Things To Do
Storm King Art Center
Huge sculpture park with beautiful scenery. 100 sculptures throughout 500 acre land. Highly recommend.
Walkway Over the Hudson State Historic Park
Bridge across the hudson river. Great views
Cedar Heights Orchards
Classic fall activity, apple picking!
Ferncliff Forest
Climb up to the top of the firetower for great views
Kaaterskill Falls
New York's tallest waterfalls.
Breakneck Ridge Trail
Great hike to see fall colors (packed on weekends though).
Brooklyn Cider House
Great cider, wood fired pizza and apple picking around a beautiful lake .
CIA (Culinary Institute of America)
Anthony Bourdain went to school here. Get the apple pie!
Dia Beacon
Contemporary art museum in an old Nabisco factory.
Olana State Historic Site
Historic house museum in persian style.
Art Omi
Outdoor sculpture park (smaller than Storm King, but closer to Rhinebeck).
Poets' Walk Park
Scenic walk by the river
Frances Lehman Loeb Art Center
Art museum at Vassar. Features classic and contemporary art.
Tales from the Underground at Rhinebeck Cemetary
Meet six historical characters who contributed to Rhinebeck's past. Accessible tours at 1:30 on both Saturdays. All other tours start at 3:00. Enter through the Mill Road gates (16 Mill Road).
Burger Hill Park
Short light hike up a hill for nice views.