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Dutchess by the Numbers
Fisher Center at Bard College, Annandale-on-Hudson
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2,311:
Elevation in feet of Brace Mountain in Millerton, the highest peak in the county. Conquer the peak and be rewarded with stunning views!
5,647:
Stainless-steel shingles that make up the roof of the Frank Gehry-designed Fisher Center at Bard.
4:
Number of times that Hyde Park native Franklin D. Roosevelt was elected as leader of the United States (more than any other president)!
2,569:
People who did the Hokey Pokey in 2012 on the Walkway Over the Hudson, setting a Guinness World Record for dancing continuously for five minutes.
38:
Miles that the 2,190-mile-long Appalachian
Trail (A.T.) travels through Dutchess, passing East Fishkill, Beekman, Pawling and Dover.
21,000:
Milkshakes sold at the Dutchess County Fair
by the Dutchess County Dairy Committee
in 2022.
3,300:
Taps at Soukup Farms in Dover Plains that deliver sap, which gets transformed into specialty products including pure maple syrup, maple hot sauce, candies and more.
9,011+:
Number of individuals who work in the hospitality and tourism industry and are ready to welcome you. Need assistance during your visit? Look for the “CTA” pin to identify Dutchess Certified Tourism Ambassadors.
1,989,900:
Number of local eggs The Culinary Insitute of America purchased in 2022 to use in their student kitchens and restaurants.
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