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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Overmountain Public Conservation Area
Cattalino Road, Ancram, NY 12503
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518-392-5252This location offers spectacular views of the Harlem Valley, Hudson Valley, and the Taconic Mountains. This is the largest public conservati …
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Rheinstrom Hill Audubon Sanctuary and Center
225 Cambridge Rd, Craryville, NY 12521
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845-265-2601Rheinstrom Hill is a 1,037 acre sanctuary located in the southeastern corner of Columbia County, NY. There are approx. 4 miles of moss-cover …
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Rogers Island Wildlife Management Area
Greenport, NY 12534
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518-357-2158This Hudson River island consists of 281 acres of forested upland, tidal forested wetlands, tidal marshes, and extensive mudflats. Acquired …
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Schodack Island State Park
Schodack Landing, NY 12156
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518-732-01871,052 acres on the eastern shore of the Hudson River. The park has been designated a State Estuary, and a portion of the park shelters a Bir …
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Schor Public Conservation Area
58 Shore View Drive, Canaan, NY 12029
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518-392-5252233 acres, 2.5 miles of trails, moderate to strenuous hiking Woodland trails travel through upland forest and hemlock groves to a rocky over …
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Siegel-Kline Kill Public Conservation Area
1452 County Route 21, Ghent, NY 12075
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518-392-525255 acres, 1.5 miles of trails, easy to moderate hiking The property features a working farm field and more than 1,800 feet of frontage along …
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Steiner’s Sports
301 Warren Street, Hudson, NY 12534
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518-828-5063Ski, bike, and kayak equipment sales and service. Bicycle rentals: Trek 7.2 FX bicycles, both men’s and women’s are available for $35 a day …
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Stockport Flats
200 Station Road, Stockport, NY 12534
5 mile narrow mosaic of landforms, including from north to south Nutten Hook, a bedrock outcropping; Gay’s Point and Stockport Middle Ground …
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Stonykill Disc Golf Course
488 Route 295, Chatham, NY 12037
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518-857-336818 hole disc golf course, free and open to the public year round.
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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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The Abode of the Message
5 Abode Road, New Lebanon, NY 12125
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518-794-8095“The Abode” encompasses 350 acres, a Mountain Camp, and a retreat center. The Vilayat Center at the Abode offers retreats that meet the need …
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Undermountain Golf Course
274 Under Mountain Road, Copake, NY 12516
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518-329-444418 hole, Par 63; 3263 yards Executive Course – Pull cart and riding cart rentals; Men’s, women’s, and junior’s right and left handed clubs; …
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Velo Domestique Bicycle Shop
1006 Kinderhook Street, Valatie, NY 12184
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518-392-3010Professional, prompt sales and service for all bicycles, recumbents and hand cycles, and custom wheel building. We also offer a full selecti …
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Wilson M. Powell Wildlife Sanctuary
Hunt Club Road, Old Chatham, NY 12136
Hiking and bird watching. A great deal of natural diversity in approximately 145 acres including a stream, a marshy area, glades and Reilly …
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Winding Brook Country Club
2839 Route 203, Valatie, NY 12184
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518-758-705418 hole, Par 70; 6400 yards – Dress code, club rentals, golf lessons, pro shop, pull cart and riding cart rentals; group discounts, semi pri …
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Won Dharma Center
361 Route 23, Claverack, NY 12513
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518-851-2581Enjoy captivating views of the Catskill Mountains, hike numerous trails on this 426-acre property, and indulge in delicious and nutritious v …
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