If you’re looking for things to do in Dutchess County, especially on a beautiful summer day, you’ll find plenty of places to spend time outdoors. Located in the Hudson Valley about 90 miles north of New York City, Dutchess County is a place of steep valleys and … [Read more...] about How to Spend a Perfect Day in Dutchess County
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An Afternoon With the Roosevelts in Hyde Park, NY
(Updated May 16, 2023) Located just three miles apart in Hyde Park, the historic homes of both Franklin D. and Eleanor Roosevelt offer the unique opportunity to glimpse into the lives of one of America's original power couples. The Home of Franklin D. Roosevelt National … [Read more...] about An Afternoon With the Roosevelts in Hyde Park, NY
GARNER Arts Center: An Artist Community in a Historic Setting
[Updated May 23, 2023] The sprawling complex of brick buildings off Railroad Avenue in Garnerville, NY can almost be mistaken for an abandoned factory. But there are signs of life at this 19th century former textile mill, located about 40 miles north of New York City. A small … [Read more...] about GARNER Arts Center: An Artist Community in a Historic Setting
A Hudson Valley Hike at Franny Reese State Park
[Updated May 21, 2023] If you want to go hiking near Poughkeepsie and you love spotting abandoned ruins, head to Franny Reese State Park in Ulster County. The park is named after a woman who co-founded Scenic Hudson, an environmental group that put up a 17-year fight to save … [Read more...] about A Hudson Valley Hike at Franny Reese State Park