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!
Jekyll & Hyde: The Musical
Presented by Up In One Productions
Set in late 19th Century London, Jekyll & Hyde: The Musical is based on the novella "The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde" (1886) by Robert Louis Stevenson which tells...
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History and Horticulture in the Hudson Valley- 2013 ca. 1800s!
Mount Gulian Historic Site in Beacon hosts a free presentation on Sunday, June 23 about James F. Brown, who lived and worked at Mount Gulian Historic Site a century and a half...
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Renegades Win Season Opener 5-0
Harrison's six innings help begin title defense
Hudson Valley Renegades 2013 Promotions, Themed Giveaways & Fireworks!The Renegades home opener is this Friday, June 21, at 7:05pm against the Staten Island Yankees. Ring in...
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Summer Starts at the Mid-Hudson Children's Museum!
The Mid-Hudson Children's Museum hosts its annual 'Celebrate Summer' event on Friday, June 21 from 10am to 4pm. Always held the day AFTER the last day of school, this event...
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The Red Chair Makes Coast to Coast Journey
Move over Flat Stanley, the Red Chair is the newest travel icon
Where travelers once held photos of Flat Stanley in unusual places, photographers now shoot photos of a humble red chair. Long considered simply a place to rest one's buttocks,...
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Discover Hudson Valley Ride
As the Discover Hudson Valley Ride quickly approaches, we were thinking about the alluring landscapes and historic destinations and that made us wonder: What are the top ten reasons...
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County Announces Heritage Lecture Series
Heritage Days Speaker Series #2: "The Gentleman and the Democrat: New York's Battle over the US Constitution in Poughkeepsie".
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On The Wings of a Moth during Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome's 54th Season
By Robert G. Waldvogel
The first warmth of summer and whiff of freshly mowed grass signal a return to aviation's barnstorming era here in the mid-Hudson Valley, because that grass graces the gently...
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More than 40 trails mapped in Healthy Communities Trail Maps
New Webpage provides one stop shopping for local trail info
The Dutchess County Departments of Health and Planning & Development have launched a brand new webpage to connect hikers with information about the trail systems
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Courtyard Poughkeepsie Hotel Guest Rooms Get $1 Million Makeover
Hotel updates rooms with new carpet, drapes, lighting and furnishings; adds contemporary desks with ergonomic chairs!
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"Democracy in Dutchess: 300 Years of County Political Life"
The Poughkeepsie Journal, working with the Office of the County Historian, Dutchess County Tourism and noted historians throughout the county, has produced "Democracy in Dutchess:...
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