Guidebook for Germantown
Food Scene
Looking at the menu you might say “this looks like any other Brooklyn farm to table restaurant” but it’s seriously outstanding food, and very cozy inside. I’m consistently surprised and delighted when I eat there. Every time!! Things are so balanced, so unique, so delicious. They just do it right. They only have one table for reservations of 8-12 so if you want to go there while you're staying, be sure to call in advance.
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Gaskins
2 Church AveLooking at the menu you might say “this looks like any other Brooklyn farm to table restaurant” but it’s seriously outstanding food, and very cozy inside. I’m consistently surprised and delighted when I eat there. Every time!! Things are so balanced, so unique, so delicious. They just do it right. They only have one table for reservations of 8-12 so if you want to go there while you're staying, be sure to call in advance.
A classic American diner that was taken over by a local family of farmers. All of their meat and dairy is raised on their property just outside of town and meets some ridiculous ethical standards. They are known best for their burgers
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Grazin' Diner
717 Warren StA classic American diner that was taken over by a local family of farmers. All of their meat and dairy is raised on their property just outside of town and meets some ridiculous ethical standards. They are known best for their burgers
The lobby of this superbly renovated motel is worth gawking at. So airy and well-designed. Stop by to sit or just peek: ideally you could just have a coffee, a biscuit with butter and jam in their light-filled library and kitchenette area, or go for full on breakfast. You can also go in the evening to their sultry back bar area for a fancy, if pricey, cocktail.
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Rivertown Lodge
731 Warren StreetThe lobby of this superbly renovated motel is worth gawking at. So airy and well-designed. Stop by to sit or just peek: ideally you could just have a coffee, a biscuit with butter and jam in their light-filled library and kitchenette area, or go for full on breakfast. You can also go in the evening to their sultry back bar area for a fancy, if pricey, cocktail.
One of many amazing fresh farmstands in the area - this one attached directly to a small family owned farm.
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Montgomery Place Orchards
4283 NY-9GOne of many amazing fresh farmstands in the area - this one attached directly to a small family owned farm.
Bright airy headquarters for this upstate bakery's major operations. Amazing fresh breads, pastries, sandwiches, soups, granola. Beautiful patio on which to sit outside. We like to go on the way to the house (to pick up many carbs for a delicious weekend) or on the way home (for a pre-road trip sandwich)
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Bread Alone Bakery
45 E Market StBright airy headquarters for this upstate bakery's major operations. Amazing fresh breads, pastries, sandwiches, soups, granola. Beautiful patio on which to sit outside. We like to go on the way to the house (to pick up many carbs for a delicious weekend) or on the way home (for a pre-road trip sandwich)
They used to have their shop in downtown Hudson, and it was VERY sad when they moved away. Get the morning bun!
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Bonfiglio & Bread
44 2nd StThey used to have their shop in downtown Hudson, and it was VERY sad when they moved away. Get the morning bun!
Sightseeing
A historic artist’s mansion / estate. It belonged to Frederic Church (landscape painter who formed the Hudson River School). Has rotating exhibitions and awesome landscaping (as to be expected by someone who made his living painting landscapes) + views out over the Catskills. It’s less than 10 min from the house.
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Olana State Historic Site
Olana State Historic SiteA historic artist’s mansion / estate. It belonged to Frederic Church (landscape painter who formed the Hudson River School). Has rotating exhibitions and awesome landscaping (as to be expected by someone who made his living painting landscapes) + views out over the Catskills. It’s less than 10 min from the house.
Arts & Culture
Art Omi
1405 Co Rte 22Bard College
30 Campus RdHuge venue space with arts/music/cultural events on rotation. Blowout seasonal food and flea markets happen here regularly too - fun to visit for a gathering of Hudson's best vendors when possible
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Basilica Hudson
110 S Front StHuge venue space with arts/music/cultural events on rotation. Blowout seasonal food and flea markets happen here regularly too - fun to visit for a gathering of Hudson's best vendors when possible
Essentials
A cute lil general goods store. It has most provisions you might want incl fresh eggs and a bunch of cheeses, beers, bacon, pancake mixes, cereal, chips, cookies, as well as fresh produce, pastries, and cold case of salads and prepared foods, all reasonably priced.
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Otto's Market
215 Main StA cute lil general goods store. It has most provisions you might want incl fresh eggs and a bunch of cheeses, beers, bacon, pancake mixes, cereal, chips, cookies, as well as fresh produce, pastries, and cold case of salads and prepared foods, all reasonably priced.
Getting Around
Hudson
69 S Front StParks & Nature
Clermont State Historic Site
1 Clermont AveShopping
Hawkins New York
613 Warren St Perfectly curated homewares
MINNA
421 Warren StAmazing woven textiles
Flowerkraut
722 Warren StFlowers, plants, soaps, pottery, and... sauerkraut!
Antiques overload! Huge multi-level warehouse where you may be either inspired or overwhelmed (or both!)
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Zaborski Emporium
27 Hoffman StAntiques overload! Huge multi-level warehouse where you may be either inspired or overwhelmed (or both!)