Welcome to Dutchess County!
Begin your Hudson River Valley getaway here, in Dutchess County! Sure, it's easy to get here - by car, train, bus and air. Covering 800 square miles, there's an abundance of natural scenic beauty, outdoor recreation, historic landmarks, restaurants, festivals and more.
What's even more important? The varied experiences you'll discover. Strolls across the Walkway Over the Hudson, treks through the Appalachian Trail, and sips along the Dutchess Wine Trail. Tours of the FDR National Historic Site, spins on the Dutchess County Fair Ferris Wheel, and tastes of the Culinary Institute of America restaurants. Cruises down the Hudson River, bushels of pick-your-own apples, and contemporary art from modern masters.
Couples getaway? Family vacation? Business travel? Whatever brings you to upstate New York, you'll find countless things to do in Dutchess County!
In the Spotlight!
Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome Opens for 53th Season;
Free Open House Saturday!
Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome announced the beginning of the 2012 air show season. Staff and volunteers meet on Saturday, June 2, for their annual air...
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"Two Perspectives" at Tivoli Artists Co-op
The Tivoli Artists Co-op announces a show with two long term members, "Two Perspectives", on view from June 1 to 24. Everyone is invited to meet the...
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BSC Strawberry Festival: Music, Food & Free Sails on Woody Guthrie
The 2012 Beacon Sloop Club summertime riverfront festivals kick off with a sweet start on Sunday, June 10th at the annual Strawberry Festival. Pile in...
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You Deserve to be Charmed by Chocolate
Getaway Package!
The Looking Glass Bed and Breakfast is offering guests a carefully customized, chocolate infused weekend. Through cocktails, food and tours, guests...
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The Roundhouse at Beacon Falls Opens Restaurant & Lounge
The Roundhouse had two dining areas added to its property in Beacon recently. The Patio and 2EM serve seasonal New American cuisine, craft beers,...
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Camp at Sylvan Lake Beach Park
Want to enjoy a sandy shore, fish and camp 90 minutes outside of Manhattan? The Sylvan Lake Beach Park campgrounds are taking reservations from May until...
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Hudson Valley Outdoor Adventure Expo
Are you a fan of boating, cycling, golf, hiking, camping, and even hunting and, fishing? You don't want to miss the first Hudson Valley Outdoor Adventure...
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Mill Street Loft Arts: 2nd Annual Great Hudson River Exhibition
Juried Fine Art Exhibition
Mill Street Loft Arts, located at Scenic Hudson's...
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Hopewell Depot Restoration Visitors' Center
Recently the Hopewell Depot
Restoration held a grand opening of their newly refurbished visitor center,
located along the Hopewell Junction section...
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"Excavations: The Prints of Julie Mehretu" at the Loeb
The Frances Lehman Loeb Art Center at Vassar College is presenting the solo exhibition "Excavations: The Prints of Julie Mehretu". Six of Mehretu's...
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Break a Guinness World Record by Dancing on the Walkway
Kick-start the summer by helping the Walkway Over the Hudson State
Historic Park gather 3,000 people to participate in the Hokey Pokey on
Saturday,...
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