Hilltop House offers a wonderful weekend escape. This Berkshires Bed & Breakfast has five charming guest rooms. Common areas at the Inn offer places to relax and visit with fellow guests. Spend a quiet evening in the living room with its stone fireplace; an ideal place to unwind sipping hot cocoa.

Dutchess County offers many things to do and great attractions, including antique shopping, wineries and wine trails, and local farms and farmer's markets.

The word is “Great place for a real getaway” where "the rooms and amenities are first class". "Our room (George Washington) was beautifully decorated and very comfortable," and the "breakfasts are awesome".

After a day of hiking, antiquing, or visiting historic sites in Hyde Park, enjoy a picnic with produce from a local farm in Dutchess County or dine in one of many excellent restaurants in Hyde Park, Rhinebeck and other nearby villages.

Hyde Park is home to a variety of historical landmarks, including the home of Franklin D. Roosevelt and the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum. The Culinary Institute of America (CIA) and the Vanderbilt Mansion National Historic Site are only four miles from the hotel. Beautiful parks dot the landscape providing access to Dutchess County fishing spots, hiking trails, and Dutchess County biking trails.

Within easy reach are the Hudson’s historic stately houses, the Culinary Institute of America, DIA Beacon, Boscobel’s summer Shakespeare festival, and the performing and visual arts centers of Vassar and Bard colleges. The village of Millbrook itself, surely the loveliest of the mid-Hudson Valley, is set amid the hilly horse farms of Dutchess County.

Visitors will enjoy the beautiful landscapes of many nearby historic mansions and estates including: Staatsburgh State Historic Site, Vanderbilt Mansion National Historic Site, and the Franklin D. Roosevelt National Historic Site. Visit college campuses, including Vassar College and Marist College. The Mid-Hudson Civic Center and United States Military Academy at West Point are also nearby.

Holiday Inn Express is close to The Culinary Institute of America, IBM, Vassar College, Marist College and St. Francis and Vassar hospitals. While vacationing in the Hudson Valley, you can make plans to see sights like the Vanderbilt Mansion and FDR Presidential Library, which are just a short drive from us on Route 9. Don't miss Locust Grove, the birthplace of Morse Code inventor Samuel B. Morse, which is located just across the street from us. Since it's a 90-minute train ride to Grand Central Station in New York City, you can make an easy trip into the Big Apple for a day of fun."

For your dining pleasure, select from one of the many excellent cafes and fine restaurants in Poughkeepsie and nearby towns. Press blue button for reservations, photos, and more about this hotel in Poughkeepsie, New York.

Activities for Children
Hudson River Tides Water Play Table
River Town
Disney Radio Station
The Battle for Liberty - Hands on History
Hudson River Dive Bell
Sculpture: "Light aat the End of the Fallkill"
IBM's Da Vinci Inventions
Morse Telegraph
Health Center
Geography
Gravity Roll
Starlab Planetarium
Hudson River Mural
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Enjoy a day hiking in Dutchess, or visiting the Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome, a true living museum of antique aviation located in Rhinebeck, New York. If you love antiques, be sure to go antiquing in Rhinebeck, or see historic sites in Hyde Park where you can visit the Franklin Delano Roosevelt Library and home of FDR, one of several National Historic Sites in the beautiful Hudson Valley.

The Inn provides an "excellent base to pursue activities, as we are only 2 miles to Bard College & Fischer Performing Art Center, 5 miles north of Rhinebeck, 8 miles east of historic Kingston, NY's first capitol, 15 minutes north of Hyde Park and 25 minutes south of Hudson, NY".

The word is Cozy and comfortable country inn with the nicest hosts and amazing gourmet breakfasts (made with eggs collected in the morning from their own backyard). We will be back.

After a day of hiking, walking, antiquing, or visiting historic sites in Hyde Park, pack a picnic from the produce at a local farm in Dutchess County or dine in one of many excellent restaurants in Rhinebeck and nearby villages.

Things To Do
Nearby attractions and activities include wineries and wine trails, hiking trails, biking, and horseback riding, Bike, hike, ride, and in the winter, cross-country ski across the beautiful Wallkill Valley Rail Trail.

History of the Inn
Built more than three decades before the Revolutionary war by German settlers, this historic inn retains many of its original architectural details. Walk the original wide plank floors of the cozy living room, admire the patina of centuries old buttermilk finishes and lie beneath the rugged hand hewn chestnut beams.

Things To Do
Nearby attractions and activities include wineries and wine trails, hiking trails, biking, and horseback riding, Bike, hike, ride, and in the winter, cross-country ski across the beautiful Wallkill Valley Rail Trail.

The word is Visitors agree this is a great B&B; cozy, beautiful countryside, and wonderful breakfasts. Many repeat visitors. The breakfasts, using organic milk, eggs from chickens on the grounds, and local produce, are absolutely wonderful.

Things To Do
Enjoy a day of hiking, antiquing, or visiting historic sites in Hyde Park. When it's time to eat, enjoy a picnic with produce from a local farm in Dutchess County or dine in one of many excellent restaurants in Rhinebeck and nearby villages.

This charming bed and breakfast has five air-conditioned guest rooms, all with private baths. Rooms are available with four-poster Shaker queen beds, one with lace canopy, or old-fashioned wooden twin beds that can be converted to a king if requested

The word is Most guests enjoy the beautiful rooms and breakfast served in the formal dining room in this elegant and historic Victorian home; and all agree the location of the B&B in the center of Rhinebeck Village cannot be better.

Things To Do
Nearby activities include wineries and wine trails, hiking trails, biking and horseback riding. In the winter cross-country ski across Wallkill Valley Rail Trail.

Attractions near Rhinebeck include historic mansions along the Hudson River. Visit Historic Sites in Hyde Park. Visit the home of Franklin D. Roosevelt, Val-Kill Cottage at the Eleanor Roosevelt National Historic Site, and Vanderbilt Mansion; all just a short distance from Rhinebeck, New York.

The word is This B & B is suited for animal lovers who like cats and dogs; not to mention the horses at this terrific bed and breakfast. Hot and cold drinks, fresh fruit, freshly baked goods and wonderful hospitality are available all day. The rooms are clean and the breakfasts are delicious.

The word is Each room has a balcony with gorgeous views of the Hudson River. "The Bar” is open daily, from 7am until late and the atmosphere at the Rhinecliff lends itself to having a good time. However, be aware that if you are sensitive to the noise of trains (Amtrak and freight trains), you may need earplugs to get to sleep

Enjoy a day hiking in Dutchess, or look for antiques in Rhinebeck, Hyde Park or neighboring towns in Dutchess County.If history is your thing, don't miss visiting the great mansions of a bygone era, including the home and library of FDR, a National Historic Site in the beautiful Hudson Valley.

The word is Mixed reviews about the rooms at the inn and the restaurant; check out individual reviews before booking.

Enjoy a day hiking in Dutchess, or look for antiques in Rhinebeck, Hyde Park or neighboring towns in Dutchess County.If history is your thing, don't miss the opportunity of visiting the home of FDR, a National Historic Site in the beautiful Hudson Valley.