Hudson Valley Magazine

Things to Do The Valley's natural landscape is perfect for summer hikes featuring waterfalls, caves, mountaintop ruins, and swimming holes. 420Traveler, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons Autumn may draw the most hikers to the Hudson Valley with its spectacular fall foliage, but summer is an amazing time to go hiking. Break a sweat on some of the region’s highest peaks, or seek shelter in the cool shade of natural caves.

Eat & Drink Hungry after a day on the water? Pull your watercraft right up to these boat-friendly restaurants for dockside dining. View from Lake House Restaurant and Bar. Photo by Kayla Sexton In the Hudson Valley, there are countless waterfront dining spots for dinner with a view, but only a handful are truly boat-friendly.

Eat & Drink Rooftop bars are ideal destinations for summer evenings in the Valley. Enjoy local beer, wine, or a cocktail at these sky-high hangout spots. stock.adobe.com / Friends Stock There’s no better way to wind down than relaxing with a cocktail and stunning vistas of the Hudson Valley. Grab a group of friends or head out for a solo adventure to one of these chic rooftop bars in the region.

Eat & Drink From sweet spreads to herby combinations, Butter Me Up is all about small-batch, European-style butters in southern Dutchess County. Photos courtesy of Butter Me Up Kitchen Although butter may have been demonized in the past, the high-fat food is back in the mainstream thanks to the rise of keto diets, butter boards, and an overall desire to add flavor back into our meals.

Things to Do With plenty of nature access, amusement venues, and dining hotspots, Port Jervis is a dreamy destination year-round. This Chapter in Port Jervis. Photo by Kaitlyn Skees In addition to restaurants and shops, Port Jervis offers access to rivers and trails for outdoor enthusiasts, as well as entertainment venues such as the seasonal Port Jervis Railroad Museum and Memory Lanes. A solo or group trip to Port Jervis is bound to be memorable, with so much to do in this Orange County city.

Things to Do From farmers' markets to drive-in movies, here's where to go on a fun and memorable date with your significant other this summer. Photo courtesy of Four Brothers Drive In. Queue up the “summer summer summertime, ooh summertime,” DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince song while heading to some of these fun spots with your significant other this summer for date night (or day, because afternoon dates are a thing, too).

Eat & Drink Canned cocktails are more popular than ever. Here are five to tuck into your cooler for your next backyard barbecue in the Valley. stock.adobe.com / New Africa As the Hudson Valley taps into the canned cocktails scene, distilleries and wineries from Albany to Beacon and beyond are bottling up beverages to sell commercially to spirits lovers everywhere.

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Eat & Drink Want a showstopping breakfast that's a breeze to prepare? This blueberry French toast is scrumptious with a warm maple rum sauce. stock.adobe.com / russiandoll64 Blueberry season in the Hudson Valley is a beautiful thing. The berries are at peak ripeness, which means the cartons at farmers’ markets and farm stands across the region overflow with all-natural sweets just waiting to be tasted.

Eat & Drink Not a fan of the dairy stuff? Try these pops, sorbets, and non-dairy ice creams the next time you crave frozen treats. stock.adobe.com / marcin jucha When the temperatures rise to unbearable heights, the only real way to cool off is with a sweet, refreshing treat. While ice cream is a go-to for many, sometimes our taste buds crave something else. During times like these, the eateries of the Hudson Valley save the day with chilly fro-yo, ices, popsicles, and sorbets.