Kathleen's Guidebook
City/town information
Now nicknamed "Brooklyn on the Hudson", Beacon offers sidewalks, charming shops, restaurants, hiking trails and the DIA art museum.
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Beacon
Now nicknamed "Brooklyn on the Hudson", Beacon offers sidewalks, charming shops, restaurants, hiking trails and the DIA art museum.
Rhinebeck
Charming town with shops and eateries.
golfing
James Baird Golf Course
280 Club House RdScenic 18 hole golf course 3 miles away.
Scenic 18 hole golf course within 10 minute driving distance
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Beekman Golf Course
11 Country Club RdScenic 18 hole golf course within 10 minute driving distance
Hiking and outdoor activities
550 acre park with a large variety of recreational activities, including 13 hiking trails.
Tymor Park - Trail K
1980 Bruzgul Rd550 acre park with a large variety of recreational activities, including 13 hiking trails.
Appalachian Trail
3299 Appalachian National Scenic TrailGreat hiking and view of Nuceal Lake
Trip rated and longest pedestrian park in the country. Travel the rail trail to and from this bridge if desired.
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Iphaki yezwe yaseWalkway Over the Hudson State Historic Park
61 Parker AveTrip rated and longest pedestrian park in the country. Travel the rail trail to and from this bridge if desired.
Thunder Ridge Ski Area
137 Birch Hill RdSmall ski area with 15 minute drive.
I-Catamount Mountain Ski Resort
78 Catamount RdSki area for a short day trip.
Ski Butternut
380 State RdSki and tubing area - short day trip
Beautiful historic building with lake and hiking trails, including the famous LemonSqueeze
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Mohonk Mountain House
1000 Mountain Rest RdBeautiful historic building with lake and hiking trails, including the famous LemonSqueeze
Wonderful trail meandering by the Housatonic River. Trail is part of the AT system.
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Bulls Covered Bridge
248 Bulls Bridge RdWonderful trail meandering by the Housatonic River. Trail is part of the AT system.
The best views of the Hudson River. Steep, short hike.
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Mount Beacon Fire Tower
The best views of the Hudson River. Steep, short hike.
Breakneck Ridge Trailhead
Terrific views. A bit of rock scrambling. I love this trail!
Sightseeing
Among one of the fabulous Hudson Valley Mansions
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Vanderbilt Mansion National Historic Site
119 Vanderbilt Park RdAmong one of the fabulous Hudson Valley Mansions
Historic residence of FDR
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Indlu kaFranklin D. Roosevelt National Historic Site
4097 Albany Post RdHistoric residence of FDR
Mills Mansion
Views of the Hudson River, walking trails and mansion
Beautiful mansion and walking trails - great river views.
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Locust Grove Estate
2683 South RdBeautiful mansion and walking trails - great river views.
Exquisite and unique building with phenomenal Hudson River Views
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The Olana Partnership
5720 NY-9GExquisite and unique building with phenomenal Hudson River Views
Dia:Beacon
3 Beekman StFantastic museum of modern art.
Winery
Gorgeous grounds for picnicking, wine tours too!
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Millbrook Vineyards & Winery
26 Wing RdGorgeous grounds for picnicking, wine tours too!
Pick Your Own Farms
Barton Orchards
63 Apple Tree LnPick Your Own Farm, with additional entertainment.
Greig Farm
227 Pitcher LnDuBois Farms
209 Perkinsville RdFishkill Farms
9 Fishkill Farm RdFood scene
Nice dining or take out for good pizza and Italian food that is 2 miles from our home.
Brother's Trattoria
Nice dining or take out for good pizza and Italian food that is 2 miles from our home.
This restaurant is a favorite of locals! It is about 3 miles from our house.
Casa Amigos Mexican Kitchen & Cantina
This restaurant is a favorite of locals! It is about 3 miles from our house.
I love this Italian Restaurant which right is off the Taconic Parkway on Carpenter Road. Terrific food with large portions. Reasonable prices.
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Villa Nigrelli
109 Carpenter RdI love this Italian Restaurant which right is off the Taconic Parkway on Carpenter Road. Terrific food with large portions. Reasonable prices.
This is our go to place for breakfast, but locals love lunch and dinner there too. Lots of baked goods you can buy separately.
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Daily Planet
1202 State Rte 55This is our go to place for breakfast, but locals love lunch and dinner there too. Lots of baked goods you can buy separately.
Athena Gyro
1167 State Rte 55Popular Greek restaurant within a 5 mile distance from our house.
Tiramisu
810 NY-82Popular Italian eatery. Lucious baked goods!
Blue Fountain Restaurant
826 NY-376Great dining at reasonable prices!
I have never eaten at Landmark Grill, but we always get our pizza from Pizza Express, which is located next door to the restaurant and under the same ownership.
Landmark Grill
I have never eaten at Landmark Grill, but we always get our pizza from Pizza Express, which is located next door to the restaurant and under the same ownership.
Good food at moderate prices. On Route 82 between our house and Millbrook.
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The Iron Furnace
3399 NY-82Good food at moderate prices. On Route 82 between our house and Millbrook.
My favorite restaurant. Large selection of high quality wine. Reservations are usually recommended. Off Route 9.
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Aroma Osteria
114 Old Post RdMy favorite restaurant. Large selection of high quality wine. Reservations are usually recommended. Off Route 9.
Stephano's on Main
1053 Main StPopular low priced Italian restaurant, but need reservations on weekends.
Old Drovers Inn
196 E Duncan Hill RdPleasant Ridge Pizzeria
2859 State Rte 55