Welcome to scenic Dutchess County, established in 1683 as one of the original counties of New York. Nestled in the Hudson River Valley, midway between New York City and the capital city of Albany, it is easily accessible by car, train, bus and air. With its abundance of historic landmarks, restaurants, festivals and natural scenic beauty, Dutchess County is 800 square miles of fascinating sites, lively events and breathtaking vistas.
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Recreation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Biking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Golf . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Family Fun . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fish & Game . . . . . . . . . . . . . Hudson River Enjoyment . . . . Shooting Clubs & Preserves . . Horseback Riding . . . . . . . . . .
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S c en ic & Nature Gardens . . . . . . Parks . . . . . . . . Campgrounds . . Hiking . . . . . . . . Scenic Tours . . .
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History Above: View north of the Hudson River from The Walkway Over the Hudson On the cover (clockwise from top left): Hudson River Sloop Clearwater sails under Mid-Hudson "Franklin D. Roosevelt" Bridge; Walkway Over the Hudson Historic State Park; Buddy Behney of Mountain Tops, Beacon, kayaking; Visitors in Fern Glen, Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies/ Neil Bettez
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Historic Sites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Museums . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Arts Art Museums . . . . . . Art Galleries . . . . . . . Theater . . . . . . . . . . . Glassworks . . . . . . . . Art Organizations . . . Cultural Centers . . . . Sound Arts . . . . . . . . Colleges/Education .
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Accommodations . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Drive-in Movies . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Entertainment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Shopping Malls . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Antique Centers/Auction Houses . . 31 Specialty Shops . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Personal Growth . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Cuisin e Wineries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Restaurants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
About Dutch e ss AAA Stations . . . . . . . . . . . . Chambers of Commerce . . . . Trains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Planes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Buses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tourist Information Centers . Directions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Car Rentals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Notes: To the best of our knowledge, the information in this guide is correct as of December 15, 2011. However, due to possible changes in rates and hours of operation, we recommend that you call before visiting any listed facility. This guide lists only those facilities that wish to be included. Listings do not represent an endorsement. This travel guide is published by Dutchess County Tourism, 3 Neptune Road, Suite Q-17, Poughkeepsie, New York 12601, the County of Dutchess, in cooperation with the New York State Department of Economic Development and the I Love New York campaign. I LOVE NEW YORK is a registered trademark and service mark of the New York State Department of Economic Development; used with permission. Printed in U.S.A. Dutchess County Tourism is a division of the Dutchess County Economic Development Corporation.