Dutchess County, NY
"Distinctly Dutchess"
Explore the Hudson Valley
Best places in America.
Dutchess County has 800 square miles of breathtaking vistas; fascinating historic and cultural sites; family-friendly activities;
artisanal food and wine offerings; and colorful fairs and festivals.
Experience the Hudson Valley that National Geographic, Fodor’s Travel, and Lonely Planet have all recognized as one of the world’s top travel destinations.
Fine dining, farm-to-table, casual eateries, coffee shops, sushi joints, chrome-coated diners & more!
Escape for a weekend getaway in a historic inn or set up your laptop in a nationally-branded business hotel.
Bring your bike, lace up your boots, grab the bridle for an adventure in Dutchess! Golf, kayak, fish, or try archery & skeet.
Step back in time: pre-Revolutionary war, early Quaker days, the Gilded Age, or the early 20th century and the era of FDR.
Begin your Hudson River Valley getaway here, in Dutchess! Sure, it's easy to get here - by car, train, bus and air but what's even more important? The varied experiences you'll discover. Stroll across the Walkway Over the Hudson, trek through the Appalachian Trail, and sip along the Dutchess Wine Trail. Tour the FDR National Historic Site, spin on the Ferris Wheel at the Dutchess County Fair, and taste at the Culinary Institute of America's restaurants. Cruise down the Hudson River, pick bushels of farm-fresh apples, and admire contemporary art from modern masters.
Couples getaway? Family vacation? Business travel? Whatever brings you to upstate New York, you'll find countless things to d