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21. Bevier House Museum
Set back from U.S. 209 between the center of Stone Ridge and Hurley is the Bevier House Museum, which dates from 1690 and is the headquarters of the Ulster County Historical Society. Among the house-tour highlights are the scullery, which contains early building and food-prep tools (some from the 17th century), and an extensive collection of Civil War artifacts, including guns, photos, drums, and uniform pieces. A small gift shop has books about local history and architecture.
2682 U.S. 209, Marbletown, New York, 12484, USA845-377–1040Sight Details
Rate Includes: $6, Closed weekdays, May–Oct., Thurs.–Sun. noon–5 -
22. Boscobel Restoration
High-style period furniture and collections of crystal, silver, and porcelain fill this restored 1808 mansion, now a museum of Federal-period decorative arts. Built by States Morris Dyckman, a descendant of one of New Amsterdam's early Dutch families, the house originally stood in Montrose, some 15 miles south. It's open by tour only, but the grounds are reason enough to visit.
1601 Rte. 9D, Garrison, New York, 10524, USA845-265–3638Sight Details
Rate Includes: $17, Closed Tues., House Apr.–Oct., Wed.–Mon. 9:30–5; Nov. and Dec., Wed.–Mon. 9:30–4. Grounds Apr.–Dec., Wed.–Mon. 9:30–dusk -
23. Brotherhood Winery
The oldest continually operating winery in the United States, Brotherhood includes some European-style stone buildings that date from 1839. Tours and tastings are available; call ahead to reserve. A charming on-site café with patio seating serves sophisticated French fare in warmer weather. The winery is about 16 miles west of West Point.
100 Brotherhood Plaza Dr., Washingtonville, New York, 10992, USA845-496–3661Sight Details
Rate Includes: Tour and tasting $10, tasting only $5, Apr.–Dec., Sun.–Fri. 11–5, Sat. 11–6; Jan.–Mar., weekends 11–5 -
24. Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies
Devoted to teaching the public about ecology, the Carey Institute lets you explore the walking trails and roadways where you'll find fields, upland forests, and wetlands. Stroll through a fern glen and discover diverse habitats—or relax in Adirondack chairs and take in the sounds of the creek. The center also offers free lectures on ecology and birding and one-day courses about everything from Hudson Valley landscapes to rock-garden basics.
2801 Sharon Tpke., Millbrook, New York, 12545, USA845-677–5343Sight Details
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25. Cascade Mountain Winery
A Hudson Valley wine pioneer, the now well-established winery produces a collection of reds and whites. The winery was built in 1977 by novelist Bill Wetmore, who recently passed the torch to his daughter Joanie Yahn.
835 Cascade Mountain Rd., Amenia, New York, 12501, USA845-373–9021Sight Details
Rate Includes: Tour free, tasting free with purchase, Closed weekdays, Sat. and Sun. 11–5 or by appointment -
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26. Chuang Yen Monastery
East of Cold Spring, in Carmel, the largest indoor statue of the Buddha in the Western Hemisphere resides at the Chuang Yen Monastery. Standing 37 feet tall, it is surrounded by 10,000 Buddha figurines on a lotus terrace in Great Buddha Hall.
2020 Rte. 301, Carmel, New York, 10512, USA845-225–1819Sight Details
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27. Clermont State Historic Site
Robert R. Livingston Jr. (1746–1813), who helped draft the Declaration of Independence, was just one of the illustrious Livingstons who made their home on this estate between Tivoli and Hudson. The stately white house reflects the changes made by several generations: it was burned by the British during the Revolutionary War and rebuilt in the late 1700s on the original foundations. The rooms are furnished with family heirlooms and include splendid examples of decorative objects and of cabinetmaking.
One Clermont Ave., Germantown, New York, 12526, USA518-537–4240Sight Details
Rate Includes: vehicles $5; house tours $7, House Apr.–Oct., Tues.–Sun. 11–5; Nov.–Mar., weekends 11–4. Grounds daily, 8:30–sunset -
28. Clinton Vineyards and Winery
Seyval blanc is the specialty of this family-run operation housed in an 1800s converted barn. The owner, when he's around and about, conducts tours himself, displaying wit, style, and a passion for wines and winemaking.
450 Schultzville Rd., Clinton Corners, New York, 12514, USA845-266–5372Sight Details
Rate Includes: Tour free, tasting $10, Closed weekdays, Apr.–Nov. Fri.–Sun. noon–5 -
29. Col. Jonathan Elmendorf House
The house, built between 1783 and 1790, contains the Hurley Heritage Society Museum. It includes a good collection of Revolutionary War materials, and has changing exhibits about local history. Walking- and driving-tour brochures are available in its front lobby.
52 Main St., Hurley, New York, 12443, USA845-338–1661Sight Details
Rate Includes: Free, May–Oct., Fri. and Sat. 10–4, Sun. 1–4 -
30. Columbia County Museum
The building that houses the museum and the offices of the Columbia County Historical Society was a Masonic temple and dates from 1916. You can trace your roots with the help of staff and extensive genealogical archives, peruse period postcards, and see fine examples of period furniture.
5 Albany Ave., Kinderhook, New York, 12106, USA518-758–9265Sight Details
Rate Includes: Museum $7.50, Closed Mon.-Fri., Mar.–Nov., Mon., Thurs., and Fri. 10–4, weekends noon–4. -
31. Constitution Marsh Audubon Center and Sanctuary
An extensive boardwalk leads you deep into the reeds and rushes of this lush, wildlife-filled tidal marshland. In winter the boardwalk is a prime lookout spot for bald eagles. Tromp through the 280-acre sanctuary's bluffs and woodlands, or visit the educational center, where a 500-gallon aquarium offers an up-close look at fish, crabs, and other resident wildlife. Note: parking is quite limited.
127 Warren Landing Rd., Garrison, New York, 10524, USA845-265–2601Sight Details
Rate Includes: Donations welcome, Center Tues.–Sun. 9–5; call ahead for center hrs in winter -
32. Country Living Fair
You'll feel like you're walking through the pages of Country Living at this three-day fair held at the Dutchess County Fairgrounds every June. There are antiques, home decor, furniture, and artisan-made products for sale. You can also meet the magazine's editors at various seminars, as well as participate in craft and cooking demonstrations.
6550 Spring Brook Ave., Rhinebeck, New York, 12572, USASight Details
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33. Culinary Institute of America
The East Coast branch of the country's most respected cooking school is on the grounds of a former Jesuit seminary overlooking the Hudson River. Tours are available Monday to Thursday when school's in session. Five student-staffed restaurants are open to the public. The Craig Claiborne Bookstore stocks more than 1,300 cookbooks in addition to culinary equipment and specialty foods. One- and two-day workshops and lectures are offered on weekends.
1946 Campus Dr., Hyde Park, New York, 12538, USA845-452–9600Sight Details
Rate Includes: Tour $5, Tours Mon. at 10 and 4, Tues.–Thurs. at 4 -
34. Eleanor Roosevelt National Historic Site
An unpretentious cottage, Val-Kill was first a retreat and later the full-time residence for Eleanor Roosevelt. A biographical film, First Lady of the World, is shown at the site. The property encompasses 180 acres of trails and gardens. It's also the location of Val-Kill Industries, Eleanor's attempt to prevent farm workers from relocating to the city for employment; reproductions of early American furniture, pewter, and weavings were produced here.
56 Valkill Park Rd., Hyde Park, New York, 12538, USA845-229–9115Sight Details
Rate Includes: Tour $10, May.–Oct., daily 9–5; Nov.–Apr., Thurs.–Mon. Tours at 1 and 3 -
35. Esopus Creek Festival of Mask and Puppet Theater
Every August you can watch giant puppets and imaginative spectacles unfold before the Esopus Creek in Tina Chorvas Waterfront Park. You'll be dazzled once the sun goes down and local puppeteers transform the park into an otherworldly extravaganza.
E. Bridge St., Saugerties, New York, 12477, USA845-246–7873Sight Details
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36. Fort Montgomery State Historic Site
Scene of a 1777 Revolutionary War battle for the Hudson River, this fort (well, its foundation at least) is still visible on the 14½-acre site, which is on a cliff with stunning Hudson River views. The museum holds artifacts, weapons, a 15 minute film, and large-scale models reenacting the historic battle. To get to the site from New York City, take the Palisades Parkway north to Route 9W north and proceed just over ½ mile. The parking area is on the right.
690 Route 9W, New York, 10922, USASight Details
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37. Frances Lehman Loeb Art Center
Vassar was the first college in the United States to have an art gallery, and that gallery eventually grew into the Frances Lehman Loeb Art Center, housed in a 1993 Cesar Pelli building. The center's collections include more than 19,000 works, from Egyptian and Asian relics to 19th- and 20th-century paintings. Highlights are the Warburg Collection of Old Masters prints and several significant Hudson River School paintings donated by Matthew Vassar.
124 Raymond Ave., Poughkeepsie, New York, 12604, USA845-437–5237Sight Details
Rate Includes: Closed Mon., Tues.–Sat. 10–5, Thurs. 10–9, Sun. 1–5 -
38. Fred J. Johnston Museum
Stockade DistrictAntiques dealer Fred J. Johnston rescued this 1812 Federal mansion from the wrecking ball in the 1930s; the Friends of Historic Kingston inherited the house in 1993 through Johnston's will. His collection of 18th- and 19th-century Hudson Valley furniture and decorative arts is on display as well as a Friends of Historic Kingston gallery that features different local history exhibits which change every year.
63 Main St., Kingston, New York, 12401, USA845-339–0720Sight Details
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39. Friends of the Nyacks
Occasional walking tours of Oak Hill Cemetery and downtown Nyack are led by Friends of the Nyacks; call or check online for dates and times.
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40. Gardiner Cupcake Festival
This cupcake festival began in 2008 and attracts more cupcake enthusiasts every year with more than a dozen vendors, an amateur baking contest, helicopter rides, and even a 5K race for those who wish to burn some calories before binging on tasty Hudson Valley baked goods.
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