Dutchess Tourism, Inc.

Dutchess Tourism, Inc. Dutchess Tourism, Inc. is a non-profit that provides travel info to visitors of Dutchess County NY. Have questions? Help is just a phone call away. Already here?

Begin your Hudson River Valley getaway here, in Dutchess County! Nestled just 90 minutes from New York City and Albany, it's easy to get here by car, train, bus and air. With numerous attractions you'll only find here, let us help you plan your Distinctly Dutchess getaway! Our website offers endless inspiration for an incredible trip, including videos, spotlights, events, listings, suggested itine

raries and more. Stop by one of our 18 tourist information centers located throughout the county. is funded in part by and is the designated destination marketing organization for the County of Dutchess and is accredited by Destinations International. It is a partner with Hudson Valley Tourism, I Love NY, and Brand USA.



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Kick off 2025 with tomorrow's first day hikes, then peruse our list for the top 10 January events in Dutchess County.htt...
12/31/2024

Kick off 2025 with tomorrow's first day hikes, then peruse our list for the top 10 January events in Dutchess County.

https://dutchesstourism.com/spotlights/top-10-dutchess-events-in-january

Howland Cultural Center Millbrook School's Trevor Zoo Walkway Over the Hudson State Historic Park Staatsburgh State Historic Site Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum Mill House Brewing Company Boutique Wines, Spirits, & Ciders Clermont State Historic Site The Culinary Institute of America Vassar College

Toast to the New Year with these bubbly craft beverages, made in Dutchess County. Go beyond the classic Champagne and ex...
12/30/2024

Toast to the New Year with these bubbly craft beverages, made in Dutchess County. Go beyond the classic Champagne and explore one of these unique takes on sparkling wine; plus, local spritzes, ciders and nonalcoholic beverages:

https://dutchesstourism.com/spotlights/sparkling-wines

Hudson Valley Brewery Milea Estate Vineyard Dassai Blue Fishkill Farms Stella's Fine Market Rose Hill Farm

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Let the countdown begin! New Year’s Eve is one of the most fun and festive nights of the year, and here in Dutchess Coun...
12/28/2024

Let the countdown begin! New Year’s Eve is one of the most fun and festive nights of the year, and here in Dutchess County, we are ready to pop the cork, pour the Champagne and toast 2025 in grand fashion - with 25 ways to celebrate:

https://dutchesstourism.com/spotlights/celebrate-new-years-eve-at-these-dutchess-hot-spots

Villa Borghese Caterers Troutbeck Towne Crier Cafe Terrapin Restaurant & Catering Shadows on the Hudson Old Drovers Inn Mill House Brewing Company Mill Creek Caterers Mid-Hudson Discovery Museum Mahoney's Irish Pub & Steakhouse Lasting Joy Brewery Juan Murphys Hudson Valley Brewery Heritage Food + Drink Happy Valley Beacon Grandview Events Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum Daryl's House Club Curry Estate The Betsy Jacaruso Studio & Gallery The Beekman Arms and Delamater Inn The Academy HVNY 1915 Wine Cellar

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from the dedicated team at Dutchess Tourism! For ways to spend the season, here's our...
12/24/2024

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from the dedicated team at Dutchess Tourism!

For ways to spend the season, here's our landing page for all-things winter: https://dutchesstourism.com/winter

There are multiple ways to ring in the holidays at Locust Grove Estate. Fridays through Mondays (and daily Dec. 26-30), ...
12/19/2024

There are multiple ways to ring in the holidays at Locust Grove Estate. Fridays through Mondays (and daily Dec. 26-30), enjoy guided tours through the mansion with 25 decorated Christmas trees in 25 rooms. This year's theme is "Merry Music: Favorite Holiday Songs," and each tree celebrates a favorite Christmas Song throughout the mansion's history!

This Sunday, December 22, bring the kids for Festive Family Days, Merry Music in the Mansion for a seasonal scavenger hunt.

Here's where you can still see decorated mansions in Dutchess this season: https://dutchesstourism.com/spotlights/holiday-decorated-historic-sites

Only a few days remaining to weigh in for the chance to win one of five $50 gift cards to Adams Fairacre Farms, Inc..! T...
12/13/2024

Only a few days remaining to weigh in for the chance to win one of five $50 gift cards to Adams Fairacre Farms, Inc..! Take this brief resident sentiment survey at the link below and be entered to win:
https://bit.ly/DCResidentStudy

Your participation will help us understand local residents' perceptions about tourism, its impacts, and the industry’s performance in destination development, stewardship, and marketing. The results will enable us to continue to ensure Dutchess County remains a great place to visit, live, work and invest!

Dutchess County is a great destination for last-minute holiday shoppers. Stroll our busting Main Streets and quaint vill...
12/10/2024

Dutchess County is a great destination for last-minute holiday shoppers. Stroll our busting Main Streets and quaint villages for handcrafted gifts, delicious food and future experiences in 2025. Here is our team's gift guide: https://dutchesstourism.com/spotlights/holiday-gift-guide-staff-picks

Tomfillery Zero Waste Oblong Books Megabrain Comics Merritt Bookstore & Toystore The Book Cove McKinney & Doyle Fine Foods Cafe / The Corner Bakery SplashDown Beach Escape Time Adventures Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum Locust Grove Estate Staatsburgh State Historic Site Harney & Sons Fine Teas Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome Hudson Valley Holistic Healing Center Horseshoe Brand Crown Maple Syrup Millbrook School's Trevor Zoo Hudson Valley Renegades Mid-Hudson Discovery Museum Four Brothers Drive In Hudson Valley Marshmallow Company Millbrook Vineyards & Winery Hudson Beach Glass Eastdale Village Town Center Amanda’s Macaron Shoppe Ye Olde Candle House Gift Shoppe Freddy B Be Still - All Natural Handmade Soaps & Such Opal & Amber Soap Chloe + Lois The Brass Bee Mercantile Rose Gennaro Art Laurel Spa & Lash Studio Farmhouse Flame Co.

12/06/2024

Discover the charm of Dutchess County with a special offer during Hotel Week, January 26 - February 9, 2025. Enjoy $99 per night stays at participating accommodations, including brand-name chains, boutique hotels, and cozy inns. Booking is open!

https://dutchesstourism.com/hotel-week

Immerse yourself in the rich history, scenic beauty, and vibrant attractions of Dutchess County. From the Hudson River’s breathtaking views to world-class culinary experiences and cultural treasures like historic estates and art galleries, there’s something for everyone to explore. Don't miss this chance to plan your getaway!

We want to know what YOU think! Take this brief resident sentiment survey at the link below and be entered to win one of...
12/03/2024

We want to know what YOU think! Take this brief resident sentiment survey at the link below and be entered to win one of five $50 gift cards to Adams Fairacre Farms, Inc..
https://bit.ly/DCResidentStudy

Your participation will help us understand local residents' perceptions about tourism, its impacts, and the industry’s performance in destination development, stewardship, and marketing. The results will enable us to continue to ensure Dutchess County remains a great place to visit, live, work and invest!

Gift the Dutchess Tourism Taste Finder mobile passport, and gift the experience of more than a dozen craft beverage hots...
12/02/2024

Gift the Dutchess Tourism Taste Finder mobile passport, and gift the experience of more than a dozen craft beverage hotspots in the heart of the Hudson Valley: https://dutchesstourism.com/taste-finder

Breweries: Black Snake Brewing Company Zeus Brewing Co Sloop Brewing Co. Plan Bee Farm Brewery Industrial Arts Brewing
Winery: Millbrook Vineyards & Winery
Distilleries: Shady Knoll Orchards & Distillery Denning's Point Distillery Tenmile Distillery Branchwater Farms Taconic Distillery
Cidery: Treasury Cider at Fishkill Farms
Meadery: Slate Point Meadery
Sake Brewery: Dassai Blue

December is officially here! Multiple interpretations of "The Nutcracker", winter art exhibitions and holiday dinners ro...
12/02/2024

December is officially here! Multiple interpretations of "The Nutcracker", winter art exhibitions and holiday dinners round out our Top 10 Dutchess events this month.

https://dutchesstourism.com/spotlights/top-10-dutchess-events-in-december

The Beekman Arms and Delamater Inn Curry Estate Eastdale Village Town Center Happy Valley Beacon Wassaic Project Northern Dutchess Symphony Orchestra Bardavon Presents 101.5 WPDH MJN - Majed J. Nesheiwat Convention Center Pawling Concert Series Kaatsbaan Terrapin Restaurant & Catering

Have you ever wondered what the holidays looked like throughout history? Visit these Dutchess County historic sites for ...
11/26/2024

Have you ever wondered what the holidays looked like throughout history? Visit these Dutchess County historic sites for ornate decorations, seasonal cheer and illuminating tales of the region's storied past: https://dutchesstourism.com/spotlights/holiday-decorated-historic-sites

Staatsburgh State Historic Site Historic Red Hook Wilderstein Historic Site Wappingers Historical Society Friends of Clermont Locust Grove Estate Mount Gulian Historic Site Home of Franklin D. Roosevelt National Historic Site Eleanor Roosevelt National Historic Site Vanderbilt Mansion National Historic Site Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum

Choosing your own Hudson Valley Christmas tree is a classic holiday tradition! Visit Dutchess County farms to pick the p...
11/21/2024

Choosing your own Hudson Valley Christmas tree is a classic holiday tradition! Visit Dutchess County farms to pick the perfect centerpiece to your decorations and forge family memories along the way.

Click here for opening days: https://dutchesstourism.com/spotlights/dutchess-county-tree-farms

Battenfeld's Christmas Tree Farm Murphy Crest Christmas Tree Farm Primrose Hill Farm Saltsman Christmas Tree Farm Solvang Tree Farm Wonderland Farm View Farm 2024 Abel's Tree Farm

Get in the holiday spirit with several fun-filled seasonal festivals and dazzling lights displays throughout Dutchess Co...
11/14/2024

Get in the holiday spirit with several fun-filled seasonal festivals and dazzling lights displays throughout Dutchess County. Which local Hudson Valley tradition is your favorite?

https://dutchesstourism.com/spotlights/brighten-your-holiday-spirit-at-these-festivals-and-lights-displays

Kevin McCurdy's Holiday Spirit Festival Union Vale Parks & Recreation City of Poughkeepsie Poughkeepsie Galleria Village of Millbrook Arlington Has It ERDAJT's Christmas Light Display The Wonderland Of Lights

Congratulations to all our 2024 Awards of Distinction winners and finalists! Click the link below to learn more about th...
11/13/2024

Congratulations to all our 2024 Awards of Distinction winners and finalists! Click the link below to learn more about their outstanding work.

Newcomer: Dassai Blue
Collaboration: Wines, Spirits, & Ciders
Storytelling: Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome
Event: Guelaguetza
Hospitality Service: Mary Hackett (Inn at Bellefield, Residence Inn by Marriott Hyde Park ), Cheryl Brown (Hampton Inn Fishkill ) and Joey Caster (Shadows on the Hudson )
Accessible Hospitality: Hudson Valley Renegades
Mary Kay Vrba Spirit Award: David Bova of Millbrook Vineyards & Winery
County Executive's Overall Award of Distinction:Barton Orchards

https://dutchesstourism.com/awards

It's not too late to buy drawing tickets for our annual Awards of Distinction Breakfast, tomorrow November 13. Fantastic...
11/12/2024

It's not too late to buy drawing tickets for our annual Awards of Distinction Breakfast, tomorrow November 13. Fantastic prizes range from season tickets to The Stissing Center for Arts and Culture to a rest and rejuvenation retreat at Omega Institute and so much more!
https://dutchesstourism.com/purchase-your-space-online

We also want to thank and acknowledge our event sponsors for supporting this wonderful event:

Diamond Sponsors
Changing Our World | iHeartMedia of the Hudson Valley

Platinum Sponsors
Central Hudson | Hudson Valley Renegades | Vassar College | Millbrook Vineyards & Winery | Nuvance Health | Inn at Bellefield, Residence Inn by Marriott Hyde Park | Empire Merchants North | Courtyard by Marriott Poughkeepsie & Residence Inn by Marriott Poughkeepsie

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3 Neptune Road, Ste A11A
Poughkeepsie, NY
12601

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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