Tatsu’s guidebook
Hikes and Trails
Burger Hill is a quick 1 min drive. It’s a large and steep hill with beautiful 360 degree views at the top that stretch from the Berkshires to the Catskills. In the winter we like to come here with sleds and in the warmer months we like to picnic here.
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Drayton Grant Park at Burger Hill
3158 NY-9GBurger Hill is a quick 1 min drive. It’s a large and steep hill with beautiful 360 degree views at the top that stretch from the Berkshires to the Catskills. In the winter we like to come here with sleds and in the warmer months we like to picnic here.
A beautiful 2 mile (or so) walk with several rewarding views from large grassy fields, small wooden and stone bridges, creeks and a spot to sit right near the Hudson River.
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Poets' Walk Park
776 River RdA beautiful 2 mile (or so) walk with several rewarding views from large grassy fields, small wooden and stone bridges, creeks and a spot to sit right near the Hudson River.
City/Town
Rhinebeck is an extremely sweet and historic town. The main part of town are Market and Montgomery streets, which intersect and it is very easy to stroll and enjoy.
While the town is relatively small there are numerous different restaurants and cuisines to choose from, a magical toy store, incredible book shop to get lost in, small movie theater and other interesting shops and delights.
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Rhinebeck Village
Rhinebeck is an extremely sweet and historic town. The main part of town are Market and Montgomery streets, which intersect and it is very easy to stroll and enjoy.
While the town is relatively small there are numerous different restaurants and cuisines to choose from, a magical toy store, incredible book shop to get lost in, small movie theater and other interesting shops and delights.
Just over on the other side of the river, Kingston has three distinct commercial/city areas to roam and enjoy. There is Uptown (or the Stokade district) Midtown and Downtown (also known as 'The Rondout').
In the Stockade District there are lots of restaurants, vintage stores and quirky shops. Our favorite thing to do here is visit Rough Draft, an independent book store with coffee and beer options. And then stroll the distinctly old and historic feeling town.
For late night drink and meal plans try: Stockage Tavern, 10 Crown Street or Wilde Beest.
In midtown, our favorite place is Village Coffee. They have a great creative and seasonally changing menu and great coffee as well. On top of good food they also sell ceramics, pantry items, veggies and flowers from local farms and more. It’s such an interesting shop that we sometimes go to Kingston just for Village.
Also check out a show at the Ulster County Center for the Performing Arts or for dinner and cocktails try Lis Bar.
As a side note, Kingston also has amazing street art all over the city making just walking around very enjoyable.
The Rondout is a beautiful and charming part of Kingston. You can walk along the canal down at the base and feed the geese. There are picnic benches and sometimes there are markets set up in the middle of where the picnic benches are. There is a steep hill from the canal that you can walk up that holds several great retail shops (my personal favorites being Clove and Creek and Hops Petunia) as well as Brunette Wine Bar, a beautiful wine bar and several other shops and restaurants.
Also downtown is Kingston Point Park where there is a small beach you can go and swim in.
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Kingston
Just over on the other side of the river, Kingston has three distinct commercial/city areas to roam and enjoy. There is Uptown (or the Stokade district) Midtown and Downtown (also known as 'The Rondout').
In the Stockade District there are lots of restaurants, vintage stores and quirky shops. Our favorite thing to do here is visit Rough Draft, an independent book store with coffee and beer options. And then stroll the distinctly old and historic feeling town.
For late night drink and meal plans try: Stockage Tavern, 10 Crown Street or Wilde Beest.
In midtown, our favorite place is Village Coffee. They have a great creative and seasonally changing menu and great coffee as well. On top of good food they also sell ceramics, pantry items, veggies and flowers from local farms and more. It’s such an interesting shop that we sometimes go to Kingston just for Village.
Also check out a show at the Ulster County Center for the Performing Arts or for dinner and cocktails try Lis Bar.
As a side note, Kingston also has amazing street art all over the city making just walking around very enjoyable.
The Rondout is a beautiful and charming part of Kingston. You can walk along the canal down at the base and feed the geese. There are picnic benches and sometimes there are markets set up in the middle of where the picnic benches are. There is a steep hill from the canal that you can walk up that holds several great retail shops (my personal favorites being Clove and Creek and Hops Petunia) as well as Brunette Wine Bar, a beautiful wine bar and several other shops and restaurants.
Also downtown is Kingston Point Park where there is a small beach you can go and swim in.
U-Pick Farms
This third generation farm spans over 300 acres and has some of the most beautiful U-pick fruits and veggies ever. They also have goats you can feed, picnic benches and a sizeable market to purchase farm goods and order food and drinks. Additionally there are trails to walk and a pond with Koi fish in them to stroll around. It's truly a magical place.
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Greig Farm
227 Pitcher LnThis third generation farm spans over 300 acres and has some of the most beautiful U-pick fruits and veggies ever. They also have goats you can feed, picnic benches and a sizeable market to purchase farm goods and order food and drinks. Additionally there are trails to walk and a pond with Koi fish in them to stroll around. It's truly a magical place.
Located in East Fishkill, this 270 acre apple orchard and vegetable farm has been in the Morgenthau Family for more than 100 years. It's a beautiful farm where they grow organic vegetables and eco certified fruits.
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Fishkill Farms
9 Fishkill Farm RdLocated in East Fishkill, this 270 acre apple orchard and vegetable farm has been in the Morgenthau Family for more than 100 years. It's a beautiful farm where they grow organic vegetables and eco certified fruits.
Fun Activities in the Area
Located in Hyde Park, NY (Dutchess County, NY), the owners of this Hudson Valley Drive In also own Overlook Drive In, in Poughkeepsie, NY. (see below)
The owners have kept this Hudson Valley tradition alive since 1950. It continues to be family owned and operated. They are across from the FDR Estate and is located in the perfect spot for an afternoon and evening of fun in Hyde Park.
The Hyde Park Drive In is situated on 12 acres, right on Route 9, and boasts an 82 foot screen. This Drive in can accommodate over 650 cars, but make sure to get there early because this is a local favorite spot.
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Hyde Park Drive In Theatre
4114 Albany Post RdLocated in Hyde Park, NY (Dutchess County, NY), the owners of this Hudson Valley Drive In also own Overlook Drive In, in Poughkeepsie, NY. (see below)
The owners have kept this Hudson Valley tradition alive since 1950. It continues to be family owned and operated. They are across from the FDR Estate and is located in the perfect spot for an afternoon and evening of fun in Hyde Park.
The Hyde Park Drive In is situated on 12 acres, right on Route 9, and boasts an 82 foot screen. This Drive in can accommodate over 650 cars, but make sure to get there early because this is a local favorite spot.
A sweet nature center that holds native and exotic animals. Great place for children.
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Forsythe Nature Center
125 Lucas Ave ExtA sweet nature center that holds native and exotic animals. Great place for children.
A wonderful Farmer's Market that takes place every Sunday from 10am-2pm in the parking lot on Market Street.
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Rhinebeck Fire Department
61 E Market StA wonderful Farmer's Market that takes place every Sunday from 10am-2pm in the parking lot on Market Street.
This spot is great to spend the whole day at. There is a $10 entrance fee per car for the day. Inside the state park is a swimming lake (during the summer season) with paddle boat and kayak rentals. There is a concession stand, changing rooms, bathrooms, a large updated playground for children and trails you can walk.
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Lake Taghkanic State Park
1528 New York 82This spot is great to spend the whole day at. There is a $10 entrance fee per car for the day. Inside the state park is a swimming lake (during the summer season) with paddle boat and kayak rentals. There is a concession stand, changing rooms, bathrooms, a large updated playground for children and trails you can walk.
Food and Drinks in Rhinebeck
This is our go-to place for coffee and baked goods. They also have a great sandwich, soup and salad menu too.
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Bread Alone Bakery
45 E Market StThis is our go-to place for coffee and baked goods. They also have a great sandwich, soup and salad menu too.
The best falafels. Great price and everything is always fresh. We often go here for lunch.
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Aba's Falafel
54 E Market StThe best falafels. Great price and everything is always fresh. We often go here for lunch.
delicious Italian food. They have a stylish restaurant and beautiful outdoor seating too.
This is a great dinner place.
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Market St
19 W Market Stdelicious Italian food. They have a stylish restaurant and beautiful outdoor seating too.
This is a great dinner place.
Delicious Thai restaurant. The restaurant is really sweet, it feels like you are dining in someone's home. They have pretty outdoor seating options as well. We frequently eat here for dinner.
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Aroi
55 E Market StDelicious Thai restaurant. The restaurant is really sweet, it feels like you are dining in someone's home. They have pretty outdoor seating options as well. We frequently eat here for dinner.
Is a truly stylish farm-to-table restaurant and bar serving New American food. It also has a well curated shop attached that sells fine food, provisions and beautiful kitchenware.
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The Amsterdam
6380 Mill StIs a truly stylish farm-to-table restaurant and bar serving New American food. It also has a well curated shop attached that sells fine food, provisions and beautiful kitchenware.