Yuri’s guidebook

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Noteworthy Cafes & Restaurants Nearby

Our log house is located in one of the most picturesque and fun-filled areas of the Hudson Valley. You're within a 10-minute drive of Kingston, NY, the 1st capital of New York state, which also has an impressive array of restaurants. Rhinebeck and Red Hook are also popular destinations and are within a 15-minute drive while Woodstock is only 20 minutes away. All these towns have lots of exciting restaurants that feature locally grown ingredients and farm-to-table cooking. Between these attractive destinations and Saugerties, you'll be busy eating out, partaking of local brews, visiting local farms and wineries and enjoying other activities such as hiking, shopping, horse-back riding, golfing, playing tennis, boating, sunbathing and having all sorts of fun.
A wonderful Italian eatery with tasty plates, large portions & great ambiance!
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Annarella Ristorante
276 Malden Turnpike
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A wonderful Italian eatery with tasty plates, large portions & great ambiance!
4 minutes from our house sits this local treasure with its organic breads, pastries, coffee, cakes & sandwiches. A MUST!
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Bread Alone Bakery
45 E Market St
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4 minutes from our house sits this local treasure with its organic breads, pastries, coffee, cakes & sandwiches. A MUST!
5 minutes from the house, this family-owned restaurant provides a reliable & resonably priced fare
Reginato Ristorante
34 Leggs Mills Rd
5 minutes from the house, this family-owned restaurant provides a reliable & resonably priced fare
A great variety of bagels & toppings - always crowded
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Lox of Bagels
3103 Rte 9W
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A great variety of bagels & toppings - always crowded
Another excellent breakfast place, with bagels so enormous & delicious, you're gonna think you're in NYC!
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Sunrise Bagel & Deli
496 Albany Ave
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Another excellent breakfast place, with bagels so enormous & delicious, you're gonna think you're in NYC!
A lovely French brasserie, charming & cozy
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Le Canard Enchaine
276 Fair St
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A lovely French brasserie, charming & cozy
Fresh seafood in an old district of Kingston lying along the water - perfect for a pre- or post-dinner stroll
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Ship to Shore
15 W Strand St
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Fresh seafood in an old district of Kingston lying along the water - perfect for a pre- or post-dinner stroll
Tacos & other Mexican fare with large portions and friendly staff.
Taqueria Poblano
8 Van Buren St
Tacos & other Mexican fare with large portions and friendly staff.
Local grass-fed beef burgers and other comfort food, with vegan & gluten-free options available. Also, an excellent choice of local and craft beer on tap.
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The Anchor
744 Broadway
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Local grass-fed beef burgers and other comfort food, with vegan & gluten-free options available. Also, an excellent choice of local and craft beer on tap.
Wood-fired Neapolitan pizza.
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Pizzeria Posto
43 E Market St
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Wood-fired Neapolitan pizza.
An upscale French bistro with great food and ambiance. Very popular locally!
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Le Petit Bistro
2-8 E Market St
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An upscale French bistro with great food and ambiance. Very popular locally!
Expertly prepared Italian fare with an easy-going vibe.
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Market St
19 W Market St
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Expertly prepared Italian fare with an easy-going vibe.
Small but creative menu and an art-filled setting.
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Duo Bistro
299 Wall St
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Small but creative menu and an art-filled setting.
Delicious food, a cozy atmosphere & a retro look.
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Miss Lucy's Kitchen
90 Partition St
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Delicious food, a cozy atmosphere & a retro look.
A popular rock & libations venue.
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The Partition Bar
124 Partition St
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A popular rock & libations venue.
Good drinks, excellent wings
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Mirabellas
123 Partition St
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Good drinks, excellent wings
A nice selection of beer and tasty burgers & fish n chips in a rustic setting.
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Dutch Ale House
253 Main Street
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A nice selection of beer and tasty burgers & fish n chips in a rustic setting.
For a truly extraordinary farm-to-table experience, take a ride to this lovely dining establishment headed by a husband & wife team, Devin and Marybeth Mills who hail from some of New York City’s finest restaurants: The Hudson River Club, Picholine, Le Bernardin, Guastavino’s, Atlantic Grill, Remi Restaurant, and the famed Gramercy Tavern. Seeking to move closer to the farms supplying their menu, they have beautifully restored this country farmhouse where the menu changes daily & the ingredients are the freshest available.
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Peekamoose
8373 NY-28
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For a truly extraordinary farm-to-table experience, take a ride to this lovely dining establishment headed by a husband & wife team, Devin and Marybeth Mills who hail from some of New York City’s finest restaurants: The Hudson River Club, Picholine, Le Bernardin, Guastavino’s, Atlantic Grill, Remi Restaurant, and the famed Gramercy Tavern. Seeking to move closer to the farms supplying their menu, they have beautifully restored this country farmhouse where the menu changes daily & the ingredients are the freshest available.
A great place to sample the future chefs' outstanding creations, pick up new cooking techniques, sample local brew, all the while being in a beautifully picturesque setting overlooking the Hudson River.
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The Culinary Institute of America
1946 Campus Dr
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A great place to sample the future chefs' outstanding creations, pick up new cooking techniques, sample local brew, all the while being in a beautifully picturesque setting overlooking the Hudson River.
Hailed as one of the Hudson Valley’s best new restaurants, The Tavern at Diamond Mills features unique and sophisticated culinary creations in a casually elegant setting overlooking the Esopus Falls. Whether dining al fresco on the Grand Terrace overlooking the majestic falls or cozying up in a booth by the fire of the main dining room, The Tavern is the perfect place to meet friends, have a romantic dinner or grab a quick bite at the bar.
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The Tavern at Diamond Mills
25 S Partition St
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Hailed as one of the Hudson Valley’s best new restaurants, The Tavern at Diamond Mills features unique and sophisticated culinary creations in a casually elegant setting overlooking the Esopus Falls. Whether dining al fresco on the Grand Terrace overlooking the majestic falls or cozying up in a booth by the fire of the main dining room, The Tavern is the perfect place to meet friends, have a romantic dinner or grab a quick bite at the bar.
A cool venue to catch a live music show. Make sure you google bspkingston dot com (the link to the right will take you elsewhere).
BSP Inc
A cool venue to catch a live music show. Make sure you google bspkingston dot com (the link to the right will take you elsewhere).
Excellent food and drinks, innovative and delicious. The closest thing to NYC food and drinks you're likely to find around these parts, but with a local twist. Highly recommended!
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Liberty Public House
6417 Montgomery St
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Excellent food and drinks, innovative and delicious. The closest thing to NYC food and drinks you're likely to find around these parts, but with a local twist. Highly recommended!
Inventive American fare in a 1798 Dutch townhouse.
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The Amsterdam
6380 Mill St
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Inventive American fare in a 1798 Dutch townhouse.
An ever-changing eclectic menu, inventive and tasteful.
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Terrapin Restaurant
6426 Montgomery St
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An ever-changing eclectic menu, inventive and tasteful.
An outstanding, creative, eclectic eatery with a separate and also excellent VEGAN menu. A rarity around here. Highly recommended!
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Palizzata
298 Wall St
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An outstanding, creative, eclectic eatery with a separate and also excellent VEGAN menu. A rarity around here. Highly recommended!
Southern comfort food at its best right on the water!
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Ole Savannah
100 Rondout Landing
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Southern comfort food at its best right on the water!
A standout regular menu with a raw bar, steamed clams and lamb sliders is complimented by an array of daily specials.
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Boitson's
47 North Front Street
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A standout regular menu with a raw bar, steamed clams and lamb sliders is complimented by an array of daily specials.
A Chinese version of farm-to-table fare based on the local, Hudson Valley ingredients.
Lucky Dragon
38 W Market St
A Chinese version of farm-to-table fare based on the local, Hudson Valley ingredients.
A cozy, romantic spot in Woodstock, perfect for a date night.
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Cucina
109 Mill Hill Rd
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A cozy, romantic spot in Woodstock, perfect for a date night.
An authentic Italian spot with lots of tasty pasta dishes, good selection of Italian wines and deserts.
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Mercato Osteria Enoteca
61 E Market St
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An authentic Italian spot with lots of tasty pasta dishes, good selection of Italian wines and deserts.
Brunette is a sweet, wallpapered bistro featuring natural wine, hard cider and petite snacks like potato chips dressed with trout roe, crème fraîche and feathery fronds of dill.
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Brunette
33 Broadway
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Brunette is a sweet, wallpapered bistro featuring natural wine, hard cider and petite snacks like potato chips dressed with trout roe, crème fraîche and feathery fronds of dill.
Lis is an intimate new spot in the emerging Midtown Arts District. Cocktails are well-made and small plates are inspired by Poland, with a revelatory chicken cabbage roll studded with prunes and showered with sourdough bread crumbs. There’s a quiet outdoor patio that’s hard to leave as well.
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Lis Bar
240 Foxhall Ave
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Lis is an intimate new spot in the emerging Midtown Arts District. Cocktails are well-made and small plates are inspired by Poland, with a revelatory chicken cabbage roll studded with prunes and showered with sourdough bread crumbs. There’s a quiet outdoor patio that’s hard to leave as well.
A celebrity chef with a proven track record creates a delightful food and cocktail menu. Located in a beautiful area of Rhinebeck - great for walking around before or after dinner.
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Bia
22 Garden St
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A celebrity chef with a proven track record creates a delightful food and cocktail menu. Located in a beautiful area of Rhinebeck - great for walking around before or after dinner.
Top Taste's Chef Albert Bartley is a recent nominee for James Beard award earning the honors for his mouthwatering Jamaican fare served in a mellow setting.
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Top Taste
446 Hasbrouck Ave
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Top Taste's Chef Albert Bartley is a recent nominee for James Beard award earning the honors for his mouthwatering Jamaican fare served in a mellow setting.
From sushi to ramen, this place doesn't disappoint. Eat in or take out, and you'll want to return here time and again.
Miso
478 Albany Ave
From sushi to ramen, this place doesn't disappoint. Eat in or take out, and you'll want to return here time and again.
Excellent sushi, generous portions and top-notch service distinguish this place.
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Kyoto Sushi
337 Washington Ave
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Excellent sushi, generous portions and top-notch service distinguish this place.
Delicious takeout for Indian cuisine with reasonable prices and good portions.
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Namaste Indian Restaurant
3112 Rte 9W
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Delicious takeout for Indian cuisine with reasonable prices and good portions.

Local Farms & Vineyards

Whether you want to pick your own fruits and vegetables, pet farm animals or purchase ready-made, organic and locally made products, the historic Hudson Valley farms will create lots of pleasant memories for you.
Located right here in Saugerties, this farm raises chicken and goats and supplies locals with some of the tastiest eggs in the area.
Glenerie Farm, LLC
10 Glenerie Ln
Located right here in Saugerties, this farm raises chicken and goats and supplies locals with some of the tastiest eggs in the area.
Crossing the Hudson and driving along Route 9, you can enjoy a pleasant bucolic landscape and hit several farms in a day. The first one along the way is Sawkill Farm with some of the tastiest eggs, meat & hot dogs in the area.
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Sawkill Farm
7770 Albany Post Rd
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Crossing the Hudson and driving along Route 9, you can enjoy a pleasant bucolic landscape and hit several farms in a day. The first one along the way is Sawkill Farm with some of the tastiest eggs, meat & hot dogs in the area.
The next farm along Route 9 is Greig Farm which has an artisanal market, a gallery, a small cafe and a store with fresh produce, cheeses, meats & fish.
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Greig Farm
227 Pitcher Ln
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The next farm along Route 9 is Greig Farm which has an artisanal market, a gallery, a small cafe and a store with fresh produce, cheeses, meats & fish.
Next on your journey you'll encounter Northwind Farms where you'll see all kinds of animals grazing on their pastures and the store sells everything from chickens to beef & lamb. Highly recommended!
Northwind Farms
185 W Kerley Corners Rd
Next on your journey you'll encounter Northwind Farms where you'll see all kinds of animals grazing on their pastures and the store sells everything from chickens to beef & lamb. Highly recommended!
Excellent local wines. They also run incredibly relaxing yoga & wine classes
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Millbrook Winery
Old Chestnut Lane
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Excellent local wines. They also run incredibly relaxing yoga & wine classes
One of the best wineries in the whole Hudson Valley and is definitely worth a ride along Route 9 with its bucolic, pastoral landscapes. On the way back, visit the quaint town of Hudson for some art seeing and eat at one of their amazing restaurants such as Rivertown Tavern, Backbar or the old standout Fish & Game.
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Hudson Chatham Winery - Tannersville
6036 Main St
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One of the best wineries in the whole Hudson Valley and is definitely worth a ride along Route 9 with its bucolic, pastoral landscapes. On the way back, visit the quaint town of Hudson for some art seeing and eat at one of their amazing restaurants such as Rivertown Tavern, Backbar or the old standout Fish & Game.
A friendly place to visit animals, watch vegan cooking demonstrations, and learn how to make cheese from scratch.
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Catskill Animal Sanctuary
316 Old Stage Rd
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A friendly place to visit animals, watch vegan cooking demonstrations, and learn how to make cheese from scratch.
A local treasure with pick-your-own fruits and vegetables including strawberries, cherries, sour cherries, peaches and more!
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Rose Hill
Rose Hill
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A local treasure with pick-your-own fruits and vegetables including strawberries, cherries, sour cherries, peaches and more!
A gorgeous vineyard with spectacular view that goes above and beyond to host large groups - highly recommended by my guests!
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Milea Estate Vineyard
450 Hollow Rd
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A gorgeous vineyard with spectacular view that goes above and beyond to host large groups - highly recommended by my guests!

Hiking, Golf, Tennis, Water Sports & Other Activities

The area in and around Saugerties is a nature-lover's paradise. From hiking to waterfalls to lakes, one can fill her days with endless activities.
A leisurely hike with incredible photo opportunities along the way which include an abandoned hotel and a fire tower at the top with some of the most spectacular vistas anywhere Upstate New York.
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Overlook Mountain Trailhead
353 Meads Mountain Rd
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A leisurely hike with incredible photo opportunities along the way which include an abandoned hotel and a fire tower at the top with some of the most spectacular vistas anywhere Upstate New York.
Parking there can be a challenge, but the hike is spectacular and the views around the waterfalls are jaw-dropping! One of the more incredible sites south of Niagara Falls.
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Kaaterskill Falls Trail Head
New York 23A
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Parking there can be a challenge, but the hike is spectacular and the views around the waterfalls are jaw-dropping! One of the more incredible sites south of Niagara Falls.
Devil's Path is probably the most challenging hike in the Northeast. The whole path is about 25miles, which is also referred to as one of the most dangerous hiking paths in the northeast due to the rapid elevation gains and drops (five peaks ~ 14,000 feet of ascent and descent in total!). It is the ultimate challenge in backpacking - every hiker's ultimate goal is to do an epic one-day hike like this.
Prediger Trail Head Road
Prediger Trail Head Road
Devil's Path is probably the most challenging hike in the Northeast. The whole path is about 25miles, which is also referred to as one of the most dangerous hiking paths in the northeast due to the rapid elevation gains and drops (five peaks ~ 14,000 feet of ascent and descent in total!). It is the ultimate challenge in backpacking - every hiker's ultimate goal is to do an epic one-day hike like this.
This one's super easy and lots of bird-watching to do on the way. The house is gorgeous, well preserved and affords great Hudson River views.
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Saugerties Lighthouse
168 Lighthouse Dr
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This one's super easy and lots of bird-watching to do on the way. The house is gorgeous, well preserved and affords great Hudson River views.
A super cool place for adults and children alike. Lots to see and learn. From readings, lectures, lavender maze - the place is loads of fun all year round!
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Mountain Top Arboretum
4 Maude Adams Rd
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A super cool place for adults and children alike. Lots to see and learn. From readings, lectures, lavender maze - the place is loads of fun all year round!
One of the premier fly-fishing destination in the country! An excellent tubing destination as well.
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Esopus Creek
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One of the premier fly-fishing destination in the country! An excellent tubing destination as well.
North-South Lake is an 1,100-acre state campground in the Catskill Forest Preserve near Palenville, New York operated by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation which offers hiking trails, swimming beaches, small boat rentals & a campground.
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North-South Lake
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North-South Lake is an 1,100-acre state campground in the Catskill Forest Preserve near Palenville, New York operated by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation which offers hiking trails, swimming beaches, small boat rentals & a campground.
A beautiful hike along some of the most scenic vistas in the Catskills
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Sunset Rock/South Taconic Trailhead (Alt)
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A beautiful hike along some of the most scenic vistas in the Catskills
Excellent place for horseback riding for the whole family
Rockmount Equestrian Center
825 Churchland Ct
Excellent place for horseback riding for the whole family
Another superb place for horseback riding with an expert
Tullin Ranch
1480 NY-32
Another superb place for horseback riding with an expert
A great place to rent bikes, including mountain bikes.
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Bicycle Depot
15 Main St
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A great place to rent bikes, including mountain bikes.
April, May & part of June are excellent months for fishing striped bass as it migrates up the Hudson river to their traditional spawning grounds. An excellent way to see the beauty and grandeur of the Hudson river as well as the mansions along its banks.
Ace Charters-Hudson River Fishing Charters
20 Marina Dr
April, May & part of June are excellent months for fishing striped bass as it migrates up the Hudson river to their traditional spawning grounds. An excellent way to see the beauty and grandeur of the Hudson river as well as the mansions along its banks.
A good place to book your striped bass fishing expedition along the Hudson River in April, May & June.
River Basin Sport Shop
66 Bridge St
A good place to book your striped bass fishing expedition along the Hudson River in April, May & June.
A nice watering hole in the woods with crystal clear water.
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Big Deep
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A nice watering hole in the woods with crystal clear water.
A nice scenic hike, suitable for beginners and youngsters alike.
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Falling Waters Preserve
Dominican Lane
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A nice scenic hike, suitable for beginners and youngsters alike.
The only year-round tennis camp in the area for beginners and advanced players alike.
Total Tennis-Saugerties NY
1811 Old Kings Hwy
The only year-round tennis camp in the area for beginners and advanced players alike.
An excellent, well-maintained & reasonably priced course.
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Red Hook Golf Club
650 NY-199
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An excellent, well-maintained & reasonably priced course.
A challenging course with good food and ambiance.
The Twaalfskill Club
282 W O'Reilly St
A challenging course with good food and ambiance.
A 9-hole, reasonably priced golf course & driving range.
Alapaha Golf Link & Driving
180 Sawkill Rd
A 9-hole, reasonably priced golf course & driving range.
The course, directly tied to the Gilded Age, offers terrific views of the Mills Mansion, the Hudson River, and the Catskills. The layout offers enough variety for a diverse level of players, and the greens are always in excellent shape.
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Dinsmore Golf Course
199 Old Post Rd
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The course, directly tied to the Gilded Age, offers terrific views of the Mills Mansion, the Hudson River, and the Catskills. The layout offers enough variety for a diverse level of players, and the greens are always in excellent shape.
A well kept 9-hole course with good food and ambiance.
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New Paltz Golf Course
215 Huguenot St
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A well kept 9-hole course with good food and ambiance.
Offering the largest zipline canopy tour in North America with 6 ziplines & 4 suspension bridges as well as night zipping. Truly an exhilarating experience for the whole family providing some spectacular views, especially in the summer and autumn. Must make reservations beforehand!
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New York Zipline Adventures LLC
64 Klein Ave
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Offering the largest zipline canopy tour in North America with 6 ziplines & 4 suspension bridges as well as night zipping. Truly an exhilarating experience for the whole family providing some spectacular views, especially in the summer and autumn. Must make reservations beforehand!
Kayak Tours and Kayak Rentals are available here and provide a great opportunity to relax and explore the beautiful Hudson Valley and enjoy the scenery of the majestic Catskill Mountains!
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I Paddle New York
61 S Partition St
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Kayak Tours and Kayak Rentals are available here and provide a great opportunity to relax and explore the beautiful Hudson Valley and enjoy the scenery of the majestic Catskill Mountains!
Very attentive staff and reasonable prices to rent canoes and paddle boards.
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A Day Away Kayak Rentals
1000 NY-213
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Very attentive staff and reasonable prices to rent canoes and paddle boards.
A gorgeous nature preserve offering hiking, biking, rock-climbing, horseback riding and more. Fees apply.
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Mohonk Preserve
3197 Route 44 55
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A gorgeous nature preserve offering hiking, biking, rock-climbing, horseback riding and more. Fees apply.
A nice swimming pool, only 15 minutes from the house, with swimming lessons for kids, open daily in the summer, with different levels of expertise. Reasonably priced.
Town of Rhinebeck Town Pool
Traver Lane
A nice swimming pool, only 15 minutes from the house, with swimming lessons for kids, open daily in the summer, with different levels of expertise. Reasonably priced.
A well-run swimming and tennis club in a beautiful location less than 10 miles from the house with a swimming pool and tennis courts open for kids and adults alike. 5 stars!
Zena Recreation Park Swim and Tennis Club
714 Zena-Highwoods Rd
A well-run swimming and tennis club in a beautiful location less than 10 miles from the house with a swimming pool and tennis courts open for kids and adults alike. 5 stars!
If you enjoy white-water tubing, this is your place to rent a tube which you can use in the world-renown Esopus Creek.
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Town Tinker Tube Rental
10 Bridge St
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If you enjoy white-water tubing, this is your place to rent a tube which you can use in the world-renown Esopus Creek.

Festivals

Some quirky cultural stuff happening in and around Saugerties
Upward of 50,000 people make a pilgrimage to Saugerties the last weekend of September for a celebration of the "stinking rose," otherwise known as garlic. The highlight of the local gourmand's calendar, it holds concerts and lectures on topics like the folk uses of garlic and herbs in the Ozarks, and offers the chance to taste garlic caramels, garlic ice cream, garlic gum and garlic popcorn and garlic pickles.
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Garlic festival
Small World Avenue
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Upward of 50,000 people make a pilgrimage to Saugerties the last weekend of September for a celebration of the "stinking rose," otherwise known as garlic. The highlight of the local gourmand's calendar, it holds concerts and lectures on topics like the folk uses of garlic and herbs in the Ozarks, and offers the chance to taste garlic caramels, garlic ice cream, garlic gum and garlic popcorn and garlic pickles.
Knitting aficionados flock to this gathering from all corners for a weekend of workshops, demonstrations, and a parade of knitted, weaved, crocheted and other fashions worn by most festival goers, making for a memorable art/fashion vibe throughout the proceedings.
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Sheep & Wool Festival
6550 Spring Brook Ave
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Knitting aficionados flock to this gathering from all corners for a weekend of workshops, demonstrations, and a parade of knitted, weaved, crocheted and other fashions worn by most festival goers, making for a memorable art/fashion vibe throughout the proceedings.
Held in October - (October 2-6, 2019) - it's an annual event that brings people & films from all over the world. Watch great flick and mingle with local artists while sampling local wine & cheese.
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Woodstock Film Festival Inc
13 Rock City Rd
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Held in October - (October 2-6, 2019) - it's an annual event that brings people & films from all over the world. Watch great flick and mingle with local artists while sampling local wine & cheese.
Held on 2 consecutive weekends in August (9-11 & 16-18, 2019), the Bard Music festival attracts people and acts from all over the world.
Bard Music Festival
60 Manor Ave
Held on 2 consecutive weekends in August (9-11 & 16-18, 2019), the Bard Music festival attracts people and acts from all over the world.

Night Life

Saugerties & the nearby Kingston are both experiencing a revival with a bevy of high-quality bars and restaurants opening in recent years. Here's but a short list.
A rustic tavern offering draft beer & cider, coffee, wine, bar food & books
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Rough Draft Bar & Books
82 John St
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A rustic tavern offering draft beer & cider, coffee, wine, bar food & books
This cocktail-centric haunt also offers a tapas menu in stylish surrounds with an old-school vibe.
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Stockade Tavern
313 Fair St
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This cocktail-centric haunt also offers a tapas menu in stylish surrounds with an old-school vibe.
Unique burgers & delicious craft beers are the specialties at this cozy haunt with a relaxed ambiance.
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The Anchor
744 Broadway
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Unique burgers & delicious craft beers are the specialties at this cozy haunt with a relaxed ambiance.
A comfortable old-school tavern offering well-crafted drinks, with a cozy music venue in the back.
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The Beverly Lounge
224 Foxhall Ave
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A comfortable old-school tavern offering well-crafted drinks, with a cozy music venue in the back.
A great venue for music and drinks. Spacious too!
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BSP Kingston
323 Wall St
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A great venue for music and drinks. Spacious too!
A nice local sports bar.
The Corner Bar & Grill
523 Delaware Ave
A nice local sports bar.
A nice wine bar with outdoor seating.
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Brunette
33 Broadway
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A nice wine bar with outdoor seating.
A local Irish pub.
Kelly's Shamrock Tavern
482 Broadway
A local Irish pub.
Excellent beer selection and tasty, slightly upscale bar food in a nice setting with attentive service.
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Dutch Ale House
253 Main Street
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Excellent beer selection and tasty, slightly upscale bar food in a nice setting with attentive service.

Shopping

Excellent & unique vendors abound in this lovely Hudson Valley enclave.
A quick 10-minute ride to this local treasure, and you'll have everything you need for a fabulous weekend: fresh seafood, locally grown organic meats, produce that puts Whole Foods to shame, breads, cheeses, dairy, flowers - this place literally has it all, mostly locally grown and always in season at 1/3 the cost of NYC grocery stores - sImply AMAZING!
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Adams Fairacre Farms
765 Dutchess Turnpike
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A quick 10-minute ride to this local treasure, and you'll have everything you need for a fabulous weekend: fresh seafood, locally grown organic meats, produce that puts Whole Foods to shame, breads, cheeses, dairy, flowers - this place literally has it all, mostly locally grown and always in season at 1/3 the cost of NYC grocery stores - sImply AMAZING!
One of the best butchers in the Catskills. An incredible array of meats, always fresh, always delicious.
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Smoke House of the Catskills
724 NY-212
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One of the best butchers in the Catskills. An incredible array of meats, always fresh, always delicious.
Even if you don't have any desire to buy furniture, Steve Heller, the owner, and artisan, is a local treasure. His store is like a museum, with a sculpture garden and pieces of furniture that will get passed on for generations. Truly a unique and marvelous place and you never know, you just might pick up a mirror or an occasional table just because it's so gorgeous!
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Fabulous Furniture
3930 NY-28
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Even if you don't have any desire to buy furniture, Steve Heller, the owner, and artisan, is a local treasure. His store is like a museum, with a sculpture garden and pieces of furniture that will get passed on for generations. Truly a unique and marvelous place and you never know, you just might pick up a mirror or an occasional table just because it's so gorgeous!
A nice selection of wines at good prices.
The Merchant Wine and Spirits
730 Ulster Ave
A nice selection of wines at good prices.
Lots of good libations at affordable prices with knowledgeable staff.
Miron Wine & Spirits
15 Boices Ln
Lots of good libations at affordable prices with knowledgeable staff.
Every imaginable brew under the sun.
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Beer World
1221 Ulster Ave
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Every imaginable brew under the sun.
A knowledgeable local cobbler.
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Montano's Shoe Store
77 Partition St
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A knowledgeable local cobbler.
If you decide to bring your bike with you and need a knowledgeable mechanic to look at it, this would be the place. Or if you decided to buy a bicycle while you're here.
Kingston Cyclery
612 Morton Blvd
If you decide to bring your bike with you and need a knowledgeable mechanic to look at it, this would be the place. Or if you decided to buy a bicycle while you're here.
Locals rave about this yarn shop.
Perfect Blend Yarn & Tea Shop
50 Market St
Locals rave about this yarn shop.
Outstanding chocolates and an equally impressive selection.
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Krause's Chocolates
41 S Partition St
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Outstanding chocolates and an equally impressive selection.
A superb chocolate shop.
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Lucky Chocolates
113A Partition St
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A superb chocolate shop.
A combination gas station chaine, convenience stores with FANTASTICALLY delicious, locally made ice cream at prices that will make you laugh, like $3.29/0.5 gallon on special. Make sure to try Death by Chocolate and Chocolate Chip - both to die foh!
Stewart's Shops
197 Broadway
A combination gas station chaine, convenience stores with FANTASTICALLY delicious, locally made ice cream at prices that will make you laugh, like $3.29/0.5 gallon on special. Make sure to try Death by Chocolate and Chocolate Chip - both to die foh!
Paul Rudd's owned candy store that's as cute as it is small.
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Samuel's Sweet Shop
42 E Market St
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Paul Rudd's owned candy store that's as cute as it is small.
Held every Saturday from 10am to 2pm. Take a leisurely stroll through this casual market and pick up what's locally grown and in season.
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Kingston Farmers Market
285 Wall St
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Held every Saturday from 10am to 2pm. Take a leisurely stroll through this casual market and pick up what's locally grown and in season.
Held every Saturday 10am to 2pm, rain or shine. Here you'll find a unique selection of farm-fresh products such as fruits and vegetables, beef, pork, lamb, venison, buffalo, fish, chicken, turkey, duck, pheasant, rabbit, chicken eggs, duck, turkey and pheasant; goat, cow and sheep's milk cheeses, dairy, honey, juices, jams, flowers & plants, smoked products and much more.
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Rhinebeck Fire Department
61 E Market St
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Held every Saturday 10am to 2pm, rain or shine. Here you'll find a unique selection of farm-fresh products such as fruits and vegetables, beef, pork, lamb, venison, buffalo, fish, chicken, turkey, duck, pheasant, rabbit, chicken eggs, duck, turkey and pheasant; goat, cow and sheep's milk cheeses, dairy, honey, juices, jams, flowers & plants, smoked products and much more.
Excellent organic, GMO-free & locally grown produce.
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Sunflower Market
24 Garden St
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Excellent organic, GMO-free & locally grown produce.
Another outpost for organic, GMO-free & locally grown produce.
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Sunflower Natural Foods Market
75 Mill Hill Rd
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Another outpost for organic, GMO-free & locally grown produce.
A delightful organic grocer and cafe with an emphasis on locally sourced foods from coffee to locally made cheeses and honey, pasta, syrups and sauces. They also make excellent sandwiches and organic coffee.
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Olsen & Company Saugerties
11 Jane St
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A delightful organic grocer and cafe with an emphasis on locally sourced foods from coffee to locally made cheeses and honey, pasta, syrups and sauces. They also make excellent sandwiches and organic coffee.
They cater to vacationing New Yorkers supplying them with everything they may miss being a 100 miles from the city from excellent baguettes to French & Spanish cheeses to Italian salami and exceptional olive oils. They also make their own delicious soups and salads. And don't forget chocolates & caviar!
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Cheese Louise
940 NY-28
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They cater to vacationing New Yorkers supplying them with everything they may miss being a 100 miles from the city from excellent baguettes to French & Spanish cheeses to Italian salami and exceptional olive oils. They also make their own delicious soups and salads. And don't forget chocolates & caviar!

For History Buffs & Art Lovers

From April 1, 1782 to August 19, 1783 George Washington used this fieldstone farmhouse as his headquarters from which he negotiated with Congress, oversaw troops, and ordered cessation of hostilities. A fun trip!
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Washington's Headquarters State Historic Site
84 Liberty St
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From April 1, 1782 to August 19, 1783 George Washington used this fieldstone farmhouse as his headquarters from which he negotiated with Congress, oversaw troops, and ordered cessation of hostilities. A fun trip!
Shortly after Kingston became New York's first capital, the NY Senate rented space here before they were forced to flee when the British torched the town.
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Senate House
296 Fair St
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Shortly after Kingston became New York's first capital, the NY Senate rented space here before they were forced to flee when the British torched the town.
Constructed in 1852, it contains a huge Tiffany window and the Heritage Museum with artifact dating back to 1660.
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Old Dutch Church
272 Wall St
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Constructed in 1852, it contains a huge Tiffany window and the Heritage Museum with artifact dating back to 1660.
An important historical building with changing exhibitions.
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The Fred J. Johnston Museum
63 Main St
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An important historical building with changing exhibitions.
Located along the picturesque Kingston waterfront, the museum is dedicated to preserving the maritime history of the Hudson River.
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Hudson River Maritime Museum
50 Rondout Landing
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Located along the picturesque Kingston waterfront, the museum is dedicated to preserving the maritime history of the Hudson River.
In 1677, a group of Huguenot families established a community in the Hudson Valley of New York in the hope of creating a home where they could worship as they chose. In 1894, their descendants formed what is now Historic Huguenot Street to protect their legacy in the buildings, objects, and stories they left behind.
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Historic Huguenot Street
81 Huguenot St
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In 1677, a group of Huguenot families established a community in the Hudson Valley of New York in the hope of creating a home where they could worship as they chose. In 1894, their descendants formed what is now Historic Huguenot Street to protect their legacy in the buildings, objects, and stories they left behind.
Located on the campus of SUNY, the museum contains over 5,000 works ranging from 4,000 year old pre-Columbian artifacts to contemporary paintings, with an emphasis on works of the artists in the region
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Samuel Dorsky Museum of Art
1 Hawk Dr
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Located on the campus of SUNY, the museum contains over 5,000 works ranging from 4,000 year old pre-Columbian artifacts to contemporary paintings, with an emphasis on works of the artists in the region
Designed by Frank Gehry as his frst building in the Northeast, it is now the home of the SummerScape art festival and the Bard Music Festival.
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Fisher Center at Bard
Manor Avenue
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Designed by Frank Gehry as his frst building in the Northeast, it is now the home of the SummerScape art festival and the Bard Music Festival.
An iconic site of American theater, it was the first rural extension of Broadway.
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Woodstock Playhouse
103 Mill Hill Rd
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An iconic site of American theater, it was the first rural extension of Broadway.
Constructed between 1730 and 1750, the building is home to the Empire period furniture, exquisite chandeliers, porcelain, and artwork. The surrounding grounds feature a walled garden, 1820's lilac walk, and the wilderness garden. Clermont trails feature some of the best birdwatching in the region.
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Clermont State Historic Site
1 Clermont Ave
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Constructed between 1730 and 1750, the building is home to the Empire period furniture, exquisite chandeliers, porcelain, and artwork. The surrounding grounds feature a walled garden, 1820's lilac walk, and the wilderness garden. Clermont trails feature some of the best birdwatching in the region.
Considered a landmark of picturesque landscape gardening with unrivaled views of the Hudson River Valley.
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Olana State Historic Site
Olana State Historic Site
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Considered a landmark of picturesque landscape gardening with unrivaled views of the Hudson River Valley.
A museum-style display of the artist's personal artifacts and a home to a variety of educational programs.
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Thomas Cole National Historic Site
218 Spring St
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A museum-style display of the artist's personal artifacts and a home to a variety of educational programs.
The stone Kiersted house, parts of which date from the 1720s, serves as the home of the Saugerties Historical Society and a museum. Inside you can see original architectural details, including wide-plank floors and fireplace mantels. The front lawn is the site of summertime concerts, periodic colonial reenactments, and other special events.
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Saugerties Historical Society
119 Main St
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The stone Kiersted house, parts of which date from the 1720s, serves as the home of the Saugerties Historical Society and a museum. Inside you can see original architectural details, including wide-plank floors and fireplace mantels. The front lawn is the site of summertime concerts, periodic colonial reenactments, and other special events.
Home of the Opus 40, the Quarryman's Museum containing 19th-century tools. The late Harvey Fite put 37 years into the making of this 6-acre outdoor sculpture, created in the rock bed of an abandoned bluestone quarry. The architectural creation is an assemblage of curving bluestone walkways, swirling terraces, and finely fitted ramps around pools, trees, and fountains.
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Home of the Opus 40, the Quarryman's Museum containing 19th-century tools. The late Harvey Fite put 37 years into the making of this 6-acre outdoor sculpture, created in the rock bed of an abandoned bluestone quarry. The architectural creation is an assemblage of curving bluestone walkways, swirling terraces, and finely fitted ramps around pools, trees, and fountains.
A terrific 500-acre outdoor sculpture museum where visitors enjoy large-scale sculpture under the open sky. A fabulous day trip!
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Storm King Art Center
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A terrific 500-acre outdoor sculpture museum where visitors enjoy large-scale sculpture under the open sky. A fabulous day trip!
An interesting - and free - regional museum at Bard College with rotating exhibitions.
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Hessel Museum of Art
33 Garden Rd
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An interesting - and free - regional museum at Bard College with rotating exhibitions.
A gilded-age example par excellence with a rotating series of lectures and events.
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Vanderbilt Mansion National Historic Site
119 Vanderbilt Park Rd
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A gilded-age example par excellence with a rotating series of lectures and events.
You can visit Springwood, the estate of our 32nd President, where you'll find the Presidential Library & Museum.
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Indlu kaFranklin D. Roosevelt National Historic Site
4097 Albany Post Rd
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You can visit Springwood, the estate of our 32nd President, where you'll find the Presidential Library & Museum.
The property encompasses 181 acres of land, buildings and other historic features that Eleanor Roosevelt called Val-Kill
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Eleanor Roosevelt National Historic Site
106 Valkill Park Rd
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The property encompasses 181 acres of land, buildings and other historic features that Eleanor Roosevelt called Val-Kill
Containing over 300 items of historical interest, this museum focuses on Saugerties citizens and their participation in wars past and present. The museum's artifacts range from the French and Indian war to today's wars and include uniforms contributed by veterans and their families, helmets, written materials, and other memorabilia. By appointment.
American Legion
30 John St
Containing over 300 items of historical interest, this museum focuses on Saugerties citizens and their participation in wars past and present. The museum's artifacts range from the French and Indian war to today's wars and include uniforms contributed by veterans and their families, helmets, written materials, and other memorabilia. By appointment.