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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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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Taconic State Park
253 NY-344, Copake Falls, NY 12517
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518-329-3993Camping (tent, trailer, cottages and cabins), swimming, fishing, extensive trail system offering biking and nature trails, cross country ski …
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