of Fiddlers Bridge & Centre Rd.) Rhinebeck. 266-8461 Breakfast and Lunch Served Daily 7am-3pm in a Cozy, Quaint Historical General Store & Cafe. Home of the Famous Schultzville
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American Bounty Restaurant The CIA Restaurant Group 1946 Campus Dr. (off Rt. 9), Hyde Park. 471-6608 Honors the seasons and products of the Hudson Valley with contemporary and traditional regional dishes. ciarestaurantgroup.com
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Apple Pie Bakery Café The CIA Restaurant Group 1946 Campus Dr. (off Rt. 9), Hyde Park. 905-4500 Baked goods and savory café cuisine in a relaxed and inviting setting. ciarestaurantgroup.com
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Artist’s Palate 307 Main St., Poughkeepsie. 483-8074 We feature local and sustainable ingredients blended with our talented chefs to produce a bi-weekly menu. theartistspalate.biz
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Aurelia 3299 Franklin Ave. P.O. Box 31, Millbrook. 677-4720 Inspired by Mediterranean flavors & locally harvested produce, cheeses & meats. Crafted
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Babette’s Kitchen 3293 Franklin Ave., Millbrook. 677-8602 Babette’s Kitchen is a Gourmet Market, Coffee Shop, Bakery and Catering Company. Our cozy café offers breakfast, lunch and dinners to go. www.babetteskitchen.com
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Barton Orchards 63 Apple Tree Ln., Poughquag. 227-2306 Midway pavilion serves up farm fruit, salads, chili, pulled pork, soups, fresh bakery, fudge & cider donuts. Tap Room is new w/craft beers and wine. bartonorchards.com
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BC Kitchen 1 Collegeview Ave Suite 3, Poughkeepsie. 485-8411 Now in its 14th year, BC offers breakfast, lunch & dinner featuring seasonal menus, local beers on tap, craft cocktails & fine wines. Weekend Brunch. bckitchenbar.com
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The Corner Restaurant 53 Broadway, Tivoli. 757-2100. The Corner offers a Mediterranean-inspired menu, prepared using local ingredients. Our bar features well-curated wines and freshingredient cocktails. hoteltivoli.org
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Daryl’s House 130 Rt. 22, Pawling. 289-0185. Daryl Hall’s Restaurant & Live Music Club, featuring great food, a full bar, and Daryl’s favorite bands. darylshouseclub.com
Bluestone Bistro 10 IBM Rd., Poughkeepsie. 462-1100 Hudson Valley’s best kept secret for affordable & delicious cuisine in a casual & friendly atmosphere. Owner is a graduate of the CIA. bluestonebistrony.com
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The Bocuse Restaurant The CIA Restaurant Group 1946 Campus Dr. (off Rt. 9), Hyde Park. 471-6608 Enjoy creatively re-imagined French classic using ultra-modern cooking techniques. ciarestaurantgroup.com
98 Ryan Rd., Pine Plains. 518-398-1022 NEW: Opening Summer 2015. Historic site & new farm distillery, home of Dutch’s Spirits. Classically influenced Hudson Valley farm-totable fare. James Beard semi-finalist chef. Artisanal spirits & microbrews. DutchsSpirits.com
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Ella’s Bellas 418 Main St., Beacon. 765-8502. Bakery/cafe featuring an organic, sustainable, and locally-sourced menu. All items made from scratch on site. Gluten-free and/or vegan options. facebook.com/ellasbellasbeacon
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Flatiron Restaurant 7488 S. Broadway, Red Hook. 758-8260. American style restaurant and bar serving American bistro fare and supporting local farms whenever possible. flatironsteakhouse.com
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152 Church St, Millbrook. 677-8166 Cozy, timeless restaurant featuring traditional French bistro cuisine & an extensive wine list. cafelesbaux.com
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Gerardo’s Seafood Café
294 Main St., Poughkeepsie. 473-0292 Brasserie 292 boasts an impressive range of selections, from our Raw Bar and Steak Frites to a diverse wine, beer and craft cocktail list. Brasserie292.com
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244 Main St., Beacon. 831-8500. Small cozy restaurant with beautiful exposed brick offering customers a great dining experience. Take-out is also available.
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Bread & Bottle 7496 S Broadway, Red Hook. 758-3499 Artisan bread bakery and restaurant we serve craft beer and wine open lunch and dinner. breadandbottle.net
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Bugaboo Creek Steakhouse 804 South Rd., Poughkeepsie. 297-2200 Bugaboo Creek is a casual dining atmosphere in our “rustic” mountain lodge, serving only the best steaks, ribs, seafood and much more. bugaboocreek.com
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The Bunkhouse Bar & Farm Kitchen at Dutch’s Spirits
305 Main St., Poughkeepsie. 483-9463 CANVAS is a private event space for groups of 20-150 canvaswinebar.com
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The Chocolate Studio 494 Main St., Beacon. 765-1165. Belgian gourmet chocolates. Our popular Gourmetibles, custom cakes, & chocolate covered bacon! Chocolate events & parties for children & adults. thechocolatestudiobeacon.com
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Clancy’s Café and Creamery 815 Violet Ave./9G, Hyde Park. 229-9866 We use the finest ingredients in our homemade ice cream and food menu all served with a gracious welcome and
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Historic Village Diner 7550 N Broadway, Red Hook. 758-6232 An original vintage Silk City Diner, Red Hook, offers the preservation of roadside architecture. Take a step back in time and enjoy amazing food. historic-village-diner.com
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Homespun Foods 232 Main St., Beacon. 831-5096. Freshly made soups, sandwiches, salads and desserts. Wine and local microbrews. Garden patio. Open 7 days a week 11-5. Weekend breakfast 12-5. homespunfoods.com
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Opposite: Tour Madava Farm’s hand bottling and sugar making operations, taste Crown Maple syrup, and stay for an artisan lunch!
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Right: Enjoy a course of local Hudson Valley cheeses and house-made charcuterie at American Bounty Restaurant.
The Home of Crown Maple at Madava Farms 47 McCourt Rd., Dover Plains. 877-0640. Sugarhouse tours. Cafe lunch. Explore our walking & hiking trails or join us for a special event. Open weekends all year 11am-5pm. crownmaple.com
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The Hop 554 Main St., Beacon. 440-8676. Craft Beer, Local Artisanal Fare, Dining, Cocktails & Retail thehopbeacon.com
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Irving Farm Coffee Roasters 44 Main St., Millerton. 518-789-2020 Serving locally roasted coffee, freshly made sandwiches & baked treats. Open 7 days for Breakfast & Lunch. M–Th: 6am-5pm, Fri: 6am–7pm, Sat: 7am–7pm, Sun: 7am–5pm. irvingfarm.com
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J&J’s Gourmet Café and Catering 1 East Market St., Red Hook. 758-9030. Enjoy bright salads, tapas, assorted sandwiches, and cafe classics here or on the go! Most ingredients sourced locally. Open seven days. jandjgourmet.com
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Kismat Indian Restaurant 50 Raymond Ave., Poughkeepsie. 473-5850. Authentic Indian restaurant. Lunch and dinner buffet on Sunday. Monday to Friday lunch 11-2:30, all menu items $5.95. Dinner 3-10pm. kismatindian.com
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Lia’s Mountain View Restaurant 7685 Rt. 82,Pine Plains 518-398-7311. Lia’s is a family operated restaurant that offers homemade Italian-American cuisine in a family friendly atmosphere. Take-out and catering available. liasmountainview.com
Max’s on Main
Osaka Japanese Restaurant
246 Main St., Beacon. 838-6297. Open daily 11:30 ‘til late. 1930’s restaurant/ bar is Beacon’s hot spot, serving inventive American Comfort Food. Live music Fri/Sat maxsonmain.com
22 Garden St., Rhinebeck. 876-7338. Osaka Japanese Restaurant has been open for 20 years with “Excellent” ratings from all major publications since opening. osakasushi.net
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Mercato Osteria Enoteca
Palace Dumpling
61 East Market St., Red Hook. 758-5879. Chef Francesco Buitoni, a 7th generation pasta maker, helms this authentic Italian osteria & wine bar. Always farm-to-table. Lunch & Dinner. mercatoredhook.com
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Millbrook Vineyards & Winery 26 Wing Rd., Millbrook. 677-8383. Our Vineyard Grille is open weekends only from Memorial Day weekend through the end October. Enjoy a delicious lunch in our tranquil outdoor setting. millbrookwine.com
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The Mill Restaurant & Bar 46 Vassar Rd., Poughkeepsie. 214-0000. Dedicated to farm-fresh ingredients, the local food movement, and sustainable food & drinks. MillPk.com
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Murray’s
38 West Market St., Rhinebeck. 876-2214. The Local is a full service restaurant serving dinner nightly, closed Sun. & Mon. Fare is ‘eclectic’ new American with an emphasis on local products. thelocalrestaurantandbar.com
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76 Broadway, Tivoli. 757-6003. An energetic café of inspired dishes and espresso galore. Weekly brunch menus reflect local harvest and love of food—paired with La Colombe coffee. murraystivoli.com
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1671 Rt. 9, Wappingers Falls. 298-8886. We make authentic traditional Northeast Style (Dongbei-style) traditional homemade dumplings (Jiaozi)! You select from over 30 varieties and we will make your dumplings while you wait! We also make unique soups, salads and noodles! We have a unique fried rice dish.$$
Pandorica 165 Main St., Beacon. 831-6287. World reknowned Doctor Who themed restaurant filled with subtle references to the show. The menu starts with “spoilers” and ends with “sweeties” Allons-y! Available for private events up to 50 guests. thepandoricarestaurant.com
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The Stissing House 7801 S Main St., Pine Plains. 518-398-8800. Traditional Rustic Cuisine served in an Historic Dutchess County NY Landmark. stissinghouse.com
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Beautifully plated miniature house-cured bacon and heirloom tomato BLT at Poughkeepsie’s Artist’s Palate.
Pangea Restaurant
Ristorante Caterina de’ Medici
The CIA Restaurant Group 1946 Campus Dr. (off Rt. 9), Hyde Park. 451-1683. The CIA’s new pop-up restaurant deliciously transforms diverse cultural flavors and influences. Open only until June 11, 2015. pangeany.com
The CIA Restaurant Group 1946 Campus Dr. (off Rt. 9), Hyde Park. 471-6608. Authentic regional Italian cuisine takes center stage in this casually elegant dining room. ciarestaurantgroup.com
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River Station Restaurant
34 E Market St., Rhinebeck. 876-7271 Good food makes Pete’s Famous. We have been serving for 46 years! Come to Rhinebeck for good food at a fair price the motto of founder Pete Sassos.
1 N. Water St., Poughkeepsie. 452-9207. Poughkeepsie’s finest casual Waterfront dining. Outdoor dining for 150, catering for up to 120. Serving Lunch & Dinner 7 days a week year round riverstationrest.com
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Puccini Ristorante
The Roundhouse
22 Garden St., Rhinebeck. 876-3055. A treasure trove of classic Italian food, prepared with refinement. Available for private parties and catering. Gluten free options available. puccinirhinebeck.com
2 East Main St., Beacon. 765-8369. The Roundhouse is a unique property offering a full-service experience, including a hotel, restaurant and event space that holds up to 200 guests. roundhousebeacon.com
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Poughkeepsie Ice House on the Hudson
Slammin Salmon
1 Main St., Poughkeepsie. 232-5783. Waterfront restaurant serving fresh, local and sustainable food and drink in a historic building. PoughkeepsIeIceHouse.com
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Red Devon Market 108 Hunns Lake Rd., Bangall. 868-3175 Delicious farm-to-table eatery with its own bakery. Daily local, organic and seasonal specials. Prepared take-out foods. reddevonrestaurant.com
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Red Hook Curry House 28 East Market St., Red Hook. 758-2666. Fresh, authentic Indian cuisine & twiceweekly dinner buffet (5-9pm) are the draws at this BYOB. Gluten-free options available. redhookcurryhouse.com
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Sukhothai Restaurant
3267 Franklin Ave., Millbrook. 677-5400. Open 10am-5pm Tuesday thru Saturday and lunch from 10am until 3:30pm daily. slammin-salmon.com
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516 Main St., Beacon. 790-5375. Offering a delicious menu full of authentic Thai cuisine created exclusively by our master chef. Open 7 days a week. sukhothainy.com
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Terrapin Restaurant & Bistro 6426 Montgomery St., Rhinebeck. 876-3330. Local, organic, authentic. Serving lunch, dinner & late night 7 days a week. Voted Best Restaurant in Dutchess County 2014. terrapinrestaurant.com
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Trattoria San Giorgio 3279 Franklin Ave., Millbrook. 677-4566. A Neapolitan inspired restaurant serving authentic Italian dishes and Neapolitan Pizza prepared with high quality, fresh ingredients. Closed Mondays. trattoriasangiorgio.com
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Twins BBQ 1289 Rt. 9 South, Ste. 1, Wappingers Falls. 632-3860. Order the best BBQ in town by executive chef Shawn “Billy Bob” Harlow. Catering, takeout, and delivery! TwinsBarbecue.com
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West Main Kitchen & Bar
Smoky Rock BBQ 6367 Mill St. (Rt. 9) Rhinebeck. 876-5232. Upscale, authentic BBQ in the Village of Rhinebeck. Signature meats wood-smoked in house. Specialties include pastrami and dryrub smoked ribs. smokyrockbbq.com
2710 West Main St., Wappingers Falls. 297-0510. We are a Restaurant and Bar with a “New American” style menu. It has influences of Italian, Asian, & Mexican flavors. We change our menu seasonally. westmainkitchenandbar.com
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Soul Dog
Yankee Clipper Diner
107 Main St., Poughkeepsie. 454-3254. Hot dogs, sausage, burgers & so much more! Slow food in a fast food setting produced in a dedicated gluten free kitchen. Beer, wine offered. souldog.biz
397 Main St., Beacon. 440-0021. A classic diner in the heart of Beacon. Serving breakfast, lunch & dinner. Open everyday. Freshly made food, full bar and wonderful desserts. beaconyankeeclipper.com
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The scenic views, majestic old trees, and formal gardens of Montgomery Place make it an ideal, tranquil spot for enjoying nature and landscape. Photo: Amy Sheldon.
ABOUT
DUTCHESS Traveling to Dutchess couldn’t be easier, with access by car, train, boat or plane. And, once you’re here, you’ll be in good hands throughout the county with our chambers of commerce, businesses and merchants, all dedicated to serving you. AAA STATIONS
Beekman-Lake Service Station. 831 Beekman Rd. at Sylvan Lake Rd. 221-2255. G2
Hyde Park-Delarm’s Auto Body, Inc. 132 E. Market St. 229-7353. DelarmsAutoBody.com D1
Red Hook-H & N Towing. 7309 S. Broadway. 876-4413. A2
Wassaic-Jack’s Auto Service, Inc. 4228 Rt. 22, south of Rt. 44. 373-9757.
JTR Transportation Corp. 192 Cottage Street, Poughkeepsie 483-0432 or 800-433-7444. Charter buses for all occasions. Provides service to motorcoaches. SeeYouOnTheBus.com E5
The Roosevelt Ride Free Shuttle Hyde Park, 229-5320. The National Park Service’s Roosevelt Ride shuttles you from Poughkeepsie’s train station daily to your choice of 4 Roosevelt-Vanderbilt Sites. Catch any Metro-North Hudson Line train to arrive by 10:35am weekdays, 10:36am weekends; 10-min. bus trip to FDR Home, Library & Museum. May 1-Nov. 1. Reservations Required. Free. NPS.gov/HoFR D1
Or call: AAA Club at 800-AAA-HELP
Shortline/Coach USA
JacksAutoService.com D6
4 Leisure Ln., Mahwah, NJ 07430. 800-631-8405. Day trips and overnight packages from NYC to Rhinebeck, Hyde Park and Poughkeepsie. Visit Vanderbilt Mansion, FDR Home, Library & Museum, Locust Grove Estate and Montgomery Place, and Splashdown Beach. Connections to/from Woodbury Common Premium Outlets. ShortlineBus.com
BUSES
A.N.N. Transportation 2046 Rt. 55, Lagrangeville. 227-4796. Travel in ultimate luxury in limo or bus. Weddings, bachelor/ette parties, airports & night-on-the-town. Corporate accounts welcome. AnnTransportation.com F3
Dutchess County Loop Bus System 14 Commerce St., Poughkeepsie. 473-8424. Local public transportation. DutchessNY.gov/loop.htm F1
Dutchess County Regional Chamber of Commerce One Civic Center Plz., Suite 400, Poughkeepsie, 12601. 454-1700. Also: 33 Henry St., Beacon, 12508 DCRCOC.org E1
Fishkill Business Association Fishkill, 12524. 914-489-8403. FishkillBusinessAssociation.com H2
Harlem Valley Chamber of Commerce PO Box 376, Amenia, 12501. 453-0415. HarlemValleyChamber.com C6
Hudson Valley Lodging Association HudsonValleyLodging.com
Hyde Park Chamber of Commerce PO Box 17, Hyde Park, 12538. 229-8612. HydeParkChamber.org D1
Pawling Chamber of Commerce PO Box 19, Pawling, 12564. 855-0500. PawlingChamber.org G5
CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE
Red Hook Area Chamber of Commerce
Beacon Chamber of Commerce
7346 S. Broadway, Red Hook, 12571. 7580824. RedHookChamber.org A2
PO Box 215, 286 Main St., Beacon, 12508. 380-7360. BeaconNY.org H1
Clinton Business Association 956 Pumpkin Ln., Clinton Corners, 12514. 266-5754. ClintonBusiness.org D3
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Rhinebeck Area Chamber of Commerce PO Box 42, Rhinebeck, 12572. 876-5904. RhinebeckChamber.com B1
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A Metro-North train passes by Bannerman’s Thoroughbred horse farm, Eastern Island Arsenal, located withinDutchess Hudson Highlands State Park Preserve. Bannerman Castle Trust offers weekend tours.
PLANES Traveling to Dutchess County by air is as easy as choosing one of your favorite airlines and boarding the plane.
Stewart International Airport Administrative Building, 1180 1st St., New Windsor (Orange County). 838-8200. Connecting the Hudson Valley to the world. Call for airlines servicing Stewart International Airport. PANYNJ.gov/airports/stewart.html H1
Dutchess County Airport 263 New Hackensack Rd., Wappingers Falls. 463-6000. Arrangements made, car rentals, limos and taxis, fuel, ramp services, hangar, hotel and other services. DutchessNY.gov G2
Sky Acres Airport 30 Airway Dr., LaGrangeville. 677-5010. SkyAcresAirport.com F3
TOURIST INFORMATION CENTERS When visiting Dutchess County, stop by one of our Tourist Information Centers for brochures on area sites and attractions, recreation, shopping, accommodations, restaurants, wineries and so much more! Hours of operation vary for each location.
Beacon Welcome Center 1146 Wolcott Ave., cor. Main St. & Rt. 9D, Beacon. Fri.-Sun., 11am-6pm. BeaconChamber.org H1
Clinton Cheese & Provisions 2411 Salt Point Tnpk., Clinton Corners. 266-0700. ClintonProvisions.com D3
Dutchess County Airport 263 New Hackensack Rd., Wappingers Falls. 463-6000. DuchessNY.gov F2
Dutchess County Fairgrounds Rt. 9, Rhinebeck. 876-4001 or DutchessFair.com B2
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Dutchess County Regional Chamber of Commerce
Poughkeepsie Grand Hotel 40 Civic Center Plaza, Poughkeepsie. 485-5300 or PokGrand.com E1
1 Civic Center Plaza, Suite 400, Poughkeepsie. 454-1700 or DCRCOC.org E1
Red Hook Chamber of Commerce Information Booth
Dutchess Tourism, Inc. 3 Neptune Rd., Suite A11A, Poughkeepsie. 463-4000 or DutchessTourism.com F1
South Broadway, Red Hook. 758-0824 or RedHookChamber.org A2
Eagle’s Nest on the Green, James Baird State Park
Rhinebeck Area Chamber of Commerce Information Booth
280 Club House Rd., Pleasant Valley. 773-9052. E2
Rt. 9, Rhinebeck. 876-4778, 5904 or RhinebeckChamber.com B1
Fishkill Farms 9 Fishkill Farms Rd., Hopewell Junction. 897-4377. FishkillFarms.com H2
Henry A. Wallace Visitor & Education Center, Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library & Museum 4079 Albany Post Rd., Rt. 9, Hyde Park. D1 486-7770 or FDRLibrary.marist.edu
RiverWinds Gallery 172 Main St., Beacon. 838-2880 or RiverWindsGallery.com H1
Vassar College Main Building, 124 Raymond Ave., Poughkeepsie. 437-5370 or Vassar.edu F1
TRAINS
Hyde Park Antiques Center 4192 Albany Rd., Rt. 9, Hyde Park. 229-8200 or HydeParkAntiques.net D1
Hyde Park Marina 33 River Point Rd., Hyde Park. Open Apr. 15-Oct. 15. 473-8283. D1
Locust Grove Estate 2683 South Rd., Rt. 9, Poughkeepsie. 454-4500 or LGNY.org E1
McEnroe Organic Farm 5409 Rt. 22, Millerton. 518-789-4191 or McEnroeOrganicFarm.com B6
Pawling Chamber of Commerce Information Booth Charles Colman Blvd., Pawling. 855-0500 or Pawling.org G5
Poughkeepsie Galleria Mall 2001 South Rd., Rt. 9, Poughkeepsie. 2977600 or PoughkeepsieGalleriaMall.com F1
Amtrak Stops in Rhinecliff and Poughkeepsie. 800-872-7245 (USA-RAIL). Amtrak.com B1
Metro-North Railroad Harlem Line: Wassaic, Tenmile River, Dover Plains, Harlem Valley-Wingdale, Appalachian Trail, Pawling. Hudson Line: Poughkeepsie, New Hamburg, Beacon. Whistle stop on the weekends at Breakneck Ridge for day hikers. Look for discount rail and admission packages, Station Stop Happenings and daytrip itineraries for Dia:Beacon, MidHudson Children’s Museum, Walkway Over the Hudson, Roosevelt Ride, Beacon Sloop Club Festivals, Dutchess County Fair, and Dutchess Farm Fresh tours. 877-690-5116; in New York, 511; or, click on Deals and Getaways at MTA.info/MNR.
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DIRECTIONS From New York City Follow signs from the Henry Hudson Pkwy. to the Sawmill River Pkwy. to the Taconic Pkwy. north. Exit at Rt. 52 or 55 east or west. Or, take I-87 north (New York State Thwy.) to Exit 17 at Newburgh to I-84 east to Rt. 9 north. Or, continue east on I-84 to the Taconic Pkwy. north. Or, continue east on I-84 to Rt. 22 north.
Road Distances Between Major Cities and Dutchess County*
Baltimore, MD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 269 Bennington, VT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
Cross the Whitestone Bridge to the Hutchinson River Pkwy. Take the Hutchinson to I-684 north to Rt. 22 north. Or, take I-684 north to I-84 west to the Taconic Pkwy. north. Or, continue west on I-84 to Rt. 9 north.
Boston, MA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 234 Buffalo, NY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 359 Harrisburg, PA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195
From Connecticut
Hartford, CT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
Follow I-84 west to Rt. 22 north. Or, continue west on I-84 to the Taconic Pkwy. north. Or, continue west on I-84 to Rt. 9 north.
Montreal, Canada . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 302 New York, NY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84 Newark, NJ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
From New Jersey
Philadelphia, PA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165
Take the Garden State Pkwy., the Palisades Pkwy., or Rt. 17 to the New York State Thwy. north. Take Exit 17 at Newburgh to I-84 east to Rt. 9 north. Or, continue east on I-84 to the Taconic Pkwy. north. Or, continue east on I-84 to Rt. 22 north.
Take the New York State Thwy. south to Exit 19 and follow signs to cross the George Clinton KingstonRhinecliff Bridge. Or, continue south on the New York State Thwy. to Exit 18. Take Exit 18 at New Paltz to Rt. 299 east to Rt. 9W south to cross the Franklin D. Roosevelt Mid-Hudson Bridge, Rt. 44/55 east. Or, take Rt. 9 north or south after crossing the Franklin D. Roosevelt Mid-Hudson Bridge.
MILES
Albany, NY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
From Long Island
From Albany
CITIES
Richmond, VA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 427 Scranton, PA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85 Washington, DC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 307 *Measured from Poughkeepsie
CAR RENTALS
PHONE
LOCAL PICKUP
Avis
800-831-2847
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Budget
800-527-0700
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Local Budget
845-471-5042
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Enterprise
800-736-8222
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Hertz
800-654-3131
Sears/Avis
800-527-0770
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From Massachusetts Take the Massachusetts Tnpk./I-90 to Rt. 22 south. Or, continue west on I-90 to the Taconic Pkwy. south. Exit at Rt. 199 east or west. Or, continue south on the Taconic Pkwy. to Rt. 44 east or west. Or, continue south on the Taconic Pkwy. to Rt. 55 east or west.
From Pennsylvania Take I-84 east to Rt. 9 north. Or, continue east on I-84 to the Taconic Pkwy. north, exit at Rt. 55 east or west. Or, continue east on I-84 to Rt. 22 north. Note: Vehicles with commercial plates are not allowed on any of the Parkways.
Sunset Sensations lets you enjoy samplings from Hudson Valley chefs and wine pairings from around the world, at Locust Grove Estate, Poughkeepsie, in a year-long series held the second Thursday every month.
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1-A 2 Way Brewing Company����������������������������������38, 41 44 Plaza ��������������������������������������������������������������������36 1807 Schultzville General Store & Café����������������41 1832 Hyde Park Bed & Breakfast ��������������������������30 Absolute Auction & Realty, Inc.������������������������������34 Adam’s Fairacre Farms��������������������������������������������53 Adventure with Altitude Ballooning����������������������14 Albert Shahinian Fine Art����������������������������������������21 Amenia Drive-In Movie Theater ����������������������������24 Amenia Music Hall ��������������������������������������������������26 American Bounty Restaurant����������������������������������41 Amtrak ����������������������������������������������������������������������46 Annex Antiques Center������������������������������������������34 A.N.N. Transportation ��������������������������������������������45 The Angler’s Den�����������������������������������������������������12 Appalachian Trail������������������������������������������������������17 Apple Pie Bakery Café��������������������������������������������41 Art Along the Hudson ��������������������������������������������23 Art Centro ����������������������������������������������������������������20 Artists’ Collective of Hyde Park������������������������������21 Artist’s Palate������������������������������������������������������41, 61 Arts Mid-Hudson������������������������������������������������������23 Aurelia ����������������������������������������������������������������������41 Azar Wellness Spa����������������������������������������������������36
B Babette’s Kitchen ����������������������������������������������������41 Back Room Gallery��������������������������������������������������21 Bannerman Castle ����������������������������������������������������7 Bannerman Island Gallery��������������������������������������21 The Bar at the Rhinecliff������������������������������������������24 Bardavon 1869 Opera House/Hudson Valley Philharmonic��������������������������������������������������26, 60 Bard College������������������������������������������������������������23 The Barn in Tivoli ����������������������������������������������������33 Barrett Art Center����������������������������������������������������20 Barton Orchards������������������������������������������������41, 60 BAU (Beacon Artist Union)��������������������������������������21 BC Kitchen����������������������������������������������������������41, 63 Beacon Arts��������������������������������������������������������������58 Beacon Barkery��������������������������������������������������������37 Beacon Chamber of Commerce����������������������������45 Beacon Flea Market������������������������������������������������35 Beacon Institute for Rivers and Estuaries, Clarkson University Gallery��������������������������������21 Beacon Sloop Club and Woody Guthrie Ferry Sloop����������������������������������������������������������13 The Beacon Theatre������������������������������������������������26 Beacon Welcome Center ��������������������������������������46 BeaconArts Community Association ��������������������23 Beatrix Farrand Garden at Bellefield��������������������16 Beekman Arms and Delamater Inn and Conference Center��������������������������������������32 Beekman Arms Antique Market and Gallery��������34 Beekman Country Club������������������������������������������12 Beekman-Lake Service Station. ����������������������������45 Belvedere Mansion��������������������������������������������������32 Belvoir Gallery����������������������������������������������������������21 Beretta Shooting Grounds at Dover Furnace������15 Best Western Plus: The Inn & Suites at the Falls������������������������������������������������������31, 63 Betsy Jacaruso Studio and Gallery ����������������21, 61 Big Bear Ziplines������������������������������������������������������14 Bike & Walk Tour������������������������������������������������������19 Bike & Walk Tour, Rhinebeck and Red Hook Historic District��������������������������������10 Bikeway ��������������������������������������������������������������������10 The Bird’s Nest ��������������������������������������������������������33 The Bitter Sweet Bed & Breakfast�������������������������32 Blue Collar Brewery ������������������������������������������������38
Blue Sky Balloons����������������������������������������������������14 Bluestone Bistro ������������������������������������������������������42 The Bocuse Restaurant ������������������������������������������42 Body Be Well Pilates������������������������������������������������35 Botsford Briar�����������������������������������������������������������28 Bounce! Trampoline Sports������������������������������������11 Brasserie 292 �����������������������������������������������������������42 Bread & Bottle����������������������������������������������������������42 Bridge Music������������������������������������������������������������26 Brine Garden������������������������������������������������������������16 Bugaboo Creek Steakhouse����������������������������42, 62 Bunkhouse at Broken Wheel Ranch����������������������31 The Bunkhouse Bar & Farm Kitchen����������������������42 Buttercup Farm Audubon Sanctuary ��������������������16 Bykenhulle House Bed & Breakfast ����������������������30
C Café Les Baux����������������������������������������������������������42 Calypso Farm������������������������������������������������������������13 CANVAS��������������������������������������������������������������������42 Carmine’s Comedy Club ����������������������������������������24 Carnwath Farms Park & Historic Site��������������������17 Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies����������������������17 Cascade Mountain Winery ������������������������������������39 Casperkill Golf Club������������������������������������������������12 Cedar Crest Farm����������������������������������������������������13 The Center for Performing Arts at Rhinebeck������26 The Chance Theater ����������������������������������������������25 Chapel of Sacred Mirrors����������������������������������������35 Chestnut Ridge Plaza����������������������������������������������36 Chestnut Suite Bed & Breakfast����������������������������32 The Chocolate Studio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Chrystie House Bed & Breakfast����������������������������28 Clancy’s Café and Creamery����������������������������������42 Clermont State Historic Site ������������������������������������7 Clinton Business Association����������������������������������45 Clinton Cheese & Provisions ��������������������������������46 Clinton Vineyards ����������������������������������������������39, 62 Cocoon Theatre ������������������������������������������������������26 College Hill Golf Course ����������������������������������������12 The Corner Restaurant��������������������������������������42, 63 Costello’s Guest House ������������������������������������������30 Cottonwood Motel��������������������������������������������������30 County Players Falls Theatre����������������������������������26 Courtyard by Marriott Fishkill ��������������������������������29 Courtyard by Marriott Poughkeepsie��������������31, 60 Craftsmen by Design����������������������������������������������37 Creek Meeting House Exhibit Center ��������������������7 Cruise America RV Rental and Sales: M and M Truck Rental����������������������������������������34 The Culinary Institute of America��������������������24, 55 Cunneen-Hackett Arts Center��������������������������������26
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Daryl’s House Restaurant and Music Club������25, 42 Days Hotel Fishkill����������������������������������������������������29 Days Inn of Poughkeepsie��������������������������������������31 DC Indoor Golf��������������������������������������������������������12 DEC Hudson River Research Reserve/Tivoli Bays17 Denning’s Point Distillery����������������������������������������38 The Derby ����������������������������������������������������������������25 Dia:Beacon����������������������������������������������������������22, 58 Dinsmore Golf Course��������������������������������������������12 Dogwood������������������������������������������������������������������25 Dogwood Knolls Golf Course��������������������������������12 Dover Stone Church������������������������������������������������18 Dreaming Goddess ������������������������������������������37, 63 Dream in Plastic LLC������������������������������������������������21 Dutch’s Spirits ����������������������������������������������������������52 Dutcher Golf Course ����������������������������������������������12 Dutchess and Beyond Bicycle Club����������������������10
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Dutchess Center������������������������������������������������������36 Dutchess Community College ������������������������������24 Dutchess County������������������������������������������������������19 Dutchess County Airport����������������������������������������46 Dutchess County Fairgrounds������������������� 14, 46, 59 Dutchess County Historical Society ������������������������8 Dutchess County Loop Bus System ��������������������45 Dutchess County Pistol Association����������������������15 Dutchess County Regional Chamber of Commerce��������������������������������45, 46 Dutchess Mall ����������������������������������������������������������36 Dutchess Marketplace��������������������������������������������35 Dutchess Motor Lodge ������������������������������������34, 58 Dutchess Stadium����������������������������������������������������14 DutchessTourism.com ��������������������������������������������19 Dutchess Tourism, Inc.������������������������������� 10, 46, 52 Dutchess Wine Trail c/o Clinton Vineyards����������39 Dutch’s Spirits at Harvest Homestead Farm��������38 Eagle’s Nest on the Green, James Baird State Park��������������������������������������46 eat.PAINT.love����������������������������������������������������������14 Eckert Fine Art Gallery��������������������������������������������21 Eleanor Roosevelt National Historic Site����������������8 Ella’s Bellas����������������������������������������������������������������42 Elmendorph Inn ��������������������������������������������������������8 Empire Cruise Lines������������������������������������������������14 Enjoy Rhinebeck������������������������������������������������������52 EnjoyRhinebeck.com!����������������������������������������������37 Epic Stride Farm������������������������������������������������������13 Equis Art Gallery������������������������������������������������������21 Extended Stay America Fishkill Route 9 ��������������29 Extended Stay America Fishkill Westage Center29 Extra Innings Wappinger����������������������������������������14
F Fawn Ridge Farms Bed & Breakfast����������������������34 Federation of Dutchess County Fish and Game Clubs�������������������������������������������������12 Ferncliff Forest����������������������������������������������������18, 61 The Field ������������������������������������������������������������������11 First Reformed Church����������������������������������������������8 Fisher Center at Bard College��������������������������������56 Fishkill Business Association����������������������������������45 Fishkill Farms����������������������������������������������� 39, 46, 63 Fishkill Golf Course and Driving Range����������������12 Fishkill Plaza��������������������������������������������������������������36 Flatiron Restaurant��������������������������������������������������42 Foothills Motel ��������������������������������������������������������29 Formal Gardens at Clermont State Historic Site� �16 Formal Gardens at Vanderbilt Mansion National Historic Site����������������������������������������������������������16 Frances Lehman Loeb Art Center��������������������������22 Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum ��������������������������������������������������������6
G Gallery at Gate House Realty ��������������������������������21 Gallery on the Green����������������������������������������������22 Gaslight Inn��������������������������������������������������������������32 George Cole Auctions, Inc.������������������������������34, 52 Gerardo’s Seafood Café������������������������������������������42 Gilbert Farm Recreation Center Driving Range��12 Gilmor Glass ������������������������������������������������������������26 Golden Manor Motel����������������������������������������������30 The Grand Dutchess������������������������������������������������32 Greener Oak Guest House ������������������������������������30 Green River Gallery��������������������������������������������������22 Guided Walking Tours of Public Art in Poughkeepsie��������������������������������������������������19 Gunnison Museum of Natural History at Akin Free Library ����������������������������������������������6
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I I Kneaded This Massage & Facials������������������������36 In a New York Minute Concierge Service ������������19 Inn at Arbor Ridge ��������������������������������������������������30 Inn at Dover Furnace ����������������������������������������������29
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Inn at Hyde Park������������������������������������������������������30 Innisfree Garden������������������������������������������������������16 Inn the Woods Bed & Breakfast����������������������������30 Interlake RV Park and Sales������������������������������������34 Inverness B&B at Tower Ridge Farm��������������������28 Irving Farm Coffee Roasters ����������������������������42, 61 The Italian Center ��������������������������������������������������25
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J&J’s Gourmet Café and Catering . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 James Baird State Park, Golf Course and Driving Range����������������������������������������������12 James W. Palmer III ’90 Gallery������������������������������22 Jenny’s Country Manor Lodge ������������������������������33 Joe Gamer����������������������������������������������������������������11 Journey Inn Bed & Breakfast����������������������������30, 60 JTR Transportation Corp.����������������������������������������45 Jumpin’ Jakes LLC ��������������������������������������������������11 K1 Speed������������������������������������������������������������������14 Kaatsbaan International Dance Center, Inc. ��������26 Kismat Indian Restaurant����������������������������������������42 La Puerta Azul����������������������������������������������������������25 LaRose Bed & Breakfast������������������������������������������33 Lawrence Farms Market Square����������������������������36 Le Chambord Inn & Conference Center��������������30 Leisure Ride Bike Rental������������������������������������������10 Lia’s Mountain View Restaurant������������������������������43 The Links at Union Vale ������������������������������������������12 Linwood Spiritual Center����������������������������������������35 The Local Restaurant and Bar��������������������������������43 Locust Grove Estate������������������������������������� 8, 46, 54 Locust Grove Estate Gardens��������������������������������17 The Lofts at Beacon ������������������������������������������������22 Lund Expressions ����������������������������������������������������54
M Madam Brett Homestead ����������������������������������������8 Mad Dooley Gallery������������������������������������������������22 Mahoney’s Irish Pub and Restaurant����������������������25 Malouf’s Mountain Sunset Campground ������������34 Maria Lago Studio ��������������������������������������������������22 Marion Royael Gallery ��������������������������������������������22 Marion Salon Spa����������������������������������������������������36 Marist College����������������������������������������������������������24 Marist College Art Gallery��������������������������������������22 Marlene Weber Day Spa����������������������������������������36 Martel Recital Hall at the Skinner Hall of Music ��27 Master Gardener Demonstration Gardens����������17 Matteawan Gallery��������������������������������������������������22 Max’s On Main�������������������������������������������� 25, 43, 63 McCann Memorial Golf Course ����������������������������13 McEnroe Organic Farm������������������������������������������46 Mercato Osteria Enoteca����������������������������������������43 Mercury Grand Hotel & Conference Center��31, 59 Mesier Homestead and Museum����������������������������8 Metro-North Railroad����������������������������������������������46 Mid County Rod and Gun��������������������������������������15 Mid-Hudson Bicycle Club ��������������������������������������10 Mid-Hudson Children’s Museum ��������������������������11 Mid-Hudson Civic Center McCann Ice Arena ����15 Mid-Hudson Heritage Center ������������������������������20 Mid-Hudson Trout Unlimited����������������������������������12 Mildred I. Washington Art Gallery ������������������������22 The Mill Restaurant & Bar ��������������������������������43, 54 Millbrook Antique Center ��������������������������������������34 Millbrook Antiques Mall ����������������������������������������34 Millbrook Arts Group����������������������������������������������27 Millbrook Business Association������������������������������54 Millbrook Country House����������������������������������������30 Millbrook Distillery ��������������������������������������������������39 The Millbrook Inn����������������������������������������������������30
Millbrook Rod and Gun Club ��������������������������������15 Millbrook Tribute Gardens, Inc.������������������������������17 Millbrook Vineyards and Winery��������������� 39, 43, 55 The Millerton Antiques Center������������������������������34 Mill House Brewing Company��������������������������������39 Mill Street Loft and Gallery 45��������������������������������20 Montgomery Place Historic Estate��������������������������8 Montgomery Row����������������������������������������������������36 Morphicism ��������������������������������������������������������������22 Mountain Tops Outfitters����������������������������������14, 59 Mount Beacon Incline Railway���������������������������������9 Mount Gulian Gardens��������������������������������������������17 Mount Gulian Historic Site����������������������������������������9 The Moviehouse Theater, Gallery, Café����������������27 Mt. Beacon Bed & Breakfast ��������������������������������28 Mt. Beacon Fire/Observation Tower����������������������18 Murray’s ��������������������������������������������������������������������43 Museum in the Streets© of Millbrook��������������������19 Museum of Rhinebeck History ��������������������������������6
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The Nature Conservancy����������������������������������������18 Netherwood Acres��������������������������������������������������13 New Day Repertory Co., Inc.����������������������������������27 Nine Mall Plaza��������������������������������������������������������36 No. 9 Inn & Restaurant��������������������������������������������31 Noah’s Ark����������������������������������������������������������������25 Norrie Point Paddlesport Center ��������������������������14 Northern Dutchess Symphony Orchestra ������������27 North River Hops and Brewing������������������������������39 NYSParks.com����������������������������������������������������������19 NY State Department of Environmental Conservation��������������������������������������������������������12 Old Drovers Inn��������������������������������������������������������29 Olde Rhinebeck Inn c. 1745������������������������������������33 Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome Museum and Air Shows��������������������������������������������������������6 Ole Carousel Antiques Center ������������������������������34 Omega Institute for Holistic Studies ��������������35, 57 Orvis Sandanona Shooting Grounds��������������������15 Osaka Japanese Restaurant ����������������������������������43 Overlook Drive-In Theater��������������������������������������24 Overlook Golf and Recreation Center ����������������15
P Paintbrushes & Party������������������������������������������15, 63 Painted Turtle Lake Cottage����������������������������������32 Palace Dumpling������������������������������������������������������43 Pandorica������������������������������������������������������������43, 59 Pangea Restaurant��������������������������������������������������44 Pawling Antiques ����������������������������������������������������34 Pawling Chamber of Commerce����������������������������45 Pawling Chamber of Commerce Information Booth ����������������������������������������������46 Pawling Concert Series ������������������������������������������27 Pawling House Bed & Breakfast����������������������������31 Pay Ponds Fish Hatchery at Falconwood Farms 12 The Peale History Center and Library ��������������������6 Peoples Bicycle��������������������������������������������������������10 Pete’s Famous Restaurant��������������������������������������44 Piano Piano Wine Bar ��������������������������������������������25 Pine Grove Motel����������������������������������������������������32 Pleasant Valley Motel����������������������������������������������31 Post Road Plaza��������������������������������������������������������36 Poughkeepsie Galleria Mall������������������������������36, 46 Poughkeepsie Grand Hotel������������������������������������46 Poughkeepsie Grand Hotel Banquet & Conference Center ����������������������������������������31 Poughkeepsie Ice House on the Hudson ������44. 54 Poughkeepsie Inn����������������������������������������������������31 Poughkeepsie Plaza������������������������������������������������36 Poughkeepsie Post Office����������������������������������������9
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Guided Group tours available at Innisfree Garden in Millbrook. Courtesy photo.
GROUPS! dutchesstourism.com/group-tours NEW FOR GROUPS! Innisfree Garden
Stroll through this exquisite historic garden that combines modern design landscape and delightful Asian “cup” gardens, filled with rare plants and flowers and a shimmering lake. Recognized to be one of world’s ten best gardens; a sublime composition of rock, water, wood and sky. Guided group tours available.
Towne Crier Cafe
The New York Times reviews “A gem of a performance space... they take their food seriously”. This renowned restaurant in Beacon is an intimate performance venue now offering group dining for lunch or dinner and features local farm ingredients, infamous desserts, and options for live entertainment and customized music.
Walkway over the Hudson – Glass Elevator
Now the world’s longest pedestrian bridge gives groups an even more elevated experience. When you book a Walkway guided tour, your ambassador guides will escort your group up and down the brand new riverside elevator for unbelievable views!
Dutch’s Spirits
Raided by federal Prohibition agents in 1932, the original bootlegging bunkers of iconic Dutch Schultz still stand for groups to get a look up close. Guided tours, farm-to-table meals, beautiful scenery, and of course, spirits sampling… mocktails available too!
Let us help you create a fun, memorable trip to the Hudson Valley! Our services are complimentary: Sample itineraries, FAM tours, Maps, Video, and Online images. Contact us for more group tour ideas
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Stissing Mountain Fire Tower ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 18 St. James’ Church������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 9 Staley Real Estate����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 59 Stone Church Road Bed & Breakfast��������������������������������������������������������������������� 33 Stony Kill Farm Environmental Education Center ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 18 Stormville Airport Antique Show & Flea Market ������������������������������������������������� 35 Strength for Life Personal Training Service����������������������������������������������������������� 35 Sukhothai Restaurant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Swann Inn of Beacon����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 28 Sylvan Lake Beach Park������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 34, 62
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Taconic Retreat & Conference Center������������������������������������������������������������������� 36 Taconic Tennis����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 15 Tangent Theatre Company The Carpenter Shop Theater����������������������������������������������������������������������������� 27 Taste NY Market at Todd Hill ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 37 Terrapin Restaurant & Bistro����������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 59 Theo Ganz Studio ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 22 Tivoli Artists Gallery ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 22 Tivoli Sailing Company��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 14 TMT Hunting Preserve and Sporting Clays����������������������������������������������������������� 15 The Thomas E. Dewey Center���������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 7 Tomas Tapas Bar, Lounge & Restaurant����������������������������������������������������������������� 25 Top Cottage����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 9 Towne Crier Café ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 26 Towne Inn of Fishkill ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 30 Town of Hyde Park Historical Society ��������������������������������������������������������������������� 7 Trattoria San Giorgio ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 44, 63 Trevor Zoo����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 11 Trinity Players������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 27 Twins Barbecue���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 44,54
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35 Market St. Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 WWW.BARDAVON.ORG
Barton Orchards
Growing Family Traditions
Open late July-Nov. - 7 days a week Fall Entertainment & Family Fun Hudson Valley’s Premiere Pick-Your-Own Fruits & Vegetable Farm
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Poughkeepsie Hampton Inn & Suites • 129 guest rooms, including suites with refrigerators and microwaves. • Room blocks available for weddings, social groups, etc. • Indoor heated pool & Jacuzzi, Hampton’s On the House Breakfast and complimentary wireless internet access. • 2 Meeting rooms available accommodating up to 70 people. 2361 South Road, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 (845) 463-7500 www.poughkeepsiesuites.hamptoninn.com
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THE HUDSON VALLEY’S RESIDENT PROFESSIONAL THEATRE COMPANY
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Ferncliff Forest is Rhinebeck’s number one free attraction offering an amazing view of the Hudson Valley from our Observation Tower. Enjoy hiking, picnics, camping or just walk your dog in our wonderful 200 acre Forest Preserve.
Open all year 68 Mount Rutsen Rd. Rhinebeck, NY
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43 E. Market Street, Rhinebeck, NY 845-516-4435 www.betsyjacarusoartist.com
Lunch •Dinner Live Entertainment 4 Nights a Week!
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Poughkeepsie, NY – #394 2349 South Road, Route 9 Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 phone: 845.462.7800
• Buses & Groups Always Welcome! • Brewery Tours Are Available • Large Selection of Vegetarian Specialties
16th annual Hudson River Valley
Every Weekend in September
Located Directly Across from the FDR Library and Museum 4076 Albany Post Road Hyde Park, NY • 12538 845-229-TAPS (8277) www.hydeparkbrewing.com
Walk, hike, paddle, bike, and tour the Hudson River Valley HudsonRiverValleyRamble.com
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RIVER STATION STEAK & SEAFOOD
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Retractable Awning– Dine Rain or Shine! Established 1976
PREMIUM ESTATE BOTTLED CHAMPAGNES, WHITE WINE AND DESSERT WINES BEST IN THE HUDSON VALLEY
The Anchor of Poughkeepsie Waterfront for over 35 Years
Lunch & Dinner Daily Located between the Walkway and Hudson Bridges
Open for tours and tastings seasonally. Please call (845) 266-5372 for details.
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Our spacious new Guest Rooms feature… spacious newNine” GuestBedding Rooms feature… • OurPlush “Cloud Screen TV features 250+ HD Channels • 32” 32” Flat Flat-Screen HDTV • Plush “Cloud Nine” Bedding • Microwave/Mini-Fridge in Every Room • 32” Flat-Screen HDTV High Speed WiFi Internet Access • Free Wireless Internet Access • Microwave/Mini-Fridge in Every Room • Free Wireless Internet Access Our Guests enjoy… Our Guests enjoy… Free Hot Breakfast or On-The-Run • Free Hot Breakfast Breakfast Bag or • Heated Indoor Pool On-The-Run Breakfast Bag • 24-Hour Business Center • Heated Indoor Pool • 24-Hour Center • Free Fitness Business Center Pass • Free Fitness Center • Hilton HHonors Points Pass & Miles • Hilton HHonors Points & Miles • Newly Renovated Lobby • Newly Renovated Lobby Easy Access I-84 at Exit 13, Route 9 North Easy Access I-84 at Exit 13, Route 9 North
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Sylvan Lake Beach Park Campground TREK, FISHER, H ARO, MI RRACO, ORBEA 2658 East Main St. (Rte. 9D) Wappingers Falls, NY (845) 632-3050
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• 64 acre campground on a 100-acre spring fed lake • One mile east of the Taconic Parkway in Hopewell Junction • Site available for tents and RVs • Stay one night, a weekend, week, month, or full season • Sewer, water, and electric hookups up to 50 amp service • Firewood and propane for sale, Satellite TV Available • Hot showers, laundry, open fields, swimming, fishing • Season: May 1 - September 30 • Reservations/directions: Call (845) 221-9889 or e-mail
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…a hand-picked selection of wines that are varietally correct, balanced and ultimately, expressive of their place in the world.
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Stop in and find what your palate’s been searching for.
years in Millbrook
Your link to the locally grown, fermented and distilled bounty the Hudson Valley has to offer and the inside information to help you enjoy it all. 45 Front Street • Millbrook, NY Open Every Day
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The Inn and Suites at the Falls • State of the Art Fitness Center • 24/7 Business Center • Complimentary Breakfast • Complimentary High Speed WiFi • Groups Welcome • Banquet Room
50 Red Oaks Mill Rd, Poughkeepsie 845-462-5770
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Trattoria San Giorgio 3279 FRANKLIN AVE, MILLBROOK, NY (845) 677-4566 www.trattoriasangiorgio.com | Closed Mondays
9 FISHKILL FARM ROAD, HOPEWELL JUNCTION, NY WWW.FISHKILLFARMS.COM (845) 897-4377
Dreaming Goddess Gifts Apparel Workshops Readings
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Open 7 Days a Week, 11:30 am Til Late 1930s ANTIQUE BAR, LIVE MUSIC ON WEEKENDS, NEVER A COVER 44 Raymond Ave, Poughkeepsie 845.473.2206
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Discount Rail Daytrips Daytrip to New York City, Connecticut and the Hudson Valley for less on Metro-North. Buy discount rail and admission Getaway packages to popular tours, attractions and events. Groups of 10 or more can save up to 50% with a group travel booking. With more than 120 stations throughout the region, Metro-North can get you to/from Grand Central Terminal in Midtown Manhattan safely, reliably, even late at night. Click on Deals and Getaways at www.mta.info/mnr.
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Get to the fun faster. Fly into Stewart. The quickest way to Hudson Valley mountain views, historic attractions and wineries is through Stewart International Airport. Besides boating, fishing, hiking, winter sports and world-class restaurants, we offer on-time performance, stress-free boarding, convenient access to baggage and affordable fares, all less than an hour from New York City. Next time you come to the Hudson Valley, land at Stewart, just like Allegiant, Delta, JetBlue and US Airways do. Then, let the fun begin. Stewart International Airport. Your Gateway to New York.
