2 Best Shopping in Hudson Valley, New York

Antiques fill the warren of rooms at the Barking Dog, in business since 1984. You won't find the ubiquitous here, and nearly everything dates from before the 1920s. The shop specializes in country pieces, such as pine tables and cupboards, and folk art, and also offers old prints and paintings.

Part florist and part gift boutique, the Green Cottage creates interesting bouquets and carries small gift items such as handcrafted and estate jewelry (one of the owners has a jewelry studio), ceramic vases, prettily packaged soaps, sculptural candles, children's books, and a few toys. It's the perfect place to pick up a hostess gift or a souvenir.