Lisa & Evan
Things To Do
Nostrano Vineyards
If you're in town Friday or Sunday, check out the tasting room at our wedding venue, Nostrano Vineyards, and roam the beautiful property. The vineyard is a 75-acre farm, vineyard, and winery, growing 10 acres of wine grapes and 15 acres of apple orchards. Tell Kayleigh and/or Nic that we sent you!
Walkway Over the Hudson
The Walkway Over the Hudson spans the Hudson River and connects the City of Poughkeepsie in Dutchess County with the Town of Lloyd and hamlet of Highland in Ulster County, New York. It's the longest elevated pedestrian bridge in the world, and rises 212 feet above the river. It's easily reached by a glass enclosed, 21-story waterfront elevator in Poughkeepsie. The walkway is great for power-walkers, dog-walkers, bicyclists, runners, parents pushing strollers, couples holding hands, and people with limited mobility who can navigate the flat mile and a quarter crossing. Take in the beauty of the Hudson Valley from above!
Home of Franklin D. Roosevelt National Historic Site
There is much history in the Hudson Valley. If you're staying in Poughkeepsie, you're just a a short 10-minute drive to FDR's home, plus other historical sites like Eleanor Roosevelt National Historic Site, Locust Grove, and Vanderbilt Mansion National Historic Site.
Frances Lehman Loeb Art Center
The Frances Lehman Loeb Art Center was founded in 1864 as the Vassar College Art Gallery. Vassar was the first college or university in the country to include an art museum as part of its original plan. Called "a symphony of architecture" by the New York Times, the Frances Lehman Loeb Art Center comprises a new museum, home to one of the finest teaching collections in the nation.
Shawangunk Mountains
The Shawangunk Mountains, more popularly referred to as The Gunks, offfer some amazing ridge and mountain hikes, as well as rock climbing. If you love biking, make your way down the scenic Hudson Valley Rail Trail and pedal over the Hudson River on the Walkway Over the Hudson.
Prospect Hills Orchard
There's a great farmers market there and you'll also be able to pick summer fruits like apricots, plums, peaches, nectarines.
Newburgh Brewing Company
One of the larger craft brewers in the Hudson Valley with a very lively warehouse-style bar on the river with many activities (e.g. cornhole)
Hudson Ale Works
Smaller craft brewer with a fun tap room with a variety of board games available
Stoutridge Vineyard
Great winery/distillery very close to the wedding venue (Nostrano Vineyards)
Mill House Brewing Company
Great, lively place to eat and drink for lunch and dinner. Just a few minutes from the wedding hotels.
The Artist's Palate
If you're in town on Friday night, The Artist's Palate showcases some of the best food from the Hudson Valley
Cocina Oaxaquena
Authentic Mexican spot on Eater's list of Best Restaurants in the Hudson Valley