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1 week ago | 
hvmag.com | Kayla Sexton
Here in the Hudson Valley, we love our pets. Whether you're a dog person, cat lover, or reptile fanatic, you probably think your animal companion is the best in the world. Lucky for you, your pet only has to be the best in the Hudson Valley to win our Best Pets Contest! If you've always thought your furry, feathery, or scaly friend had that "it" factor, now is the time to show it.
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1 week ago | 
hvmag.com | Kayla Sexton
The ever-evolving town of Beacon welcomes Savage Wonder Art Center, a new operation on Main Street that opened earlier this May. The destination is located inside the old Mechanics Savings Bank Building, which serves as a recognizable historical landmark from the 1920s. Different than your typical art center, Savage Wonder fuses visual arts, live theater, music, comedy, and culinary offerings under one roof.
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2 weeks ago | 
hvmag.com | Kayla Sexton
Located in Middletown, the historic O&W train station is a former city hub that's famed for its castle-like design. In its heyday, the station was an architectural marvel that served as a symbol of Middletown's vitality with its 25,000-square-foot transportation hub. Originally built in the 1890s, the O&W train station thrived for decades during America's Gilded Age until the railway went bankrupt in the 1950s.
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2 weeks ago | 
hvmag.com | Kayla Sexton
In southern Dutchess County, Pawling is renowned for its boutique shops, scenic landscapes, and charming Main Street. A major part of the community is also the Mizzentop Day School, which is an independent pre-K through grade eight private school off East Main Street. While the school has always been focused on warmly welcoming and celebrating the whole child, plans for a new campus expansion and improvement project are in the works to usher in a bold future for the institution.
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2 weeks ago | 
l8r.it | Kayla Sexton
As the weather gets warmer, head outside for a stroll on one of the Valley’s many rail trails and bike paths, followed by lunch at these trailside eateries. With summer quickly approaching in the Hudson Valley, it’s officially outdoor dining season. Aside from restaurants with river views and cafes centered in towns that are perfect for day trips, trailside eateries also offer ambiance in convenient locations.
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2 weeks ago | 
hvmag.com | Kayla Sexton
When you're craving a lake day in the Hudson Valley this summer, head to Mahopac in Putnam County. The lakeside town is ideal for a day trip or a weekend stay, with plenty of charming Airbnbs to make the trip memorable. When you're not out on the lake or shopping at the farmers' market, fuel up on breakfast at cafes and diners around town. From renowned mainstay restaurants to creative newcomers, there are so many places to savor a lakeside brunch in Mahopac.
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2 weeks ago | 
hvmag.com | Kayla Sexton
While Hudson Valley autumns are reserved for apple picking, the spring and summer seasons are all about berries. With plenty of farms around the region offering pick-your-own strawberries, blackberries, blueberries, and raspberries, it's easy to get your fresh fruit fix all season long. In celebration of the most-loved berry, these local strawberry festivals offer U-pick experiences and other strawberry-related foods and fun.
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2 weeks ago | 
l8r.it | Kayla Sexton
When it comes to things to do each week, there’s no place quite like the Hudson Valley. The region is a hub for activities of all sorts, from art exhibits and theater to craft fairs, food festivals, and inventive workshops. Yet with all the happenings across the area’s counties, it can be a challenge to figure out exactly what to do. To get started, here are our top picks for the week. P.S. Want even more? Check out our calendar for a rundown of events happening in the Hudson Valley.
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3 weeks ago | 
hvmag.com | Kayla Sexton
Not a far cry from the Shaker Museum in Chatham, a 344-acre Canaan property with two Shaker-built homes dating back to 1854 just hit the market. Situated on a plateau with over 40 acres of open meadow and one of the most notable hillsides of the Shaker Valley, the estate offers a unique glimpse into the history of the region. The Columbia County property is listed on the market for $2.279 million with Fred Waring and Joy Weiner of Corcoran Country Living.
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3 weeks ago | 
l8r.it | Kayla Sexton
Not a far cry from the Shaker Museum in Chatham, a 344-acre Canaan property with two Shaker-built homes dating back to 1854 just hit the market. Situated on a plateau with over 40 acres of open meadow and one of the most notable hillsides of the Shaker Valley, the estate offers a unique glimpse into the history of the region. The Columbia County property is listed on the market for $2.279 million with Fred Waring and Joy Weiner of Corcoran Country Living.
