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Sat, Sep 12 · 1:00 PM
Poughkeepsie
Outdoor Activities in Dutchess County.
Beacon gets the attention, but I've had better nights in Poughkeepsie and Rhinebeck lately.
The best outdoor activities in Dutchess County, chosen one at a time. Ask me for something more specific.
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Browse Dutchess County neighborhood by neighborhood, get ideas just for you, or ask me anything.
Top picks
Starry Starry Night One-time only
Sat, Oct 3 · 6:00 PM
Poughkeepsie
Riverfront Trail
Beacon
Montgomery Place Orchards
Red Hook
Longview Park
Poughkeepsie
Mill Street & West Market Street
Rhinebeck Village
Sugarloaf Mountain Trailhead
Beacon
Black Snake Brewing Company at Old Adriance Farm Great Terrace
Staatsburg
Dennings Point Trailhead Parking
Beacon
The Barn Taproom Great Terrace
Red Hook
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Frequently asked questions
How are these outdoor activities in Dutchess County chosen?
I go through what's actually on nearby and keep only the ones worth the trip. Nobody pays to be on this list.
Is this list up to date?
Yes. If it's on the list, it's still on.
How do I find something that suits me?
Open the map and tell me what you're after — a good terrace, somewhere that works with kids, something on tonight. I'll answer and narrow it down with you.
Do I need an account?
No, everything here is browsable without one. An account is how I learn your taste, your people and your saves, so what I show you keeps getting closer to what you'd actually go to. You can also have ideas sent to you by email or message if you want them.
Is it free?
Yes, completely.