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YOU ARE WELCOME IN DUTCHESS!
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Dutchess County has been welcoming travelers for generations. We’re the perfect
getaway, just 90 minutes north of New York City, to find inspiration in arts, culture,
history, cuisine, farms and the breathtaking beauty of our wide-open spaces. All are welcome here. Discover Dutchess and create your own “Storied Experience.”
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DUTCHESS COUNTY DESTINATION GUIDE 2022
Accessibility
Dutchess is committed to providing
a growing number of accessible parks, recreational activities, events and sensory-friendly experiences. A 12-passenger, wheelchair-accessible electric tram improves accessibility for
those with mobility challenges to enjoy the Walkway Over the Hudson’s entire 1.28-mile span. The recently restored, packed stone-dust Woodland Trail located at the Stony Kill Farm Environmental Education Center is
a perfect half-mile path for individuals
in wheelchairs or who have limited mobility. Wilcox Memorial Park in Stanfordville has accessible campsites. The MJN Convention Center and other major entertainment venues provide wheelchair and companion seating for events. Many hotels in Poughkeepsie and Fishkill, including the Hyatt Place, Homewood Inn
& Suites, Residence Inn Marriott, Holiday Inn Express, Hyatt House and Courtyard by Marriott, have been renovated to provide accessible accommodations for travelers. Amenities include rooms equipped with bathtubs with grab bars and a seat, roll-in showers with a seat, and communication equipment for people with vision or hearing impairments.
Through our local ThinkDIFFERENTLY initiative, tourism partners, nonprofits and community organizations strive to create a