Don't just go Offline.
Go off the beaten path.
Reconnect with nature's wonders,
with history, with yourself.
Savor
Local Bounty
Dine and delight in local bounty
and award-winning wines.
Do wonders
for your soul
Reconnect with your family, away from
distractions and back to basics.
Time Savor
Spend your vacation time
savoring every moment.
Less TXT.
More F-U-N!
Reconnect with your family, away from
distractions and back to basics.

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!

Big Gay Hudson Valley celebrates Four Years of Pride

Support the Big Gay Hudson Valley (BGHV) this Memorial Day weekend! From Friday through Sunday, there will be a fun event each day recognizing the GLBTQ...Read More...

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...Read More...

Hudson Valley Outdoor Adventure Expo

Are you a fan of boating, cycling, golf, hiking, camping, and even hunting and, fishing? Then mark your calendar to attend the first Hudson Valley Outdoor...Read More...

Mill Street Loft Arts: 2nd Annual Great Hudson River Exhibition

Juried Fine Art Exhibition

Mill Street Loft Arts, located at Scenic Hudson's...Read More...

Welcome "New York's Spare Seat Kayak Expedition" to Dutchess!

I Love New York invited world-renowned British kayakers, Richard Harpham and Glenn Charles, to kayak 500...Read More...

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...Read More...

"City of Angels" closes 54th County Players Season

See the County Players Falls Theatre close their 54th season with Larry Gelbart's "City of Angels." County Players Sarah Laine Terrell, Michele George,...Read More...

"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...Read More...

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,...Read More...

Exhibit: "Fields of Color"

Locust Grove hosts art exhibits by area artists that evoke the Hudson River School of Art, in theme and often in craft as well. This is in homage...Read More...

Flea Markets Return with Summer!

Now that the weather is staying nicer in Dutchess County, vendors are saving their spots at these local flea markets. While they're setting up their...Read More...