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> What is your favorite place to go in Dutchess County?
“Upstate
Films is a small movie house that retains its authenticity through curated offerings, often provocative
or wildly
entertaining — not the normal stock of blockbusters. The cinema setting itself is nostalgic, cozy — a lovely gem, not to mention great popcorn!”
— Lachele Coninx-Wiley, Market Manager for Taste NY at Todd Hill
“
favorite place to take a moment of
time to reflect, take in the backdrop
of our beautiful city and be thankful for
what God has given me! You see people living and enjoying life, including the wonderful faces of our youth playing on the playground. ”— Micah Bennett,
Owner of Hudson Valley Concierge Service LLC
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“
Cream Barn — Hudson Valley’s farm-to-table trademark could not be better represented than with “cow-to-cone in three days.” That is a rare and amazingly fresh ice cream! ”
— Ang Tosto, Owner/ Solopreneur of Hudson Valleyite
“The moment you step inside the Elmendorph Inn, you’re stepping back 200 years into Dutchess County’s past — to an era when the stagecoach was
the big way to get from Albany to New York City. You see the beautiful
interiors (the atmospheric tap room, the great south meeting room...) that are not super ritzy, but they remind you of what travel and tourism were like at that period. ”
— William Tatum, Dutchess County Historian
“
souvenir or gift, I love to stop
by the museum gift shop at
Staatsburgh State Historic Site!
This quaint boutique inside of one
of our beautiful Gilded Age estates
offers a charming selection of jewelry
and other accessories, greeting cards, books and local historical novelties — perfect for gifting both Dutchess County residents or out-of-town guests!”
— Jasmin Davis, Community Leader
Poughkeepsie Waterfront is my
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for a delightful experience and their renowned maple syrup. My kids and
I go every year and love it! ”
— Joseph Carino-Pace, Sales Agent at COMPASS
“
is a unique experience because many
times you have direct access to the
winemakers and distillers. You can receive
a personal tour, talk about the history of
the property and hear the story behind the products they’re making.”
— Amy Stillwaggon, Paper Princess at Newburgh Envelope
When I need a unique and fun
Visiting the local farms and distilleries
“In the eastern part of Dutchess County, explore local farms like Soukup Farms during Maple Fest in Dover Plains
Zoe’s Ice
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