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Ideal for nature and recreational activities such as bird watching, canoeing, boating, fishing, swimming, bicycling, walking, hiking, tennis, skiing, and winter sports. In close proximity to the cities of Hudson [15 minutes], Albany [20 minutes], historic Columbia County and the Berkshires. Walk to tennis, direct access to the Hudson River for hiking, fishing, walking, swimming, canoeing and boating.
Hudson, New York is a vibrant community with arts, antiques, restaurants and Amtrak service to the City. The same is true of Albany and Great Barrington to the east and other important local venues. Tanglewood, Jacob's Pillow, Bard College, Rhinebeck, Saratoga, Saratoga Springs and numerous skiing and waterfront sport venues are in close proximity.
All have wonderful restaurants, antique stores and boutiques. Films, concerts and theater are available at places like the new Frank Gehry designed concert hall at Bard College and Upstate Films in Rhinebeck, in Hudson and many other locales. The Dutchess and Columbia County Fairgrounds and the adjoining villages and towns have year-round events such as firemen parades, Fourth of July, farmers market and antiques and crafts fairs, year round. Orchards for fruit picking are all around. The beautiful Hudson River Estates of Olana, Clermont and Montgomery Place are also nearby.
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