Things To Do
Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library
The first presidential library in the United States! The Eleanor Roosevelt National Historic Site is also worth a visit. The Roosevelt Farm Lane Trail is an easy wooded hike between the two.
Vanderbilt Mansion National Historic Site
Historic house built in the late 1890s and owned by Frederick Vanderbilt. Tickets can be purchased to tour the museum, but the grounds are open for free beginning at 8am.
Walkway Over the Hudson State Park
The world's longest elevated pedestrian bridge, spanning 1.28 miles over the Hudson River. Breathtaking views on a sunny day.
The Culinary Institute of America
Featuring 3 gourmet restaurants (book 60 days in advance!), the CIA offers a dining experience like no other. For an inexpensive lunch, the dining hall (known as The Egg) is a fun way to sample student-prepared meals. The patio outside The Egg sits right on the Hudson River!
The Village of Rhinebeck
Our favorite quintessential upstate town. A walkable downtown filled with shopping, restaurants, and historic charm. We love Oblong Books, Krause's Chocolates, Cabin Fever Outfitters, and Upstate Films.