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The Town of Fishkill has a colorful, historic past. Just as significantly, it has a bright and optimistic future. From treasures of Native American life, to the roots of the American Revolution, to the innovation of microchip technology, the Hudson Valley has been at the helm of many exciting advancements. Fishkill boasts breathtaking river views, great mountain trails, warm and friendly accommodations, and fine dining. Come and visit, stay a few days, stay for a lifetime - Welcome!

The Mid-Hudson Civic Center is a venue in Poughkeepsie, NY, USA consisting of Mair Hall (a concert and convention hall) and the McCann Ice Arena (an ice skating venue). Come see the largest acts in the country, from comedy to music, to plays!

Renowned as one of the world's preeminent leader development institutions, West Point's mission is to educate, train, and inspire the Corps of Cadets so that each graduate is a commissioned leader of character committed to the values of Duty, Honor, Country. West Point is integral to the history of the United States of America. Great leaders such as Generals Grant, Lee, Pershing, MacArthur, Eisenhower, Patton, Schwarzkopf and Petraeus are among the more than 67,000 graduates.

Founded in 1929, Marist's 150-acre campus overlooks the Hudson River in the heart of the historic Hudson Valley. What started as a school for the training of future Marist Brothers has developed into one of the leading colleges of the arts and sciences in the Northeast. Marist is ecumenical in character and reflects the ideals of the founder of the Marist Brothers: commitment to excellence in education, a pursuit of higher human values, and dedication to the principle of service.

Founded in 1861, Vassar College is a highly selective, residential, coeducational liberal arts college. Consistently ranked among the top liberal arts colleges in the country, Vassar is renowned for pioneering achievements in education, for its long history of curricular innovation, and for the beauty of its campus.

"All that is within me cries out to go back to my home on the Hudson River" - FDR This quote captures FDR's connection to Springwood, the estate that he loved & the place he considered home. The first US Presidential Library was started by FDR here. Visit the Home of FDR and Presidential Library & Museum to learn about the only President elected to four terms.

The CIA's New York campus operates five award-winning, student-staffed public restaurants – St. Andrew's Café, Ristorante Caterina de' Medici, the Escoffier Restaurant, American Bounty Restaurant, and the Apple Pie Bakery Café. For reservations, call 845-471-6608, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. or make an online reservation. The New York campus also offers public tours given by current CIA students and a bookstore featuring epicurean delights, cookbooks and souvenirs.

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In May 2003, Dia Art Foundation opened Dia:Beacon, as a museum to house its renowned permanent collection of major works of art from the 1960s to the present. Located on the Hudson River in Beacon, New York, Dia:Beacon occupies a nearly 300,000-square-foot historic printing factory. The galleries are named in honor of Louise and Leonard Riggio for their extraordinary generosity, which has helped make possible the realization of this museum.

Enjoy shopping for various antiques on the Hudson River. Cold Spring is a small town along the Hudson River that boasts a unique culture and a great atmosphere for a stroll!

Home of the Hudson Valley Renegades!

Cool down on those hot summer days at the areas premier water park

Enjoy shopping at a variety of stores including Macys JC Pennys Old Navy Best Buy Target Sears Foot Locker among many others

Enjoy a scenic view of the Hudson River on one of several touring boats

Tours of Vanderbilt Mansion and grounds