Gregg & Molly's Guidebook
Arts, Culture & History
Great dance, orchestra & theater performances year round. From late June to mid August, The Bard SummerScape Festival is a luxury and a treat worth the effort. The Speigeltent offers "unforgettable evenings of cabaret and late night entertainment from world-class performers, and after hours parties with New York’s hottest DJs.
fishercenter.bard.edu/
80 habitants recommandent
Fisher Center at Bard
Manor AvenueGreat dance, orchestra & theater performances year round. From late June to mid August, The Bard SummerScape Festival is a luxury and a treat worth the effort. The Speigeltent offers "unforgettable evenings of cabaret and late night entertainment from world-class performers, and after hours parties with New York’s hottest DJs.
fishercenter.bard.edu/
Experiments in sound, film screenings, bespoke flea markets and more.
basilicahudson.org
80 habitants recommandent
Basilica Hudson
110 S Front StExperiments in sound, film screenings, bespoke flea markets and more.
basilicahudson.org
Our favorite day trip if you're staying for a longer period. The drive is gorgeous, the art amazing, and there's Kid's Space for the kiddos. Hike or drive to the top of Mt. Greylock while there.
massmoca.org
382 habitants recommandent
MASS MoCA
1040 Mass MoCA WayOur favorite day trip if you're staying for a longer period. The drive is gorgeous, the art amazing, and there's Kid's Space for the kiddos. Hike or drive to the top of Mt. Greylock while there.
massmoca.org
Works from the forefront of contemporary art.
http://www.bard.edu/ccs/exhibitions/
20 habitants recommandent
Hessel Museum of Art
33 Garden RdWorks from the forefront of contemporary art.
http://www.bard.edu/ccs/exhibitions/
A great way to be outdoors and moved and surprised by great art. Good cafe and kid's programs as well.
www.artomi.org
310 habitants recommandent
Art Omi
1405 Co Rte 22A great way to be outdoors and moved and surprised by great art. Good cafe and kid's programs as well.
www.artomi.org
Intriguing events & happenings most every weekend in Summer.
wassaicproject.org
32 habitants recommandent
Wassaic Project
37 Furnace Bank RdIntriguing events & happenings most every weekend in Summer.
wassaicproject.org
Like Storm King, another great stopping point to or from nyc. One of the pre-eminent museums housing works of great minimalist artist, abstract sculptors, and seminal installation artists from 1960s to the present.
https://www.diaart.org/visit/visit/diabeacon-beacon-united-states
468 habitants recommandent
Dia:Beacon
3 Beekman StLike Storm King, another great stopping point to or from nyc. One of the pre-eminent museums housing works of great minimalist artist, abstract sculptors, and seminal installation artists from 1960s to the present.
https://www.diaart.org/visit/visit/diabeacon-beacon-united-states
Extremely impressive outdoor sculpture museum. Over an hour from us but worth a visit if driving that way.
stormking.org
471 habitants recommandent
Storm King Art Center
Extremely impressive outdoor sculpture museum. Over an hour from us but worth a visit if driving that way.
stormking.org
The collections of the Frances Lehman Loeb Art Center chart the history of art from antiquity to the present and comprise over 19,000 works.
fllac.vassar.edu
27 habitants recommandent
Frances Lehman Loeb Art Center at Vassar College
124 Raymond AveThe collections of the Frances Lehman Loeb Art Center chart the history of art from antiquity to the present and comprise over 19,000 works.
fllac.vassar.edu
Incredible learning experience Franklin D. Roosevelt, Eleanor Roosevelt, the New Deal and World War II.
www.fdrlibrary.org
180 habitants recommandent
Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum
4079 Albany Post RdIncredible learning experience Franklin D. Roosevelt, Eleanor Roosevelt, the New Deal and World War II.
www.fdrlibrary.org
Edna St. Vincent Millay was a major figure in 20th-century American literature and poetry. Visit Steepletop to learn more about her, see the gardens, walk the Poetry Trail created by the Friends of the Millay Society, and visit the gallery in the new Visitors Center.
www.millay.org/
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Steepletop
440 E Hill RdEdna St. Vincent Millay was a major figure in 20th-century American literature and poetry. Visit Steepletop to learn more about her, see the gardens, walk the Poetry Trail created by the Friends of the Millay Society, and visit the gallery in the new Visitors Center.
www.millay.org/
The annual July Blueberry Festival and the Autumn in Austerlitz Festival, held the Sunday before Columbus Day, are both treats and enriching ways to learn about early American life in the region. Among the highlights are "craft, ware and fiber demonstrations, antiques, gift shop, animals, live music and entertainment for children, and many different vendors and a variety of foods to feed the masses."
http://www.oldausterlitz.com/
6 habitants recommandent
Austerlitz Historical Society
11550 New York 22The annual July Blueberry Festival and the Autumn in Austerlitz Festival, held the Sunday before Columbus Day, are both treats and enriching ways to learn about early American life in the region. Among the highlights are "craft, ware and fiber demonstrations, antiques, gift shop, animals, live music and entertainment for children, and many different vendors and a variety of foods to feed the masses."
http://www.oldausterlitz.com/
She was an incredibly woman, and like FDR's library, her accomplishments are laid out so well in the context of the times.
68 habitants recommandent
Eleanor Roosevelt National Historic Site
106 Valkill Park RdShe was an incredibly woman, and like FDR's library, her accomplishments are laid out so well in the context of the times.
Another site documenting the work and home of influential early American artist Thomas Cole.
www.thomascole.org
163 habitants recommandent
Thomas Cole National Historic Site
218 Spring StAnother site documenting the work and home of influential early American artist Thomas Cole.
www.thomascole.org
A pre-eminent site for fans of early American art (with gorgeous views of the Hudson, which inspired the painter).
www.olana.org
210 habitants recommandent
The Olana Partnership
5720 NY-9GA pre-eminent site for fans of early American art (with gorgeous views of the Hudson, which inspired the painter).
www.olana.org
Food Scene
Currently changing hands and to reopen winter 2021 (and looks exciting.) There's no cozier old American Inn restaurant space in the region. It's close-by and in the colder seasons try to get a reservation by one of the fireplaces.
stissinghouse.com
45 habitants recommandent
Stissing House
7801 S Main StCurrently changing hands and to reopen winter 2021 (and looks exciting.) There's no cozier old American Inn restaurant space in the region. It's close-by and in the colder seasons try to get a reservation by one of the fireplaces.
stissinghouse.com
Modest chic atmosphere with Southeast Asian inspired fair. (Cash only).
http://hudsonfoodstudio.com
142 habitants recommandent
Hudson Food Studio
746 Warren StModest chic atmosphere with Southeast Asian inspired fair. (Cash only).
http://hudsonfoodstudio.com
Eating in the courtyard in summer is an eternal delight. Great chef as well.
www.camearestaurant.com
74 habitants recommandent
Ca’Mea
214 Warren StEating in the courtyard in summer is an eternal delight. Great chef as well.
www.camearestaurant.com
For the diner experience with only organic and grass-fed meats.
http://www.grazindiner.com/index.html
86 habitants recommandent
Grazin' Diner
717 Warren StFor the diner experience with only organic and grass-fed meats.
http://www.grazindiner.com/index.html
Fantastic stone-fired pizzas adults will love. Popular locations in Hudson and Great Barrington, MA.
http://babalouiespizza.com
117 habitants recommandent
Baba Louie's
517 Warren StFantastic stone-fired pizzas adults will love. Popular locations in Hudson and Great Barrington, MA.
http://babalouiespizza.com
Charming cafe with great French fare for breakfast or dinner.
64 habitants recommandent
Le Gamin Country
609 Warren StCharming cafe with great French fare for breakfast or dinner.
Too many good choices in this town. Sure to compete with Baba Louies and anywhere else for best wood-fired pizzas – theirs exclusively Neapolitan in style.
http://www.oakpizzanapoletana.com
59 habitants recommandent
Oak Pizzeria Napoletana
523 Warren StToo many good choices in this town. Sure to compete with Baba Louies and anywhere else for best wood-fired pizzas – theirs exclusively Neapolitan in style.
http://www.oakpizzanapoletana.com
Excellent, premium Italian fare.
http://vicorestaurant.com
6 habitants recommandent
Vico Restaurant & Bar
136 Warren StExcellent, premium Italian fare.
http://vicorestaurant.com
Unusual but amazing (folded over) pizzas - a "lucoli".
https://lucolipizza.wordpress.com
11 habitants recommandent
Lucoli
7476 S BroadwayUnusual but amazing (folded over) pizzas - a "lucoli".
https://lucolipizza.wordpress.com
You can always find something for the kids here.
http://www.tastebudds.com
17 habitants recommandent
Taste Budd's Cafe
40 W Market StYou can always find something for the kids here.
http://www.tastebudds.com
Another darling, quaint early American inn and restaurant. George Washington stayed here.http://www.beekmandelamaterinn.com/dining
70 habitants recommandent
Beekman Arms-Delamater Inn
6387 Mill StAnother darling, quaint early American inn and restaurant. George Washington stayed here.http://www.beekmandelamaterinn.com/dining
We've only eaten here once awhile back but it was memorable, fine dining.
http://www.gigihudsonvalley.com
50 habitants recommandent
Gigi Trattoria & Catering
6422 Montgomery StWe've only eaten here once awhile back but it was memorable, fine dining.
http://www.gigihudsonvalley.com
Small but never a disappointment. Great desserts as well. Stop just for a pastry if nearby.
http://www.calicorhinebeck.com
6 habitants recommandent
Calico Gourmet Foods & Dessertery
6384 Mill StSmall but never a disappointment. Great desserts as well. Stop just for a pastry if nearby.
http://www.calicorhinebeck.com
Quintessential French restaurant for your first time upstate.
www.lepetitbistro.com
100 habitants recommandent
Le Petit Bistro
2-8 E Market StQuintessential French restaurant for your first time upstate.
www.lepetitbistro.com
Both their burgers and in-house made veggie burgers can't be beaten. Great fries and deserts to boot in a cute old stone building on the edge of Rhinebeck.
https://www.facebook.com/matchboxcafe/
18 habitants recommandent
The Matchbox Cafe
6242 U.S. 9Both their burgers and in-house made veggie burgers can't be beaten. Great fries and deserts to boot in a cute old stone building on the edge of Rhinebeck.
https://www.facebook.com/matchboxcafe/
You can get great burrito's and bowls here year round; especially useful that you can get kids burrito's made how you like.
https://www.facebook.com/bubbystakeaway/
29 habitants recommandent
Bubby's Take Away Kitchen
19 W Market StYou can get great burrito's and bowls here year round; especially useful that you can get kids burrito's made how you like.
https://www.facebook.com/bubbystakeaway/
Probably the trendiest restaurant in the valley momentarily: hip crowd and menu to make your mouth water.
www.gaskinsny.com
156 habitants recommandent
Gaskins
2 Church AveProbably the trendiest restaurant in the valley momentarily: hip crowd and menu to make your mouth water.
www.gaskinsny.com
Diner food with a healthy twist.
https://www.facebook.com/Oakhurst-Diner-224336814261287/
37 habitants recommandent
Oakhurst Diner
19 Main StDiner food with a healthy twist.
https://www.facebook.com/Oakhurst-Diner-224336814261287/
Somehow, dining by the old glass windows is as romantic as it gets. A little further afield, but Chatham is a lovely, quaint town with the Crandall Movie Theatre. Worth the 35 minute drive.
http://chathamblueplate.net
73 habitants recommandent
Blue Plate
1 Kinderhook StSomehow, dining by the old glass windows is as romantic as it gets. A little further afield, but Chatham is a lovely, quaint town with the Crandall Movie Theatre. Worth the 35 minute drive.
http://chathamblueplate.net
We keep intending to eat here. It has often been highly recommended. It's in the quirky town of Philmont that could be so beautiful, and doesn't have a lot of offerings other than this gem. If in the area, it'd be a good choice.
79 habitants recommandent
Local 111
111 Main StWe keep intending to eat here. It has often been highly recommended. It's in the quirky town of Philmont that could be so beautiful, and doesn't have a lot of offerings other than this gem. If in the area, it'd be a good choice.
Epicure's delight. Chef Devon is a master at his craft. Owned by renowned painters Brice & Helen Marden.
http://hoteltivoli.org/the-corner/
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The Corner
53 BroadwayEpicure's delight. Chef Devon is a master at his craft. Owned by renowned painters Brice & Helen Marden.
http://hoteltivoli.org/the-corner/
Wm. Farmer and Sons
20 S Front StRecommended restaurant in Hudson.
The Amsterdam
6380 Mill StElevated farm-to-table fare and nightlife hot spot.
New French cuisine restaurant in Pine Plains, from the former Stissing House owners. The number of cars outside suggest this place needs a visit. :)
14 habitants recommandent
Champetre
2938 Church StreetNew French cuisine restaurant in Pine Plains, from the former Stissing House owners. The number of cars outside suggest this place needs a visit. :)
A restaurant we have yet to try but the reviews and menu look completely appetizing. 10 minutes away.
Cider Bros Roadhouse
1215 New York 199A restaurant we have yet to try but the reviews and menu look completely appetizing. 10 minutes away.
Haven't been yet, but word on the street is it's one of the newer best places to check out. We will be going.
16 habitants recommandent
Cafe Mutton
757 Columbia StreetHaven't been yet, but word on the street is it's one of the newer best places to check out. We will be going.
Our most often go-to for take-out (and eat-in). You'll find some great Southeast Asian and Korean dishes at this restaurant, and more vegetarian options than most.
21 habitants recommandent
Yum Yum Noodle Bar - Red Hook
7496 South BroadwayOur most often go-to for take-out (and eat-in). You'll find some great Southeast Asian and Korean dishes at this restaurant, and more vegetarian options than most.
Stissing House
7801 S Main StA James Beard nominated restaurant.
Everything Else
Skiing & snowboarding in Winter (1000' vertical drop) and Adventure Park in summer with zip lines and treetop courses. 30 minutes from us.
www.catamountski.com
329 habitants recommandent
Station de ski Catamount Mountain
78 Catamount RdSkiing & snowboarding in Winter (1000' vertical drop) and Adventure Park in summer with zip lines and treetop courses. 30 minutes from us.
www.catamountski.com
Drinks & Nightlife
Eclectic array of musical acts. Great southern/seafood inspired restaurant too. Check out their calendar.
http://helsinkihudson.com
176 habitants recommandent
Helsinki Hudson
405 Columbia StEclectic array of musical acts. Great southern/seafood inspired restaurant too. Check out their calendar.
http://helsinkihudson.com
Half Moon
48 S Front StGreat for up & coming musical acts.
Parks, Nature & Swimming!
Numerous trail options along the Taconic Range. Climb Mt. Everett if you want to step foot on the Appalachian Trail. If going on a Saturday, get provisions at the Copake-Hillsdale Farmer's Market beforehand.
http://www.mass.gov/eea/agencies/dcr/massparks/region-west/bash-bish-falls-state-park.html
15 habitants recommandent
Mount Washington State Forest
143 East StreetNumerous trail options along the Taconic Range. Climb Mt. Everett if you want to step foot on the Appalachian Trail. If going on a Saturday, get provisions at the Copake-Hillsdale Farmer's Market beforehand.
http://www.mass.gov/eea/agencies/dcr/massparks/region-west/bash-bish-falls-state-park.html
A leisurely walk to beautiful views of the Hudson.
http://www.scenichudson.org/parks/poetswalk
165 habitants recommandent
Poets' Walk Park
776 River RdA leisurely walk to beautiful views of the Hudson.
http://www.scenichudson.org/parks/poetswalk
A family favorite, owned by the Nature Conservancy.
"At the foot of Stissing Mountain lies the ancient Thompson Pond Basin, which formed nearly 15,000 years ago when a melting ice chunk created a depression, or kettle. Over time, the kettle divided into three interconnected water bodies, including Thompson Pond, which forms the headwaters of a major tributary of the Hudson River. The basin's pond, cattail marsh, swamp and upland forest support a wondrously diverse array of wildlife."
https://www.nature.org/ourinitiatives/regions/northamerica/unitedstates/newyork/places-preserves/eastern-thompson-pondstissing-mountain.xml
Thompson Pond
A family favorite, owned by the Nature Conservancy.
"At the foot of Stissing Mountain lies the ancient Thompson Pond Basin, which formed nearly 15,000 years ago when a melting ice chunk created a depression, or kettle. Over time, the kettle divided into three interconnected water bodies, including Thompson Pond, which forms the headwaters of a major tributary of the Hudson River. The basin's pond, cattail marsh, swamp and upland forest support a wondrously diverse array of wildlife."
https://www.nature.org/ourinitiatives/regions/northamerica/unitedstates/newyork/places-preserves/eastern-thompson-pondstissing-mountain.xml
Rolling, open grasslands, mature woodlands, marshy, flooded woodland allow for an extremely diverse habitat. Six miles of trails and over 80 species of birds are possible on a good May day. Of special interest are nesting Great Blue Herons, Wood Ducks and Bobolinks. Open from dawn until dusk, seven days per week.
http://ny.audubon.org/buttercup
25 habitants recommandent
Buttercup Farm Audubon Sanctuary
6862 NY-82Rolling, open grasslands, mature woodlands, marshy, flooded woodland allow for an extremely diverse habitat. Six miles of trails and over 80 species of birds are possible on a good May day. Of special interest are nesting Great Blue Herons, Wood Ducks and Bobolinks. Open from dawn until dusk, seven days per week.
http://ny.audubon.org/buttercup
The backdrop of Stissing Moutain in front of the oft quiet beach is magical. Kayak rental and more is available late June to mid August.
http://pineplains-ny.gov/content/Parks/View/16
9 habitants recommandent
Stissing Lake Park
Beach RoadThe backdrop of Stissing Moutain in front of the oft quiet beach is magical. Kayak rental and more is available late June to mid August.
http://pineplains-ny.gov/content/Parks/View/16
Beach, hiking trails, some mountain bike trails. Another beautiful lake with kayak and boat rentals.
https://parks.ny.gov/parks/38/hunting.aspx
132 habitants recommandent
Lake Taghkanic State Park
1528 New York 82Beach, hiking trails, some mountain bike trails. Another beautiful lake with kayak and boat rentals.
https://parks.ny.gov/parks/38/hunting.aspx
Another little park good for the kiddos and great frisbee golf course.
http://www.co.dutchess.ny.us/CountyGov/Departments/DPW-Parks/PPwilcox.htm
27 habitants recommandent
Wilcox Memorial Park
New York 199Another little park good for the kiddos and great frisbee golf course.
http://www.co.dutchess.ny.us/CountyGov/Departments/DPW-Parks/PPwilcox.htm
Swimming in the quarry on a hot summer day is a dream. The kids swimming area cut out of the outflowing stream is also a blast. Close by is the hike to Bash Bish Falls and numerous other hiking options on Mt. Washington.
https://parks.ny.gov/parks/83/details.aspx
10 habitants recommandent
Taconic State Park
253 New York 344Swimming in the quarry on a hot summer day is a dream. The kids swimming area cut out of the outflowing stream is also a blast. Close by is the hike to Bash Bish Falls and numerous other hiking options on Mt. Washington.
https://parks.ny.gov/parks/83/details.aspx
Swimming holes: swim at your risk - no liability assumed - but at least three spots exist within a mile of us that locals use to cool off in summer. Excellent brown trout fishing as well.
Roeliff Jansen Kill State Multiple Use Area
Swimming holes: swim at your risk - no liability assumed - but at least three spots exist within a mile of us that locals use to cool off in summer. Excellent brown trout fishing as well.
An uphill walk - not too long - to a hilltop with stunning views of the valley. Also, a favorite place to sled in winter.
43 habitants recommandent
Drayton Grant Park at Burger Hill
3158 NY-9GAn uphill walk - not too long - to a hilltop with stunning views of the valley. Also, a favorite place to sled in winter.
Rudd Pond
Another swimming locale, less frequented and less crowded, but still sweet.
Essentials
All organic produce and a complete grocery store for all things organic and local. In the mornings, choose from warm cinnamon buns, chocolate croissants or palmiers from an excellent bakery; or in the afternoon take ready made meals from the warm deli.
https://store.hawthornevalley.org/
103 habitants recommandent
Hawthorne Valley Farm Store
327 County Route 21cAll organic produce and a complete grocery store for all things organic and local. In the mornings, choose from warm cinnamon buns, chocolate croissants or palmiers from an excellent bakery; or in the afternoon take ready made meals from the warm deli.
https://store.hawthornevalley.org/
Peck's Food Market
2991 E Church StThe closest grocery store.
A big box grocery store that's not that big - one in Red Hook (17min away), and one in Livingston (15min away) on the way to Hudson.
257 habitants recommandent
Hannaford Supermarket
295 NY-375A big box grocery store that's not that big - one in Red Hook (17min away), and one in Livingston (15min away) on the way to Hudson.
This place could also fall under cafe with a great vibe, and great prepared foods, warm and cold, for takeaway.
31 habitants recommandent
Random Harvest
1785 NY-23This place could also fall under cafe with a great vibe, and great prepared foods, warm and cold, for takeaway.
For a "big" grocery store, a fun place with the best selection and prices for produce.
216 habitants recommandent
Adams Fairacre Farms
765 Dutchess TurnpikeFor a "big" grocery store, a fun place with the best selection and prices for produce.
Entertainment & Activities
Your spot for independent films.
http://upstatefilms.org
102 habitants recommandent
Upstate Films Rhinebeck
6415 Montgomery StYour spot for independent films.
http://upstatefilms.org
Time & Space Limited
434 Columbia StIndependent films and more.
timeandspace.org
Fun for the kids in the old Catskills.
https://www.zoomflume.com
194 habitants recommandent
Zoom Flume
20 Shady Glen RdFun for the kids in the old Catskills.
https://www.zoomflume.com
A community gym and fitness center with pool open to the public for one off workouts.
http://www.bardathletics.com/sports/2010/12/8/GEN_1208103944.aspx
72 habitants recommandent
Bard College
30 Campus RdA community gym and fitness center with pool open to the public for one off workouts.
http://www.bardathletics.com/sports/2010/12/8/GEN_1208103944.aspx
Stunning 9-hole golf course location.
www.undermountaingolf.com
11 habitants recommandent
Undermountain Golf Course Inc.
274 Under Mountain RdStunning 9-hole golf course location.
www.undermountaingolf.com
Golf with a nice restaurant.
https://copakecountryclub.com
46 habitants recommandent
The Greens at Copake Country Club
44 Golf Course RdGolf with a nice restaurant.
https://copakecountryclub.com
Red Hook Golf Club
650 NY-199The closest golf course.
www.redhookgolfclub.com