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Covering 800 square miles in the heart of New York State’s Hudson Valley Region, Dutchess County delivers an abundance of breathtaking natural beauty, world-renowned dining and farm-to-table culinary experiences. With a storied history of empire builders, visionaries and artists, we’re the perfect place to discover America’s rich heritage. Here in “New York’s Backyard,” you’ll find a year-round playground for outdoor adventurers and food enthusiasts, history buffs and culture vultures — there’s something for everyone.
Walkway Over the Hudson State Historic Park, Poughkeepsie
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Everyone Is Welcome 2 Events 4 Discover Dutchess 6
Northern Dutchess 8 Central Dutchess 14 Southern Dutchess 20 Eastern Dutchess 26
Family Friendly Fun 32 My Dutchess Story 34 Weddings 36 Create Your Own
Hallmark Moment 37
Made in Dutchess 38 Explore the Outdoors 39 Beat the Winter Blues 40 Colleges 41 Where to Stay 42 Places to Eat 46 Groups, Meetings & Conferences 48 Plan Your Trip 49 Transportation & Directions 50 Share Your Travel Memories 51 Did You Know? 64
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On the cover: Bannerman Castle, Hudson River
Bannerman Island Cruise & Walking Tours are available from the Beacon Ferry Dock from May through October. Special events include movie nights, music concerts, farm-to-table dinners and theatrical performances. Reservations must be made in advance to visit Pollepel Island at bannermancastle.org.
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Notes: To the best of our knowledge, the information in this guide is correct as of January 1, 2022. Contact the site before visiting. The guide lists only those sites that are open to the general public and wish to be included. Listings do not represent an endorsement. The programs provided by this agency are partially funded by monies received from the County of Dutchess. This travel guide is published by Dutchess Tourism, Inc. (DTI), 3 Neptune Road, Suite A11A, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601. DTI, an independent 501(c)6 non-profit organization, is the officially designated destination marketing organization for Dutchess County. ® I LOVE NEW YORK is a registered trademark and service mark of the New York State Department of Economic Development; used with permission. Printed in the U.S.A.
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