Things to Do

Sticking around for the weekend? Please see below for local recommendations!

Hiking + Outdoors

Kaaterskill Falls (Hunter, NY): Waterfall and hiking trail that may be busy on the weekend

Saugerties Lighthouse Trail (Saugerties, NY): Short trail and historic lighthouse nearby the venue

Overlook Mountain (Woodstock, NY): A more substantial hike with ruins of a hotel

Poets Walk Park (Rhinebeck, NY): Easier walking trails with views of the Hudson river

Ferncliff Forest (Rhinebeck, NY): Wooded walking trails with a fire-tower with great views

Olana Historic Site (Hudson, NY): A historic estate with walking trails and views of the Hudson river

Blithewood Manor (Bard College) (Annandale-On-Hudson, NY): A historic estate right above the Hudson river, a good place for a picnic.

Art + Museums

Storm King (New Windsor, NY): An outdoor sculpture park on the way to Saugerties if coming from the South on the NYS Thruway.

DIA:Beacon (Beacon, NY): A contemporary art museum on the way to Saugerties if coming from the South on the NYS Thruway.

Art Omni (Hudson, NY): An outdoor sculpture park closer to the wedding venue.

Hudson, NY: Numerous galleries.

Opus 40 (Saugerties, NY): Outdoor museum

Shopping

Hudson, NY: A multitude of antique and vintage shops as well as other clothing stores.

Hudson Valley Mall (Kingston, NY): Target, Wal-Mart and other big box stores.

Inquiring Minds (Saugerties, NY): Bookshop

Food

Saugerties, NY (~7 minute drive)

  • Annarella Ristorante (Italian)

  • Krause’s Chocolate (Chocolate shop)

  • Josie’s (Coffee)

  • Olsen and Co. (Breakfast)

  • Miss Lucy’s (American)

  • Namaste (Indian)

Rhinebeck, NY (~30 minute drive)

  • Cinnamon (Indian)

  • Le Petit Bistro (French)

  • Bread Alone (Bakery and breakfast/lunch

  • Gaby’s (Mexican)

Hudson, NY (~30 minute drive)

  • Spotty Dog Ale and Books (Bookstore and bar)

  • Isaan Thai Star (Thai)

  • Savonas (Italian)

  • Feast and Floret (Italian)