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Dutchess IT’S UNEXPECTED...BUT IT’S HUDSON VALLEY REGION NEW YORK Distinctly Dutchess EAT • Aba’s Falafel welcome to • The Amsterdam • Aroi Thai • Bia • Bread Alone Bakery & Restaurant RHINEBECK • Cinnamon Indian Restaurant • Foster’s Coach House Tavern & Restaurant • Gaby’s Mexican Cafe • Le Petit Bistro • Liberty Public House • Lucky Dragon • Market St • Oliver Kita Chocolates • Osaka • Pete’s Famous • Pizzeria Posto • Samuel’s Sweet Shop • Sunflower Cafe & Juice Bar • Terrapin • The Tavern at the Beekman Arms SHOP • Darryl’s • Haldora • Hammertown • Hummingbird Jewelers • Land of Oz • Merriweather’s • Montgomery Row • Oblong Books & Music • Paper Trail • Pegasus Footwear • Periwinkles • Rhinebeck Antique Emporium • Rhinebeck Artist’s Shop • Rhinebeck Department Store • Sapling • Sawkille Co. Furniture • Sunflower Natural Foods Market • Warren Kitchen & Cutlery • Willow Wood • Winter Sun & Summer Moon • Zimmer Brothers Jewelers STAY • The Baker House Bed & Breakfast • Beekman Arms & Delamater Inn • The Gables • Mirbeau Inn & Spa • Olde Rhinebeck Inn • Rhinebeck Motel • The Rhinecliff • Whistlewood Farm Bed & Breakfast EXPERIENCE • Allure Aveda Salon • Betsy Jacaruso Studio & Gallery • Breathe – Barre & Pilates • Clear Yoga • Dr. Tom’s Tonics • Dutchess County Fairgrounds • FACE Stockholm • Hudson Valley Pottery • Izlind Integrative Wellness Center & Institute • Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome • Omega Institute • Rhinebeck Area Chamber of Commerce EnjoyRhinebeck.com • Rhinebeck Farmer’s Market • Rhinebeck Pilates Find us on: • Rhinebeck Yoga Center • Upstate Films WELCOME Mount Beacon, Beacon The breathtaking natural beauty of Dutchess County, in the heart musicians to the banks of the Hudson River. Over the last 10 years, of New York State’s Hudson Valley region, has inspired boundless people have been amazed by Bridge Music composed when the creativity for centuries. Mid-Hudson Bridge was used as an instrument to create a unique This year brings the landmark anniversaries of several artistic sound-art installation. attractions, including the 1869 Bardavon Opera House and its Immerse yourself in the county’s continued creative growth. resident Hudson Valley Philharmonic which is celebrating 60 Live music can be found in many of our restaurants. Colorful years of delighting audiences. Vassar and New York Stage & Film’s murals spark joy around the next corner. Shop in art galleries and Powerhouse Theater marks 35 years while the 20th year of the boutiques that showcase hand-crafted items that make perfect Jazz in the Valley festival will bring harmonies from world-class souvenirs. The art of living can be discovered in Dutchess! Powerhouse Theater, Poughkeepsie Bardavon, Poughkeepsie. Photo by John Fischer Photo by Buck Lewis Poughkeepsie Gateway Mural. Artist BoogieREZ DutchessTourism.com 1 CONNECT The inspiration you’ll find in this guide is brought to life on our award-winning website. With fresh content easily viewable on any internet-connected device, DutchessTourism.com provides quick access to videos and virtual reality tours, allowing you to get the latest 360° look of the county right from our homepage. Use our 1-, 3-, and 5-Day Suggested Itineraries to help you plan your trip around your interests. Looking for lots of options? Check out our Top 10 Lists and our Calendar 3 of Events, which is continuously being updated. Our DAY blogs shine the spotlight on what’s new, major events, holiday happenings and more. When you sign up for our monthly e-newsletter, you’ll get “Just For You” Hidden content based on your selected areas of interest. TreasuresWWW.DUTCHESSTOURISM.COM Best of all, the website features a new set of Bannerman Castle (S) Seasonal attraction or activity accessibility tools. With the pop-out ReciteMe Toolbar, (SE) Open during scheduled events HIDDEN TREASURES: 3 DAY ITINERARY you can choose among 15 features such as changeable These three days will bring you to the smaller towns and villages throughout Dutchess County, to give you a taste of rural living, independent business spirit, and offbeat adventures you won’t easily find elsewhere in the Hudson Valley or upstate New York! where the wine is made, enjoy a sample in the tasting font styles, sizes, and color DAY 1: MILAN, CLINTON CORNERS, AMENIA room, and explore the landscape of gardens and vines. www.clintonvineyards.com WILCOX MEMORIAL PARK, MILAN This tucked away, 615-acre county park was formerly the MOVIE AT THE AMENIA DRIVE-IN (S) estate of Mrs. Frederick P. Wilcox, and its 18th century When was the last time you watched a movie outdoors, schemes. There’s a ruler or screen complex of farm buildings still stand today. Bring a picnic from your car? Settle in for a drive-in movie in Amenia and enjoy the lake views, or rent a boat and go fishing! at a great location complete with new state-of-the- Birdwatchers will spot the resident heron as well as many art equipment. Owned by the Four Brothers restaurant other species. There are also more than five miles of hiking family, they’ll deliver food to your car, and even clean trails, with a scenic overlook of Stissing Mountain and the your windshield! www.playeatdrink.com Catskills. www.co.dutchess.ny.us/CountyGov/Departments/ mask to improve readability as DPW-Parks/PPwilcox.htm DAY 2: MILLBROOK AND POUGHKEEPSIE CLINTON VINEYARDS, CLINTON CORNERS The European tradition of exclusively growing and bottling an INNISFREE GARDEN, MILLBROOK (S) “estate” wine was introduced in this rural pocket of Dutchess You’ll find one of the “world’s best gardens,” here in well as a text-to-speech feature and translation options County in 1976. Specializing in award-winning Seyval central Dutchess County. Largely the work of landscape Blanc and sparkling Seyval Naturel, Clinton also produces architect Lester Collins, its design is influenced by a handcrafted fruit and dessert wines. Visit the historic barn Chinese style dating back 1,000 years, but it remains for over 100 languages! Visit www.dutchesstourism.com to find new attractions, expanded listings, videos, events, and trip planning tools! Follow us 2 Dutchess Tourism Destination Guide 2019 TABLE OF CONTENTS Events .............................4 Staatsburgh State Historic Site, Staatsburg Northern Dutchess ................6 Central Dutchess ..................8 Southern Dutchess ...............10 Eastern Dutchess .................12 Recreation ........................14 Scenic & Nature ..................18 History ...........................20 What They’re Saying ..............24 Arts & Culture ....................25 Dining ............................28 Craft Beverages ...................32 Weddings ........................34 20 Restaurants ......................35 Lambs Hill, Fishkill Accommodations .................38 Photo by Lovelee Photography Colleges ..........................43 Groups ...........................44 Think Differently .................44 Fun Facts .........................45 About Dutchess ...................46 Transportation & Directions. 47 Map ..............................48 Dutchess Tourism, Inc. is accredited by the 28 Troutbeck, Amenia 34 Destination Marketing Accreditation Program (DMAP) of Destinations International, 2025 M Street, N.W., Suite 500, On the cover (left to right): Bowdoin Park, Wappingers Falls; Fishkill Farms, Fishkill; Walkway Over the Washington, D.C., 20036, USA, Hudson State Historic Park, Poughkeepsie; Wing’s Castle, Millbrook; Mount Beacon, Fishkill; Trevor Ph. 202-296-7888. Zoo, Millbrook; Coole Park Farm, Amenia; The Culinary Institute of America, Hyde Park; Vanderbilt Mansion National Historic Site, Hyde Park DutchessTourism.com #DistinctlyDutchess Custom publishing services provided by Notes: To the best of our knowledge, the information in this guide is correct as of March 1, 2019. 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 314 Wall Street, Kingston, NY 12401 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 LuminaryMedia.com service mark of the New York State Department of Economic Development; used with permission. Printed in U.S.A. DutchessTourism.com 3 Hudson Valley Hot Air Balloon Festival Events Looking for fun things to do? Dutchess County is a year-round vacation getaway, so there are plenty of events and activities for all tastes and styles. Listings are subject to change, so it’s a good idea to call ahead! Check our calendar at DutchessTourism.com for current and complete events. It’s unexpected…but it’s #DistinctlyDutchess. ONGOING EVENTS Franklin D. Roosevelt’s Birthday. FDR New York State Maple Weekends. Northeast Outdoor Show. Dutchess National Historic Site, HYDE PARK. Crown Maple Estate & Soukup Farm County Fairgrounds, RHINEBECK. First Friday Poughkeepsie. First Fridays Wreath-laying ceremony Jan. 30. in DOVER PLAINS, Cronin Maple Farm Hunting, fishing, camping and RV in May – Oct, POUGHKEEPSIE. Monthly 229-9115. NPS.gov/HoFR & Sharpe Reservation in FISHKILL, & vendors, seminars, and family activities. celebration of Poughkeepsie’s cultural, Bowdoin Park in WAPPINGERS