Dutchess County – Hudson Valley, NY Sample Itinerary – 3 nights / 4 days Contact: Dawn Hopper 845-463-5444
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Day 1 Walkway Over the Hudson Visit the world’s longest elevated pedestrian bridge spanning 212’ above water and 1.28 miles across for unprecedented views of the Hudson River Valley. This historic bridge (c. 1888) is a New York State Park offering riverside elevator access, special events, and guided tours. www.walkway.org Tour and Lunch at The Culinary Institute of America The world’s premier culinary college educating students from over 30 countries in the culinary arts and offering student- guided tours. Dine at CIA’s Award-winning restaurants; Bocuse, Caterina de’ Medici, American Bounty, and Apple Pie Bakery, and make time to do some shopping at their specialty culinary store. www.ciarestaurants.com Empire Cruise Lines Depart Poughkeepsie waterfront for a relaxing narrated Sightseeing cruise offering views of the Great Estates, wine cruises, dining cruises, and the unique scenic beauty of the Hudson River. www.empirecruiselines.com
Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library & Museum America’s first Presidential Library, and the only one used by a Sitting President, is a new interactive exhibit. The immersive, self Guided tour takes visitors back to the era of the FDR administration, the Roosevelt family, and Behind-the Scenes of the National Archives. www.fdrlibrary.marist.edu
Poughkeepsie Ice House Hudson River waterfront indoor and outdoor dining with menus created by CIA Chefs featuring local farm produce in an historic building with old world charm. www.poughkeepsieicehouse.com Shadows on the Hudson Dine overlooking the amazing views of the Hudson River and the Mid-Hudson Bridge. Affordable group menu features produce from local farms and venue can manage two buses at once, if required. www.shadowsonthehudson.com
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Dutchess County – Hudson Valley, NY Sample Itinerary – 3 nights / 4 days Contact: Dawn Hopper 845-463-5444
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Day 2 Madava Farms, The Home of Crown Maple Tour, Tasting, Lunch - 800 acres of natural scenic beauty provide The perfect backdrop to tour their sustainable sugarhouse, built to be the world’s largest, and taste their artisanal maple syrup. Have lunch made with ingredients grown right on their own farm and shop for artisan products on your way out. www.crownmaple.com Innisfree Garden Stroll 185 acres of streams, waterfalls, terraces, retaining walls, And unique plants. The garden, of the early 1900s, is a merge of Modernist ideas and traditional Chinese and Japanese “cup” Garden design principles with a nuanced reading of its glacial landscape. www.innisfreegarden.org Wing’s Castle Explore the handmade castle and home of artists, Peter and Toni Wing. Featured on HGTV’s Extreme Homes, the house is filled With military memorabilia, old machinery, carousel horses, artifacts, and collectibles from around the globe. Their amazing views are framed by a manmade “stonehenge” including a dinosaur footprint found on the property. www.wingscastle.com Millbrook Vineyards & Winery A visit to Hudson Valley’s first vinifera vineyard includes an experiential tour, tasting of Award-winning wines, and I Love NY commemorative glass to take home. Winery offers local café food with outdoor seating. www.millwine.com
Arts and Culture World-class entertainment awaits visitors at the Richard B. Fisher Center at Bard College, designed by architect Frank Gehry, Bardavon’s 1869 Opera House, and New York Stage & Film’s Powerhouse Theater at Vassar College. www.dutchesstourism.com/listings/theatres-and-performances Dia: Beacon houses works by artists such as Richard Serra, Michael Heizer, and Blinky Palermo. The collection from the 1960s to the present is on display in a refurbished box factory. Beacon, a nearby historic river town is a mecca of art galleries and gift shops. www.diabeacon.org
Dutchess County – Hudson Valley, NY Sample Itinerary – 3 nights / 4 days Contact: Dawn Hopper 845-463-5444
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Day 3 Vanderbilt Mansion National Historic Site A masterpiece of American Beau-Arts design, the estate known as Hyde Park, represents the domestic ideal of the elite class of late 19th century America. The Gilded Age mansion features original furnishings, a bedroom inspired by the Marie Antoinette chamber at The Palace of Versailles, a formal garden, and walking trails with river and mountain views. www.nps.gov/vama Home of Franklin D. Roosevelt National Historic Site Visit Springwood, the birthplace, childhood and adult home and the final resting place of President Franklin D. Roosevelt, the only U.S. President elected to four terms. The estate was the site of the Royal visit of King George VI and the Queen of England in June 1939, the first time a reigning British Monarch had ever set foot on American soil. www.nps.gov/hofr Lunch at Hyde Park Brewing Company Conveniently located across the road from the Home of FDR, Hyde Park Brewing is a family-owned business featuring artisanal craft brews made onsite, farm-to-table menus, and a friendly staff. www.hydeparkbrewing.com Eleanor Roosevelt National Historic Site Visit the modest cottage of Val-Kill, the private home of one of the most esteemed women in the world, and the only National Historic Site dedicated to a first lady. Learn about Eleanor’s dedication to human and civil rights, and her pivotal role in The Universal Declaration of Human Rights at the United Nations. www.nps.gov/elro Sunset dinner at The Rhinecliff The historic boutique hotel (c. 1854) offers waterfront dining With stunning Hudson River and mountain views. Meals prepared by a Chef graduate of The Culinary Institute of America, using farm-fresh ingredients. www.therhinecliff.com
Dutchess County – Hudson Valley, NY Sample Itinerary – 3 nights / 4 days Contact: Dawn Hopper 845-463-5444
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Day 4 Staatsburgh State Historic Site The tour at Mills Mansion comes alive in this 79 room Gilded Age mansion featuring a treasure of historic tales about the family of Ruth & Ogden Mills and their elite guests. Group Tour with Oliver Kita Chocolate & Wine - Enjoy an added treat as Award-winning Chocolatier Oliver Kita takes your group on a journey of chocolate with a wine pairing in the mansion. www.Facebook.com/staatsburghSHS Wilderstein Historic Site The home of the Suckley family and residence of Margaret “Daisy” Suckley, a cousin and close confidante of Franklin D. Roosevelt. The home features Queen Anne style architecture, Joseph Burr Tiffany designed interiors, and Calvert Vaux designed landscapes. www.wilderstein.org Rhinebeck - Lunch and shopping This charming village established 1688, boasts 347 The National Historic Register sites including Beekman Arms, America’s oldest operating inn, 30 restaurants, and an abundance of art galleries and boutique shops. www.enjoyrhinebeck.com Dutch’s Spirits at Harvest Homestead Farm Explore the historic bootlegging operation of America's Prohibition Era. This must-see destination combines history of modern farming and the craft distillery movement with underground bunker tours, farm-to-table dining, and spirits sampling for an unforgettable experience. Tour, dine, discover, taste. www.dutchsspirits.com Clermont State Historic Site Meet Hudson Valley aristocracy’s founding family; dynamic matriarch Margaret Beekman Livingston, and Chancello Robert Livingston, (Declaration of Independence, the Louisiana Purchase, and co- creator of the practical steamboat). Enjoy vintage gardens and breathtaking Catskill Mountain views! www.friendsofclermont.org
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Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome – Museum, Airshows & Biplane Rides - A living history museum of antique aviation and one of the world’s largest collection of early aeroplanes with airshows mid-June - Oct. Day 1 feature vintage airplanes, like the 1909 Bleriot, America’ s oldest flying plane; Saturdays Sundays feature WWI aircraft; and biplanes rides are available all week. www.oldrhinebeck.org
