Hyde Park and the
greater Hudson Valley.
See where 400 years of history happened, right here in Hyde Park - from Colonial to Quaker to the Gilded Age. Learn about presidential history at the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum. Experience the Great Estates, the gracious homes of the well-heeled magnates who helped build the United States. Visit Vanderbilt Mansion National Historic Site and Mills Norrie State Park, both feature Gilded Age mansions built for elaborate entertaining as well as museums that preserve that era’s way of life.
Beautiful backdrops are at the heart of Hyde Park and Dutchess County overall, as well as the focal point of many outdoor activities. Stroll the grounds of one of the many beautiful mansions or spend your day on the 30+ miles of trails and walkways of Hyde Park.
Have a memorable meal at one of The Culinary Institute of America’s restaurants, and visit farms and markets to taste fresh produce and ingredients. Tour wineries, breweries and distilleries. Enjoy charming shops, antiques, and art galleries.
Attractions
Begin your Hudson River Valley getaway here, in Hyde Park and Dutchess County - explore some of these highlights nearby.
Vanderbilt Mansion - Hyde Park
FDR Presidential Library - Hyde Park
Culinary Institute of America - Hyde Park
Staatsburgh State - Staatsburg
Wilderstein - Rhinebeck
Headless Horseman - Ulster Park
Walkway over the Hudson - Poughkeepsie
Storm King Art Center - New Windsor
Olana State Historic Site - Hudson
Dia Beacon - Beacon
Culinary
The region boasts some of the best food and culinary experiences - modern French, Farm-to-table, new American and many more.
The Eveready Diner - Hyde Park
Milea Estate Vineyard - Staatsburg
River & Post - Staatsburg
Kelly’s Bakery - Poughkeepsie
The Academy - Poughkeepsie
Amsterdam - Rhinebeck
Buns Burgers - Rhinebeck
Le Petit Bistro - Rhinebeck
The Dutchess Farmhouse - Rhinebeck
Restaurant Kinsley - Kingston
LOLA - Kingston
Gaskins - Germantown
Entertainment
Enjoy arts or music venues, stroll through bespoke boutiques or immerse yourself in nature on a beautiful hike or bike ride.
Hyde Park Trails - Hyde Park
The River Connection - Hyde Park
St. James’ Graveyard Tours - Hyde Park
Rhinebeck Antiques - Staatsburg
Dinsmore Golf Course - Staatsburg
Oblong Books & Music - Rhinebeck
Zaborski Emporium - Kingston
Fisher Center - Annandale
Dutchess Events - Dutchess County