New Homes in Dutchess County, New York

There are few places quite as beautiful as the Hudson Valley. Dutchess County, part of the fast growing mid-Hudson region, is right in the heart of it all. Ranging from the banks of the Hudson River over to the rolling Taconic Mountains, this landscape will be a perfect place to call home. It provides opportunities for all sorts of great outdoors adventures. Take the afternoon to cross the Walkway Over the Hudson in Poughkeepsie, a magnificent pedestrian bridge with some amazing views. Or, head down to the Hudson Highlands State Park near Beacon, where a plethora of hiking paths and trails are calling your name. The Appalachian Trail actually crosses through this state park, but there are other great paths like Breakneck Ridge. Plus, the whole area is an estuary. Talk to some locals and you're sure to hear about their favorite secret swimming hole, out in the wilderness.

There is tons of charm in the various towns of Dutchess County. Walk around beautiful Rhinebeck, where you can stop in at Bumble and Hive, a honey store, and see over 7,000 square feet of antiques at the Rhinebeck Antique Emporium. This area is great for antiquing, and every town seems to have its own antiques row, filled with excellent finds. Be sure to get some local produce from any one of the many local farms, like Grey Horse Farms or Stonybrook Farms. Many are family owned and grow organic, seasonal produce that is bountiful at autumnal farmers markets. Restaurants in the area take advantage of the excellent local produce, and often offer seasonal menus with the freshest of ingredients. Even bread comes from local bakeries, like Bread Alone, and is fresh and delicious every day.

Even though Dutchess County has all of the rural and small town charm, it also has access to modern amenities and good schools. Red Hook High School, up in Red Hook, was even ranked one of the top in the nation recently, for its high rate of AP classes and college attendance rates. Shopping is no problem here. In addition to the great local stores available in every town, the Poughkeepsie Galleria has great options like Target, Macy's and H&M. Plus, there is a vibrant arts community in the area from galleries in Fishkill or Tivoli to the Hessel Museum of Art or the Francis Lehman Loeb Art Center. Oh, and did I mention that the Culinary Institute of America is located in Hyde Park? Hyde Park is full of amazing restaurants opened by graduates in addition to the CIA's own restaurants. Any one of these would be a great end to a day touring the historic Roosevelt Estate, also in Hyde Park.

Dutchess County is a vibrant place to raise your family, full of strong and engaged communities. People from New York City dream of getting to vacation up in the Hudson Valley to get a taste of its beautiful scenery and small town charm. Let New Home Source help you make Dutchess County your new home today.

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