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Things to Do in the Hudson Valley - Columbia County NY
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items Columbia Country is part of New York's beautiful Hudson Valley region. Soak in its breathtaking natural beauty, from rolling hills and farmland to the majestic Hudson River and the Taconic Mountains. Charming towns and villages offer a delightful mix...
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Outdoor Activities
Parks, gardens, and farms for camping, hiking, or just a stroll. U-pick farms.
Raw milk, cheeses, honey, and other farm products on a dairy farm with beautiful gardens and a replica Shaker barn,
Churchtown Dairy
A beautiful lake surrounded by hills and woods. Swim, hike, camp.
Lake Taghkanic State Park
A NY State Park near the MA and CT borders. Camping, including trailer sites and cabins. Swim in the lake. Hike to Bish Bash falls.
Taconic State Park - Copake Falls Area
Pick your own strawberries in June through apples and pumpkins in fall. Dog friendly.
Mead Orchards: Hudson Valley’s original pick your own farm & orchard, Tivoli NY
Apricots, Nectarines, Peaches, and Plums, Berries and over 70 varieties of Apples.
Samascott Orchards
Restaurants
Hudson Valley Restaurants that focus on local ingredients with global inspiration
Delicious German Fare with Seasonal Outdoor Patio. Reservations suggested.
Jaeger Haus
Fine Dining with views of the Catskill Mountains and their vineyards and orchards. The Klocke Estate is a brandy distillery offering tastings and tours.
Klocke Estate
Italian restaurant emphasizing local sourcing, Feast and Floret's is a charming spot in Hudson.
Feast & Floret | Italian Restaurant in Hudson, NY
A neighborhood restaurant that's getting lots of attention outside the neighborhood. As you may guess from the name, meat is very much on the menu.
Cafe Mutton
Charming restaurant in a former service station in Philmont, NY with seasonal outdoor dining. Creative locally-sourced menu with good vegetarian options. Don't miss the house made bread with the most delicious honey butter!
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Other Food & Drinks
Ice cream made with local milk and seasonal local produce. Breweries. Casual Dining.
Incredible house made ice cream with seasonal flavors - be sure to grab the corn blueberry when it is available. Labna sour cherry is another favorite.
Fortunes Ice Cream
Amazing house made ice cream, fresh produce and other local food products including delcious grab-and-go salads and meals. Garden store and greenhouse with beautiful plants.
Samascott's Garden Market
Can you tell we love ice cream? Cultured Cream is unique because they craft ice cream using kefir, which is full of probiotics. They also have vegan options and kombucha sorbets.
Culture Cream
Applewood smoked meats by the pound or as sandwiches. We've tried almost everything on the menu – all delicious – we never leave without a few extra dishes for future meals.
Harvest Smokehouse
Gorgeous building and grounds. House made beers on tap as well as a selection of wines and cocktails. Can't wait to try their new permanent food truck, Gather, which is emphasizing locally-sourced ingredients.
Lasting Joy Brewery
Brewery and Taproom on Main St in Chatham. Tasty food with vegetarian options. Well-behaved dogs welcome on the outdoor patio, which is covered and heated to extend the season.
Chatham Brewing
Farm brewery with a field of hops. Beautiful setting with a barn tasting room. Small kitchen with high-quality food, including a house made veggie burger. We love the smoked chicken wings.
Vosburgh Brewing Company
A French café filled with antique signs and other unique vintage objects. Brunch and lunch dishes. Cash only.
Le Gamin Country
Super cute spot with good food. From nostalgic faves like a velveeta grilled cheese to a kimchi and egg sandwich. Fun outdoor seating with picnic benches. Coffee and cocktails. And a small well-curated pantry selection with local goods as well as har...
Quinnie's New York
Over 100 Craft Beers to stay or go. Cheese and Charcuterie boards and Creative Sandwiches. In the center of Kinderhook. The duck pastrami reuben is insanely good!
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Arts & Entertainment
High on a hill overlooking the Hudson River is Olana a state and national historic site that was home to Frederic Church, one of America's famous painters. Olana celebrates art and the beauty of nature.
Olana State Historic Site
Sculpture and Architecture Park as well as a gallery.
Art Omi
A stunning 1926 movie theater in the center of Chatham offering films and live events. On the State and National Register of Historic Places. Note: undergoing restoration scheduled to be completed in 2025..
Crandell Theatre