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Top 10 Hidden Gem Hikes

Dutchess County is home to 76 trail systems, equating 350 miles worth of paths perfect for treating your body to fresh air, movement, and quality time...

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Hudson Valley Restaurant Week | Spring 2024

Hudson Valley Restaurant Week is back again for Spring 2024! Make your reservations for April 8-21, 2024. Dutchess County menus highlight seasona...

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Maple Weekends in Dutchess County

 Did you know that maple production in New York is among the highest in the United States?  Join us for Maple Weekends to learn more fun fac...

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Top 10 Kid-Approved Spring Break Adventures 

Spring Break is not far off, and that means the kids will be home from school and looking for fun things to do. Here in Dutchess County, we’ve g...

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Top 10 Women Who Influenced Dutchess County's History

There are a multitude of amazing Dutchess County women to celebrate. Learn more about these different women who made history, and become inspired! ...

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Top 10 Ways to Celebrate St. Patrick's Day in Dutchess County

From Irish music and dance performances to pub food paired with locally crafted beer, there are countless ways to enjoy St. Patrick’s Day here i...

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Interact With Indigenous Culture in Dutchess County

Dutchess County’s history and culture have been shaped by Indigenous peoples, First Nations and Native Americans that call the Hudson ...

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Accessible Travel Series: Halloween in Dutchess

Halloween is full of spine-chilling fun for kids and adults alike, and here in Dutchess County, there are all sorts of frightfully fantastic events an...

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2023 Awards of Distinction Finalist Spotlight: Dutchess County Executive’s Award for Overall Distinction

Congratulations to Brinckerhoff Inn, Four Brothers Drive-In Theatre, and the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum...

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2023 Awards of Distinction Finalist Spotlight: Hospitality Service

Congratulations to Valerie Barone of Joseph’s Italian Steakhouse, Julio Rojas-Sacasa of Troutbeck, and Sandy Tompkins of ​​​​H...

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