PJ’s Guidebook
Sightseeing
If you just want a short "close to cottage" hike, this is just about a mile away. Certain times when the "Slabsides" sign is posted on the road, you can go in the home, otherwise, self guided trail.
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John Burroughs Slabsides
500 Burroughs DrIf you just want a short "close to cottage" hike, this is just about a mile away. Certain times when the "Slabsides" sign is posted on the road, you can go in the home, otherwise, self guided trail.
Riverfront views. Nice for walking & free parking .
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Vanderbilt Mansion National Historic Site
119 Vanderbilt Park RdRiverfront views. Nice for walking & free parking .
Lake Minnewaska’s view point
Storm King Mountain
Great to bike or walk.
Great for hiking or brunch. You can pay a daily entrance fee & walk around the grounds, book a spa day or have brunch.
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Mohonk Mountain House
1000 Mountain Rest RdGreat for hiking or brunch. You can pay a daily entrance fee & walk around the grounds, book a spa day or have brunch.
Black Creek Preserve
Winding Brook RoadClose by & nice trail to walk.
Nice views of the Hudson River. Connects the town of Highland to Poughkeepsie. Part of rail trail. They have restrooms & food vendors.
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Walkway Over the Hudson State Historic Park
61 Parker AveNice views of the Hudson River. Connects the town of Highland to Poughkeepsie. Part of rail trail. They have restrooms & food vendors.
Tennis & basketball courts, a baseball field & small playground. Also, connects to rail trail.
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Tony Williams Town Park
South Riverside RoadTennis & basketball courts, a baseball field & small playground. Also, connects to rail trail.
So many walking, hiking & biking trails to explore. Daily entrance fee per person depending on what you are doing. Also, they are known for their very popular rock climbing attraction.
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Mohonk-Reservat
3197 Route 44 55So many walking, hiking & biking trails to explore. Daily entrance fee per person depending on what you are doing. Also, they are known for their very popular rock climbing attraction.
A part of history.
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Wohnhaus des Franklin D. Roosevelt National Historic Site
4097 Albany Post RdA part of history.
Mills Mansion
Historical landmark.
Shopping
Has a main street with public parking. It's a walkable distance from parking area to several antique shops, small specialty shops, a theatre & several eateries.
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Saugerties
Has a main street with public parking. It's a walkable distance from parking area to several antique shops, small specialty shops, a theatre & several eateries.
A college town that has a popular main street with several shops, eateries & markets. Also, it connects to the rail trail.
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New Paltz
A college town that has a popular main street with several shops, eateries & markets. Also, it connects to the rail trail.
Good selection of restaurants & smaller specialty shops. Best to make reservations for the any of the many restaurants.
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Rhinebeck
Good selection of restaurants & smaller specialty shops. Best to make reservations for the any of the many restaurants.
Beacon
Many specialty shops & eateries.
If you need to get something from one of the box stores or smaller specialty shops, Poughkeepsie has several shopping plazas and a mall to choose from.
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Poughkeepsie
If you need to get something from one of the box stores or smaller specialty shops, Poughkeepsie has several shopping plazas and a mall to choose from.
Kingston has several different areas such as Uptown, Downtown the Strand. It has many restaurants including several diners, pharmacies, supermarkets and various shopping areas. Some of the larger stores include Dick's Sporting Goods, Homegoods, Best Buy, Kohl's, Shoprite & Hannaford Supermarket. The best shopping is the smaller local shops uptown along Main & Front Streets. Don't want to forget the shops down by the Strand as well.
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Kingston
Kingston has several different areas such as Uptown, Downtown the Strand. It has many restaurants including several diners, pharmacies, supermarkets and various shopping areas. Some of the larger stores include Dick's Sporting Goods, Homegoods, Best Buy, Kohl's, Shoprite & Hannaford Supermarket. The best shopping is the smaller local shops uptown along Main & Front Streets. Don't want to forget the shops down by the Strand as well.
Family owned supermarket and garden center with 4 locations in the area. Good selection of fresh meats, seafood, fruits & vegetables. Gift baskets & fresh flowers.
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Adams Fairacre Farms
765 Dutchess TurnpikeFamily owned supermarket and garden center with 4 locations in the area. Good selection of fresh meats, seafood, fruits & vegetables. Gift baskets & fresh flowers.
Think of Whole Foods but much, much smaller. Good prepared foods to go, fresh organic fruits, grains & vegetables. They also carry a selection of vitamins & tinctures.
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Mother Earth's Storehouse
300 Kings Mall CtThink of Whole Foods but much, much smaller. Good prepared foods to go, fresh organic fruits, grains & vegetables. They also carry a selection of vitamins & tinctures.
Food scene
Buns Burgers
20 Garden StGood burgers & fries with a vegetarian option.
Shadows on the Hudson
176 Rinaldi BlvdGreat buffet with a view!
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Good food & close to home.
Several restaurants to choose from. Reservations a must. Beautiful grounds. Mostly run by students of the culinary school.
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The Culinary Institute of America
1946 Campus DrSeveral restaurants to choose from. Reservations a must. Beautiful grounds. Mostly run by students of the culinary school.
Gorgeous views of the Hudson. Great wine tasting experience in the most lovely setting. They specialize in making all your celebrations memorable! Family owned & run. Best wedding venue around!
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Red Maple Vineyard
103 Burroughs DrGorgeous views of the Hudson. Great wine tasting experience in the most lovely setting. They specialize in making all your celebrations memorable! Family owned & run. Best wedding venue around!
Best bagels around. Wide variety of bagels & bagel sandwiches (eggs, meat or cheese).
Good idea to call in advance to place your order. CASH only.
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Sunrise Bagel & Deli
496 Albany AveBest bagels around. Wide variety of bagels & bagel sandwiches (eggs, meat or cheese).
Good idea to call in advance to place your order. CASH only.
Best homemade panini sandwiches! All italian specialties. Best to call in advance & check menu out online.
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Rossi Rosticceria Deli
45 S Clover StBest homemade panini sandwiches! All italian specialties. Best to call in advance & check menu out online.
Always outstanding food, service & atmosphere! Love this place!
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The Would Restaurant
120 North RdAlways outstanding food, service & atmosphere! Love this place!
Pizzeria Posto
43 E Market StFresh ingredients. Good pizza.
Gigi Trattoria & Catering
6422 Montgomery StGood food in the heart of Rhinebeck.
Aroi
55 E Market StGood Thai food!
The Tavern at Beekman Arms
6387 Mill StHistoric local favorite. Good food & atmosphere.
Market St
19 W Market StGood food!
Bia
22 Garden StGood food!
Village
19 E Market StLocal Rhinebeck pizza place with a variety of pizza & pasta dishes.
Good salads & daily specials. Small eat-in area but easy to order online & get for takeout.
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Main Course Marketplace
175 Main StGood salads & daily specials. Small eat-in area but easy to order online & get for takeout.
If you plan to take a ride up Rt 28...the Phoenicia Diner would be a recommended stop. They use all fresh ingredients and have eat-in, eat-outside & takeout available. Checkout the menu. Very good breakfast & sandwiches choices.
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Phoenicia Diner
5681 NY-28If you plan to take a ride up Rt 28...the Phoenicia Diner would be a recommended stop. They use all fresh ingredients and have eat-in, eat-outside & takeout available. Checkout the menu. Very good breakfast & sandwiches choices.
They have several locations. Fresh bread and light food choices.
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Bread Alone Bakery
45 E Market StThey have several locations. Fresh bread and light food choices.
A Tavola Trattoria
46 Main StItalian specialty food in a quiet, rustic setting.
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Transportation
Poughkeepsie Train Station (to NYC) - 9 miles away (16 minutes)
Amtrak Station (Rhinebeck) - 20.4 miles away (29 minutes)
NYS Thruway - 10.5 miles away (18 minutes)
Greyhound Bus Station (New Paltz) - 9.7 miles away (16 minutes)
Greyhound Bus Station (Kingston) - 12.7 miles away (23 minutes)