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October 29, 2025

Curated Home Decor at Hammertown: Rhinebeck & Pine Plains

Looking for curated home decor in the Hudson Valley? Hammertown in Rhinebeck and Pine Plains, NY offers timeless furnishings, lifestyle goods, and design services inspired by the natural beauty of Ups...

November 02, 2025

Rondout Valley Veterinary Associates: Kerhonkson NY Vet Clinic Serving the Hudson Valley

Looking for trusted veterinary care in the Hudson Valley and Catskills? Rondout Valley Veterinary Associates in Kerhonkson, NY offers compassionate, high-tech care for pets throughout Ulster County an...

November 02, 2025

How to Create a Cozy Winter Haven in the Hudson Valley & Catskills

Winter in the Hudson Valley and Catskills is the season for nesting. Whether you're returning from a day of snowshoeing in the Shawangunks or staying in to escape the frost, your home can become a pea...

November 02, 2025

Hudson Valley & Catskills Winter Self-Care Guide: Wellness, Relaxation, and Local Healing

Winter in the Hudson Valley and Catskills invites us to slow down and turn inward. While snow-covered landscapes dazzle and frosty air refreshes, the cold season also brings challenges—dry skin, dar...

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Sailing the Hudson with Black Swan

Come enjoy a sail on the beautiful Hudson River aboard the Black Swan, a 36' Catalina sailboat. The sunset sail is a very popular choice among those looking for things to do in the Hudson Valley. The Hudson River Valley is known for its beauty. While...

Bacchus

Bacchus is a restaurant and brewery in New Paltz, NY with hearty food, tasty beer & wine, a billiards room, live music, and a warm, neighborly atmosphere. Selection of over 400 VARIETIES OF BEER Live entertainment most weekends. Catering Available.

Frida's Bakery and Cafe

Managed by Buttermilk Falls Inn + Spa, Frida’s Bakery + Café brings the quality, service and hospitality you’ve come to expect from our team. Offering artisan breads, pastries, and coffees, Frida’s also presents house-made breakfast and lunch...

Kayaking on the Hudson River

With a variety of kayaking programs being offered this summer, you can cruise down the Hudson River, Rondout Creek, or Esopus Creek through the Forsyth Nature Center. Are you a Kingston resident? If so, enjoy Up the Rondout Creek EVENING Paddle progr...

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