Columbia County Tourism Visitor's Guide 2012

Hudson Valley Region

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Historic Sites & Attractions Antiques The Arts Accommodations Family Activities Outdoor Activities

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ou might find yourself soaring in a hot air balloon or marveling at the Persian-style mansion of Frederic Church. Maybe dancing the night away or grabbing some world-class street food between antique shops.

You might find yourself taste-testing artisanal cheeses or loading up on fresh-picked fruit, wandering through fields of sculpture, or following in the footsteps of Edna St. Vincent Millay on the Poetry Trail.

Easy to reach, harder to tear yourself away from—you’ll find yourself discovering worlds within worlds of pleasure, serenity, and entertainment. From world-class music and theater performances and art galleries to lovingly restored historic farmhouses, from vineyards and wineries to outdoor adventure geared to the whole family, you’ll fill your days and nights with memorymaking for as long as you choose to stay.

Rolling hills dotted with great little towns beckon explorers to find their own favorites. Historic sites and museums bring the past to vibrant life. We’ve got lodging and dining to suit every preference and pocketbook.

You never know where you’ll find yourself here—but you’ll find yourself here, again and again.

On the cover: Copake Country Club, Mac-Haydn Theatre, Chip Moon, Catamount Ski Area, Hudson Athens Lighthouse Preservation Society, Clermont State Historic Site

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08 Antiques

10 The Arts

14 Accommodations

22 Family Activities

24 Outdoor Activities

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Historic Sites & Attractions }Historic Sites

Henry Hudson and the Mohicans met here in 1609 and the city bearing Hudson’s name became a thriving whaling port.

Come marvel at the dramatic lineage of a beautiful spot on America’s founding waterway. Get to know our vivid characters, painters, poets, and politicians: Frederic Church, Edna St. Vincent Millay, Robert Livingston, Martin Van Buren. Explore 17th-century Dutch farmhouses, a Shaker village, the Great Estates of Clermont and Olana.

A museum complex, Old Austerlitz houses a collection of 18th- and 19th-century buildings, and photos and memorabilia relating to the town.

The Society also offers a full slate of programs and events.

Rt 22, Austerlitz. www.oldausterlitz.org

Clermont State Historic Site Livingston Family Estate, grounds and historic gardens open all year for picnicking, hiking, cross country skiing, and fabulous views. Tours: April-Oct, Tues-Sun and official Mon holidays, 11am-5pm; Nov-March, Fri-Sun, 11am-4pm. Vehicle fee: April 1-Oct 31 (refunded with the purchase of a House tour ticket).

Off Rt 9G, Clermont. 537-4240 www.friendsofclermont.org www.nyparks.com

Columbia County Museum & Library* Exhibits and research library. Mon Thurs, Fri & Sat 10am-4pm and Sun 12-4pm.

5 Albany Ave, Kinderhook Village.

758-9265 www.cchsny.org

Edna St. Vincent Millay’s “Steepletop” House and Garden Tours and Poetry Trail Bringing the life and writings of Edna St. Vincent Millay to the public and preserving and interpreting the character of Steepletop, her home and gardens, where nature inspires the creative spirit.

House and Garden tours and Gallery exhibit Memorial Day weekend - Columbus Day weekend. Poetry Trail is a half-mile, narrow wood road for walking only and is marked with a dozen of Millay’s favorite nature poems. The trail ends at the final resting ground of the poet and her family. Open all year; please use caution during inclement weather.

436 East Hill Rd, Austerlitz.

392-EDNA (3362) www.millay.org

FASNY Museum of Firefighting

Catamount

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Olana State Historic Site

Austerlitz Historical Society

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The premier collection of firefighting objects in the world, with more than 90 pieces of apparatus on display. Children’s activities include creative play on fire engines, interactive activities and the McCadam Cheese Fire Safety Discovery Room. Daily 10am-5pm, closed major holidays.

117 Harry Howard Ave, Hudson.

822-1875 www.fasnyfiremuseum.com

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*Maintained by the Columbia County Historical Society

Hudson Athens Lighthouse

The northernmost lighthouse on the Hudson River rises from the river like a tiny gem. Visitors may view the lighthouse from the Henry Hudson Riverfront Park. Tours are offered the second Sat from July through Oct. Ferry Street, Hudson. 828-5294 Tour reservations: 822-1014 capten1@msn.com www.hudsonathenslighthouse.org

Livingston History Barn

Small museum with artifacts from the settlement of the Town of Livingston.

Research room for genealogical work is available. Open all year, Sat 9am-1pm, and by appointment on Wed evenings.

Cty Rt 19, Livingston. 851-7637 For appointment: 851-7206 www.livingstontown.com/history.html

Luykas Van Alen House*

1737 Dutch farmhouse, includes circa 1850 Ichabod Crane schoolhouse.

Memorial Day-Labor Day weekend, Fri-Sat 10am-4pm & Sun 12-4pm.

Rt 9H, Kinderhook. 758-9265 www.cchsny.org

Martin Van Buren National Historic Site

The home and farm of the founder of the Democratic Party and the eighth president of the United States. Grounds are open year-round 7am-sunset for hiking and picture taking. Tours of mansion daily, late-May-Oct, 9am-4pm.

1013 Old Post Rd (off Rt 9H), Kinderhook. 758-9689 www.nps.gov/mava

Olana State Historic Site

Home of Hudson River School painter Frederic Church. The 250-acre grounds are open year-round from 8am-sunset for hiking, picnicking, snow-shoeing and cross-country skiing, as well as programs and special events. Tours: April-Oct, Tues-Sun & Mon holidays 10am-5pm (last tour at 4); Nov-March, Fri-Sun 11am-4pm (last tour at 3).

Vehicle fee April-Oct (refunded with the purchase of a tour ticket).

5720 Rt 9G, Hudson. 828-0135 www.olana.org www.nysparks.com

Pleshakov Piano Museum

Vladimir Pleshakov and Elena Winther began this collection of keyboard instruments, research-caliber books, historical recordings and ephemera related primarily to classical music, in particular keyboard instruments. The collection exists to educate, enrich and enthrall all ages, from the casual music lover and visitor to the music professional and music scholar. Please call for group tours.

337 Warren St at the Hudson Valley Arts Center. 263-3333 www.pleshakov.com

Robert Jenkins House

Hendrick Hudson Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution 1811 Federal-style house containing a local history and genealogical research room, as well as a collection of artifacts relating to Hudson’s whaling industry and Civil War involvement. It is furnished with period pieces and paintings by artists of the Hudson River School. July– Columbus Day Sat 1-5pm and by appt.

113 Warren St, Hudson. 828-9764 mysite.verizon.net/mhmjm/site1/index.html

Roeliff Jansen Historical Society Local history of the Roeliff Jansen area including the towns of Ancram, Copake, Hillsdale, Gallatin and Taghkanic. Exhibits July-mid-Oct, Sat & Sun 2-4pm or by appt.

8 Miles Rd (off Rt 344) Copake Falls (near Taconic State Park). 329-0652 www.roeliffjansenhs.org

Samuel Tilden Gravesite

1876 presidential candidate who won by 250,000 popular votes but lost the election by one electoral vote.

Cemetery of the Evergreens.

Cemetery Rd, off Rt 22, New Lebanon.

Shaker Museum and Library at the Mount Lebanon Shaker Village Seasonal calendar of exhibitions, lectures, tours and workshops at America’s most significant Shaker historic site, Mount Lebanon Shaker Village. Call or visit website for schedule. Research library by appointment in Old Chatham.

202 Darrow Rd, New Lebanon.

88 Shaker Museum Rd, Old Chatham.

794-9100 www.shakermuseumandlibrary.org

Vanderpoel House of History*

A distinguished example of Federalperiod architecture with various exhibits and events throughout the year.

Broad St (Rt 9), Kinderhook Village.

758-9265 www.cchsny.org

}Attractions Catamount Adventure Park

An aerial forest adventure with 11 courses, including two 2,000-foot zip line courses. 150 platforms in the trees are connected by bridges configured of cable, wood and rope. For ages 7 to adult. Group discounts. Open spring, summer and fall.

Catamount Ski Area, 3290 Rt 23, Hillsdale. 325-3200 www.catamounttrees.com

Catamount Ski & Snowboarding Area 33 trails, three terrain parks, 1,000-foot vertical drop, 128 acres of terrain; six lifts, including summit quad, novice triple, two Wonder Carpets. Private and group lessons, rentals, night skiing, Learn to Ski and Snowboard packages, www.ColumbiaCountyTourism.org

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}Historic Sites & Attractions children’s lessons and child care. 99% snowmaking.

3290 Rt 23, Hillsdale. 325-3200 For snow conditions: 800-342-1840 www.catamountski.com

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Chatham Brewery

Access: Undermountain Rd, off Rt 22, Ancram—Valley View Rd, Copake— Taconic State Park entrance (near Depot Deli), Copake Falls, HVRT Association. 789-9591 www.hvrt.org

Brewed fresh, brewed local, Chatham Brewing’s fine selection of beers are brewed in the British tradition using the finest hops and malts available.

These top-fermented ales are unfiltered, giving them a unique, lively character, and are available at many dining establishments in Columbia County.

Custom and signature brews available for special events and restaurants.

Growlers and kegs are available at the brewery located just off Main Street, Chatham, and you can see the process if you stop by most Saturdays.

30 Main St, Chatham. 697-0202 www.chathambrewing.com

Harvest Spirits

Chatham Skate Park

“A Taste of the Farm,” “A Day on the Farm” and ”Seasonal Rhythms” are tours on this modern, diversified, biodynamic farm which spans 400 acres of woodlands and rolling hills, open fields and meadows, and flowing creeks and streams.

327 Cty Rt 21C, Ghent.

672-7500 x231 www.hawthornevalleyfarm.org

A 2300 square foot concrete park open every day year round weather permitting.

Only skateboards and roller blades are permitted. Free and open to the public. crellinpark.org

Columbia County Fairgrounds

Annual fair over Labor Day weekend.

Rentals available for weddings, festivals, events and celebrations.

Rts 66 & 203, Chatham Village.

392-2121 www.columbiafair.com

The Fields at Omi

100 acres dotted with internationally recognized contemporary sculpture is open year-round to the public during daylight hours. A golf cart is available for handicapped use and bicycles are also provided; picnic facilities located throughout the park. Guided tours are available to groups of six or more.

1405 Cty Rt 22, Ghent. 392-4747 www.artomi.org

HADA – Hudson Antique Dealers Association

70 antiques shops fill five historic walking blocks on Warren Street. An amazing array and range of merchandise spanning all continents and centuries can be found in Hudson’s antique shops. Formal, country, art, modern, European and American furniture, clocks, architectural items, garden furniture, rugs, paintings, porcelains, lighting, ephemera and decorative accessories abound in Hudson. Shop days and hours vary; please call ahead. www.hudsonantiques.net

Harlem Valley Rail Trail

A paved bicycle/pedestrian path built on the old railroad bed that connected New York City, the Harlem Valley and Chatham.

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The first distillery in New York to be able to offer tastings and retail sale directly out of the distillery, Harvest Spirits makes alcohol from nature’s most perfect fruit: the apple, with apples grown on-site. Apples are grown, pressed, fermented, distilled and bottled at the same location. Come see how this incredible tasting vodka is made.

Harvest Spirits newest creation – Pear Brandy, from another locally sourced fruit. Saturday and Sunday 12-5pm.

3074 US Rt 9, Valatie. 253-5917 www.harvestspirits.com

Hawthorne Valley Farm

Helsinki Hudson

A beautifully restored 1800’s industrial building complex was accomplished with an eye toward providing the best possible theatrical experience for both musicians and audiences. It houses two performance spaces, a full-service restaurant, a gallery space, outdoor dining, artist green rooms with showers and lounge space, recording facilities, offices, and more.

405 Columbia St, Hudson. 828-4800 www.helsinkihudson.com

Hudson Berkshire Beverage Trail

Tucked in between the Hudson Valley and the Berkshire Mountains, the trail extends from Southeast of Albany down to Hudson. You will find handcrafted, award-winning and celebrated wines, beers, and spirits. You will also experience farm fresh produce, artisanal cheeses, baked goods, 100% natural maple syrup, fresh apple ciders, and other gourmet, local food products www.hudsonberkshireexperience.com

Hudson-Chatham Winery

Award winning wines, including gold medals from the NY State Fair, Hudson Valley Wine & Grape Association and the NY Food & Wine Classic among others. In the picturesque tasting room, you can also sample a wide range of locally produced gourmet products, including many Hudson Valley cheeses.

The winery hosts events throughout

the year, and is also available for private parties. Open year-round Friday, Saturday, and Sunday 12 - 5 pm.

1900 Rt 66, Ghent. 392-9463 www.hudson-chathamwinery.com

Hudson Cruises, Inc.

Paddle-wheeled 150-passenger vessel, sightseeing and dinner cruises, and water taxi service between Hudson and Athens, on weekends. Available for charter. May-Oct; please check website for schedule. Hudson Athens Water Taxi Fri night and Sat-Sun. Waterfront Park, Ferry St, Hudson.

822-1014 www.hudsoncruises.com

Lake Taghkanic State Park

Camping (tent, trailer, cottages and cabins), swimming, boat rentals, trails, ice fishing, skating, cross country skiing and snowmobile trails; deer and turkey hunting (bow only) in designated areas in season. Camping season: May-Oct; park open year-round, fee to enter Memorial Day-Labor Day. One mile south of the Rt 82 interchange with the Taconic State Pkwy or 1528 Rt 82. 851-3631 www.nysparks.com/parks

Lebanon Valley Speedway

DIRT-sanctioned stock car racing, mid-April-Sept, Sat, call for mid-week special events during July and Aug. 1746 Rt 20, West Lebanon. 794-9606 www.lebanonvalley.com

Lebanon Valley Dragway

NHRA-sanctioned drag racing, April-Oct. 1746 Rt 20, West Lebanon. 794-7130 www.dragway.com

Love Apple Farm Petting Zoo

Features baby animals such as a miniature horse, llama, pigs, lambs, goats, various chickens, ducks, geese, guinea hens, and others that children may feed. June-Nov. 1421 Rt 9H, Ghent. 828-5048 www.loveapplefarm.com

Mac Haydn Theatre

Professional musical theater-in-theround, mid-May-mid-Sept.

1925 Rt 203, Chatham. 392-9292 www.machaydntheatre.org

Old Chatham Sheepherding Co. Farm

Visit the farm and watch the milking and cheese-making process.

99 Shaker Museum Rd, Old Chatham.

794-7733 www.blacksheepcheese.com

PS 21

A performance venue integrating the beautiful rural quality of the Town of Chatham with state of the art technology hosting both world class music and dance performers and local professional, amateur and student artists.

2980 Rt 66, Chatham. 392-6121 www.ps21chatham.org

Stageworks Hudson The only professional equity theater company in the area providing groundbreaking, adventurous theater.

41 Cross St (opposite Amtrak), Hudson. 828-7843 www.stageworkshudson.org

Taconic State Park Camping (tent, trailer, cabins and cottages), swimming, fishing, extensive trail system offering biking and nature trails, nature center, cross country skiing and snowmobile trails, Bash Bish Falls, deer hunting in season. Camping season: May-Dec 6 (cabins available year-round); park open year-round, fee to enter Memorial Day-Labor Day. Rt 344, off Rt 22, Copake Falls.

329-3993 www.nysparks.com

Theater Barn Summer stock theater in the Berkshires.

654 Rt 20, New Lebanon. 794-8989 www.theaterbarn.com

Time and Space Limited Home to the Met Opera live in HD, Oscar shorts, UK National Theatre broadcasts and outdoor movies.

434 Columbia St, Hudson. 822-8448 www.timeandspace.org

Tousey Winery Their goal was to produce wines that they would like to drink ourselves. “Wines that are enjoyed with food just as much as friends,� Success marks their first years with five wines and a cassis sweetened with honey, not sugar.

Their Cabernet Franc has been well received by Wine Enthusiast Magazine.

Sat & Sun 12-5pm.

1774 Rt 9, Germantown. 567-5462 www.touseywinery.com

Western Riding Stables, Inc Lessons, trail rides, pack trips, pony rides and hay/sleigh rides.

228 Sawchuk Rd, Ancram.

(Millerton) 789-4848 www.westernridingstables.com

WON Dharma Center Captivating views of the area, it is a special environment where meditation, dharma study, weekly dharma services, volunteering are on-going. Whether you would like simply to learn meditation and take a mental vacation, to renew and redirect your life, or whether you seek to find the real meaning of life and solve the grave matters of life and death, the Won Dharma Center will be available to renew your vision and deepen your practice.

361 Rt 23, Claverack. 851-2581 www.wondharmacenter.org www.ColumbiaCountyTourism.org

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Antiques } Canaan Iris Cottage

Neven and Neven Moderne

Early American (pre-1890) pattern glass. Hours by appointment, and show.

2068 Rt 295. 781-4379 akoppel@taconic.net

Antiques

Fine, fascinating old things are a Columbia County specialty.

Warren Street, in the city of Hudson, is a premiere destination with 65 eclectic emporiums. Antique lovers will think themselves the proverbial “kid in the candy store” as they stroll the city’s main thoroughfare. Don’t forget to make forays into the surrounding towns and countryside, where still more dealers offer fine quality, rare finds, and a warm welcome.

Sandy Klempner Antiques & Interiors

Expect the unexpected in decorative, architectural, folk art and country antiques, as well as one-of-a-kind home furnishings. Interior design services also offered. Fri-Sun 10am-5pm, with extended spring/summer hours.

2188 Rt 295. 781-4141 www.sandyklempnerantiques.com

} Chatham Center The White Goose

A variety of antiques and collectibles.

March-Nov, daily 9am-4pm; Dec-Feb by chance or appointment.

317 Reed Rd. 766-3909

} Chatham Village The Silver Spoon

Fine American Sterling Silver flatware & Holloware (1850-1920) Small furniture, rugs, paintings, china, glass and decorative accessories from 1800’s through early 1900’s. Ebay auctions for customers, site house sales and estate liquidations.

Mon, Wed, Thurs, Fri, Sat 12-5pm or by appointment.

50 Hudson Ave (Rt 66). 392-0323 SilvrSpon@aol.com

Pitkin Co. Refinishers & Antiques Specializing in antique furniture—all periods and types. Mon-Fri 8am-5pm, Sat 8am-12pm.

14 River St, on Central Square.

392-3162

} Claverack Signed Correctly Antiques & Collectibles

Copake Auction House

Variety of furniture, glass and collectibles at reasonable prices. ThursMon 9am-4pm.

19 Rt 23. 851-7257 signedco@verizon.net

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} Copake Copake Auction, Inc.

Specializing in Americana sales and annual specialty auctions, including the antique bicycle auction, which is the largest of its kind.

266 Cty Rt 7A. 329-1142 www.copakeauction.com

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} East Chatham

} New Lebanon

Antiques at Peaceable Farm

The Corner Store

Country furniture, general line of antique and collectible items, including antique dolls. Offer chair seating services—cane, splint, rush and Shaker tape. Seasonal afternoon hours.

983 Rt 295. 392-5157

} Hillsdale Hillsdale Barn Antiques American country furniture, including painted pieces, country accessories, folk art, hooked rugs, quilts, stoneware and baskets from the 18th to early 20th centuries. April-Oct, Fri-Sun & Holidays 11am-5pm, or by appointment or chance.

10394 State Rt 22. 325-1357 www.hillsdalebarnantiques.com

Red Fox Antiques Quality Americana, antique folk art, paintings, Early American furniture, stoneware, quilts, rugs, native American.

Sat & Sun or appointment or chance.

9315 Rt 22. 325-3841

} Hudson Hudson Antique Dealers Association Seventy antique shops fill five historic walking blocks on Warren St. An amazing array and range of merchandise, spanning all continents and centuries, can be found in Hudson’s antique shops. Formal, country, art modern, European and American furniture, clocks, architectural items, garden furniture, rugs, paintings, porcelains, lighting, ephemera, and decorative accessories abound in Hudson. Shop days and hours vary; please call ahead.

822-6522 www.hudsonantiques.net.

Antique furniture and collectible glass and china; specializing in furniture refinishing and repair. Wed-Mon 10am-5pm.

528 Rt 20 (corner of West St).

794-9191

Meissner’s Auction House 60-70 antique auctions per year. Every Sat at 5 pm.

Rts 20 & 22. 766-5002 www.meissnersauction.com

Meissner’s Victorian House Antiques A large selection of fine antiques, collectibles and paintings. Wed-Sun 8am-4pm.

Rts 20 & 22. 766-5002 www.meissnersauction.com

} Valatie JGA Antique & Collectibles A general line of antiques, featuring furniture, estate jewelry, costume jewelry, glassware, fine art, decorative art, linens. Wed-Mon 10:30am-5:30pm.

3025 Main St. 758-6393

} West Taghkanic Almost Antiques Swap and shop our eclectic inventory of home goods and furniture, with a Christmas Corner that should not be missed. Pickers welcome! Located ½ mile off the Taconic Parkway on Rt 82 in the red barn at Changing Times B&B. Open weekends, May-Oct, or by appointment.

624 Old Rt 82 . 851-3510

Stair Galleries — Auctioneer and Appraisers Auction house specializing in estate merchandise, including fine and decorative art, antiques, furniture and decorations. Monthly auctions.

549 Warren St. 751-1000 www.stairgalleries.com

} Kinderhook Pavilion Gallery/RH Blackburn & Associates, Inc. American period paintings, prints, furniture, decorative accessories and books. Call for hours.

17 Broad St. 758-1788 www.RHBantiques.com www.ColumbiaCountyTourism.org

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The Arts } Performing Arts Ancram Opera House

1330 Cty Rt 7, Ancram. 329-7393 www.ancramoperahouse.com

Basilica Hudson

110 S Front St, Hudson. 822-1050 www.basilicahudson.com

Bindlestiff Family Variety Arts, Inc. Hudson. 877-BINDLES www.bindlestiff.org

Clarion Concerts in Columbia County

The Hudson River School is a living, breathing, and exuberant presence in Columbia County. The forms and expressions of art create a human and cultural beauty that equals our scenery. Come help us celebrate that reality with performances that will thrill your spirit, museums and galleries that will excite your senses—fine art of every kind abounds here.

Columbia Arts Team “CAT” Hillsdale. 697-0636 www.columbiaartsteam.org

Claverack Landing: great music in great spaces

437 E Allen St, Hudson. 828-7513 www.claveracklanding.org

Four Nations Ensemble www.fournations.org

Ghent Band

Ghent & Kinderhook, July & August.

828-3375

Ghent Playhouse

Town Hall Pl, Ghent. 392-6264 www.ghentplayhouse.org

Helsinki Hudson

405 Columbia St, Hudson. 828-4800 www.helsinkihudson.com

HRC Showcase Theatre

Hudson. 851-3617 www.hrc-showcasetheatre.org

Hudson Opera House

327 Warren St, Hudson. 822-1438 www.hudsonoperahouse.org

Hudson Valley Choral Society 794-9831

Mac-Haydn Theatre

1925 Rt 203, Chatham. 392-9292 www.machaydntheatre.org

PS/21

2980 Rt 66, Box 264, Chatham. 3926121. www.ps21chatham.org

Columbia County Council on

The Arts

Dan Region

www.Leafpeeperconcerts.org

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Roving Actors’ Repertory Ensemble & The Two of Us Productions, Inc. 2254 Rt 7, Copake. www.theTwoOfUsProductions.org

Spencertown Academy Arts Center Rt 203, Spencertown. 392-3693 www.spencertownacademy.org

Stageworks/Hudson

41 Cross St (opposite Amtrak), Hudson. 828-7843 www.stageworkshudson.org

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Taconic Hills Performing Arts Center 73 Cty Rt 11A, Craryville. www.taconichills.k12.ny.us/ community/pac/index.htm

Taconic Stage Company

Lighthouse Marina, Copake Lake and St John’s in the Wilderness, Copake Falls. 325-1234 www.TaconicStage.com

Tannery Pond Concerts at the Mount Lebanon Shaker Village

Time & Space Limited, TSL Warehouse

434 Columbia St, Hudson. 822-8448 www.timeandspace.org

Valatie Community Theatre Main St, Valatie. 758-1309 www.valatietheatre.org

} Visual Arts American Pie – Hall Space Gallery

Darrow Rd (off Rt 20), New Lebanon.

888-820-1696 www.tannerypondconcerts.org

41 Main St, Chatham. 392-6632

The Theater Barn

“Kaaterskill Gallery and Blue Hill Gallery” 4400 Rt 23, Hudson. 828-4181

654 Rt 20, New Lebanon. 794-8989 www.theaterbarn.com

Time & Space Limited, TSL Warehouse

434 Columbia St, Hudson. 822-8448 www.timeandspace.org

Upstage Productions, Inc.

PO Box 1177, Hudson. www.upstageproductionsinc.org

Valatie Community Theatre Main St, Valatie. 758-1309 www.valatietheatre.org

Walking the Dog Theater PO Box 300, Ghent.

610-0909 / 755-1716 www.wtdtheater.org

} Film Basilica Hudson

110 S Front St, Hudson. www.basilicahudson.com

The Chatham Film Club

Crandell Theatre, Main St, Chatham.

392-3445 www.thechathamfilmclub.com

Film Columbia

Columbia-Greene community College

Gallery One

6 Pill Hill (off Rt 22 north of Rt 22/23 intersection), Hillsdale. 325-4825

The Fields at Omi

1405 Cty Rt 22, Ghent. 392-4747 www.artomi.org

Hudson Opera House

327 Warren St, Hudson. 822-1438 www.hudsonoperahouse.org

Joyce Goldstein Gallery

16 Main St, Chatham. 392-2250 www.joycegoldsteingallery.com

Masterpiece Arts & Framing 1048 Kinderhook St, Valatie.

758-6900

Millay Colony for the Arts

454 East Hill Rd, Austerlitz. 392-3103 www.millaycolony.org

Park Row Gallery

2 Park Row, Chatham. 392-4800

Spencertown Academy Arts Center

Rt 203, Spencertown. 392-3693 www.spencertownacademy.org

Crandell Theatre, Main St, Chatham Village. 392-3459 www.filmcolumbia.com

Sun Farm

Spencertown Academy Arts Center

Taconic Sculpture Park & Gallery

Rt 203, Spencertown. 392-3693 www.spencertownacademy.org

Claverack. 851-7225 www.sky-spirals.org Stever Hill Rd, Spencertown. www.taconic.net/kanwit

Perform Columbia The Performing Arts Collective of Columbia County (PACCC) is an association of both professional and community-based performing arts businesses that have come together to promote and nurture the performing arts as essential to a healthy economy and cultural life in Columbia County. www.performcolumbia.com www.ColumbiaCountyTourism.org

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} City of Hudson 510 Warren St. Gallery

510 Warren St. 822-0510 www.510warrenstgallery.com

603 Warren

603 Warren St, 2nd Fl, Ste 206. www.wix.com/saxonone/603

Basilica Hudson

110 S Front St. www.basilicahudson.com

BCB Art

116 Warren St. 828-4539 www.BCBART.com

Carrie Haddad Gallery

Mon-Sat 11-5 and Sun 12-5.

622 Warren St. 828-1915 www.carriehaddadgallery.com

Carrie Haddad Photo Showroom 603 Warren St, Ste 205. 828-7655 Open by appt or chance. www.carriehaddadphotographs.com

The Arts

CCCA ArtsWalk

The annual ArtsWalk, slated for early Oct, showcases the work of Columbia County’s visual artists. ArtsWalk attracts more than 6,000 visitors to see more than 120 art exhibits and demonstrations, as well as concerts, dance performances, poetry readings, lectures and related happenings. www.artscolumbia.org

Columbia County Council on the Arts 209 Warren St. 671-6213 www.artscolumbia.org

David Dew Bruner

610 Warren St. 914-466-4857 www.daviddewbruner.com

Davis Orton Gallery

114 Warren St. 697-0266 www.davisortongallery.com

Gallery 135

135 Warren St, 2nd Fl. 828-2535 / 212-518-7551 www.gallery135.net

The Gallery at the Columbia County Chamber of Commerce 1 North Front St. 828-4417 www.columbiacohamber-ny.com

Gallery at Tommy’s

238 Warren St. 822-8890 www.galleryattommys.com

The Great South Bay Gallery at Stageworks/Hudson 41 Cross St (opposite Amtrak).

828-7843 www.stageworkshudson.org

Helsinki Hudson

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Hudson & Laight

437 Warren St. 828-1700 www.hudsonandlaight.com

Hudson Opera House

327 Warren St. 822-1438 www.hudsonoperahouse.org

Hudson Valley Art Center

337 Warren St. 800-456-0507 www.fncraft.com

J. Damiani Gallery

237 Warren St. 828-5490 www.jdamianigallery.com

John Davis Gallery

3621/2 Warren St. 828-5907 www.johndavisgallery.com

Limner Gallery

123 Warren St. 828-2343 www.slowart.com/limner

Marianne Courville Gallery

341 Warren St, 3rd Fl. 755-4208 www.mariannecourville.com

Museum of the Imagination

217 Warren St. (2nd Fl). 671-6711 www.hudsonartgalleries.com/moi

Nicole Fiacco Gallery

506 Warren St. 828-5090

Ornamentum

506 Warren St. 671-6770 www.ornamentumgallery.com

Peter Jung Fine Art

512 Warren St. 828-2698 www.peterjungfineart.com

Terenchin

533 Warren St. 828-0508 www.terenchin.com

Time & Space Limited, TLS Warehouse

434 Columbia St. 822-8448 www.timeandspace.org

Tom Swope Gallery

307 Warren St. 828-4399 www.tomswope.com

Winter Walk on Warren Street Holiday revelers ride in carriages, drawn by teams of horses, up and down Warren Street, Hudson’s main thoroughfare.

Carolers, dressed in Victorian costumes, sing songs of the season. Musical ensembles and dancers perform in the many shops that fill the street. It’s a scene evocative of days gone by.

This free event on the first Saturday of December 5-8pm, is a holiday tradition.

Hudson Opera House. 822-1438 www.hudsonoperahouse.org

KATE JOHNS, AIA

architecture ~ historic preservation 8 park row, chatham, ny 12037 www.katejohnsaia.com info@katejohnsaia.com 318.392.7909

Accommodations } Ancramdale Pop’s Cabin (Rental) Upscale vacation log home with two bedrooms located on a road less traveled.

Skyline Rd. 329-4889 www.popscabin.com

} Austerlitz

Relax in Columbia County and find your inner peace. Let yourself be pampered with a wide variety of lodging choices. After a day of adventure, whether it’s on the trails and slopes or in the boutiques and on the streets, there are charming bed and breakfasts, rustic farm lodgings, country inns loaded with amenities, and historic homes to cater to your needs. Columbia County prides itself on first-class hospitality, artfully delivered. Come stay a while.

Private romantic guest cottage overlooking a small lake for swimming and to paddle your canoe, lily pond and gardens on a quiet, tranquil 7 acre estate. “Close to it all.”

300 West Hill Rd (off Rt 22).

392-2340 www.vrbo.com/13495

} Canaan Berkshire Travel Lodge Close proximity to many recreational and historic sites. Situated just off Exit B3 of the New York State Thruway.

12703 Rt 22. 781-4432 www.berkshiretravellodge.com

The Grant House Come enjoy comfortable accommodations for leisure and business travelers in a spacious two-room suite.

3367 Cty Rt 9, East Chatham.

392-4433

The Inn at Silver Maple Farm Relax in an elegant Shaker-inspired inn among the Berkshire foothills, just minutes to Tanglewood, antiquing, fine dining, theatre, local farms, hiking, and skiing. Full country breakfast served daily.

1871 Rt 295, East Chatham. 781-3600 www.silvermaplefarm.com

} Chatham Chatham Travel Lodge Located halfway between Chatham and East Chatham on Rt 295, with fantastic views and conveniently close to many attractions.

598 Rt 295. 392-4066 www.chathamtravellodge.com

} Chatham Village The Chatham Bed & Breakfast The Croff House

Accommodations

Inn at Hudson

Guest’s Garden

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“A Victorian beauty in charming Chatham Village, a stone’s toss to the Berkshires, Hudson or Albany.” Featuring chef-prepared full, hot breakfast in a relaxing and comfortable atmosphere.

164 Hudson Ave. 956-3296 www.thechathambandb.com

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* Please check out our lodging establishment’s specials and value packages

} Claverack

} Copake

1805 House

Johanna’s Motel

Set on 100 acres of natural beauty, this historic eyebrow colonial home offers a quiet, pastoral getaway conveniently situated between the Berkshire and Catskill Mountains.

775 Snydertown Rd, Craryville.

929-5923 www.1805House.com

Elm Tree Motel Situated on Rt 23, this motel has excellent views of the rolling farmland of Columbia County. Close proximity to many recreational and historic sites.

1384 Rt 23, Craryville. 851-9192 www.elmtreemotel.com

Sugar Maple Suite A guest suite offering stylish comfort with a private entrance, bedroom, living room/dining area/kitchenette and bathroom all within a rural setting.

Guests may enjoy the beautiful pool, garden and hilltop gazebo. With a queen-sized sleeper sofa, the suite can accommodate up to four people.

67 Cty Rt 27B, Hudson.

851-3877 www.sugarmaplesuite.com

Sun Farm Retreat A unique retreat in an art and nature sanctuary for the enjoyment of outdoor activities and spiritual practices.

465 Snydertown Rd. 851-7225 www.sky-spirals.org/lodging

Thyme in the Country B&B Eco-friendly B&B with warm, peaceful elegance. Antique beds with new natural fiber bedding. Organic breakfasts.

Salt-filtered pool in summer, log fires in the winter.

671 Fish & Game. 672-6166 www.thymeinthecountrybandb.com*

Yorkshire Motel Guests enjoy, spacious restful rooms and sun porches to delight in the great outdoors. Close proximity to many recreational and historic sites.

490 Rt 23. 851-7050

Large, comfortable rooms and a scenic location await guests at this conveniently located motel.

7519 Rt 22. 329-3000

Sunset/Sunrise, “the B&B with a view”

Contemporary architect’s home; guestrooms have private decks to enjoy 280 degree views (east, south, west) of the Hudson Valley.

297 East Main St (Cty Rt 7A).

329-2915 www.sunsetsunrise.info

} Germantown Central House Hotel Inn

Central house is a 1876 Rockefeller built Hotel. Newly restored, it boosts 6 estate rooms, all private baths with flat screen TVs, WiFi, Queen size beds by Serta, and decor of the period! Close to the Berkshires and Catskill Mountain ski resorts and all the Hudson Valley has to offer!

220 Main St. 561-945-3062 www.centralhousehotelinn.com

Gingerbread Haus

Enjoy the views of the Hudson River and Catskill Mountains from this charming, 1890s, two-story guest apartment.

44 Young America Rd. 537-3756

} Ghent The FarmStay at Kinderhook Farm Offering visitors a unique opportunity to stay in a restored barn on a beautiful, 1,200-acre working farm. Rustic, elegant, loft-like accommodations with full kitchen.

1958 Cty Rt 21. 505-603-1815 www.kinderhookfarmstay.com

} Hillsdale 7 Willows

Pet-friendly, historic 1823 Greek Revival B&B with antique farmhouse-style decor serving full organic breakfast from local farms. Quaint country-setting and walking distance to Hillsdale.

2789 Rt 23. 325-3060 www.7willows.com

Columbia County Lodging Association The red apple in the listing indicates the establishment is a member of the Columbia County Lodging Association.

All CCOLA properties share a commitment to quality, cleanliness, comfort and safety to ensure an enjoyable stay.

For reservations/information, please call 800-558-8218 or view www.columbiacountylodging.com www.ColumbiaCountyTourism.org

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Inn at Shaker Mill Farm

Vintage East

The Bell House B&B Gracious country inn built in 1830 with antique-appointed rooms. Five romantic bedrooms with private baths and gourmet breakfasts. Set amid trees, beautiful gardens and a swimming pool. Close to all Columbia and Berkshire attractions, and three minutes to Catamount.

9315 Rt 22. 325-3841 www.bellhousebb.com

Accommodations

Holiday House Motel

} Hudson 26 Warren B&B Right in the heart of town on Hudson’s main street, everything is steps away, antique and clothing shops, excellent restaurants and art galleries with beautiful views of the Catskills.

646-345-4401 or 917-715-8665 www.26warren.com

Conveniently located at the foot of the Berkshires near wonderful antiques shops, golf courses, skiing and hiking trails.

2871 Rt 23. 325-3030 www.holidayhousemotel.com

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The Honored Guest B&B

446 Warren Street

Relax and enjoy the lovingly decorated guestrooms, gourmet breakfast, tea at 4:30 and a nightly turn-down service.

20 Hunt Rd. 325-9100 www.honoredguest.com*

Elegantly furnished, self-catering, 1.5-bedroom apartment with full kitchen and bath in a c. 1790, red brick, Federal town house.

446 Warren St. 828-0520 www.446warrenst.com

Inn at Green River Pastoral setting, elegant, 1830 country inn. Seven romantic guestrooms, featuring fireplaces, Jacuzzis. Grand gourmet breakfast described as a feast by the New York Times.

9 Nobletown Rd (Cty Rt 71).

325-7248 www.iagr.com*

Linden Valley Inn Beautiful appointed rooms, private bath, cable TV, in-room coffee maker, wet bar with ice maker.

Rt 23 (at the base of Catamount Ski Area). 325-7100 lindenvalley.tripod.com

Silvanus Lodge Cool, clean, comfortable ... and FUN describes what guests can look forward to.

Great location for the outdoor enthusiast!

9350 Rt 22. 325-3000 www.silvanuslodge.com

Swiss Hutte Restaurant and Lodging Charming country Inn with a European flair. Full service restaurant, pool, tennis and skiing within walking distance.

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A complete floor of an 1890 Queen Anne Victorian. Private front and back entrance with full amenities.

320 State St www.320state.com

Bushnell Guest House Deluxe, yet affordable accommodations just 5 minutes from all that Hudson has to offer. Family friendly B&B near many attractions and five ski resorts.

361 Rt 23B. 821-5195 www.bedandbreakfast.com/ny-hudson-bushnellguesthousebb.html

The Country Squire B&B Located in Historic Downtown Hudson.

Interior is spacious, room palettes relaxing, furnishings are sophisticated but comfortable, all in a restored Victorian rich in detail. Convenient to Amtrak.

251 Allen St. 822-9229 www.countrysquireny.com

The Croff House Combining the luxury of a boutique hotel and the personalized service of a B&B. Located on a quiet cul-de-sac just a few minutes’ walk to all that Hudson has to offer. Five well-appointed guestrooms and several common areas create the perfect atmosphere to relax and unwind.

5 Willard Place. 828-1688 www.thecroffhouse.com*

The Spencer House

The Van Schaack House

* Please check out our lodging establishment’s specials and value packages

Esprit du Beau

A late 19th-century townhouse, mindfully restored, on a desired block in Hudson; a handsome, luxury accommodation for family and friends.

226 Union St. 917-207-6848 www.espritdubeau.com

Front Street Guest House An intimate, ten room hotel located in the heart of historical Hudson. We offer devilishly attractive rooms at unpretentious prices.

20 S Front St. 828-1635 www.frontstreetguesthouse.com

shops and landmark civic buildings.

317 Allen St. 822-9322 www.theinnathudson.com

Mount Merino Manor

Experience the gracious hospitality of a luxury Bed & Breakfast with Catskill Mountain views. Romantic guestrooms offer whirlpool tubs, spa showers, beautiful linens, all modern conveniences, travel amenities and a full gourmet breakfast.

4317 Rt 23. 828-5583 www.mountmerinomanor.com*

Pleroma Farm

A Federal Townhouse offering highly personalized accommodations in an elegantly casual setting. Formerly the Warren Street B and B. 136 Union St. 929-6199 www.HudsonBandB.com

Peace, serenity, quiet. A place to be undisturbed during study, reflection or simply to relax. Enjoy complete privacy in a single bedroom suite with fireplace, full kitchen, Wi-Fi, large deck and a pond for swimming/skating, and a network of trails that join to Olana.

149 Cty Rt 14. 828-1966 www.pleromafarm.com

Hudson Merchant House

St. Charles Hotel

Hudson B and B

A boutique bed & breakfast offering a sophisticated country experience in the heart of Hudson, two blocks from Amtrak train station, on the corner of Front and Warren St with its many restaurants, antiques shops and galleries.

10 South Front St. 828-9200 www.hudsonmerchanthouse.com*

The Inn at Ca’Mea

In the heart of Hudson, nine beautifully appointed rooms all with queen-size beds connected through the garden to Ca’Mea restaurant, offering 20% discount at the restaurant for our guests.

12 City Hall Place. 303-6650 www.innatcamea.com*

The Inn at Hudson

Centrally located in the most elegant and historic neighborhood of a town whose architecture spans the 18th, 19th and 20th centuries. The Inn is within easy walking distance of several excellent restaurants, as well as a renowned stretch of

Located in the historic city of Hudson, guests enjoy an array of antique shops, galleries and restaurants.

16-18 Park Place . 822-9900 www.stcharleshotel.com

Sweet Suites

Guest suites fully and homes fully furnished for short-term stays. From two bedroom apartments up to four bedroom homes.

917-923-9772 www.ilovesweetsuites.com

Union Street Guest House Spacious and beautifully appointed guest suites, each with a private entrance. The USGH is just one block from the best of Hudson dining and shopping and five blocks from the Amtrak station, where a rental car can be arranged to take you to the region’s many and varied attractions.

345-349 Union St. 828-0958 www.unionstreetguesthouse.com

Stay in Hudson Stay in Hudson is the portfolio of premiere properties conveniently located in or very close to the City of Hudson. Member properties represent a wide variety of lodging alternatives from exceptional guest houses to luxurious bed and breakfasts and are held to the highest standards of cleanliness, professionalism and guest services. www.stayinhudson.net www.ColumbiaCountyTourism.org

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}Accommodations Vintage East

Located three miles south of Hudson, this elegantly furnished, self-catering, historic 18th- and 19th-century compound features four distinct accommodations with a plethora of amenities.

375 Middle Rd. 828-3825 www.vintageeast.com

} Kinderhook Blue Spruce Inn & Suites

Family-operated establishment for more than 40 years. Located in the historic town of Kinderhook.

3093 Rt 9, Valatie. 758-9711 www.bluespruceinnsuites.com

The Van Schaack House

Accommodations

Built in 1785, refurbished to the original Dutch architecture with a Victorian-style dĂŠcor, providing elegant accommodations in the historic village of Kinderhook.

20 Broad St. 758-6118 www.vanschaackhouse.com

} New Lebanon Churchill House B&B

Experience the difference! Picturesque Greek Revival home on 18 acres, hills, fields and streams. Spacious, well-appointed guestrooms with private baths, Wi-Fi and other amenities.

Rt 22 & Churchill Rd. 766-5852 www.churchillhousebb.com

Hitchcock House

Restored 1797 Shaker-built house utilizing green energy and offering WiFi. House sits 123 acres with ponds, meadows, mountain trails and gardens.

14163 Rt 22. 794-8826 www.hitchcockhousebb.com

Hitchcock House Cottage Lovingly restored barn with three bedrooms, three baths, full kitchen, living room with TV, porch, sun room overlooking pond with small waterfall and gazebo.

14163 Rt 22. 794-8826 www.hitchcockhousebb.com

The Inn at the Shaker Mill Farm An 1824 Shaker stone mill converted into a country inn. Dedicated to the joys of gentle leisure; built alongside a stream and a waterfall. A retreat destination for people and groups of all types.

40 Cherry Ln (off Rt 22), Canaan.

794-9345 www.shakermillfarminn.com

Red Robin Song Guest House A two-guestroom Bed & Breakfast located on 85 acres in the hills of the New York side of the Berkshires.

Offering many outdoor activities such as hiking/snowshoeing trails and fish ponds.

94 Schoolhouse Rd, West Lebanon.

794-0186 www.redrobinsongguesthouse.com

Shaker Meadows This 1821 farmhouse offers guests a full kitchen, living room and six bedrooms. Historical and recreational attractions are just minutes away.

14209 Rt 22, Canaan. 794-9385 www.shakermeadows.com

The Spencer House B&B A beautifully restored historic building located in the heart of Shaker country.

466 Rt 20. 794-6500 www.TheSpencerHouse.com*

The Inn at Silver Maple Farm Simple country elegance awaits you at the Inn at Silver Maple Farm.

Eleven guest rooms, air-conditioning, internet, cable TV, and full breakfast daily.

Conveniently located in the Berkshire foothills of the upper Hudson Valley.

1871 STATE ROUTE 295, EAST CHATHAM, NY WWW.SILVERMAPLEFARM.COM • (518) 781-3600

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} Niverville

} Taghkanic

Angel Wing Hollow B&B

The Little House

A restored 1888 Victorian where guests enjoy two large rooms with queen-size beds and private baths. Just minutes from historic attractions and country farm markets.

898 Main St (Cty Rt 28).

784-2989 www.angelwinghollowbb.com

} Philmont Vanderbilt House A 150-year-old, completely renovated restaurant, tavern and 8 room hotel with separate baths.

161 Main St. 672-9993 www.vanderbilt-house.com

} Spencertown Spencertown Cottages Two extended-stay rentals—fully equipped units, your home away from home.

1909 Cty Rt 9, Chatham. 392-7449 www.spencertowncottages.com

} Stockport The Balloon B&B An 1869 Victorian, three guestrooms, each with private baths; located in the quaint town of Stockport just two miles north of the city of Hudson. Hot-air balloon rides are available – must be booked in advance.

73 Cty Rt 25. 828-3735 www.balloonbedandbreakfast.com

Nestled on 35 acres alongside a colonial home surrounded by countryside.

Enjoy the quiet solitude with views of the forest, gardens and pastoral lawns.

A cottage charm with antique furniture, perfect for a romantic getaway.

1569 Cty Rt 27, Craryville. 929-0140 www.thelittlehouse.biz

} West Taghkanic Changing Times

French country charm at an ideal location. Easy to find off the Taconic Pkwy on Rt 82 and only 10 minutes from downtown Hudson. Don’t let the price of fuel keep you home…stay 3 nights or longer and we’ll buy your gas!

624 Old Rt 82, (1/2 mile north of TSP). 851-3510 www.changingtimesbandb.com*

Taghkanic Motel

“Find your home away from home at Taghkanic Motel. A place where you will find hidden wonders of peace and solitude.” Located near Lake Taghkanic State Park off the Taconic State Parkway.

1011 Rt 82. 851-9006 www.taghkanicmotel.com

} Retreat The Retreat at Art Omi Meeting & Conference Center

The Retreat, on its 300-acre site, is available for group getaways, business meetings and retreats, with 20 bedrooms and fully equipped kitchen. Catering available. Seasonal: Thanksgiving-Mar 15.

59 Letter S Rd, Ghent. 201-683-6017 www.retreatartomi.com

USA Today said “Nature-loving couples will bond at this scenic Northeast gem” and The NY Times termed the breakfasts “feasts.”

Hillsdale, NY | 518-325-7248 | www.innatgreenriver.com www.ColumbiaCountyTourism.org

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386 Fog Hill Rd Austerlitz, NY 12017

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133 Farm Rd Copake, NY 12516

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2236 Cty Rt 7 Copake, NY 12516

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1238 Rt 9H Ghent, NY 120075

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KINDERHOOK STONE’S RV PARK 784-4805

3483 State Rt 9 Valatie, NY 12184

Open All Year

1947 Cty Rt 8 Elizaville, NY 12523

April-Oct Free Wi-Fi and cable TV

LIVINGSTON BROOK N WOOD FAMILY CAMPGROUND 537-6896 www.brooknwood.com

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Family Activities Catamount Adventure Park

A ropes activity course for children age 7 to adults. A total of 11 courses.

Open Spring-Fall. Group discounts and birthday parties.

Catamount Ski Area, 3290 Rt 23, Hillsdale. 325-3200 www.catamounttrees.com

Play together, the Columbia County way: touring a museum where you’ll learn all about firefighting, watch milking and cheesemaking on a real sheepherding farm, feed the baby critters at a petting zoo, or wander through a sculpture park.

The area abounds in wonderful spots to unwind, swim, and picnic after the day’s main attraction, whether it’s a relaxing Hudson River cruise or a ropes course.

See additional childorientated activities in the Outdoor Recreation section.

33 Trails, three terrain parks, 1,000-ft. vertical drop, 128 acres of terrain; six lifts, including summit quad, novice triple, two Wonder Carpets. Private and group lessons, rentals, night skiing, children’s lessons and child care. 98% snowmaking.

3290 Rt 23, Hillsdale. 325-3200 www.catamountski.com (For snow conditions: 800-342-1840)

Chatham Bowl & Side Door Grille Bowling for all ages, Cosmic Bowl Sat 7-11pm.

248 Rt 295, Chatham. 392-5050

Coach Farm

Farm tours. Please call for details.

105 Mill Hill Rd, (Pine Plains) Ancramdale. 398-5325 www.coachfarm.com

Columbia County Fair

Nightly entertainment, daily livestock shows, petting zoo, midway rides, racing pigs, food and vendors. Always over Labor Day Weekend (Wed- Mon).

Columbia County Fairgrounds, Rt 66, Chatham Village. www.columbiafair.com

FASNY Fire Museum

Home to the premier collection of American firefighting artifacts in the world and featuring more than 90 pieces of apparatus on display. Children’s activities include creative play in select fire engines and interactive activities that are both educational and fun. Whether you’re a family, a firefighter or a student of history, you will be amazed at the depth and variety of the museum’s vast collection.

Daily 10am-5pm, closed major holidays.

117 Harry Howard Ave, Hudson.

822-1875. www.fasnyfiremuseum.com

The Fields at Omi

Lebanon Valley Speedway

Family Activities

Lake Taghkanic State Park

Catamount Ski & Snowboarding Area

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100 acres dotted with internationally recognized contemporary sculpture. The Fields Sculpture Park is open year round to the public during daylight hours.

1405 Cty Rt 22, Ghent. 392-4747 www.artomi.org

Hudson Cruises, Inc.

Offers dining, dancing and scenic cruises.

Waterfront Park, Front St, Hudson.

822-1014. www.hudsoncruises.com

Lake Taghkanic State Park

Camping season: May-Oct; park open year round. Fee to enter Memorial

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Day-Labor Day. Located one mile south of the Rt 82 interchange with the Taconic State Pkwy. See page 26 for more details.

1528 Rt 82. 851-3631 www.nysparks.com

Lebanon Valley Dragway

NHRA-sanctioned drag racing April-Oct. 1746 Rt 20, West Lebanon. 794-7130 www.dragway.com

Lebanon Valley Speedway

DIRT-sanctioned stock car racing.

Saturdays mid-April-Sept. Call for midweek special events July-Aug. 1746 Rt 20, West Lebanon. 794-9606 www.lebanonvalley.com

LoveApple Farm Petting Zoo

Features baby animals such as a miniature horse, llama, pigs, lambs, goats, various chickens, ducks, geese, guinea hens, and others that children may feed.

June-Nov. 1421 Rt 9H, Ghent. 828-5048 www.loveapplefarm.com

Mill Creek Boardwalk

Lewis A. Swyer Preserve.

Rt 9J, Stuyvesant.

Mud Creek Environmental Learning Center

1024 Rt 66, Ghent. 828-4386 www.ccswcd.org

An ideal location all year round for children and family activities. Picnics, beautiful walking trails, a playground and a unique sand volleyball court. In the summer, wade in the cool waters of the Roeliff Jansen kill.

9140 Rt 22, Hillsdale. www.roejanpark.org

Spruce Ridge Alpaca Farm

A working farm with alpacas, cattle, chickens and other animals. Farm & shop open Saturdays 11-4 and by appt.

Gift shop offers warm alpaca clothing, toys, rugs and more. Events and other info see website.

434 Cty Rt 13, Old Chatham.

794-6294 www.spruceridgefarm.com

Stuyvesant Unique Area (Nutton Hook Reserve)

Rt 9J & Ferry Rd, Stuyvesant.

Taconic State Park

Camping season: mid-May-Nov (cabin rentals extended for hunters). Park open year round. Fee to enter Memorial Day-Labor Day. See page 26 for more details.

Rt 344, off Rt 22, Copake Falls.

329-3993 www.nysparks.com

Western Riding Stables, Inc.

Old Chatham Sheepherding Co. Farm Visit this farm and watch milking and cheese making.

155 Shaker Museum Rd, Old Chatham. 794-7733 www.blacksheepcheese.com

Old Chatham Tennis Club

Roeliff Jansen Park

Two hard courts, one HarTru. Open Fall, Winter and Spring, hourly rates available.

105 Cty Rt 13, Old Chatham.

392-7966. www.oldchathamtennis.com

Lessons, trail rides, pack trips, pony rides and hay/sleigh rides.

228 Sawchuk Rd, Ancramdale (Millerton). 789-4848 www.westernridingstables.com

Wilson M. Powell Wildlife Sanctuary Bird watching and hiking.

Hunt Club Rd, off Cty Rt 13, Old Chatham. www.alandevoebirdclub.org

Undermountain Golf Course Discount Senior Rates Mon-Fri Junior rates 7 days a week Holidays excluded

Spend a few hours ‌Not a Fortune 274 Undermountain Rd.

Boston Corner ,NY

518-329-4444 www.undermountaingolf.com www.ColumbiaCountyTourism.org

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Outdoor Activities } Aviation/Scenic Rides/Ballooning Float on Air Balloon Company, Inc. 845-553-0630 www.floatonair.com

Richmor Aviation, Inc.

Columbia County Airport, Ghent.

828-9461. www.richmor.com

Russ Barber Hot Air Balloon Rides

Bicycle along country roads past scenic farmscapes. Drop a kayak in the mighty Hudson. Venture out onto a wooded trail, on foot or horseback.

Take to the skies in a hot air balloon. Ski crisp powder. Whatever your idea of a wonderful time in the fresh air, we can provide the gear, the expertise and the scenic backdrops that put the “great” in Great Outdoors.

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Mountain Biking

(see Parks, Preserves & other Open Spaces)

CycleLogical Bike Tours

Provides custom-designed road cycling tours in and around Columbia County. www.cyclelogical.us

Great Freedom Adventures

Exceptional bike tours through the magnificent Hudson Valley National Heritage Area. Bike quiet country roads, visit vineyards and taste award-winning wines, tour preeminent mansions and historic sites and feast on gourmet dinners. www.greatfreedomadventures.com/ new-york-bike-tours.html

} Boat Cruises Hudson Cruises, Inc.

822-1014. www.hudsoncruises.com

} Boat Launch Sites (see Parks, Preserves & other Open Spaces)

Copake Lake

Cty Rt 7, Copake.

Hudson River

• Front St, Hudson.

• Off Cty Rt 35A, Germantown.

• Station Rd, Columbiaville. (small boats only, high tide recommended)

Kinderhook Lake

(Car top boats with electric motors only) Cty Rt 28, Kinderhook.

Queechy Lake (Car top only) Cty Rt 30, Canaan.

Olana State Historic Site

Outdoor Activities

Hudson Cruises, Inc

Stockport. 828-3735 www.balloonbedandbreakfast.com

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Area Code 518

} Cross-Country Skiing/Downhill Skiing/ Snowboarding/Snowshoeing Catamount Ski Area

3290 Rt 23, Hillsdale. 800-342-1840 / 325-3200. www.catamountski.com

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Copake Country Club

Lido’s Game Farm/Hunt Club

Rentals available and groomed trails.

44 Golf Course Rd, off Cty Rt 11, Copake. 325-4338 www.copakecountryclub.com

Private and public hunts, reservations accepted.

Berkshire Rd, Taghkanic. 329-1551 www.lidosnyhunts.com

} Golfing

Northeast Whitetail

61 Bloody Hill Rd, Craryville. 325-6651

A guided hunt experience.

Elizaville, 862-219-3886 (for Pete) or 914-319-6635 (for Mario) www.northeastwhitetail.com

Copake Country Club

Quality Adventures, Inc.

Farmer’s Range

Stuyvesant Outdoor Adventures

Ghent Driving Range

} Parks, Preserves & Other Open Spaces

Campbell’s Hillside Driving Range

44 Golf Course Rd, Copake. 325-4338 www.copakecountryclub.com 2878 Rt 203, Valatie.

Cty Rt 9 & Hugo Dr, Ghent.

Hillsdale Driving Range/ Miniature Golf and Go Carts May–June weekends, Summer 7 days 11am-8pm. Parties/ Snack Bar. 2816 Rt 23 - Four Brothers Plaza, Hillsdale. 325-9689

Meadowgreens Golf Course 1238 Rt 9H, Ghent. 828-0663

Start to Finish Golf Academy @ New York Golf Park Golf Lesson, Disc Golf Course, Driving Range, Miniature Golf Course and other amenities, April – Oct 31.

5498 Rt 23 & 9H Hudson (Claverack). www.nygolfpark.com

Undermountain Golf Course, Inc. 274 Undermountian Rd, Ancram.

329-4444 www.undermountaingolf.com

Winding Brook Country Club

2839 Rt 203, Valatie. 758-7054 www.windingbrookcountryclub.com

} Horseback Riding Western Riding Stables, Inc. 228 Sawchuk Rd, Ancramdale (Millerton). 789-4848 www.westernridingstables.com

} Hunting & Trapping (see Parks, Preserves & other Open Spaces)

Houtalings Island (boat access only) Hudson River*

Licensed hunting and fishing guide.

Stottville. 822-9353 877-261-5889 stuyvesantoutdoor.com

B: Bicycling/Mountain Biking BL: Boat Launch Sites SK: Cross-Country Skiing/ Downhill Skiing/ Snowboarding/Snowshoeing HK: H iking HT: Hunting & Trapping C: Sanctuaries/Preserves/ Gardens/Conservation Areas SM: Snowmobile Trails/Areas SW: Swimming Beebe Hill State Forest

Cty Rt 5, Austerlitz.* B, SK, HK, HT, SM

Borden’s Pond Conservation Area 1628 Rt 203, Chatham.+

SK, HK, C

Clermont State Historic Site

Cty Rt 6, Off Rt 9G, Clermont.

537-4240 www.nysparks.com SK, HK, HT (Special Permit Only), C

Crellin Community Park Rt 66, Chatham.+

SK, HK

Drowned Land Swamp Conservation Area 653 Cty Rt 3, Ancram.

SK, HK, C

The Fields at Omi

Groomed trails and skate skiing lanes.

1405 Cty Rt 22, Ghent. 392-4747 www.artomi.org

SK, C

* For more information – NY State Forest Ranger Chris Dicintio 828-0236, www.dec.ny.gov/outdoor/45415.html +F or more information – Columbia Land Conservancy 392-5252, www.clctrust.org www.ColumbiaCountyTourism.org

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}Outdoor Activities Freund Wildlife Sanctuary Pitt Rd, Old Chatham.

C

Greenport Conservation Area 54 Daisy Hill Rd, Greenport.+

5720 Rt 9G. 828-0135 www.nysparks.com, www.olana.org

SK, HK, C

SK, HK, C

Ooms Conservation Area @ Sutherland Pond

Hand Hollow Conservation Area

SK, HK, C

387 Gale Hill Rd or 4079 Cty Rt 9, New Lebanon.+

SK, HK, C

Harlem Valley Rail Trail

See page 6 for more information. www.hvrt.org

B, SK, HK

Harrier Hill Park

Rod & Gun Rd, Stockport. www.scenichudson.org

HK

480 Rock City Rd, Chatham.

Pachaquack Preserve

Elm St (off Rt 203), Valatie. 758-9806

B, SK, HK, C

Rheinstrom Hill Audubon Sanctuary and Center

Open dawn-dusk daily.

225 Cambridge Rd, Craryville.

325-5203 ny.audubon.org/CentersEdu_ RheinstromHill.html

C

Harvey Mountain State Forest

East Hill Rd (off Rt 22, near the I-90 B-3 Exit), Austerlitz.*

B, SK, HK, HT, SM

Outdoor Activities

Olana State Historic Site

High Falls Conservation Area 540 Roxbury Rd (off Rt 217), Philmont.+

HK, C

Hudson River Islands State Park On the river (access by boat only).

C

Lake Taghkanic State Park

Off Taconic State Pkwy or 1528 Rt 82, Taghkanic. 851-3631 www.nysparks.com B, BL, SK, HK, HT (Bow Season Only), C

Lewis A. Swyer Preserve and Mill Creek Boardwalk Rt 9J, Stuyvesant.

C

River Street Park

River St (off Rt 9), Valatie. 758-9806

B, SK, HK

Roeliff Jansen Park 9140 Rt 22, Hillsdale. www.roejanpark.org

SK, HK

Rogers Island State Wildlife Management Area Greenport (boat access only)* Taconic State Park.

HT, C

Round Ball Mountain Conservation Area

503 Carson Rd, Ancram.+

SK, HK

Schor Conservation Area 58 Shoreview Dr, Canaan.+

SK, HK, C

Siegel-Kline Kill Conservation Area

Rt 9G & Fox Creek Rd, Livingston.*

1452 Cty Rt 21 (Garage Place Rd), Ghent.+

B, SK, HT

SK, HK, C

Martin Van Buren Park

Stockport Wildlife Management Area

B, SK, HK

SK, HK, C

Livingston State Forest

Rt 9H (across from Martin Van Buren NHS), Kinderhook. 758-9689

(surrounds the Harrier Hill Park) Rod & Gun Rd, Stockport.*

Mud Creek Environmental Learning Center

Stockport Flats Wildlife Management Area

1024 Rt 66, Ghent. 828-4386 www.ccswcd.org

SK, HK, C

New Forge State Forest

New Forge Rd #2, off Rt 82, Taghkanic.*

B, SK, HK, HT, SM

Nutton Hook State Unique Area* Rt 9J, Stuyvesant.

C

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Area Code 518

Station Rd (off Rt 9), Stockport.*

C

Stuyvesant Unique Area (Nutton Hook Reserve)

Rt 9J & Ferry Rd, Stuyvesant.*

SK, HK

Taconic State Park

Rt 344, off Rt 22, Copake Falls.

329-3993. www.nysparks.com

B, SK, HK, HT, SM, SW

Wilson M. Powell Wildlife Sanctuary Hunt Club Rd, off Cty Rt 13, Old Chatham. www.alandevoebirdclub.org

SK, HK, C

} Swimming (see Parks, Preserves & other Open Spaces)

Knickerbocker Lake

} Rope Course/

Rt 9 outside Valatie.

Zip Lines

Catamount Adventure Park

3290 Rt 23, Hillsdale. 325-3200 www.catamounttrees.com

} Snowmobile Trails/Areas Hudson Park Access to 165 acres of open fields.

Please park at the restaurant and check with management for fee and regulations.

3521 Rt 9, Livingston. 851-2228

Frank Martin, Jr.

(see Parks, Preserves & other Open Spaces)

Experience this unique and exciting self guided aerial forest adventure as you traverse fun and challenging obstacles, ladders, bridges and zip lines to provide an exciting and unforgettable family outing.

Ages 7 to adult 170 platforms and over 50 zip lines 12 separate courses, Two 2000’ zip line courses

www.ColumbiaCountyTourism.org

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Fishing } Other Points for Fishing Hand Hollow Conservation Area

387 Gale Hill Rd or 4079 Rt 9, New Lebanon.+

High Falls Conservation Area

Agawamuck Creek Roxbury Rd (off Rt 217), Philmont.+

Kinderhook Lake*

Hamlet of Niverville, Town of Kinderhook.

Lake Taghkanic State Park 1528 Rt 82, Taghkanic.

A NYS fishing license is required for people age 16 and over and is available from the Town Clerks and sport stores.

FISHING

} DEC* Stocked Creeks

New Forge State Forest*

Access to Taghkanic Creek—Trail head at New Forge Rd #2 and Cty Rt 10, Taghkanic.

Oakdale Pond

Clinton Street & Glenwood Blvd, Hudson.

www.dec.ny.gov/outdoor/44854.html *New York State Department of Environmental Conservation

Ooms Conservation Area at Sutherland Pond

Kinderhook Creek

Queechy Lake*

From county line in New Lebanon at Adams Crossing Rd to county line in New Lebanon at Rt 20 behind the Lebanon Valley Speedway & Dragway.

Access from county line Town of Chatham at Rt 66 to Bachus Rd. Access at Rt 66 across from Pitt Rd (small area in cornfield).

Access at bridge in Malden Bridge – both sides.

Village of Valatie

Access in the Pachaquack Preserve on Elm St (off Rt 203).

River Street Park at River St (off Rt 9).

Beaver Cotton Mill Overlook at the Falls – Main St at the bridge.

Claverack Creek – Town of Claverack

At Roxbury Rd (off Rt 217) where bridge crosses creek at Hess farm – access at bridge only.

Rt 23 at Red Mills—access off south side of bridge only (not north side with the falls).

At bridge on Webb Rd (off Rt 29).

Cty Rt 29—a pull-off halfway between Webb Rd & Hiscox Rd.

Feeder To Claverack Creek Stone Mill Rd—at bridge only.

Roeliff Jansen Creek

Cty Rt 2 between Elizaville & Taconic State Pkwy—look for posted properties Cty Rt 2 & Cty Rt 19 at Turkey Hill Rd. Buckwheat Rd (off Rt 9 between Cty Rt 8 & Cty Rt 6)—at bridge known as Oars Bridge.

Roeliff Janson Park 9140 Route 22, Hillsdale. www.roejanpark.org Wiltsie Bridge Rd - (Off Cty 3) –access at bridge only.

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Area Code 518

480 Rock City Rd, Chatham.+ Cty Rt 30, Town of Canaan.

Schor Conservation Area

58 Shoreview Dr, Canaan. +

Siegel-Kline Kill Conservation Area 1452 Cty Rt 21 (Garage Place Rd), Ghent. +

Stuyvesant Unique Area (Nutton Hook Reserve)*

Hudson River access—Ferry Rd & Rt 9J.

Taconic State Park

Rt 344 (off Rt 22), Copake Falls, Ore Pond. *Please check our website for boat and fishing location restrictions for these lakes.

} Access to Boating on

the Hudson River

City of Hudson, Boat Launch

Front St at the bottom of Warren St.

Town of Germantown, Boat Launch Cty Rt 35A (Northern Blvd) off Rt 9G.

Town of Stockport

Station Rd, Columbiaville. (Small boat launch only, high tide recommended).

*For more information: NY State Forest Ranger Chris Dicintio

518-828-0236. www.dec.ny.gov/outdoor/45415.html

+ For more information: Columbia Land Conservancy 518-392-5252. www.clctrust.org

GENERAL STORE Useful & Beautiful Things for Country Life

2642 Rt 23, Hillsdale, NY 518.325.3310 www.HillsdaleGeneralStore.com

Resources } Car Rental & Taxis

} Rail Services

ABC Livery

Amtrak Rail Station

451 State St, Hudson. 866-410-TAXI Train-Airport transport available.

Columbia Transport, Inc.

Hudson. 822-1010 or 877-900-8294

Countryside Car Service Luxury transportation, Hillsdale. 518-325-3505 countrysidecarservice.com

Crossroads Taxi

Chatham. 392-2775

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

Travelers using Amtrak can easily reach all that Columbia County has to offer. Train travelers can arrange for a rental car by calling Enterprise, and Enterprise will either meet you at the train with your car or leave keys for your car and your contract with the station manager. If arranged in advance, during days/times that Enterprise is closed, cars can be left at the Amtrak Station by leaving keys with the station manager upon your departure.

Hudson. 828-5492

RESOURCES

Green Bee We Taxi & Errand Service

(Hybrid vehicle) Chatham. 392-0461, www.greenbeewe.com

Hudson Athens Water Taxi Service Provided by Hudson Cruises.

Water St, Hudson. 822-1014 hudsoncruises.com/taxi.html#

Hudson City Taxi Hudson. 822-8880 John’s Taxi Chatham. 392-3642 Rick’s Taxi Hudson. 828-3355 Riverview Taxi Hudson. 828-2884, www.riverviewtaxi.com

Tony’s Taxi Limo 672-7650

} Hospital & Emergency For an Emergency—Dial 911 For walk-in care: Emergency Room at the Columbia Memorial Hospital

Travelers using Amtrak can easily reach all that Columbia County has to offer. Train travelers can arrange for a rental car by calling the Hudson, NY Enterprise office (828-5492) RentA-Car. Enterprise will either meet you at the train with your car, or leave keys for your car and your contract with the station manager. If arranged in advance, during days/times that Enterprise is closed, cars can be left at the Amtrak Station by leaving keys with the station manager upon your departure.

69 South Front St, Hudson. 8283379. www.amtrak.com

Metro-North Railroad

Metro-North and Enterprise have teamed up! Take Metro-North to either Poughkeepsie or the Harlem Valley-Wingdale station where an Enterprise representative will meet you. From either station – Columbia County is just a short drive north.

Enterprise Rent-A-Car 724 Main St # 726, Poughkeepsie 845-485-2222 301 Rt 22, Pawling. 845-855-1320 www.mta.info/mnr/html/enterprise.htm

} Road Services AAA-Hudson Valley Auto Club

10 Healy Blvd, Hudson. 828-4537 Roadside Service: 800-551-4500 www.aaa.com

} Pet Resources Gina’s K-9 Bed & Breakfast Boarding For Dogs

This unique B&B is for the canine in your family. No cages or kennels for your pooch. Dogs stay in rooms, participate with family and have fun in a half-acre fenced-in yard. Fully insured and member of NAPPS – National Association of Professional Pet Sitters. Gina Hosier.

349 Farm Rd, Copake. 329-4675

Glencadia Dog Camp

Chatham Family Care

“When you go on vacation, so can your dog.” Glencadia Dog Camp offers social dog boarding with free pick up and delivery in New York City and regular videos on their blog. will@glencadia.com 470-3981, www.glencadia.com

Ghent Family Care

Roeliff Jansen Park (Dog Run)

71 Prospect Ave, Hudson. 828-7601

Callan Family Care

358 Mountain View Rd, Copake.

329-3900* 31 Dardess Dr, Chatham. 392-6650* 60 Garage Place Rd, Ghent. 3921177*

Kinderhook Medical Care

1301 River St, Ste 101, Valatie.

758-6101*

Valatie Family Care

1301 River St, Ste 204, Valatie.

758-1766* *Please call for hours

9140 Rt 22, Hillsdale. www.roejanpark.org

Tuck ’Em In Sitter Service

Giving pets and their owners freedom to roam! In-home care for your pet(s). Member of Pet Sitters International and American Red Cross Pet First Aid certified.

Kinderhook. 755-2317

Olana

The eminent Hudson River School painter Frederic Edwin Church (1826-1900) designed Olana, his family home, studio, estate and working farm as an integrated environment embracing architecture, art and landscape.

Olana State Historic Site 5720 Route 9G, Hudson NY Latitude: 42-12’58”N Longitude: 073-49’35”W

For more information call (518) 828-0135 or visit www.olana.org This ad is made possible by The Olana Partnership, the non-profit partner of Olana State Historic Site.

www.ColumbiaCountyTourism.org

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2871 Route 23 Hillsdale, NY 12529 (518) 325-3030

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www.holidayhousemotel.com

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Route 23, Hillsdale, NY(518) 325-3200

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Beautiful, Clean, Quiet, Relaxing

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1947 CR 8, Elizaville, NY 12523 ★ www.brooknwood.com

www.ColumbiaCountyTourism.org

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Trip Ideas } Imagining History.

HUDSON, OLANA, CLERMONT This driving or biking journey on Rt 9G is highlighted by orchards, horse farms and fantastic vistas of the Catskill Mountains.

Hudson is known for its unique and varied architecture and antique dealers.

The “Main Street USA” ambiance of this city harkens a simpler time and way of life. (Note: In Hudson, Rt 9G connects with 3rd Street.) Farther south, you’ll encounter the crown jewel of the Hudson Valley: Frederic Church’s Olana. With the look of a Persian palace, this magnificent mansion overflows with Victorian elegance, fabulous furnishings, and breathtaking paintings by the most famous landscapist of the Hudson River School.

Olana is situated four miles south of Hudson atop a huge hill affording some of the Hudson River Valley’s most spectacular scenery. Treat yourself to a guided tour of the villa, or a leisurely picnic or a stroll down Olana’s lovely trails, yielding unforgettable views up and down the Hudson Valley.

Drink in the elegance of a golden age and the history of a courageous few. At the Clermont State Historic Site (off Rt 9G in Clermont), you’ll tour the grand 500-acre Hudson River estate, former home to seven generations of the distinguished Livingston family—including its patriarch, Robert Livingston. Take in the stately beauty of family heirlooms ... and admire the formal gardens and the lush views of the Hudson as you enjoy a picnic on the grounds along the river.

TRIP IDEAS

} Panoramic Delights!

KINDERHOOK AND CHATHAM President Van Buren’s home, Art Omi and Chatham.

Follow Rt 9 south to Rt 9H south to the Martin Van Buren National Historic Site, the retirement home of the eighth president of the United States.

After your tour continue south on Rt 9H to the intersection of County Rt 22 and West Ghent–Stockport Rd. Turn left onto County Rt 22 and follow to The Fields at Omi. After enjoying your self-guided walking tour of the park continue on County Rt 22 and turn left onto County Rt 21 and straight on County Rt 21B to Rt 203. Turn right onto Rt 203 and continue into the Village of Chatham. Follow Rt 66 north to Main Street were you will find a wide variety of shops and eateries for a leisurely stop. To return to Rt 9 follow Rt 203 back into the Village of Valatie and turn right onto Rt 9 and follow north to I-90 and Albany or south to Hudson.

} Postcard Perfect.

Taconic State Park & Hillsdale, 30-Minute Tour Start by taking the Taconic State Parkway to the Rt 23 exit. Head east toward Hillsdale, about three-and-a-half miles on Rt 23 until you see a “National Beauty Award Highway 1969” sign and make a right on to County Rt 11A, which will soon become County Rt 11. At County Rt 27, turn left and continue until you reach County Rt 7. Make a right on to Rt 7 and drive about a mile to County Rt 7A, then turn left and continue into Copake.

Bear left at the village circle and stay on Rt 7A until you reach Rt 22.* A left on to Rt 22 will take you to Rt 23 in Hillsdale, and another left on to Rt 23 will point you west back toward the Parkway.

*If you’re looking for a nice picnic area and/or campgrounds, turn right off Rt 22 on to Rt 344 and enter the Taconic State Park. For a scenic hike, follow signs leading to parking for Bash Bish Falls. The mile-long trail leads to the towering falls and runs along the Bash Bish Brook.