mid-Hudson Valley highlights
Food scene
A local favorite casual diner on the runway of the Hudson Valley Regional Airport. It's a scene, and the food is great.
Paula's Runway Cafe'
263 New Hackensack RoadA local favorite casual diner on the runway of the Hudson Valley Regional Airport. It's a scene, and the food is great.
A fairly new spot in town, the wine choices are always great as is the owner Vanessa.
Coupe Champagne Bar
2656 East Main StreetA fairly new spot in town, the wine choices are always great as is the owner Vanessa.
Il Figlio Enoteca
992 Main StreetGreat dinner option.
Zeus Brewing Company
178 Main StFun brewery with really great food in Poughkeepsie.
Restaurant staffed by students of the Culinary Institute of America. Book in advance.
9 locals recommend
The Bocuse Restaurant
1946 Campus DrRestaurant staffed by students of the Culinary Institute of America. Book in advance.
The Hog
2703 West Main StreetA new sandwich shop in the Village. Everything is delicious.
Essie's Restaurant
14 Mt Carmel PlA Poughkeepsie favorite for dinner.
The Beacon Daily
29 Teller AveOne of my favorite spots for lunch.
Heritage Food and Drink
1379 U.S. 9New American gastropub, great for groups.
Patsy's Pizzeria
2657 East Main StreetPizza in the village Wappingers Falls- right above the falls!
Norma’s Wappingers
2648 East Main StreetNew breakfast/lunch/coffee shop in the village. Great pastries!
Kelly's Bakery
110 Delafield StBEST sourdough bread. Outstanding pastries too.
Sightseeing
A must while you are up here. Grab tickets 1-2 days in advance online - diaart.org
468 locals recommend
Dia:Beacon
3 Beekman StA must while you are up here. Grab tickets 1-2 days in advance online - diaart.org
A really beautiful walk across the bridge over the Hudson River. Grab lunch at Rossi Rosticceria Deli before or after you go.
329 locals recommend
Walkway Over the Hudson State Historic Park
61 Parker AveA really beautiful walk across the bridge over the Hudson River. Grab lunch at Rossi Rosticceria Deli before or after you go.
Magazzino Italian Art
2700 U.S. 9Terrific gallery devoted to Italian art.
We haven’t been yet, but this vineyard is frequently recommended :)
31 locals recommend
Milea Estate Vineyard
450 Hollow RdWe haven’t been yet, but this vineyard is frequently recommended :)
Small, curated gallery space that's great for a quick visit. Inside Vassar College.
27 locals recommend
Frances Lehman Loeb Art Center at Vassar College
124 Raymond AveSmall, curated gallery space that's great for a quick visit. Inside Vassar College.
Shopping
Ruinous Revived
16 Mill StreetAntiques and tchotchkes in the village of Wappingers Falls.
Adams Fairacre Farms
160 Old Post RdThe best grocery store up here.
Our favorite wine store in the area. Large selection of organic and natural wines.
24 locals recommend
Artisan Wine Shop
180 Main StOur favorite wine store in the area. Large selection of organic and natural wines.
Obercreek Farm
81 New Hamburg RdThe cutest farm stand with much of the produce grown out back.
City advice
Book before you go
Lunch or dinner by private chef
If you are celebrating an event or just want a unique in-home dining experience, get in touch with Chef Stef who serves the mid-Hudson Valley area. @chefstefny on IG or chef@chefstefny.com. Tell him that Julia sent you.