In the Spotlight

Beautiful weather means we can venture outside and enjoy the incredible beauty of Dutchess County! Head out to one of these spectacular spots for...

Check out these gorgeous Dutchess County destinations through the lens of community photographers. Gather inspiration for your next trip, and discover...

Fall is nearly here, and we're ready for crisp apples, sweet cider donuts and perfect pumpkins! Farms offer an ideal outdoor activity for friends ...

It may sound amazing, but despite being more than 170 years old, the Dutchess County Fair is still way ahead of its time!  Consider this: ...

You can touch the sky this September at the Hudson Valley Hot-Air Ballon Festival and taste the best that New York has to offer at the Hudson Val...

Join us in Dutchess County the weekend of September 10th and 11th for the annual Hudson Valley Wine & Food Fest at the Dutchess County Fairgrounds...

It’s that time again – the 31st Hudson Valley Hot-Air Balloon Festival, hosted by the Dutchess County Regional Chamber of Commer...

There are so many interesting places to go and exciting things to do as a family in Dutchess County!   Let the Dutchess Tourism Connection Fin...

Dutchess County truly is a place that experiences all seasons, from those cold, snowy winters, to the hot, humid summers. As things start to heat up o...

August in Dutchess County means it’s time once again for the Dutchess County Fair, and this year’s Fair (Aug. 23-28) is certainly shaping ...

Dutchess County is a one-of-a-kind destination for live music. Concerts run the gamut from intimate winery settings to large arenas. Of course, sittin...

When you purchase a ticket to a Hudson Valley Renegades baseball game at Dutchess Stadium, you get so much more than a seat at the ballpark. You unloc...

Yoga practice outdoors can do wonders for clearing the mind. Luckily, Dutchess County has several open air opportunities to say "om." Shavas...

Warm weather in the Hudson Valley brings patio meals on sunny days! Enjoy Dutchess cuisine al fresco at one of our many restaurants and eateries. Alth...

It has been one of the biggest events in the Hudson Valley year after year for generations, and the Dutchess County Fair is back for its 176th go-arou...

The impressive Hudson River is actually a tidal estuary, an arm of the sea where salty sea water meets fresh water running off the land. Native tribes...

The Hudson Valley Renegades baseball team, the High-A affiliate of the New York Yankees, proudly unveiled its Sensory Safe Suite at the beginning of t...

Come and be a part of a week-long celebration of Mexican culture and traditions during Oaxaca Week in Poughkeepsie! Oaxaca is a state in southern Mexi...

The summer is in full swing and there are so many exciting events throughout Dutchess County! This is our Top 10 list for July, but why limit yourself...

Find out what the locals are saying about Dutchess County! Fermin Ortega and Irvin Gonzaga at Casa Ortega, Wappingers Falls What do you...

Summer is the perfect time to come enjoy Dutchess County. Plan your trip to these Top 10 Destinations for the Perfect Kids Summer Vacation, ranging fr...

Ready to spend a weekend discovering immersive arts experiences? Plan your trip to Dutchess County during Upstate Art Weekend (July 22-24), an ann...

Did you know Father's Day has been celebrated for over 100 years? It did not become an official U.S. holiday until 1972, even though Mother's ...

Sometimes the most interesting way to explore New York’s Hudson Valley is by discovering its storied past. Path Through History weekends are the...

Outdoor music performances come in all shapes and sizes: fist-pumping rock and roll, toe-tapping jazz, red-hot flamenco – and everything in betw...