located in the hudson valley, this charming inn dating from the 18th century is less than a mile from the dutchess county fairgrounds and 10 miles from the vanderbilt mansion national historic site. minimum-stays rules may apply. classic, individually decorated rooms have free wi-fi and sitting areas. there's a guest lounge with a fireplace and books, and a meeting room is also available. some add kitchens, courtyard access, or complimentary sherry. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. upgraded rooms include separate living areas and fireplaces. amenities include an airy restaurant with a colonial-style bar and wood-beamed ceilings Albany International Airport 1 hr 19
Omega Institute for Holistic Studies (15 min) Ferncliff Forest (5 min) 200-acre forest preserve & game refuge with trails for hiking & biking, campsites & a fishing pond. Poets' Walk Park (8 min) Eleanor Roosevelt National Historic Site (20 min) Historic 181-acre estate with Eleanor Roosevelt's former home & a center with history exhibits. Wilderstein Historic Site (7 min) Tours are available of this ornate, 19th-century Queen Anne mansion on 40 acres with river views. Opus 40 (26 min) 6.5-ac. stone-sculpture park in an abandoned quarry with trails & a museum featuring vintage tools. Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome (9 min) Museum featuring antique (1900-1935) airplanes, which still fly in shows, plus cars & motorcycles. Mills Norrie State Park (10 min) These 1,000 ac. include hiking trails, campgrounds, a public golf course & a river marina. Home of Franklin D. Roosevelt National Historic Site (16 min) Estate of the former president, featuring a historic, federal-style home, library & museum. Staatsburgh State Historic Site (10 min) This 65-room Gilded Age mansion in Mills-Norrie State Park hosts guided tours, events & concerts. Saugerties Lighthouse (28 min) Quaint B&B in an 1869 lighthouse offering 2 TV-free rooms with a shared bathroom, plus a boat dock. Vanderbilt Mansion National Historic Site (13 min) Frederick W. Vanderbilt's 54-room, beaux arts house museum offers a visitor center & guided tours. Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum (15 min) FDR's presidential library & former home with exhibits plus 2 wings dedicated to Eleanor Roosevelt. Hudson River Maritime Museum (20 min) Waterfront museum with rotating exhibits & a fleet of small boats, including an 1898 steam tugboat. Catskill Mountain Railroad (21 min) Charming heritage railroad featuring day trips through scenic mountain & village terrain. |