The Top 18 Attractions in Dutchess County
There are plenty of places to see and visit in Dutchess County. Whether you love hiking or cycling, Dutchess County is a region where 18
hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.
hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.
Last updated: October 6, 2025
Only the outer walls of the cable car building have been preserved, the roof is completely missing. On the other hand, it is easy to get to the remains of …
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The Walkway Over the Hudson, also known as the Poughkeepsie Bridge, is a steel cantilever bridge spanning the Hudson River between Poughkeepsie and Highland. Originally it was built as a …
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Hopewell Junction is the location of the of the junction of the Newburgh, Dutchess and Connecticut railroad line with the New York and New England line.
Now, it is the …
Now, it is the …
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The name of the stream is "Dry Brook", and it has a lovely waterfall of about 400 ft. The best way to get to it is to take the trailhead …
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A metal staircase helps to overcome the first steep climb. Since all trails start/end here, the stairs protect nature. Because all hikers have to go through here and so the stairs protect the mountain from erosion.
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The Dutchess Rail Trail is a 13 mile traffic free path. It is built on an abandoned railway line.
The trail runs from Hopewell Junction to the Walkway Over the Hudson in the City of Poughkeepsie
The trail runs from Hopewell Junction to the Walkway Over the Hudson in the City of Poughkeepsie
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Whaley Lake is the largest lake in Dutchess County. So nice to ride here!
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Erected in 1931 so rangers could spot forest fires in the Hudson valley. You can climb to the top and see great 360 degree views. The elevation at the top is around 1,765 ft. above sea level.
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A romantic reservoir with trees in the middle of a wooded valley. The water shimmers slightly green, it is more reminiscent of a species-rich biotope than a water reserve. Many mosquitoes, which annoyed us there, also remind us of this.
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This monument, erected initially in 1901 by the Daughters of the American Revolution, commemorates the location of a signal beacon used by General Washington during the American Revolutionary War. His …
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