Places to Go In & Around Dutchess County
Hudson Valley Area Attractions
The Culinary Institute of America
Visit the world-renowned culinary college, The Culinary Institute of America. Experience fine dining at five student-staffed restaurants; tour the college and get a first-hand look at on-going classes as your guide walks you through a remarkable facility on the banks of the Hudson River.Dutchess County Tourism
Official Site of Dutchess County Tourism.Historic Hudson Valley
Discover the outstanding national historic landmarks of the Hudson River Valley.Hyde Park Chamber of Commerce
The Hyde Park Chamber of Commerce is a volunteer organization, a source of information, a representative of business and a catalyst for growth.Dutchess County Golf Courses
Experience local golf courses including College Hill, McCann, Vassar, Casperkill and James Baird State Park.
Restaurants/Wine Shops
Le Pavillion
230 Salt Point Turnpike, Poughkeepsie, NY • 845-473-2525
French Cuisine by Chef/Owner Claude Guermont
Reservations suggestedTwist
4290 Albany Post Road (Route 9), Hyde Park, NY • 845-229-7049
Contemporary American CuisineLiquorama Wine Cellars
Hyde Park Mall, Hyde Park, NY • 800-322-3735
An award winning selection of over 3,200 worldwide wine choices for the everyday consumer and the collector.
Biking
For the month of July and August we have specials for bike enthusiasts Sunday through Thursday. Please call La Chatelaine for more information 845-437-4688.
We have beautiful biking in Dutchess County.
You can pedal through rolling hills, steep mountains or leisurely flat terrain. And many routs have stunning views of the Mighty Hudson River. La Chatelaine, Valerie Hail, has been riding for over 28 years and you can ask her advice as to the best “stages” in this area.
There are several bike routes and bike groups. Following are the website's to access for more information:
Dutchess and Beyond Bicycle Club 845-454-1190
www.wheelandheel.com 845-896-7591 rentals
www.bicycleshop.net 845-635-3161 rentals
R’ode to Joy Tours www.rodetojoy.com 845-473-7520 luxury cycling vacations.
Click here for more detailed routes of Dutchess County Bike Tours
Wineries
The Dutchess Wine Trail — Alison Wines & Vineyards • Clinton Vineyards • Millbrook Winery
Discover the Premium Wineries of the Hudson Valley. Tour the wine cellars of these three Hudson Valley wineries (all within a half hour of each other) and sample wines that have gained international recognition.The Shawangunk Wine Trail
Phone 845-255-2494
Nestled between the famous Shawangunk Mountains and the majestic Hudson River in Ulster County, the Trail is composed of eight family owned wineries.
Wine Related Links
WinePhilosopher.com Enriching our lives with wine, art, philosophy.
Hudson Valley Colleges, Universities and Institutions
Bard College
Annandale-on-Hudson, NY • 845-758-6822Dutchess BOCES
Poughkeepsie, NY • 845-486-4800Dutchess Community College
Poughkeepsie, NY • 845-431-8000Institute of Ecosystem Studies
Millbrook, NY • 845-677-5343Marist College
Poughkeepsie, NY • 845-575-3000Omega Institute
Rhinebeck, NY • 800-944-1001State University/New Paltz
New Paltz, NY • 845-257-2121Vassar College
Poughkeepsie, NY • 845-437-7000