30 things to do in DUTCHESS COUNTY
We put together an exciting list of activities and places for you to stop by in North Dutchess County!
On Our Radar - Amenia
Faces, places, treasures, and trends that caught our attention.
Panacea is Good for You
Chefs and artists have a lot in common: Both take great risks to pursue their passions, knowing full well that the odds of lasting success are crushingly long.
The Troutbeck Symposium
This past May, 200 middle and high school students from sixteen regional public and private schools gathered at the Troutbeck Resort in Amenia for the third annual Troutbeck Symposium.
Troy Schumacher Presents: BalletCollective
This July is the tenth year BalletCollective will be in residence in Millbrook. Each year the productions have become more expansive, and the audiences have grown.
25 Things to Do in Dutchess County This Fall
Every autumn, this picturesque region offers a plethora of enchanting experiences from scenic autumn hikes to charming harvest festivals. Make sure to make the most of this colorful season in Dutchess County!
Dust off Your Stetson and Dig Out those Tony Lamas, the Rodeo is Coming to Town
Dutchess County has a full slate of equestrian events this fall, but on September 16, Western aficionados will flock to Keane Stud in Amenia to watch barrel racing, bronco busting, and bull riding when the Hudson Valley Rodeo returns to town.
Windrock Farm: Can You Fedex a Horse?
On her 63-acre Windrock Farm in Amenia, Cari Swanson has a veritable menagerie of animals, including goats, hogs, more than a dozen chickens, five Icelandic sheep dogs, and a free-roaming donkey named Webster.
Tara Kelly: No Last Words
In the hands of a skilled author, even the details of a humdrum existence can seem exciting. How fortunate for Tara Kelly, a resident of Amenia, that not only is she a talented and witty writer, but her life has also been filled with the highs and lows that make for what editors call “great copy.”
Amenia Steakhouse, Modest
I had the best steak in years the other night, but it wasn’t from some place in the shadow of the Brooklyn Bridge served by a waiter wearing a chef’s apron around his midriff.
The Four Brothers Drive-In: An Iconic Movie Experience
Tucked away in Amenia, the Four Brothers Drive-In stands as a hidden gem, delighting moviegoers with its nostalgic atmosphere and delightful food and drinks.
Discover Handmade Tamales in Amenia at Tienda Mi Esquina and Shell Station
Anyone who thinks of Mexican food as “fast food” has never tried to cook it. The traditional sauces, starches, and slow-cooked meats of Mexico can take hours—even days—to bring to perfection.
Addressing Food Insecurity in Northeast Dutchess County
Here in Northeast Dutchess County, there is no lack of fresh, healthy, luscious things to eat. At farmers markets, roadside stalls, grocery stores, and restaurants, food abounds. Yet for thousands of people in our midst, it doesn’t.
Wethersfield’s Timeless Beauty
Paradise sits on the crest of Pugsley Hill Road in Amenia. Walls of deftly sheared yew and arborvitae rise to the skies, pillows of clipped topiary flow one into the next, tunnels of beech arch overhead while fuchsia baskets shower their blossoms beside a water rill. It’s seriously divine. But to experience Wethersfield as Chauncey Devereaux Stillman—the landscape’s original owner—would prefer, you go through hell first.
What’s the Scoop?
Whether you gravitate towards good old vanilla, a soft serve swirl, or a banana split, Northeast Dutchess County has some of the best spots to stop by and indulge in a delicious frozen treat. From classic creameries to roadside delights, read on for our tried and tested picks of the top scoop spots in the area.
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