Hudson River Valley NY (August 2013)

My spouse and I visited the Hudson River Valley for the second time in mid-August of 2013. We drove from home right to the Franklin Delano Roosevelt National Historic Site called Springwood, where we spent a few hours touring the house and museum. Afterwards, we drove north a few miles for lunch outdoors at 2 Taste Wine Bar. Then we drove to Poughkeepsie, where we checked into the Hampton Inn and Suites. We enjoyed afternoon cocktails at the nearby Coppola's on 9, followed by dinner at Bocuse at the Culinary Institute of America. In the morning, we crossed the river to do some hiking at the Mohonk Mountain House, which we had always wanted to see. It is a beautiful property, but with meals having to be taken at the lodge, and the high price and minimum stay requirements, we don't envision ourselves staying here in the future (unless we have lots of time and win the lottery!) On our way home, we stopped in bohemian New Paltz for lunch at Bacchus. A great weekend! We love the Hudson River Valley because there is so much to see and do there! We'll be back!

 

Hotel:

• Hampton Inn and Suites Poughkeepsie Link to my review
• Day Guest of the Mohonk Mountain House Link to my review

Restaurants:

• Bocuse at the Culinary Institute of America Link to My Review
• 2 Taste Wine Bar Link to my review
• Bacchus Link to my review
• Coppola's on 9

Activity:

• Franklin D. Roosevelt National Historic Site: Springwood (FDR) - Do Not Miss the Presidential Library Link to my review