What to do in Dutchess County, NY

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A lake surrounded by hills with autumn foliage, a small island with a historic building, and a cloudy sky.
A large, historic building with a symmetrical facade, green shutters, and a central entrance with steps leading up to it.
A large suspension bridge spanning a wide river, surrounded by hills and a train track running parallel to the riverbank.
A wooden boardwalk through a field of tall grasses with a bench on the side.
A large, historic building with classical architecture, surrounded by snow.

Activities

Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour in Catskills Scenic Byway

Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour in Catskills Scenic Byway

NZ$35
per traveller
Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour in Catskills Scenic Byway
Bear Mountain Full-Day Oktoberfest Scenic Cruise

Bear Mountain Full-Day Oktoberfest Scenic Cruise

NZ$128
per adult
84% of travellers recommend
Bear Mountain Full-Day Oktoberfest Scenic Cruise
Hudson Valley: Mindful Art and Photography Walk

Hudson Valley: Mindful Art and Photography Walk

NZ$582
per adult
Hudson Valley: Mindful Art and Photography Walk
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Culinary Institute of America

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This prestigious culinary college offers a rare chance to dine at student-run restaurants showcasing future chefs. Reserve a table at The Bocuse Restaurant for modern French cuisine with Hudson River views.
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Day trip destinations from Dutchess County

A large suspension bridge at night with illuminated cables and a central tower.

New Windsor

A multi-tiered waterfall surrounded by autumn foliage.

Lakeville

A busy street with parked cars, pedestrians, and outdoor seating at a restaurant.

Rhinebeck

A suspension bridge over a river, surrounded by lush green hills.

Wappingers Falls

A suspension bridge over a river with autumn foliage and distant hills.

Highland

A waterfall cascading over rocks in a forest with autumn-colored trees.

Kent

A mountainous landscape with dense green foliage in the foreground and a vast view of rolling hills and lakes in the distance under a clear blue sky.

Salisbury

A rural road flanked by dense greenery and power lines under a cloudy sky.

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