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USnique Stay
tay at America’s oldest the famous duel between Alexander continuously operating Hamilton and Aaron Burr is said to inn, the Beekman Arms have begun in the tap room. Rest
& Delamater Inn. Since up in one of the 80 beautiful rooms 1766, the inn has seen — many featuring fireplaces — in
many iconic figures in America’s several different historic buildings. history pass through its doors, from The Tavern at The Beekman Arms George Washington to Franklin D. offers traditional American fare. Roosevelt. The quarrel that led to Guests can opt to dine in the light and
airy greenhouse, perfect for people watching. Set in a classic two-story barn, The Beekman Antique Market, located right behind the inn, carries collector’s items from over 30 dealers.
Can’t-Miss Destinations
Franklin D. Roosevelt Home, Presidential Library
& Museum
Explore the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library & Museum and the Home of Franklin D. Roosevelt National Historic Site in Hyde Park to learn about the fascinating life of the 32nd President of the United States. His presidential library was the first in the country and the only one used by a sitting President. Nearby, visit Val-Kill Eleanor Roosevelt National Historic Site to understand the magnitude of the First Lady’s
impact on the world, including the instrumental role she played in securing the adoption of the Universal
Declaration of Human Rights as chair of the UDHR drafting committee.
The Culinary Institute
of America
At The Culinary Institute of America
in Hyde Park, visitors can take the
CIA Experience tour and get a behind-the-scenes look at one of the world’s premier culinary colleges.
The tour includes a Q&A session with CIA students, an interactive demo exploring the science of taste, followed by a student-led tour of Les Halles D’Anthony Bourdain and Farquharson Hall. Dine at one of the on-campus restaurants, which serve as a real-world, live-action classroom. Enroll in one of
the CIA’s food enthusiast classes or boot camps and receive hands-on cooking instruction from culinary experts.
Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome
Take in spectacular views of the Catskill Mountains and Hudson River Valley while flying in a 1929 biplane or watch
a thrilling air show featuring historic airplanes and vintage vehicles. Founded in 1958 by vintage aircraft enthusiast Cole Palen, the ORA in Red Hook is a living aviation museum with a collection of fully operational aircraft from the Pioneer, WWI and Golden Ages of Aviation as well as a large collection of antique automobiles, motorcycles and memorabilia seen in TV and movies.
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