welcome TO CAMPUS WHERE TO GO AND WHAT TO SEE When Visiting The Culinary Institute of America
WE’RE SO GLAD
YOU’RE VISITING! We encourage you to fully enjoy the wonder, excitement, and warm hospitality of the world-famous Hudson Valley while you’re here.
TAKE YOUR PICK
BEAUTIFUL AND
The region has a great selection of “pickyour-own” farms, whether you’re looking
BOUNTIFUL Nestled along the banks of
for fresh apples to bake with or that perfect decorative pumpkin for carving. Many have festivals or other special events going on. Some popular local options include Wrights Farm, Minard
EXPERIENCE THE HISTORY
BROWSE THE STORES
The town of Hyde Park offers several
The Hudson Valley boasts hundreds
popular tourist destinations steeped in
of antiques stores, craft shops, and
history. Visit the Franklin D. Roosevelt
boutiques, along with brand name
Presidential Library & Museum and
designer stores and outlets. There
see the gorgeous grounds, gardens,
are a number of upscale malls and
and trails where FDR lived. Enjoy the
plazas along Route 9, including the
charming Val-Kill, Eleanor Roosevelt’s
Poughkeepsie Plaza six miles south of
the majestic Hudson River, the
Farms, Dubois Farms, and Sprout
retreat that’s the only National Historic
the CIA, and the Poughkeepsie Galleria
CIA takes full advantage of
Creek Farm, famous for its cheeses.
Site dedicated to a First Lady. And
and The Shoppes At South Hills, both
So grab a large bag, get out
explore the Vanderbilt Mansion
about 10 miles from the college. Further
there, and start pickin’!
National Historic Site’s pristine property
south (about an hour’s drive but well
the bounty of its valley home. Food tourism is huge here,
that boasts centuries-old trees and
worth it!), the Woodbury Commons
with an abundance of farms,
SHOP THE FARMERS’ MARKETS
stunning Hudson River and Catskill
boasts one of the world's largest
vineyards, and restaurants,
There are dozens of farmers’ markets
Mountain views.
collections of designer outlets.
many owned by our renowned alumni. The region is also rich with history, art, and outdoor adventure. There’s plenty to do, so go ahead...explore! GET STARTED AT ciachef.edu/hudson-valley
in the area, including the Hyde Park Farmers Market held June through
TASTE THE VINTAGE REGION
October right up the road from the
We have our very own Wine Country
campus. Be sure to also check out the
right here in the Hudson Valley; in fact,
bustling Rhinebeck Farmers’ Market
it’s America’s oldest wine-making and
Sundays from May through December.
grape-growing region. Choose from
Plus, there are many more food-related
more than 25 area wineries that offer
events to savor. Take a sampling of the
tours, tastings, and special events. Some
Valley region have to offer
of the best include Adair Vineyards
while you’re visiting.
Valley’s bounty home with you!
in New Paltz, Benmarl Winery in
BEER HERE! Craft and local beers are all the rage
#ONLYATCIA The CIA purchases a million dollars’ worth of local products every year for our restaurants.
Get to Know the Valley
around the country, and the Hudson Valley is no different. There are plenty of great
Millbrook, and Brotherhood Winery in Washingtonville, the oldest winery in the U.S. You can customize your own wine trail through the Valley!
places to sample the region’s beers, such as the Hyde Park Brewing Company just to the north and the college’s very own Brewery at the CIA right on campus. Other great choices include Mill House Brewing Company, Blue Collar Brewery, and New Paltz Brewing Company. Have fun, and remember to always drink responsibly!
#ONLYATCIA The CIA has $500,000 worth of wine in our cellar culled from all regions of the world.
Discover everything Hyde Park and the surrounding Hudson
CHOOSE YOUR COLLEGE
ADVENTURE New York The Total Package STOP IN FOR A BITE
the region’s beautiful state parks, or
There are plenty of world-class dining
catch year-round events at the Dutchess
options offering a variety of global
County Fairgrounds, including the
flavors throughout the Hudson Valley.
Dutchess Country Fair in August.
Many feature CIA alumni, including Essie’s Restaurant (Brandon Walker ’01),
TAKE A BITE OF THE BIG APPLE
Crew Restaurant & Bar (Thomas
The CIA is just five minutes from the
Kacherski ’01), Lola’s Café and Catering
Poughkeepsie train station, and then
(Edward Kowalski ’98), and The Would
it’s only 90 minutes to New York City!
Restaurant (Claire Winslow ’85). You can
That means you have easy access to the
also see current students in action at
restaurants, museums, theater, music,
the CIA’s own outstanding restaurants
shopping, major league sports, and
right on campus—American Bounty
amazing street life of the city that
Restaurant, The Bocuse Restaurant,
never sleeps.
Ristorante Caterina de’ Medici, Apple
Location: Hyde Park Students: 2,400+ Housing: Residential
#ONLYATCIA New York students can also experience a semester at the
SOAK UP THE ARTS
CIA Singapore, California, or
There’s a wide variety of arts and
Texas as part of their bachelor’s
ciarestaurantgroup.com.
entertainment venues throughout
degree concentration
SAVOR THE NATURAL BEAUTY
Poughkeepsie, you’ll find the Bardavon
Want to see firsthand some of the
Opera House, New York State’s oldest
area’s famous fall foliage or other
continually operating theater, and
California
Texas
scenic wonders? Take a walk…or a
the Mid-Hudson Civic Center, which
ride, even! There are some spectacular
presents a regular schedule of popular
Napa Valley Nirvana
Urban Community
opportunities to become one with
performers and shows. DIA:Beacon
Location: St. Helena
Location: San Antonio
nature. One of the best ways to catch
showcases art from the 1960s to today
Students: 340+
Students: 200+
the splendor of our riverside community
as well as special exhibitions and public
Housing: Residential
Housing: Commuter
is the Walkway Over the Hudson,
programs. And across the river to the
a state park open year-round that
south, you’ll find The Storm King Art
spans the Hudson River. At 212 feet tall
Center, a 500-acre park where you can
and 1.28 miles across, it’s the longest
stroll amid stunning sculptures from top
elevated pedestrian bridge in the world.
artists. There’s also a broad selection of
You can also stroll or bike along the
movie theaters, including the Hyde Park
Dutchess Rail Trail, hike the Catskill or
Drive-in and Roosevelt Cinemas just up
Shawangunk Mountains, visit some of
the road from the CIA.
Pie Bakery Café, and Post Road Brew House. Read more about them at
the region. Just five minutes away in
GETTING AROUND
ACCOMMODATIONS
There’s a wide variety of ways to travel to and from
Choose from a variety of accommodations when visiting the CIA
the CIA’s New York campus, and to explore the
in Hyde Park, NY. Here is a sampling of places to stay within
surrounding Hudson Valley region.
10 miles of the college:
BOOK A FLIGHT
COURTYARD BY MARRIOTT
THE POUGHKEEPSIE GRAND HOTEL
Major airports within two hours of the CIA include:
2641 South Road
40 Civic Center Plaza
• Stewart International Airport, Newburgh, NY
Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
• John F. Kennedy International Airport, New York City
1-800-321-2211 • 845-485-6336
1-800-216-1034 • 845-485-5300
• LaGuardia Airport, New York City
courtyard.marriott.com
pokgrand.com
• Albany International Airport, Albany, NY
HAMPTON INN & SUITES POUGHKEEPSIE
QUALITY INN
TAKE A TRAIN
2361 South Road
Hyde Park, NY 12538
The Poughkeepsie Train Station is about a 10-minute
Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
845-229-0088
ride from campus, and from there Amtrak and
845-463-7500
choicehotels.com/ny343
Metro-North Railroad connect to a number of locations,
hamptoninn.com
• Newark International Airport, Newark, NY
including Grand Central Terminal and Penn Station—
4142 Albany Post Road (Rt. 9)
RESIDENCE INN BY MARRIOTT HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS
2525 South Road
2750 South Road
Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
GO FOR A RIDE
Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
1-800-331-3131 • 845-463-4343
For a small fee, the CIA offers a weekend shuttle
1-800-465-4329 • 845-473-1151
residence-inn.marriott.com
to the mall, grocery stores, and other shopping outlets.
hiexpress.com/poughkeepsie
both less than two hours to the south in New York City.
If you want more freedom to do your own thing,
ROOSEVELT INN
Zipcars are available for rent on campus. There are
INN THE WOODS
4360 Albany Post Road (Rte. 9)
also Uber and Lyft, taxi services, a LOOP bus system,
BED & BREAKFAST
Hyde Park, NY 12538
and rental car companies such as Avis and Hertz
32 Howard Boulevard Extension
845-229-2443
for off-campus outings.
Hyde Park, NY 12538
rooseveltinnofhydepark.com
845-229-9331 innthewoods.com
THE VILLAGE SQUARE 4159 Albany Post Road (Route 9)
#ONLYATCIA
JOURNEY INN BED & BREAKFAST
Hyde Park, NY 12538
1 Sherwood Place
845-229-7141
Choice of 2,000+ industry-wide locations
Hyde Park, NY 12538
for a résumé-building internship—including
845-229-8972
exciting New York City venues like
journeyinn.com
Jean-Georges restaurant, Union Square Hospitality Group, and The Ritz-Carlton.
LE PETIT CHATEAU INN 39 West Dorsey Lane Hyde Park, NY 12538 845-437-4688 lepetitchateauinn.com
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Beverage Garden Plaza
18. Cinnamon Lodge (Residence Hall)
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General Foods Nutrition Center
19. Juniper Lodge (Residence Hall)
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Marriott Pavilion
20. Cayenne Lodge (Residence Hall)
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Our Lady of the Way Chapel
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CAMPUS CONTACTS ADMISSIONS 1-800-CULINARY (285-4627) • admissions@culinary.edu
STUDENT FINANCIAL AND REGISTRATION SERVICES 845-451-1500 • SFRS@culinary.edu
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