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.
Dance, drama, film, art & music all thrive here. Museums, professional performances, summer residencies & community theater.
Begin your Hudson River Valley getaway here, in Dutchess County! Nestled along the river and just 90 minutes from New York City and Albany, it's easy to get here by car, train, bus and air. The varied experiences you'll discover in Dutchess are unlike any other! With so much to offer including natural scenic beauty, outdoor recreation, historic landmarks, restaurants, and festivals, you won’t run out of ideas. If the outdoors is what you’re into, stroll across the world’s longest elevated pedestrian bridge at the Walkway Over the Hudson, or trek through the Appalachian Trail. Is local cuisine what appeals to you? Sip your way along the Dutchess Wine Trail or get a taste of The Culinary Institute of America’s amazing cuisine at one of their restaurants. History and culture more your scene? Tour the Franklin D. Roosevelt National Historic Site or take spin on the Ferris Wheel during the Dutchess County Fair.
Whether it’s a couple’s getaway or a girl’s weekend, a family vacation or a business trip, there’s a little something for everyone here in Dutchess, and we can’t wait for you to explore.