Guidebook for the Mid Hudson Valley
Food Scene
A locals favorite for consistently good food and service. It sits on Orange Lake so go early and request a table by the window to enjoy the sunset. Has a small patio that is open during the warmer weather with live music.
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Lakeview House
343 Lakeside RdA locals favorite for consistently good food and service. It sits on Orange Lake so go early and request a table by the window to enjoy the sunset. Has a small patio that is open during the warmer weather with live music.
A farm to table restaurant with a creative cocktail menu onsite at Buttermilk Inn and Spa. Good for lunch, dinner or brunch. Go early and walk the beautiful grounds.
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Henry's at the Farm
220 N RdA farm to table restaurant with a creative cocktail menu onsite at Buttermilk Inn and Spa. Good for lunch, dinner or brunch. Go early and walk the beautiful grounds.
Delicious cafe and bakery in the tiny town of Milton. A great breakfast/lunch stop if going to the Walkway Over the Hudson.
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Frida's Bakery and Cafe
26 Main StDelicious cafe and bakery in the tiny town of Milton. A great breakfast/lunch stop if going to the Walkway Over the Hudson.
Enjoy contemporary German food and traditional favorites in a quaint country setting. Lots of beers on tap and a garden to sit and relax in. Go during the nice weather and sit on the porch over looking the Shawangunk ridge and apple orchards. Million dollar view! They also have a little bakery counter onsite. Take goodies to go!
70 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Gunk Haus
387 South StEnjoy contemporary German food and traditional favorites in a quaint country setting. Lots of beers on tap and a garden to sit and relax in. Go during the nice weather and sit on the porch over looking the Shawangunk ridge and apple orchards. Million dollar view! They also have a little bakery counter onsite. Take goodies to go!
Enjoy a downtown NYC vibe on a revitalized street in the city of Newburgh. Get away from the waterfront crowds, just up hill across from Washington Headquarters. The menu is French/American inspired and owner/chef is CIA trained. Foodies will not be disappointed for a nice night out.
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Liberty Street Bistro
97 Liberty StEnjoy a downtown NYC vibe on a revitalized street in the city of Newburgh. Get away from the waterfront crowds, just up hill across from Washington Headquarters. The menu is French/American inspired and owner/chef is CIA trained. Foodies will not be disappointed for a nice night out.
Yummy cafe for breakfast or lunch on Main Street in Beacon. Locally sourced ingredients and large menu. Often busy so be prepared to wait.
53 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Beacon Bread Company
193-195 Main StYummy cafe for breakfast or lunch on Main Street in Beacon. Locally sourced ingredients and large menu. Often busy so be prepared to wait.
Casual, family friendly BBQ restaurant on the river. Inside and outside dining, can't beat the views. In the evening they sometimes have live music/entertainment.
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Billy Joe's Ribworks
26 Front StCasual, family friendly BBQ restaurant on the river. Inside and outside dining, can't beat the views. In the evening they sometimes have live music/entertainment.
Upscale restaurant on the water front in Newburgh. Large menu with lots of meat and fish choices. Available for lunch, dinner or Sunday brunch. For brunch they have full breakfast/lunch buffet for $29.95. Go for the carving table. Gorgeous views with indoor and outdoor seating. Reservations recommended.
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Blu Pointe
120 Front StUpscale restaurant on the water front in Newburgh. Large menu with lots of meat and fish choices. Available for lunch, dinner or Sunday brunch. For brunch they have full breakfast/lunch buffet for $29.95. Go for the carving table. Gorgeous views with indoor and outdoor seating. Reservations recommended.
Casual seafood restaurant on the Newburgh waterfront. Beautiful views and daily fish specials.
24 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Captain Jake's River House
40 Front StCasual seafood restaurant on the Newburgh waterfront. Beautiful views and daily fish specials.
Make a reservation one of the 4 restaurants operated by the culinary students as part of their training. The campus is full of history, beautiful grounds with sweeping views of the Hudson. Daily tours are available if reservations made in advance.
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The Culinary Institute of America
1946 Campus DrMake a reservation one of the 4 restaurants operated by the culinary students as part of their training. The campus is full of history, beautiful grounds with sweeping views of the Hudson. Daily tours are available if reservations made in advance.
Contemporary spin on tacos and bowels with beautiful river views and handcrafted cocktails. Go for happy hour!
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Hudson Taco
27 Water StContemporary spin on tacos and bowels with beautiful river views and handcrafted cocktails. Go for happy hour!
Fine dining American cuisine in nicely remodeled historical building. Perfect for date night. On Main Street in Fishkill where you can walk to other bars/restaurants for a pre or post dinner cocktail.
Sotano
1036 Main StFine dining American cuisine in nicely remodeled historical building. Perfect for date night. On Main Street in Fishkill where you can walk to other bars/restaurants for a pre or post dinner cocktail.
Enjoy the Art Deco decor and the small, eclectic southern/Cajun menu located in the heart of the city of Newburgh as part of it’s gentrification project.
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Mama Roux
96 BroadwayEnjoy the Art Deco decor and the small, eclectic southern/Cajun menu located in the heart of the city of Newburgh as part of it’s gentrification project.
Long time, local favorite with a rich history. Cozy bar and dining room with a tasty menu and specialty cocktails. They also have outdoor patio seating.
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North Plank Road Tavern
30 Plank RdLong time, local favorite with a rich history. Cozy bar and dining room with a tasty menu and specialty cocktails. They also have outdoor patio seating.
Small cafe in the tiny hamlet of Gardiner. They serve locally sourced food for breakfast and lunch. A great stop if visiting wineries in Gardiner, Minnewaska, Wallkill Valley Rail Trail or the Ranch. It’s very popular so there is often a wait.
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Cafe Mio
2356 US-44Small cafe in the tiny hamlet of Gardiner. They serve locally sourced food for breakfast and lunch. A great stop if visiting wineries in Gardiner, Minnewaska, Wallkill Valley Rail Trail or the Ranch. It’s very popular so there is often a wait.
Restaurant/bar located off the runway at a private airport. They have a large menu with something for everyone, a local favorite. A large patio for outdoor seating and plenty of indoor tables, both can accommodate larger groups. Thursday is prime rib night, they often have live music and on Fridays you can watch the skydivers jump while sipping a cocktail.
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Nu-Cavu
857 Plains RdRestaurant/bar located off the runway at a private airport. They have a large menu with something for everyone, a local favorite. A large patio for outdoor seating and plenty of indoor tables, both can accommodate larger groups. Thursday is prime rib night, they often have live music and on Fridays you can watch the skydivers jump while sipping a cocktail.
Want pizza or Italian take out try Frank’s and they deliver. I prefer the meals over the pizza but both are good. Our favorites are the lasagna and spaghetti carbonara.
Frank's
154 South Plank RoadWant pizza or Italian take out try Frank’s and they deliver. I prefer the meals over the pizza but both are good. Our favorites are the lasagna and spaghetti carbonara.
My favorite pizza in the area. Great option for casual pizza/Italian takeout/delivery. They also have a small dining area.
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Leo's
23 Quaker AveMy favorite pizza in the area. Great option for casual pizza/Italian takeout/delivery. They also have a small dining area.
In the mood for Chinese take out? This is our favorite in the area. They don’t deliver but only 10 minutes away to pick up.
Green Garden
1485 NY-9DIn the mood for Chinese take out? This is our favorite in the area. They don’t deliver but only 10 minutes away to pick up.
Up scale Italian restaurant in the village of Fishkill. Has a city vibe, cool bar and chic interior decor. Food is yummy and some fancy craft cocktails.
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Il Figlio Enoteca
992 Main StreetUp scale Italian restaurant in the village of Fishkill. Has a city vibe, cool bar and chic interior decor. Food is yummy and some fancy craft cocktails.
Lively, fun, casual Columbian restaurant. Good for families and groups and has a bakery with your Columbian favorites in the back if you want to grab something to go.
Noches de Colombia Newburgh
16 North Plank RoadLively, fun, casual Columbian restaurant. Good for families and groups and has a bakery with your Columbian favorites in the back if you want to grab something to go.
Casual Italian restaurant known for their signature pizzas. Nice vibe, good for family dining or happy hour specials at the bar.
Pizza Union
1400 NY-300Casual Italian restaurant known for their signature pizzas. Nice vibe, good for family dining or happy hour specials at the bar.
Chic, Amalfi coast inspired Italian restauant. The newest addition to the Newburgh waterfront. In the mood for seafood and pasta in a sexy atmosphere, this is your place. You will also find signature cocktails and a beautiful patio overlooking the river.
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Primo Waterfront
50 Front StreetChic, Amalfi coast inspired Italian restauant. The newest addition to the Newburgh waterfront. In the mood for seafood and pasta in a sexy atmosphere, this is your place. You will also find signature cocktails and a beautiful patio overlooking the river.
Breakfast all day and homemade English muffins! Feels like an upscale deli with fine food, coffees and desserts. Located in Beacon off of Main St.
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The Beacon Daily
29 Teller AveBreakfast all day and homemade English muffins! Feels like an upscale deli with fine food, coffees and desserts. Located in Beacon off of Main St.
Delicious locally sourced menu for breakfast, brunch or lunch. Breakfast is served all day. Housemade desserts and if in the mood a great bloody mary! Nice stop if hiking at Mt. Beacon or Breakneck Ridge.
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Hudson Hil's Café
129-131 Main StDelicious locally sourced menu for breakfast, brunch or lunch. Breakfast is served all day. Housemade desserts and if in the mood a great bloody mary! Nice stop if hiking at Mt. Beacon or Breakneck Ridge.
In the mood for French classics, this is your place. Located in the city of the Poughkeepsie it has all the style and flair of a French Brasserie.
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Brasserie 292
292 Main StIn the mood for French classics, this is your place. Located in the city of the Poughkeepsie it has all the style and flair of a French Brasserie.
Located on the Newburgh waterfront. You can enjoy pizza from the wood burning oven, pasta, housemade desserts or gelato. Rustic, cozy feels but also has outdoor seating. Go for a full meal, small bite or just dessert.
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Cafe Pitti
40 Front StLocated on the Newburgh waterfront. You can enjoy pizza from the wood burning oven, pasta, housemade desserts or gelato. Rustic, cozy feels but also has outdoor seating. Go for a full meal, small bite or just dessert.
Drinks & Nightlife
Great venue for live music and something to eat. Perfect place for Sunday brunch. They are located in the village of Marlboro. They have outdoor seating and music stage overlooking the creek.
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The Falcon
1348 Rte 9WGreat venue for live music and something to eat. Perfect place for Sunday brunch. They are located in the village of Marlboro. They have outdoor seating and music stage overlooking the creek.
Enjoy local beer, wine, and craft cocktails in a converted barn at Wright’s Farm. They are only open on Saturday and Sunday from 4pm - 7pm with live music and light snacks. Stop for a pre dinner cocktail or on your way home from a day of hiking.
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Gardiner Brewing Company
699 NY-208Enjoy local beer, wine, and craft cocktails in a converted barn at Wright’s Farm. They are only open on Saturday and Sunday from 4pm - 7pm with live music and light snacks. Stop for a pre dinner cocktail or on your way home from a day of hiking.
Casual, lively brewery and taproom with 70 beers to choose from and large food menu. Often have live music and host a trivia night each week. Large picnic tables good for socializing and groups.
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Newburgh Brewing Company
88 South Colden StCasual, lively brewery and taproom with 70 beers to choose from and large food menu. Often have live music and host a trivia night each week. Large picnic tables good for socializing and groups.
Small pub located on the artsy Liberty Street. Serves classic pub food and loads of beers on tap. Often have live music and the burgers are delicious if looking for a good burger.
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The Wherehouse
119 Liberty StSmall pub located on the artsy Liberty Street. Serves classic pub food and loads of beers on tap. Often have live music and the burgers are delicious if looking for a good burger.
Cute, locally owned Wine bar in the hamlet of Wappinger Falls (the other side of the river). They have a diverse selection of wine and beer and small plates. There is indoor and outdoor seating and overlook the falls for a gorgeous view. A great stop if visiting the Vanderbilt or FDR Mansions.
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di'Vine Wine Bar
1 Market StCute, locally owned Wine bar in the hamlet of Wappinger Falls (the other side of the river). They have a diverse selection of wine and beer and small plates. There is indoor and outdoor seating and overlook the falls for a gorgeous view. A great stop if visiting the Vanderbilt or FDR Mansions.
I have not been but the beer lovers in my life recommend it so it is on my list. Craft beers, cocktails, pizza, pasta, sandwichs and happy hour. Located in the city of Poughkeepsie with a seasonal roof top you will get panoramic views of the city.
15 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Zeus Brewing Company
178 Main StI have not been but the beer lovers in my life recommend it so it is on my list. Craft beers, cocktails, pizza, pasta, sandwichs and happy hour. Located in the city of Poughkeepsie with a seasonal roof top you will get panoramic views of the city.
Taproom in Beacon, you cansample, enjoy there or purchase to go. They do not service food but typically have a pizza truck onsite.
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Hudson Valley Brewery
7 E Main StTaproom in Beacon, you cansample, enjoy there or purchase to go. They do not service food but typically have a pizza truck onsite.
Arts & Culture
The old Nabisco box factory has been beautifully restored for artwork and installations for art lovers!
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Dia:Beacon
3 Beekman St The old Nabisco box factory has been beautifully restored for artwork and installations for art lovers!
One of the world leading sculpture parks with 100 structures over 500 acres. They are open seasonal so check schedules online. They also offer a bike rentals option. On a personal note I lived on this street growing up so I enjoyed it on a daily basis!! :-)
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Storm King Art Center
One of the world leading sculpture parks with 100 structures over 500 acres. They are open seasonal so check schedules online. They also offer a bike rentals option. On a personal note I lived on this street growing up so I enjoyed it on a daily basis!! :-)
Are you a lover of architecture and history? This was the seasonal home of the Vanderbilts, one of the first American families of great wealth. Rich in history and opulence. considered by many an architectual master piece. Sits high above the Hudson River so you also enjoy beautiful views. They offer tours, check in advance for times/days.
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Sitio Histórico Nacional de la Mansión Vanderbilt
119 Vanderbilt Park RdAre you a lover of architecture and history? This was the seasonal home of the Vanderbilts, one of the first American families of great wealth. Rich in history and opulence. considered by many an architectual master piece. Sits high above the Hudson River so you also enjoy beautiful views. They offer tours, check in advance for times/days.
Home to the 32nd and longest-serving president of the United States, Franklin D. Roosevelt. Franklin and Eleonor spent much of their time at this home. This historic site is home to FDR's presidential library, FDR's burial site, gardens and trails. With much to learn and explore, you can make a day of it.
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Sitio Histórico Nacional del Hogar de Franklin D. Roosevelt
4097 Albany Post RdHome to the 32nd and longest-serving president of the United States, Franklin D. Roosevelt. Franklin and Eleonor spent much of their time at this home. This historic site is home to FDR's presidential library, FDR's burial site, gardens and trails. With much to learn and explore, you can make a day of it.
You don't have to be an motorcycle enthusisist to enjoy this inpressive collection of motorcycles. The largest collection of Indian motorcycles but has everything from choppers, and favorites from movies and television. Fun for all ages!!
Motorcyclepedia Museum
250 Lake StreetYou don't have to be an motorcycle enthusisist to enjoy this inpressive collection of motorcycles. The largest collection of Indian motorcycles but has everything from choppers, and favorites from movies and television. Fun for all ages!!
Shopping
Shoppers paradise...hundreds of designer outlet stores. It gets very busy, go early to avoid the crowds.
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Woodbury Common Premium Outlets
498 Red Apple CtShoppers paradise...hundreds of designer outlet stores. It gets very busy, go early to avoid the crowds.
Target
50 NY-17KBecause sometimes you just need a Target!!
Essentials
The closest recommended full service grocery store.
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Price Chopper
39 N Plank RdThe closest recommended full service grocery store.
The best wine and liquor store in the area. A huge selection with a knowledgeable, helpful staff. They carry some local wines as well.
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Mid Valley Wine & Liquor
39 N Plank RdThe best wine and liquor store in the area. A huge selection with a knowledgeable, helpful staff. They carry some local wines as well.
Local farm market / grocery store, good for fresh product, meat, fish and cheeses. They also have a yummy bakery onsite.
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Adams Fairacre Farms
1240 NY-300 Local farm market / grocery store, good for fresh product, meat, fish and cheeses. They also have a yummy bakery onsite.
Getting Around
Train to/from Grand Central Station. Approximately 15 minutes from the house on the Hudson line to the Beacon station.
MTA Police District 7 Beacon
7-11 Beekman StreetTrain to/from Grand Central Station. Approximately 15 minutes from the house on the Hudson line to the Beacon station.
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
451 Fishkill AveWineries
Beautiful old winery with a stunning view of the Hudson Valley. Large tasting room and tables (inside and outside) to picnic or enjoy a glass of wine. On the weekends they often have freshly made pizza and some baked goods. Wines are good too! Very close to the apartment.
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Benmarl Winery
156 Highland AveBeautiful old winery with a stunning view of the Hudson Valley. Large tasting room and tables (inside and outside) to picnic or enjoy a glass of wine. On the weekends they often have freshly made pizza and some baked goods. Wines are good too! Very close to the apartment.
Winery with small tasting room and outdoor space. Go to taste or grab a bottle and enjoy the view. The whites and rose are my preference over the reds.
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Nostrano Vineyards
14 Gala LnWinery with small tasting room and outdoor space. Go to taste or grab a bottle and enjoy the view. The whites and rose are my preference over the reds.
My favorite winery in the area , about 30 minutes from the house heading toward Minnewaska State Park. One of the largest vineyards in the Hudson Valley with lots of varietals and a small tasting room. Stunning view of the Shawnagunk Ridge from the deck. Bring a picnic lunch and enjoy the view with a bottle of your favorite wine.
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Whitecliff Vineyard & Winery
331 Mckinstry RdMy favorite winery in the area , about 30 minutes from the house heading toward Minnewaska State Park. One of the largest vineyards in the Hudson Valley with lots of varietals and a small tasting room. Stunning view of the Shawnagunk Ridge from the deck. Bring a picnic lunch and enjoy the view with a bottle of your favorite wine.
Nice size tasting room with something for everyone. Large deck and outdoor space with fire pit. Kid friendly with a bounce house and they often have live music on the weekend. They also have a small selection of snacks to purchase.
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Robibero Family Vineyards
714 Albany Post RdNice size tasting room with something for everyone. Large deck and outdoor space with fire pit. Kid friendly with a bounce house and they often have live music on the weekend. They also have a small selection of snacks to purchase.
Family winery with a rich history with gorgeous gardens. Plenty of outdoor picnic tables but you can also bring a blanket/chairs and picnic on the lawn. Known for Friday night pasta night, on Saturday and Sunday that have a light menu with paninis and flat breads. They often have live music. A great way to spend an afternoon. Try the rose!!
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Magnanini Farm Winery
172 Strawridge RdFamily winery with a rich history with gorgeous gardens. Plenty of outdoor picnic tables but you can also bring a blanket/chairs and picnic on the lawn. Known for Friday night pasta night, on Saturday and Sunday that have a light menu with paninis and flat breads. They often have live music. A great way to spend an afternoon. Try the rose!!
The new name is Quartz Rock. Local winery close to the apartment. Some good wines in a rustic, fun atmosphere. Typically have live music Fri - Sun and a food truck. Nice view.
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Glorie Farm Winery
40 Mountain RdThe new name is Quartz Rock. Local winery close to the apartment. Some good wines in a rustic, fun atmosphere. Typically have live music Fri - Sun and a food truck. Nice view.
I actually have not been here but lots of my frends have, and I have enjoyed the cider. :-) It is is on a beautiful 60 acres with mountain views. They offer tours but a great place to just go hang out and relax. They have a custom tree house, lite snacks and outdoor games.
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Angry Orchard
2241 Albany Post RdI actually have not been here but lots of my frends have, and I have enjoyed the cider. :-) It is is on a beautiful 60 acres with mountain views. They offer tours but a great place to just go hang out and relax. They have a custom tree house, lite snacks and outdoor games.