Dutchess County
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Dutchess County
Dutchess County was established in 1683 as one of the original counties of New York. Nestled in the scenic 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 iconic historic estates, restaurants, festivals, and natural scenic beauty, Dutchess County is 800 square miles of fascinating sites, lively events, and breathtaking vistas.
A playground of attractions and unique experiences await you in Poughkeepsie, known as the "Queen City" of the Hudson, as well as, in the charming villages and towns scattered across the county. With The Culinary Institute of America
at the helm, you’ll find a thriving culinary scene of farm-to-table cuisine, a craft beverage trail of artisanal breweries, distilleries, cideries, and award-winning wineries, and numerous family-owned farms offering markets, sampling, and pick-your-own opportunities.
Dutchess’ eye-catching landmarks spotlight the region’s notable history and include tours of the Home of President Franklin D. Roosevelt, America’s first Presidential Library & Museum, the home of Eleanor Roosevelt that is the only National Historic Site dedicated to a First Lady, and the Gilded Age estate at Vanderbilt Mansion.
The picturesque mountain ridges that inspired America’s first art movement, the Hudson River School, invite you to engage with world class art and live entertainment, shop the galleries of local artists, and provide the backdrop for invigorating outdoor activities like hiking, biking, kayaking, or just strolling the world’s longest elevated pedestrian bridge, Walkway Over the Hudson.
Suggested Itineraries
Suggested Accommodation
Beekman Arms Delamater InnRhinebeckInnFrom £106 per room per night
Located in the Hudson Valley, this charming inn dating from the 18th century is less than a mile from the Dutchess County Fairgrounds and 10 miles from the Vanderbilt Mansion National Historic Site.
Classic, individually decorated rooms have free Wi-Fi and sitting areas. Upgraded rooms include separate living areas and fireplaces. Some add kitchens, courtyard access, or complimentary sherry.
Amenities include an airy restaurant with a Colonial-style bar and wood-beamed ceilings. There's a guest lounge with a fireplace and books. Minimum-stays rules may apply.
Hilltop House B&BAmeniaModerateFrom £187 per room per night
Dating back to 1909, this refined B&B is 2.2 miles from Wassaic Metro-North railroad station, 6.6 miles from the Sharon Country Club and 9.6 miles from Macedonia Brook State Park.
Bright rooms have free WiFi and antique furniture. Some add desks and/or hardwood floors.
Cooked breakfast is complimentary. Other amenities include a wraparound porch and lounge with a fireplace. There are also free bike rentals.
Hampton InnFishkillModerateFrom £85 per room per night
This laid-back modern hotel is an 8-minute walk from the Van Wyck Homestead Museum and 7 miles from the Dia:Beacon art museum.
The understated rooms include free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs and on-demand video games, as well as microwaves, mini fridges and coffeemakers. All quarters also have desks or laptop trays, while upgraded rooms add sitting areas with pull-out sofas.
Complimentary amenities include parking, hot breakfast and takeaway breakfast bags (weekdays only). There's also a 24/7 business centre and an indoor pool.
Hyatt Place, Poughkeepsie
Moderate
From £98 per room per night
Located in Poughkeepsie in a wooded area off Route 9, this property is ideal for exploring the surrounding area.
Understated rooms have pull-out sofas, flat-screen TVs, mini fridges and coffeemakers. Suites add separate living rooms.
The property has a breakfast room, fitness centre, indoor pool, bar and shop.
Parking is complimentary.
Best Western Plus, The Inn & Suites at the FallsPoughkeepsieModerateFrom £75 per room per night
This modern hotel is 9.6 miles from the Culinary Institute of America and 11.6 miles from the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum.
Contemporary rooms feature free WiFi and flat-screen TVs. All come with tea and coffeemaking equipment, microwaves, mini fridges and work desks. Some include pull-out sofas.
Complimentary perks include cooked breakfast plus evening receptions with drinks by the fireplace. Other amenities include a fitness room, meeting/events rooms, a bar and a terrace overlooking a garden stream.
Mirbeau Inn and Spa, Rhinebeck
Inn Unique Stay
From £230 per room per night
Reminiscent of an old-world chic Parisian Hotel, yet completely modern throughout, this beautiful property is located in the heart of Rhinebeck in the village’s historic downtown.
The 50 room property is set on nearly 3 secluded acres and boasts a beautiful spa, fitness centre and a schedule of daily fitness classes. There is also a French-inspired restaurant, featuring local and seasonal produce from multi-generational farms, emergent food artisans and craft distillers.
