Hudson Valley Guidebook
Food scene
Cosimo's
120 Delafield StreetGreat pizza, good Italian food. Rather famous locally.
For the very best (and biggest!) sandwiches around, go to Rossi's. You will likely find a line (even in the current climate) of locals! You won't be disappointed.
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Rossi Rosticceria Deli
45 S Clover StFor the very best (and biggest!) sandwiches around, go to Rossi's. You will likely find a line (even in the current climate) of locals! You won't be disappointed.
Not only does Lolita's have great wood-fired pizzas, the kale salad is the best we've ever had. When your teenaged boy asks for the salad before he asks for pizza or a soda, you know it's something special! Don't miss it.
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Lolita's Pizza
129 Washington StNot only does Lolita's have great wood-fired pizzas, the kale salad is the best we've ever had. When your teenaged boy asks for the salad before he asks for pizza or a soda, you know it's something special! Don't miss it.
Great local restaurant, with good locally grown ingredients.
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Farmers and Chefs
40 Albany StGreat local restaurant, with good locally grown ingredients.
Wonderful little French bistro on Main Street in Poughkeepsie. Great ambience and food.
https://www.brasserie292.com
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Brasserie 292
292 Main StWonderful little French bistro on Main Street in Poughkeepsie. Great ambience and food.
https://www.brasserie292.com
Great American pub menu, innovative brews, good place to meet and eat with friends. A local favorite!
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Mill House Brewing Company
289 Mill StGreat American pub menu, innovative brews, good place to meet and eat with friends. A local favorite!
Things To Do
Lovely campus and hosts both a wonderful art gallery as well as a theater with local productions.
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Vassar College
124 Raymond AveLovely campus and hosts both a wonderful art gallery as well as a theater with local productions.
A masterpiece of American design, built by one of the most recognizable historically-affluent families in America, and designed by one of our nation's preeminent architects.
Check the website before visiting for hours and updated information: https://www.nps.gov/vama/index.htm
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Vanderbilt Mansion National Historic Site
119 Vanderbilt Park RdA masterpiece of American design, built by one of the most recognizable historically-affluent families in America, and designed by one of our nation's preeminent architects.
Check the website before visiting for hours and updated information: https://www.nps.gov/vama/index.htm
Great historic site. Home to the 32nd and longest-serving president of the United States, Franklin D. Roosevelt returned to Hyde Park often, drawing on this place to renew his spirit during times of personal and political crisis. Explore the Roosevelt saga in the homes of Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt, the exhibits at the nation’s first Presidential Library, and over a thousand acres of gardens and trails.
Check the website before visiting for hours and updates: https://www.nps.gov/hofr/index.htm
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Home of Franklin D. Roosevelt National Historic Site
4097 Albany Post RdGreat historic site. Home to the 32nd and longest-serving president of the United States, Franklin D. Roosevelt returned to Hyde Park often, drawing on this place to renew his spirit during times of personal and political crisis. Explore the Roosevelt saga in the homes of Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt, the exhibits at the nation’s first Presidential Library, and over a thousand acres of gardens and trails.
Check the website before visiting for hours and updates: https://www.nps.gov/hofr/index.htm
Lovely lake. Wonderful for kayaking, paddle boarding, swimming, and fishing. Mohonk Mountain House rents rowboats as well.
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Mohonk Lake
Lovely lake. Wonderful for kayaking, paddle boarding, swimming, and fishing. Mohonk Mountain House rents rowboats as well.
Rail Trail connects to the Walkway Over The Hudson and extends all the way down to Hopewell Junction. A lovely ride, and paved for the majority of the trail.
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Dutchess Rail Trail
50 Overocker RdRail Trail connects to the Walkway Over The Hudson and extends all the way down to Hopewell Junction. A lovely ride, and paved for the majority of the trail.
The Wallkill Valley Rail Trail is a 23.7-mile (38.1 km) rail trail and linear park that runs along the former Wallkill Valley Railroad rail corridor in Ulster County, New York. It stretches from Gardiner through New Paltz, Rosendale, and Ulster to the Kingston city line.
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Wallkill Valley Rail Trail
Wallkill Valley Rail TrailThe Wallkill Valley Rail Trail is a 23.7-mile (38.1 km) rail trail and linear park that runs along the former Wallkill Valley Railroad rail corridor in Ulster County, New York. It stretches from Gardiner through New Paltz, Rosendale, and Ulster to the Kingston city line.
Wonderful STEM activities for children of all ages.
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Mid-Hudson Children's Museum
75 N Water StWonderful STEM activities for children of all ages.
Overlook Drive-In Theatre
126 De Garmo RdCheck for local movie times!
Overlook Golf and Recreation Center
39 De Garmo RdAlso has go-karts!
Spins Bowl Poughkeepsie
47 Taft AveHyde Park Roller Magic
4178 Albany Post RdRoller skating!!!
Bike rental, can use to ride over the Walkway and then onto either of the connecting bike paths.
Hudson Bike Co.
3565 Route 9WBike rental, can use to ride over the Walkway and then onto either of the connecting bike paths.
Yoga studio
Hudson River Yoga
9 Van Wyck DrA great local yoga studio
Swimming
With a beach made of solid rock, this gorgeous lake’s dedicated swimming area provides a brilliant way to douse after making the uphill, but moderate 4.5 mile hike.
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Lake Awosting
With a beach made of solid rock, this gorgeous lake’s dedicated swimming area provides a brilliant way to douse after making the uphill, but moderate 4.5 mile hike.
Located at the base of Illinois Mountain, this seasonal park offers a sandy beach, barbeques, pavilion, picnic tables, bathroom facilities and a concession stand. There are lifeguards on duty. Also connects to the Scenic Hudson Hiking and Walking Trails.
49 Reservoir Road, Highland, NY
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Berean Park
49 Reservoir RdLocated at the base of Illinois Mountain, this seasonal park offers a sandy beach, barbeques, pavilion, picnic tables, bathroom facilities and a concession stand. There are lifeguards on duty. Also connects to the Scenic Hudson Hiking and Walking Trails.
49 Reservoir Road, Highland, NY
The tour around Lake Minnewaska is not only very beautiful, but it’s also quite manageable at 1.7 miles. Directly off the main parking lot in Minnewaska State Park, the well attended, but not overcrowded trails are open, airy and provide a moment of scenic bliss.
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Lake Minnewaska
The tour around Lake Minnewaska is not only very beautiful, but it’s also quite manageable at 1.7 miles. Directly off the main parking lot in Minnewaska State Park, the well attended, but not overcrowded trails are open, airy and provide a moment of scenic bliss.
Lovely lake. Wonderful for kayaking, paddle boarding, swimming, and fishing. Mohonk Mountain House rents rowboats as well.
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Mohonk Lake
Lovely lake. Wonderful for kayaking, paddle boarding, swimming, and fishing. Mohonk Mountain House rents rowboats as well.
The reward for a relatively brief walk in a portion of the Minnewaska Park, near Wawarsing is a stunning 90 foot waterfall flowing over a sheer cliff face into a pristine swimming hole. Above the fall is a pool from which there are marvelous views of the Stony Creek and Roundout Valleys, into Sullivan County.
https://parks.ny.gov/parks/127/details.aspx
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stony_Kill_Falls
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Stony Kill Falls
Shaft 2A RoadThe reward for a relatively brief walk in a portion of the Minnewaska Park, near Wawarsing is a stunning 90 foot waterfall flowing over a sheer cliff face into a pristine swimming hole. Above the fall is a pool from which there are marvelous views of the Stony Creek and Roundout Valleys, into Sullivan County.
https://parks.ny.gov/parks/127/details.aspx
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stony_Kill_Falls
Pulaski Park Pool
162 Washington StreetLocal and convenient swimming pool. $3 adults, $1 kids.
Peekamoose Lake
Beautiful blue swimming hole. Water is ((cold)) refreshing!
Hiking
Split Rock Hole is a collection of unique wading opportunities. A brisk stream between two sizable cliffs where jumping off is a popular option. Take 44/55 to Clove Rd. Keep to the right on this dirt road, over bridges, until you get to the to the Coxing Kill Trailhead and parking area. Requires Mohonk Preserve Day Pass $10.
Split Rock
Split Rock Hole is a collection of unique wading opportunities. A brisk stream between two sizable cliffs where jumping off is a popular option. Take 44/55 to Clove Rd. Keep to the right on this dirt road, over bridges, until you get to the to the Coxing Kill Trailhead and parking area. Requires Mohonk Preserve Day Pass $10.
Minnewaska has some of the most breathtaking views we've literally ever experienced in the US. The hikes are varied from easy to challenging (well, semi-challenging depending upon your fitness levels), and are a wonderful way to spend a day.
https://parks.ny.gov/parks/minnewaska/details.aspx
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Minnewaska State Park Preserve
5281 Route 44-55Minnewaska has some of the most breathtaking views we've literally ever experienced in the US. The hikes are varied from easy to challenging (well, semi-challenging depending upon your fitness levels), and are a wonderful way to spend a day.
https://parks.ny.gov/parks/minnewaska/details.aspx
Beautiful hiking! Trails range in distance and ability. See the website for information on suggested hikes:
https://www.mohonkpreserve.org/visit/activities/suggested-hikes.html
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Mohonk Preserve
3197 Route 44 55Beautiful hiking! Trails range in distance and ability. See the website for information on suggested hikes:
https://www.mohonkpreserve.org/visit/activities/suggested-hikes.html
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Stroll the Walkway Over the Hudson!
The entrance is on Washington Street (take the stairs up) and you may stroll in either direction. Each end of the walkway has an information booth and public restrooms. You can pick up local guides here detailing area events (farmer's markets, festivals, apple-picking) and local businesses. The Walkway is flanked by a paved former rail-trail on either end as well; and you can choose to walk, run, or bike the distance (8 miles in one direction and 13 in the other).
Whatever you choose, don't miss the incredible views from the middle of the Walkway! It is quite spectacular.
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Restaurants at the Culinary Institute
Definitely reserve in advance! This is a "Do Not Miss" if you enjoy creative cuisine. The website is https://www.ciarestaurantgroup.com/new-york-restaurants/