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Welcome to Scenic Dutchess County, NY, nestled in the Hudson River Valley, 90 minutes from New York City, and accessible by car, train, bus and air. With its abundance of historic landmarks, restaurants, festivals and natural scenic beauty, Dutchess County is the ideal place for day trips or longer getaways. It's 800 square miles of fascinating sites, lively events and breathtaking vistas. Explore Dutchess for any reason in any season.

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2008 Fall Calendar of Events Dutchess County Happenings Calendar Search

The 2009 Summer events calendar is now available in print and as a pdf.

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The Center’s Saturday Morning Family Series returns July 11
The Center's award-winning Saturday Morning Family Series returns on Saturday July 11 with a brand-new musical, “There Once was an Owl,” written by local playwright Ed Gibbons-Brown. Every Saturday from July 11 through Labor Day weekend, youngsters and their families can enjoy a wide range of live performances, ranging from puppet shows to live animal presentations. Full Story…


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The journey continues on a one hour cruise on historic fireboat John J. Harvey, July 3 and 4. Celebrate Independence Day at Poughkeepsie Pier, Waryas Park 2pm, 4pm & 6pm. Limited rides, first come first served. Donation requested. 7/4, Saturday 7-9pm Michael Dell Band. Laser Light Display and Fireworks at dusk. See Flyer...

 

Cooking with The Culinary Institue of America

Frozen Fruit Smoothies and Popsicles are an ideal wholse snack. Do it yourself video and recipes...


National Park Service Offers Fee-Free Weekend

On three weekends this summer, the National Park Service offers fee-free weekends to encourage cash-strapped families to visit the parks. Full Story…


iconSave the Date: Bounty of the Hudson Wine & Food Festival

For the first time ever, the Bounty of the Hudson Wine & Food Festival will be held on the east side of the Hudson River at Millbrook Winery. Mark your calendar for August 1 & 2 for a weekend full of wine, food and music. Full Story…


Phase II of the Dutchess Rail Trail
is well underway!

Paving began on the eagerly awaited section stretching from Morgan Lake to Overocker Road in the Town of Poughkeepsie. See photos of the work currently underway, plus a map! Phase II is expected to be open for use by early summer. See DC News Release (including photos and maps).


quad"Bridge Music" Unique Quad Event,Premieres in Poughkeepsie & Highland

Think you have heard every kind of new music out there? Think again. JosephBertolozzi used the railings, spindles, fences, trusses, panels, cables, and suspender ropes of the Mid-Hudson Bridge in Poughkeepsie to create the unique "Bridge Music". Full Story…


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quadWalkway Over the Hudson

New Walkway Webcam is now online.


Amenia is blooming, thanks to the Amenia Garden Club.

They distributed 30,000 free daffodils for roadside and hamlet plantings. See what they're up to this year! See Flyer...


New Reprints of Articles about Dutchess County

A Great Day Trip up the Beautiful Hudson By Katherine Horowitz.

Weekend Getaways: Beacon, NY By David Levitz, Time Out magazine.

See Reprints…


Summer Concert Series

Great music and a community feeling awaits your arrival in our towns and villages. Don't forget the lawn chairs and blankets. Bring a picnic and enjoy music under the stars. And they are all free! Full Story…


Ham Radio Operators Show off Emergency Communications at Bowdoin Park

The QSY Society Amateur Radio Club and Mt Beacon Amateur Radio Club, with members from throughout the Hudson Valley, will show off their emergency capabilities Saturday and Sunday, June 27 & 28 at Bowdoin Park on Sheafe Road in Dutchess County. Full Story…

Sports Museum of Dutchess County

There’s a little bit of Cooperstown right here at a museum dedicated to preserving Dutchess County sports history. Displays emphasize athletes who got their start in Dutchess County. They include Baseball Hall of Fame members Eddie Collins and Dan Brouthers, celebrities such as Chuck Connors and Whitey Ford, who played for baseball teams in Dutchess County. Full Story…



New Top Ten Lists

Top Ten Gardens to visit this summer. Full Story…

Top Fourth of July Facts. Full Story…


Golf Dutchess!

Dutchess County golf venues offer a variety of public courses with options to suit everyone from the seasoned pro to the enthusiastic beginner. Fifteen golf venues put the unique spin on the sport in Dutchess. Full Story…


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