Laura's Guidebook
Walking paths
Easy walks through picturesque and sometimes historic settings
Trail that connects FDR home to Valkill, gentle terrain, stroll through the woods on a mostly paved path.
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Roosevelt Farm Lane Trail
4088 Albany Post RdTrail that connects FDR home to Valkill, gentle terrain, stroll through the woods on a mostly paved path.
Winnakee Nature Preserve
3 Van Dam RdStunning gardens, water features, and places for quiet reflection. There is an entrance fee. Check website.
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Innisfree Garden
362 Tyrrel RdStunning gardens, water features, and places for quiet reflection. There is an entrance fee. Check website.
This is an easy walk/hike through meadows and woods with beautiful views of the Hudson River, Catsklll Mt and beyond.
Great for kids too
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Poets' Walk Park
776 River RdThis is an easy walk/hike through meadows and woods with beautiful views of the Hudson River, Catsklll Mt and beyond.
Great for kids too
This is a must see! entrance is only a 5-10 min walk from the Studio. The views are breath taking in any season.
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Walkway Over the Hudson State Historic Park
61 Parker AveThis is a must see! entrance is only a 5-10 min walk from the Studio. The views are breath taking in any season.
Vanderbilt Mansion and grounds
The grounds have spectacular views of the Hudson River and Catskills Mountains. There is a 45-50 min waking loop that is one of my favorites. The gardens are a must see in season
You can also tour the home which I highly recommend.
Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum
4079 Albany Post RdThere are house tours and themed events offered at the mansion. The sweeping lawn leading to the river is spectacular for picnicking or sledding depending on the season. Miles of walking paths in Mills Norrie State Park.
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Mills Mansion
There are house tours and themed events offered at the mansion. The sweeping lawn leading to the river is spectacular for picnicking or sledding depending on the season. Miles of walking paths in Mills Norrie State Park.
This is a must see, the views are spectacular! The structure and the history of the old railroad bridge is fascinating. You can walk, bike, roller blade or run across the walkway or extend your adventure for miles in either direction.
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Walkway Over the Hudson State Historic Park
61 Parker AveThis is a must see, the views are spectacular! The structure and the history of the old railroad bridge is fascinating. You can walk, bike, roller blade or run across the walkway or extend your adventure for miles in either direction.
Lovely grounds and hiking trails, in addition to tours of the home.
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Locust Grove Estate
2683 South RdLovely grounds and hiking trails, in addition to tours of the home.
Air Shows: Experience the magic and myth of flight! “History of Flight” every Saturday, “World War I” every Sunday from June 19-Oct 17, at 2 PM.
Visit the museum: America’s first flying museum of antique aircraft.
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Rhinebeck Aerodrome Airshows
42 Stone Church RdAir Shows: Experience the magic and myth of flight! “History of Flight” every Saturday, “World War I” every Sunday from June 19-Oct 17, at 2 PM.
Visit the museum: America’s first flying museum of antique aircraft.
Eleanor Roosevelt National Historic Site
106 Valkill Park RdFood scene
Not only is the campus beautiful but there are a choice of fine dining and casual options. Most fine dining require advance reservations
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CIA Restaurants
1946 Campus DrNot only is the campus beautiful but there are a choice of fine dining and casual options. Most fine dining require advance reservations
CIA trained chef makes unique dishes, using local and seasonal ingredients, served in a lovely atmosphere. Try the grit croquettes.
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Essie's Restaurant
14 Mt Carmel PlCIA trained chef makes unique dishes, using local and seasonal ingredients, served in a lovely atmosphere. Try the grit croquettes.
Everything on the menu I have tried is delicious! Spicy peanut bowl is my favorite! It is always crowded at lunch time but we manage to get a table. Located just under the entrance to the Walkway over the Hudson.
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Lola's Cafe
131 Washington StEverything on the menu I have tried is delicious! Spicy peanut bowl is my favorite! It is always crowded at lunch time but we manage to get a table. Located just under the entrance to the Walkway over the Hudson.
Delicious Italian pastries, cookies and cakes. They sell holiday themed chocolates depending on the season. They sell Italian bread on Friday and Saturday but sell out quickly.
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La Deliziosa
10 Mt Carmel PlDelicious Italian pastries, cookies and cakes. They sell holiday themed chocolates depending on the season. They sell Italian bread on Friday and Saturday but sell out quickly.
Went for a Birthday celebration with 13 people. The service was great, even with a large party. Every person raved about their food.
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Cosimo's
120 Delafield StreetWent for a Birthday celebration with 13 people. The service was great, even with a large party. Every person raved about their food.
They serve dishes using locally sourced seasonal ingredients. The presentation is lovely to the eye and pleasing to the palate. Check out the terrace in the summer, right under the walkway, with a view of the river. Just around the corner from the studio.
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Farmers and Chefs
40 Albany StThey serve dishes using locally sourced seasonal ingredients. The presentation is lovely to the eye and pleasing to the palate. Check out the terrace in the summer, right under the walkway, with a view of the river. Just around the corner from the studio.
Great thin crust pizza! All varieties are good. Also love their Kale salad with pistachios. Located just under the entrance to the Walkway over the Hudson
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Lolita's Pizza
129 Washington StGreat thin crust pizza! All varieties are good. Also love their Kale salad with pistachios. Located just under the entrance to the Walkway over the Hudson
Mill House Brewing Company
289 Mill StGreat beer and food!
Yummy pastries, bread and coffee that you can take out or dine in. A leisurely 1/2 mile stroll from the Studio.
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Kelly's Bakery
110 Delafield StYummy pastries, bread and coffee that you can take out or dine in. A leisurely 1/2 mile stroll from the Studio.
Coffee, breakfast, pastries, etc Just around the corner, 5 min walk from the Studio.
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The Poughkeepsie Grind
107 Main StCoffee, breakfast, pastries, etc Just around the corner, 5 min walk from the Studio.
A must visit! The sandwiches are to die for. A Poughkeepsie legend with so many Italian specialties.
https://www.rossideli.com/
within walking distance of the Studio.
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Rossi Rosticceria Deli
45 S Clover StA must visit! The sandwiches are to die for. A Poughkeepsie legend with so many Italian specialties.
https://www.rossideli.com/
within walking distance of the Studio.
Beautiful location, Waterfront dining overlooking the Hudson River.
https://www.shadowsonthehudson.com/
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Shadows on the Hudson
176 Rinaldi BlvdBeautiful location, Waterfront dining overlooking the Hudson River.
https://www.shadowsonthehudson.com/
Hiking
Just north of the village of Rhinebeck. Short easy hike to a fire tower with incredible views.
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Ferncliff Forest
68 Mt Rutsen RdJust north of the village of Rhinebeck. Short easy hike to a fire tower with incredible views.
Mount Beacon Fire Tower
Wonderful hike with sweeping views of the Hudson
44 great hiking trails, trail running trails, mountain biking trails and more! Something for every skill and endurance level. The views are breathtaking, 3 lakes, waterfalls and more.
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Minnewaska State Park Preserve
5281 Route 44-5544 great hiking trails, trail running trails, mountain biking trails and more! Something for every skill and endurance level. The views are breathtaking, 3 lakes, waterfalls and more.
Hike on 70 miles of carriage roads and trails. Bike on our historic carriage roads. Climb the world-famous Gunks cliffs. Horseback Ride from our Spring Farm Trailhead. Run through forests, fields, and mountains. Ski/Snowshoe on groomed and natural terrain, and more.
https://www.mohonkpreserve.org/
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Mohonk Preserve
3197 Route 44 55Hike on 70 miles of carriage roads and trails. Bike on our historic carriage roads. Climb the world-famous Gunks cliffs. Horseback Ride from our Spring Farm Trailhead. Run through forests, fields, and mountains. Ski/Snowshoe on groomed and natural terrain, and more.
https://www.mohonkpreserve.org/
Wineries-- at least a dozen wineries within a short drive from the Studio.
This is not only a great winery but a lovely spot to picnic. You are allowed to bring your own food or they have food trucks on the weekends. You can buy a bottle of wine or do a tasting. Check their website for the latest events.
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Millbrook Vineyards & Winery
26 Wing RdThis is not only a great winery but a lovely spot to picnic. You are allowed to bring your own food or they have food trucks on the weekends. You can buy a bottle of wine or do a tasting. Check their website for the latest events.
This is a great place to visit, even with covid precautions. Wine tastings are outside overlooking a picturesque valley and the Hudson River in the distance. They have brick oven pizza and other food items for sale on the premises. (cash only) they do not allow outside food or drink. check their website for details.It also happens to be the oldest Winery in the USA.
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Benmarl Winery
156 Highland AveThis is a great place to visit, even with covid precautions. Wine tastings are outside overlooking a picturesque valley and the Hudson River in the distance. They have brick oven pizza and other food items for sale on the premises. (cash only) they do not allow outside food or drink. check their website for details.It also happens to be the oldest Winery in the USA.
Just a short drive from the Studio, across the river in New Paltz.
http://www.rnewyorkwine.com/
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Robibero Family Vineyards
714 Albany Post RdJust a short drive from the Studio, across the river in New Paltz.
http://www.rnewyorkwine.com/
https://www.mileaestatevineyard.com/
You do need to make a reservation. There are many places to drink and enjoy the view outside and also a bar inside. frequently have live music on the weekends.
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Milea Estate Vineyard
450 Hollow Rdhttps://www.mileaestatevineyard.com/
You do need to make a reservation. There are many places to drink and enjoy the view outside and also a bar inside. frequently have live music on the weekends.
Just a short drive across the river to Gardiner, NY
https://www.whitecliffwine.com/
You do need to make reservations, check website for details.
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Whitecliff Vineyard & Winery
331 Mckinstry RdJust a short drive across the river to Gardiner, NY
https://www.whitecliffwine.com/
You do need to make reservations, check website for details.
Take a scenic drive from the Studio to this county vineyard.
https://clintonvineyards.com/
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Clinton Vineyards
450 Schultzville RdTake a scenic drive from the Studio to this county vineyard.
https://clintonvineyards.com/
Breweries- Craft beers galore!
Just a short drive from the studio, on the outskirts of Poughkeepsie. About 3 miles / 10 min drive.
At Plan Bee, their mission is to brew 100% New York State ingredient beer. Each beer is created by the limitation of local resources. From the yeast they cultivate from their honey comb, to the grain and hops in the fields, if it isn’t in the community it doesn’t enter the beer, and we love that! You’ll notice a difference as you sip their Barn Beer, a juicy and satisfying flavor with fruity and funky fermentation, or even something as unique as their Pickle Beer, brewed with cucumber and dill – refreshing and tart! Enjoy their tasting room or sit outside among the goats. It’s a true farm brewery experience! Open Thursday – Sunday.
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Plan Bee Farm Brewery
115 Underhill RdJust a short drive from the studio, on the outskirts of Poughkeepsie. About 3 miles / 10 min drive.
At Plan Bee, their mission is to brew 100% New York State ingredient beer. Each beer is created by the limitation of local resources. From the yeast they cultivate from their honey comb, to the grain and hops in the fields, if it isn’t in the community it doesn’t enter the beer, and we love that! You’ll notice a difference as you sip their Barn Beer, a juicy and satisfying flavor with fruity and funky fermentation, or even something as unique as their Pickle Beer, brewed with cucumber and dill – refreshing and tart! Enjoy their tasting room or sit outside among the goats. It’s a true farm brewery experience! Open Thursday – Sunday.
Delicious Brick oven pizza!
Many may recognize the eye-catching and colorful cans of Sloop! Named for the boats that once moved people and cargo up and down the Hudson, Sloop is excited to be a part of the growing upstate craft movement. They recently opened a location at the 25,000 square foot facility in East Fishkill’s former IBM plant. Now with more room, they’re serving up new beers along with handcrafted pizzas, gourmet burgers and more. Open Thursday – Sunday, this location is great for families and groups!
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Sloop Brewing Co. @ the Factory
755 East DrDelicious Brick oven pizza!
Many may recognize the eye-catching and colorful cans of Sloop! Named for the boats that once moved people and cargo up and down the Hudson, Sloop is excited to be a part of the growing upstate craft movement. They recently opened a location at the 25,000 square foot facility in East Fishkill’s former IBM plant. Now with more room, they’re serving up new beers along with handcrafted pizzas, gourmet burgers and more. Open Thursday – Sunday, this location is great for families and groups!
This brewery is so close to the studio, you can walk there!
About 0.5 mile or 10 min walk up Mill Street.
This award-winning brewery and gastropub has been a major player in the explosive craft beer scene in the Hudson Valley since the beginning. Whether it’s their smooth and drinkable Kold One, or the standout flavor of the Cucumber Cream Ale, they’re always brewing up something amazing. Don’t leave without trying some of the elevated pub fare using local ingredients.
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Mill House Brewing Company
289 Mill StThis brewery is so close to the studio, you can walk there!
About 0.5 mile or 10 min walk up Mill Street.
This award-winning brewery and gastropub has been a major player in the explosive craft beer scene in the Hudson Valley since the beginning. Whether it’s their smooth and drinkable Kold One, or the standout flavor of the Cucumber Cream Ale, they’re always brewing up something amazing. Don’t leave without trying some of the elevated pub fare using local ingredients.
Just a 5 min drive from the Studio in Historic Hyde Park
Across from Franklin Roosevelt Historic site
Great food and beer and fun atmosphere.
Since 1995, the Hyde Park Brewing Company has been saying ‘anytime is a good time for a beer’ – ain’t that the truth! We love their natural and fresh brews including their Big Easy Blonde and Big Easy Blueberry. And don’t just sip, pair your pint with something delicious off their menu! Open seven days a week, offering live music, brewery tours and more.
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Hyde Park Brewing Company
4076 Albany Post RdJust a 5 min drive from the Studio in Historic Hyde Park
Across from Franklin Roosevelt Historic site
Great food and beer and fun atmosphere.
Since 1995, the Hyde Park Brewing Company has been saying ‘anytime is a good time for a beer’ – ain’t that the truth! We love their natural and fresh brews including their Big Easy Blonde and Big Easy Blueberry. And don’t just sip, pair your pint with something delicious off their menu! Open seven days a week, offering live music, brewery tours and more.
This brewery is about 12 miles from the Studio in Stattsburg. Lovely farm setting, frequent live music and food trucks. Check their website.
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Old Adriance Farm
148 Creek RdThis brewery is about 12 miles from the Studio in Stattsburg. Lovely farm setting, frequent live music and food trucks. Check their website.
Obercreek Brewing Company presents a unique experience for beer lovers in the Hudson Valley. Nestled within the certified organic Obercreek Farm, they’re even using ingredients grown on site, offering a diverse range of beers that all measure up to excellence. The tasting room is open Fridays and Saturdays.
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Obercreek Brewing Company
59 Marlorville RdObercreek Brewing Company presents a unique experience for beer lovers in the Hudson Valley. Nestled within the certified organic Obercreek Farm, they’re even using ingredients grown on site, offering a diverse range of beers that all measure up to excellence. The tasting room is open Fridays and Saturdays.
Looked in the trendy town of Beacon, about 30 min south of the Studio. Make a day of it and visit the DIA beacon museum, and art galleries on Main St. Lots of food choices too.
What has become a popular hangout spot for out-of-towners and locals alike, Hudson Valley Brewery's taproom offers up a variety of unique brews from sours to IPAs. Open Thursday – Sunday their warehouse building and outdoor seating is the perfect place to gather with friends.
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Hudson Valley Brewery
7 E Main StLooked in the trendy town of Beacon, about 30 min south of the Studio. Make a day of it and visit the DIA beacon museum, and art galleries on Main St. Lots of food choices too.
What has become a popular hangout spot for out-of-towners and locals alike, Hudson Valley Brewery's taproom offers up a variety of unique brews from sours to IPAs. Open Thursday – Sunday their warehouse building and outdoor seating is the perfect place to gather with friends.
Within walking distance of the Studio (5 min/0.8 mile)
One of the newest additions to the city of Poughkeepsie’s craft beer scene, King’s Court is quickly becoming a hotspot. Pouring everything from IPAs and pilsners, to stouts and sours, they’ve got something for every palate. Open Thursday – Sunday.
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King's Court Brewing Company
40 Cannon StWithin walking distance of the Studio (5 min/0.8 mile)
One of the newest additions to the city of Poughkeepsie’s craft beer scene, King’s Court is quickly becoming a hotspot. Pouring everything from IPAs and pilsners, to stouts and sours, they’ve got something for every palate. Open Thursday – Sunday.
Just about a 1 mile walk from the Studio:
A great brewery with a “Blue Collar” atmosphere – would you expect anything less from a place called Blue Collar Brewery?! Fully meant to be a gathering place free of pretention, where American craft products can be enjoyed. In the company of friends, new and old, Blue Collar hopes to celebrate the heritage of Poughkeepsie as a manufacturing powerhouse in the Hudson Valley. Enjoy a variety of delicious brews right in the city of Poughkeepsie. Open Tuesday – Sunday.
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Blue Collar Brewery
40 Cottage StJust about a 1 mile walk from the Studio:
A great brewery with a “Blue Collar” atmosphere – would you expect anything less from a place called Blue Collar Brewery?! Fully meant to be a gathering place free of pretention, where American craft products can be enjoyed. In the company of friends, new and old, Blue Collar hopes to celebrate the heritage of Poughkeepsie as a manufacturing powerhouse in the Hudson Valley. Enjoy a variety of delicious brews right in the city of Poughkeepsie. Open Tuesday – Sunday.
This brewery is only 0.4 miles from the Studio (app 8 min walk) Roof top deck with views of Pok, Hudson River, Mid Hudson Bridge and Walkway over the Hudson.
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Zeus Brewing Company
178 Main StThis brewery is only 0.4 miles from the Studio (app 8 min walk) Roof top deck with views of Pok, Hudson River, Mid Hudson Bridge and Walkway over the Hudson.