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Antiques lovers will find vintage treasures at Hyde Park Antiques Center, Rhinebeck Antique Emporium in Staatsburg, Bowen Barn in Stanfordville and Hoffman’s Barn in Red Hook.
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he village of Rhinebeck offers sidewalk shopping at its best with popular, independently owned shops. Find a wonderful
collection of books at Oblong Books, stylish gifts at Paper Trail, timeless fashion and accessories at
the Rhinebeck Department Store or eclectic finds from around the globe at Winter Sun & Summer Moon. Hummingbird Jewelers specializes
in antique restoration and custom one-of-a-kind creations. Furnish your home with sophisticated lifestyle items from Hammertown.
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utchess’ scenic beauty can be enjoyed at its many parks and along its winding trails. The 200-acre Ferncliff
Forest Game Refuge and Forest Preserve just outside the Village of Rhinebeck boasts an 80-foot fire tower showcasing incredible river
and mountain views. Right off the Taconic State Parkway in Pleasant Valley, James Baird State Park has multiple areas for sports activities, including pickleball. You’ll also find a golf course, along with seven miles
of scenic wooded trails for hiking. When there’s snow, enjoy cross- country skiing and snowshoeing.
At the turtle-themed playground, children can learn about the local species. In Red Hook, take man’s best friend for a walk (leashed) at Poets’ Walk Park, or go sledding with a view at Drayton Grant Park at Burger Hill. An area of diverse habitats, Buttercup Farm Audubon Sanctuary in Stanfordville includes six miles of trails, and on a spring day, it’s possible to see over
80 species of birds.
Drayton Grant Park at Burger Hill, Rhinebeck
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