A visit to Columbia County can be as relaxing or stimulating as one desires. There is culture, history, recreation, antiques and unique boutiques, farm markets and u-pick orchards; bike trails and even a zip line adventure park. For art lovers, galleries, studios and an open air sculpture garden showcasing artists’ works from around the world. The architectural masterpiece, Olana, the home of Hudson River School artist, Frederic Church, and the Martin Van Buren National Historic Site anchor Columbia County’s many heritage sites. Miles of country roads take you through expansive breathtaking vistas where one can leave the city behind and embrace the countryside either by car or bike. Along the way, stop and visit one of the many tasting rooms on the Scenic Sips Craft Beverage Tour. Year round theater performances, concerts and seasonal summer stock musicals and dance offer entertainment for all ages. So come and enjoy from dawn to dusk or just sit back and relax, you decide.
Things to Do & See
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Joyce Goldstein Gallery
19 Center Square, Chatham, NY 12037
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518-764-8989Paintings, sculptures, photography – all media of Contemporary Art
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Kasuri
1 Warren Street, Hudson, NY 12534
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518-249-4786Men’s and women’s luxury clothing, shoes and accessories.
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KEA Carpets and Kilims
238 Warren Street, Hudson, NY 12534
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518-822-9002Kea ceaselessly shops the world to find unique and authentic vintage and antique tribal kilims and rugs. Our carefully curated collection is …
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Kendall House
423 US Route 20, New Lebanon, NY 12125
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518-794-3322Unique old furnishings and sandwich shop. Enjoy our warm roast beef sandwich (best around) while shopping our unique items.
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Kinderhook Farm
1958 County Route 21, Valatie, NY 12184
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518-929-3075Premium grass-fed and grass-finished beef and lamb, as well as eggs and pastured chickens at on-site farm store. Daily 7am-6pm, Call for sea …
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Kinderhook Farmers’ Market
Route 9 at the Village Square, Kinderhook, NY 12106
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518-755-9293Fruits and vegetables, including organic jams, jellies, preserves, plants, honey, dairy, eggs and more. Early May-mid Oct, Sat 8:30am-12:30p …
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La Maison Supreme
431 Warren Street, Hudson, NY 12534
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518-822-9000Exquisite home decor and gifts.
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LABspace
2642 Route 23, Hillsdale, NY 12529
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646-567-9681An experimental art venue with curated art shows, talks, gatherings and more. Open Sat 1-5 pm and by appointment
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Lake Taghkanic State Park
1528 Route 82, Ancram, NY 12502
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518-851-3631Camping (tent, trailer, cottages and cabins), swimming, boat rentals, kayak rentals and kayaking, trails, ice fishing, skating, cross countr …
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Lea’s
33 Hudson Avenue, Chatham, NY 12037
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518-392-4666A unique shopping experience with exceptional customer service in a beautiful setting. We offer a vast inventory of figure flattering fashio …
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Lebanon Valley Dragway
1746 Route 20, West Lebanon, NY 12195
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518-794-7130NHRA sanctioned drag racing. April – October
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Lebanon Valley Speedway
1746 Route 20, West Lebanon, NY 12195
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518-794-9606DIRT sanctioned stock car racing. Mid-April – September. Call for mid-week special events July-Aug.
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Les Indiennes
444 Warren Street, Hudson, NY 12534
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518-828-2811Hand block-printed organic cotton textiles and soft home furnishings made in India with all natural dyes.
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Lewis A. Swyer Preserve
1599 Route 9J, Stuyvesant, NY 12173
95 acre preserve is one of only five freshwater tidal swamps in New York State. A half-mile boardwalk on the preserve allows visitors to loo …
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Lido’s 2 Wildlife Preserve Area
152 Berkshire Road, Hillsdale, NY 12529
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518-329-5643Private and public hunts on 1000 acres devoted to hunting duck, deer, and turkey. Also, members can trout fish and camp out on the club prop …
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Lightforce Sanctuary
225 Carpenter Road, Ghent, NY 12075
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917-838-0774Outdoor Mindful Experiences (OME’s) in the woods. with birthing of fire and tea ceremony. Disconnecting from your phone, social media, etc a …
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Lightforms Art Center
743 Columbia Street, Hudson, NY 12534
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518-822-1003Lightforms is a center for cultural renewal that brings creative artists and their artwork into the public domain in innovative ways that st …
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Lili and Loo
259 Warren Street, Hudson, NY 12534
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518-822-9492A combination of the sleek and the rustic, the ancient and the modern, the raw and the refined. The shop is housed in three adjoining 19th c …
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Limner Gallery
123 Warren Street, Hudson, NY 12534
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518-828-2343Agitprop political and alternative figurative contemporary arts. Thursday – Saturday 12-5pm
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Little Apple Cidery
192 Orchard Lane, Hillsdale, NY 12529
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917-287-6339An organic orchard certified by NOFA-NY and specializes in heirloom and classic Northeast apple varieties. Fresh cider is produced in season …
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