Dutchess County Entertainment

Dutchess County, by virtue of having so many cities and towns and so many rural areas, is also home to a veritable plethora of thing sto do and to see.

You might select a farmers market with some of the local produce, crafts shows, amusements parks, outdoors entertainment such as hiking or biking, or shopping. A few of the thngs you might want to take in while you're in Dutchess county have been listed for your convenience.

ORCHARDS AND FARM MARKETS:

Barton Orchards
Cty. Rt. 7, Beekman/Poughquag Rd.
Contact: 845/227-2306
Open: June-Dec
URL: BartonOrchards.com Breezy Hill Orchards
Cty Rt. 18, 828 Centre Rd.
Contact: 845/266-3979
Open: June-Dec

Meadowland Farm
Schultzville Rd.
Contact: 845/266-4966

Primrose Hill Farm Partners
203 Fiddlers Bridge Rd.
Contact: 845/889-4725
Open: Dec

Kohlmaier Farm Market & Greenhouses
689 Rt. 376
Contact: 845/226-5028
Open: Apr-Dec

B.J.'s Christmas Tree Farm
4 Old Pleasant Valley Rd.
Contact: 845/635-1587

HORSEBACK RIDING:

Calypso Farm Description: Equestrian center. Boarding, lessons, training and children's summer riding program. 25 Seelbach Ln., Staatsburg. Contact: 845/266-4664

Cedar Crest Farm
Equestrian center.
2054 Rt.83, Pine Plains.
Contact: 518/398-1034

East Mountain Farm and Stables, Inc.
Boarding and training facility
543 Poplar Hill Rd., Dover Plains.
Contact: 845/877-3728

Fox Ridge Equestrian Center
Millbrook.
Contact: 845/380-0256

HIKING AND TRAILS:

Appalachian Trail
Description: 30 miles of the Trail pass through southeastern Dutchess. 4,000 acres of protected parkland with hiking, backpacking, snowshoeing, cross-country skiing and five overnight use areas.

Harlem Valley Rail Trail
Description: 22 miles (15 open) of scenic paved walking, rollerblading, biking and cross-country skiing trails, linking towns, villages and state parks on the rail bed from Wassaic Metro-North Station to Copake Falls. No horses or motorized vehicles allowed.

Historic Hyde Park Trail
Description: Over 10 miles of trails link several parks and historic sites.
Contact: 845/229-9115 or -8086

Hudson Valley Adventure Tours
Description: Guided hiking tours offer views of the Hudson River and mountain ranges.
27 Fieldstone Blvd., Wappingers Falls.
Contact: 845/298-6234 or 888/445-3796