Dutchess County NY in the Hudson Valley is a wonderful blend of lifestyles ranging from serene hamlets to city excitement. The county is dotted with farms of all types, historical sites, bistros and restaurants, and enough attractions and activities to satisfy even the most energetic sojourner.
Dutchess County is located in southeastern New York State, between the Hudson River on its west and the New York–Connecticut border on its east, about halfway between the cities of Albany and New York City. It contains two cities: Beacon and Poughkeepsie. Depending on precise location within the county, road travel distance to New York City ranges between 58 miles (93 km) and 110 miles (180 km).
The terrain of the county is mostly hilly, especially in the Hudson Highlands in the southwestern corner and the Taconic Mountains to the northeast. Some areas nearer the river are flatter.
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Dutchess County Listings
Tenmile Distillery is a small, independent distillery using traditional methods of whisky-making to produce a handmade superior spirit.
Hudson Valley Food Dude serves chef-prepared food made with quality, locally-sourced ingredients, real fresh, real local, real good.
Vanderbilt Mansion was built by one of the first families of wealth in America and designed by one of the nation's preeminent architects.
Trax Coffee Roasters is a micro-batch artisan coffee roaster that brings you the best coffee experience possible.
Mountainview Ranch is situated on 120 picturesque acres surrounded by several hundred acres of farmland and trails in Dutchess County NY.
Hudson River National Estuarine Research Reserve protects nearly 5,000 acres of diverse tidal wetlands and upland habitat.
Sparrow’s Nest is a 501(c)3 charity whose mission is to cook and deliver homemade meals to families facing a cancer diagnosis.
The Chrystie House is a restored 19th-century Federal-style mansion with four acres of historical gardens and ties to early American history.
Fat Apple Farm is a sustainable, ethical livestock farm producing pastured raised meat in the Hudson Valley.
WholeyOats Granola offers all-natural, hand-baked granola and bars, made in small batches weekly in the Hudson Valley.
The Poughkeepsie Waterfront Market is a vibrant seasonal farmers market that operates from May through the end of October.
Flores Food Truck creates delicious Mexican cuisine from ingredients purchased directly from farmers in the Hudson Valley.
