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 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

Founded in 1860, Bard College's liberal arts program is ranked among the nation's best. Overlooking the Hudson River in charming Annandale-on-Hudson, the 1,000-acre campus is a superb setting for stud...

Dutchess Community College

Serves over 25,000 each year through credit and credit-free classes and training for business and industry. Features 60 academic programs, an art gallery, a theater, and numerous lectures and cultural...

Marist College

Liberal arts college on the Hudson River. 4,900 undergraduate and 950 graduate students; offers professional training to business, government and nonprofit organizations. Marist Art Gallery showcases ...

The Culinary Institute of America

The CIA is the premier not-for-profit culinary college offering bachelor’s, associate's, and master's degree programs for careers in the culinary arts, baking and pastry arts, culinary science, food...

Vassar College

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 G...