THINGS TO DO
If you are looking for things to do, the Rhinebeck area is just a stone’s throw away and is known for its small-town charm and antiquing. Just 2 miles from the Dutchess County Fairgrounds, there's always something going on.
ANTIQUES
- THE RHINEBECK ANTIQUES FAIR - http://www.rhinebeckantiquesfair.com/
- ANTIQUES SHOPS IN RHINEBECK - http://pages.prodigy.com/GWPR60A/rantiq.htm
THEATRE
- THE RICHARD B. FISHER CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS AT BARD COLLEGE - http://www.fishercenter.bard.edu
- THE BARDAVON - http://www.bardavon.org
- THE CENTER FOR PERFORMING ARTS IN RHINEBECK - http://www.centerforperformingarts.org/
GOLF
- GOLF IN DUTCHESS CO - http://www.dutchesstourism.com/golf.asp
SHOPPING
- SHOPPING IN RHINEBECK - http://www.rhinebeck.com/shopping.html
- HAMMERTOWN BARN - http://hammertown.com/
FILMS AND FESTIVALS
- UPSTATE FILMS - http://www.upstatefilms.org/index.php
- LYCEUM SIX THEATERS - http://www.greatmovieslowerprices.com/lyceum.html
- WOODSTOCK FILM FESTIVAL - http://www.woodstockfilmfestival.com/
Music
- The Rhinebeck Chamber Music Society - Rhinebeck Chamber Music Society, Inc. P.O. Box 465 Rhinebeck, NY 12572. 845-876-2870 http://www.rhinebeckmusic.org
FOR THE KIDS
- DUTCHESS CO TOURISM - http://www.dutchesstourism.com/children.asp
MUSEUMS AND GALLERIES
- OLD RHINEBECK AERODROME MUSEUM - http://www.oldrhinebeck.org/
- THE MUSEUM OF RHINEBECK HISTORY - http://rhinebeckmuseum.com/
- THE MID-HUDSON CHILDREN’S MUSEUM - http://www.mhcm.org/new/pages/home.htm
- THE FRANCES LEHMAN LOEB ART CENTER AT VASSAR COLLEGE – http://fllac.vassar.edu/
- THE HUDSON RIVER MARITIME MUSEUM - http://www.hrmm.org/
- HESSEL MUSEUM OF ART & CCS GALLERIES AT BARD COLLEGE - http://www.bard.edu/ccs/museum/
- THE FRANKLIN D. ROOSEVELT PRESIDENTIAL LIBRARY AND MUSEUM - http://www.fdrlibrary.marist.edu/
FAIRS
- GARLIC FESTIVAL - http://www.hvgf.org/
- DUTCHESS CO. FAIRGROUNDS - http://www.dutchessfair.com/
- ULSTER CO. COMMUNITY GUIDE - http://www.firstcx.com/annual.html
FARMS
- CEDAR HEIGHTS ORCHARD - http://www.rhinebeckapples.com/
- LOBOTSKY’S WONDERLAND FARM - http://www.wonderlandfarm.com/
- SOUTHLANDS FOUNDATION - http://www.southlands.org/index.html
- GREIG FARM - http://www.greigfarm.com/
FARMERS MARKETS
- RHINEBECK (Thursdays and Sundays) - http://www.rhinebeckfarmersmarket.com/
- HYDE PARK - http://www.hydeparkfarmersmarket.com/
- HUDSON - http://www.hudsonfarmersmarket.org/
HISTORIC MANSIONS AND SITES
- ESTATES OF THE HUDSON VALLEY - http://www.hudsonriver.com/estates.htm
- MILLS MANSION - http://www.staatsburgh.org/
- VANDERBILT MANSION - http://www.nps.gov/archive/vama/vamahome.html
- HOME OF FRANKLIN D. ROOSEVELT - http://www.nps.gov/hofr
- WILDERSTEIN - http://www.wilderstein.org/about.html
- OLANA - http://www.olana.org
- MONTGOMERY PLACE - http://www.hudsonvalley.org/content/view/16/46/
- LOCUST GROVE - http://www.lgny.org/
- HOME OF MARTIN VAN BUREN - http://www.nps.gov/mava
WINERIES AND DISTILLERIES
- The Dutchess Wine Trail: Alison Wines & Vineyards, Clinton Vineyards & Winery and Millbrook Vineyards & Winery - http://www.dutchesswinetrail.com/
- VISITOR’S GUIDE TO WINERIES IN THE HUDSON VALLEY - http://www.hudsonriver.com/winetour.htm
- MILLBROOK WINERY - http://millbrookwine.com/index.php
HORSEBACK RIDING
- CEDAR CREST FARM - http://www.equestcenter.com
- HIDDEN HOLLOW FARMS RIDING CENTER - http://www.freewebs.com/hiddenhollowridingcenter/
- SOUTHLANDS FOUNDATION - http://www.southlands.org/index.html
FISHING, BOATING & KAYAKING
- HUDSON RIVER CRUISES - http://hudsonrivercruises.com
- HUDSON RIVER FISHING & LAUNCH SITES - http://www.dutchesstourism.com/launch.asp
- NORRIE POINT ENVIRONMENTAL CENTER - http://www.sunydutchess.edu/ahbs/Norrie/
- KAYAK TOURS AND INSTRUCTION - http://hudsonvalleykayaktours.com/
- ATLANTIC KAYAK TOURS - http://www.atlantickayaktours.com/
- HUDSON VALLEY KAYAK TOURS - www.hudsonvalleykayaktours.com
- Enjoyable paddling on the Hudson River. From the open water at the channel to its quiet bays and coves, the majestic and historic Hudson is perfect for paddlers of all experience levels.
- Speak to Lee or Edie 518.965.7599, all equipment supplied, great locations and tours, beginners welcome !- PT 728 - Fully Restored WWII PT Boat - http://www.pt728.com/index.html
- HUDSON SAILING - http://www.hudsonsailing.com/index.htm
FITNESS CENTERS
- SATYA YOGA - http://www.satyayogarhinebeck.com/
- RHINEBECK PILATES - http://www.pilatesrhinebeck.com/
- IXL HEALTH & FITNESS - http://www.ixlhealthandfitness.com/
HIKING
- HISTORIC HYDE PARK TRAIL - http://www.hydeparkny.us/recreation/HealthyTrails.shtml
HOT AIR BALLOON RIDES
- ABOVE THE CLOUDS - http://www.abovethecloudsinc.com/
- BLUE SKY BALLOONS - http://www.blueskyballoons.com/
SKYDIVING
- Skydive The Ranch - Located at 45 Sand Hille Road, Gardiner, NY 12525. 845-255-4033
SPAS AND SALONS
- HAVEN SPA - Montgomery Street Rhinebeck, NY 12572 Tel: 845-876-7369 http://www.havenrhinebeck.com/
- TRANQUILITY - http://www.tranquilitymindbodyspirit.com/
SKIING
- Windham Mountain - Located at 33 Clarence D. Lane Road, Windham 800.754.9463 http://winter.windhammountain.com/
- Belleayre Mountain - Located off State Route 28. 845.254.5600 and 800.942.6904 http://www.belleayre.com
- Catamount Ski Resort - Taconic Parkway North to Route 23 E exit; Route 23 East for 10 miles to Catamount. http://www.catamountski.com/
- Hunter Mountain - Located just over 2 hours north of New York City in the northern Catskill Mountains of New York State. Whether you are coming from the north or the south, Hunter is a convenient half-hour ride from New York State Thruway exits 20 or 21 1.800.HUNTERMTN http://www.huntermtn.com
- Holiday Mountain Ski Area - Take Route 17 (Quickway) East to Exit 108 (Bridgeville) go to bottom of hill and make left (just past the Old Homestead Restaurant) on to Holiday Mountain Road. 800-727-8455 http://www.Holidaymtn.com
WALKING & HIKING
- POETS WALK - http://www.hudsonriverheritage.org/poet.html/
Located on River Rd, just north of Rhinecliff- Kingston Bridge approach. A lovely short walk with beautiful river vistas. - Ferncliff Forest http://ferncliff_forest.villageofrhinebeck.info/