Located at the heart of the picturesque Hudson Valley of New York State, Dutchess County is a vibrant, sophisticated vacation destination where all are welcome. There is so much for everyone to do, see and taste here in Dutchess all year round, with our flourishing arts and culture scene, world-class culinary experiences and fascinating historic sites. Only 90 minutes north of New York City, Dutchess County is easy to get to by car, train or plane – but oh-so-hard to leave!
Where to Stay: Mirbeau Inn & Spa, Rhinebeck
Experience lavish accommodations and luxurious spa treatments at this resort and spa, which received a Four-Star Award for 2024 from the prestigious Forbes Travel Guide. Reminiscent of an old-world chic Parisian hotel, Mirbeau offers an expansive array of spa treatments, a fitness center, yoga and fitness classes, and more. Don’t miss the Aqua Terrace – an outdoor oasis with a hot spa pool, waterfall, and fireplace – and enjoy progressive American dining at Willow. Couples will love The Art of Living spa experience, which features a relaxing aromatic bath in one of Mirbeau’s private, oversized soaking tubs for two while enjoying champagne and chocolate-covered fruit with bonbons, followed by an exfoliating back scrub, and a fireside massage using deeply nourishing and delicately scented massage oils. Located in the charming Village of Rhinebeck and convenient to plenty of shopping and dining options, Mirbeau is only two miles from train service via Amtrak at the Rhinecliff station and a short car ride away from a host of Dutchess County’s top attractions, including Gilded Age mansions, wineries and golf courses.
Where to Eat: The Culinary Institute of America, Hyde Park
Treat yourself to an exquisite meal at The Culinary Institute of America (CIA), the world’s premier culinary college, which has produced such renowned chefs as Anthony Bourdain, Roy Choi, Anne Burrell, Duff Goldman and Geoffrey Zakarian, to name a few. The CIA features several student-run restaurants on its campus, each one unique in its offerings but united by the common goal of providing world-class cuisine using locally sourced ingredients. The American Bounty Restaurant offers contemporary and traditional dishes brought to life in an honest and flavorful way. Truly authentic regional Italian cuisine takes center stage at Ristorante Caterina de’Medici, a sophisticated dining room overlooking a stunning herb and rose garden just steps away from spectacular Hudson River views. Enjoy re-imagined classic French cuisine, a robust French wine list and an innovative cocktail program at The Bocuse Restaurant. Sleek and strikingly contemporary, this French restaurant brings a new style of casual yet sophisticated service and offers a breathtaking architectural interior design. Indulge in tasty cafe classics and new crave-worthy sweet and savory selections at Apple Pie Bakery. Many CIA-trained chefs have stayed locally and opened their own restaurants in the Hudson Valley. Sign up for Dutchess Tourism’s CIA Chef Finder free digital passport to locate Culinary Institute of America chefs right here in Dutchess. And if you’ve ever wanted to learn to cook like the professionals, here’s your chance: the CIA hosts a variety of classes and bootcamps throughout the year so you, too, can be a culinary master.
What to Do: Immerse Yourself in the Arts
The Hudson Valley has long been an incubator for creativity, and you could spend an entire vacation exploring its many art galleries and performance venues. Hudson River School painters like Thomas Cole and Frederic Edwin Church found inspiration in the region’s breathtaking scenery some 200 years ago, and you can see their works, along with masterpieces of the 20th century by Georgia O’Keeffe, Henri Matisse, Pablo Picasso and Jackson Pollock, at the Frances Lehman Loeb Art Center at Vassar College in Poughkeepsie. If Andy Warhol is more your speed, then head to Dia Beacon in trendy, bustling Beacon and see his "Shadows" exhibition, which is a single painting composed of 102 separate canvases. Kaatsbaan Cultural Park in Tivoli is a 153-acre artist sanctuary on the Hudson River where you can see amazing performances of dance, theater, music and more. If you're a theater maven, be sure to check out Vassar College’s Powerhouse Theater, Bard College’s SummerScape and Spiegeltent, and the New York Stage & Film program at Marist College every summer. Powerhouse is known as the theater that workshopped “Hamilton” before it became a Broadway smash. Marist hosted the world premiere of the theatrical work “Like They Do in the Movies,” written and performed by Laurence Fishburne. Performers at Bard’s wildly popular Spiegeltent have included Susanne Bartsch, Nona Hendryx, Justin Vivian Bond, Sandra Bernhard, and Bright Light Bright Light.
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