Best things to do in Dutchess County, NY

Enjoy the collegiate vibe when you visit Culinary Institute of America, during your travels in Hyde Park. Wander the area's riverfront or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.

Enjoy the collegiate vibe at Bard College during your visit to Annandale-on-Hudson. Stroll along the marina or experience the area's festivals.

You can browse the exhibits at Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum, a museum with a story of its own, during your trip to Hyde Park. While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront.

You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Dia Beacon during your trip to Beacon. While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront.

You can study the exhibits at Vanderbilt Mansion National Historic Site, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to Hyde Park. While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront.

Bring the kiddos to SplashDown Beach and enjoy some excitement at this theme park in Fishkill. Stroll along the riverfront or attend a sporting event in the area.

Take a campus tour or just explore the area of Omega Institute, during your travels in Rhinebeck. Stroll along the riverfront or experience the area's festivals.

Enjoy a stop at Dutchess County Fairgrounds, an entertaining place to visit in Rhinebeck. Stroll along the marina or experience the area's festivals.