Dutchess County NY in the Hudson Valley is a wonderful blend of lifestyles ranging from serene hamlets to city excitement. The county is dotted with farms of all types, historical sites, bistros and restaurants, and enough attractions and activities to satisfy even the most energetic sojourner.
Dutchess County is located in southeastern New York State, between the Hudson River on its west and the New York–Connecticut border on its east, about halfway between the cities of Albany and New York City. It contains two cities: Beacon and Poughkeepsie. Depending on precise location within the county, road travel distance to New York City ranges between 58 miles (93 km) and 110 miles (180 km).
The terrain of the county is mostly hilly, especially in the Hudson Highlands in the southwestern corner and the Taconic Mountains to the northeast. Some areas nearer the river are flatter.
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The Chocolate Mousse is a complete catering and personal chef firm focused on serving all of your culinary needs for all occasions.
Uphill Dressage Center is a commercial boarding stable for dressage horses that feels like a private club.
The Frederick W. Vanderbilt Garden Association is dedicated to enhancing the formal gardens of the F. W. Vanderbilt National Historic Site.
Sisters Hill Farm is a Community Supported Agriculture farm supported by the Sisters of Charity of New York in Dutchess County, New York.
Wilderstein is a historic Queen Anne Victorian home on 40 landscaped acres. The site includes landscaped grounds, trails, and river views.
Since 1963, the Randolph School has been a beacon of progressive education for three year olds to fifth graders in the Hudson Valley.
Farmers & Chefs Restaurant is a casual Hudson Valley restaurant drawing inspiration from the regions bountiful Hudson Valley farms.
Woodland Creations does it all, including many varieties of chainsaw wood carvings, custom wood signs, and furnishings and decor.
Midnight Munchie Company creates massive brownies and cookies that are made from scratch, baked to order, and delivered to you still warm.
Glazed Over Donuts is a custom donut shop, offering fresh made donuts topped with glazes, assorted toppings and drizzles, all made to order.
North River Roasters is Poughkeepsie’s first resident coffee roaster and the area’s only Community Supported Coffee Roaster (CSCR).
