Dutchess County and Rhinebeck
Rhinebeck combines the leisurely pace of country life, with a sophistication not generally found in such a small community. Ease of access to surrounding communities that offer a variety of shopping, employment and cultural opportunities is an added plus.
Some of the phrases used to describe Rhinebeck include "New York's Next SoHo", the "Jewel of the Hudson", and the 'Next Hamptons", by the New York Times and New York magazine. Rhinebeck offers a wealth of boutiques, antique shops, theatres, restaurants, and other attractions. The area is among the Nation's most historic with 437 sites listed on the National Historic Register. Enjoy a walk and see wonderfully cared for Victorian, Colonial and Greek Revival homes. Whatever your interests, you will find a way to enjoy them here. Seasonal activities include golf, tennis, horseback riding, boating, camping, fishing, hiking, downhill and cross country skiing, ice skating, snowmobiling, sledding and more.
Cultural opportunities abound in historic estates of the Hudson Valley. Hyde Park is the gateway to the region's Great Estates. For history buffs, Hyde Park has colonial cottages, Gilded Age manors and Presidential archives. Concerts in the world-famous Richard B. Fisher Performing Arts Center at Bard College, and many other art and performance venues. The Hudson Valley is known for producing world-class wines, and fine dining is a hallmark of the Rhinebeck experience, thanks to the nearby Culinary Institute of America, where many area chefs train. Additionally the area also hosts the Beekman Arms, the oldest inn in continuous use in America, Bard College, Marist College, Vassar College, the Omega Institute and countless other educational institutions.
For Your Information, A List Of Websites With Information about The Rhinebeck Area:
- www.rhinebeckchamber.com; www.dutchesstourism.com; www.hudsonrivervalley.com
- The latest art films www.upstatefilms.org and theatre www.centerforperformingarts.org
- Antique Aircraft Rhinebeck Aerodrome www.oldrhinebeck.com
- Holistic workshops, retreats and wellness at the Omega Institute www.eomega.com
Day Trips:
- Famed classical, jazz and music for all tastes only an hour away at Tanglewood and Jacob's Pillow
- Close-to-home getaways in the Catskill and Berkshires
