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4338 Albany Post Road, Hyde Park, NY 12538
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A gallery that features art from local artists, the Artists' Collective of Hyde Park features a variety of events, exhibits, and collections. Works are in multiple media, including paintings, photographs, and sculptures, and most are available to buy.
8.6 Miles
The Walkway Over the Hudson welcomes each year approximately 750,000 visitors. It is a 1.28 mile-long elevated pedestrian bridge, standing 212 feet above the ground, making it the longest of its kind in the world.
8.7 Miles
The oldest continuously operating theater in the state, the Bardavon Opera House was founded in 1869 and since then it has hosted more than 140 shows by worldwide known artists, such as Blondie, Joan Baez, Al Pacino, and Bill Cosby.
8.7 Miles
More than 10 million mails are processed each year at the Poughkeepsie Post Office. It is included in the National Register of Historic Places.
8.8 Miles
As a community art gallery space, Mid-Hudson Heritage Center features a new exhibition every month in a variety of different art mediums. The permanent exhibits include collaborative murals from students and volunteers in the community.
8.9 Miles
Originally a vaudeville theatre, the Chance Theatre in Poughkeepsie dates back to 1912. In the 1980s, it became a popular rock venue headlining big names like The Ramones, The Police and Muddy Waters.
9.2 Miles
The 8 ziplines at Big Bear Ziplines have a maximum height of 80 feet and can take the visitor to speeds which reach 30 mph. It has 2 types of tours: The Canopy Tour and the Zombie Ziplining Tour.
9.2 Miles
Hudson Valley Wine Country is America's oldest wine making and grape-growing region. They offer hospitable winery tasting rooms where patrons can often meet the owners and taste award-winning wines made from classic European varieties, regional hybrids and fruit wines.
9.3 Miles
Springwood was the home of President Franklin Delano Roosevelt, and has been preserved virtually unchanged since his death. Visitors touring the home can see the stables, icehouses, and gardens as well as the home's interior.
9.5 Miles
With a miniature golf course and driving range, the Gilbert Farm Recreation Center offers affordable prices and plenty to do. The venue offers mini-golf leagues and may be booked for large gatherings, such as corporate events.