Columbia County Attractions
Catamount Adventure Park
Catamount Ski Area
3290 Rt 23, Hillsdale
518-325-3200
http://www.catamounttrees.com
An aerial forest adventure with 11 courses including two 2,000’ zip line courses. 150 platforms in the trees are connected by bridges configured of cable, wood and rope. For ages 7 to adult. Group discounts. Open Spring, Summer and Fall.
Catamount Ski Area
3290 Rt 23, Hillsdale
518-325-3200
Snow conditions: 800-342-1840
http://www.catamountski.com
33 trails, 3 terrain parks, 1,000’ vertical drop,128 acres of terrain, 6 lifts- including summit quad, novice triple, 2 Wonder Carpets, 99% snowmaking, private and group lessons, ski & snowboard rentals, night skiing, Learn to Ski and Snowboard packages children’s lessons and a children’s playroom.
Columbia County Fair
Rt. 66 & 203, Chatham Village
518-392-2121 or http://www.columbiafair.com
One of the oldest fairs in the country featuring full midway, nightly grandstand entertainment including Demolition Derbies, national rodeo, & national country singing stars, volunteer firefighters parade, daily animal shows; six days starting Wednesday through Labor Day 10am-11pm daily; for information on the Fair and other events at the fairgrounds, call their office or .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
HADA – Hudson Antique Dealers Association
http://www.hudsonantiques.net
70 Antiques shops fill five historic walking blocks on Warren Street.
An amazing array and range of merchandise spanning all continents and centuries can be found in Hudson’s Antique Shops. Formal, Country, Art, Modern, European and American Furniture, Clocks, Architectural items, Garden Furniture, Rugs, Paintings, Porcelains, Lighting, Ephemera and Decorative Accessories abound in Hudson. Shop days and hours vary, please call ahead.
Harlem Valley Rail Trail
HVRT Assoc.,
518-789-9591
http://www.hvrt.org
Access - Undermountain Rd, off Rt 22, Ancram
- Valley View Rd, Copake
- Taconic State Park Entrance (near Depot Deli), Copake Falls
A paved bicycle/pedestrian path built on the old railroad bed that connected New York City, the Harlem Valley, and Chatham, NY.
Harvest Spirits
3074 US Route 9, Valatie
518-253-5917
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http://www.harvestspirits.com
The first distillery in New York to be able to offer tastings and retail sale directly out of the distillery, Harvest Spirits has converted one of the massive cold storage rooms at Golden Harvest Farms into the region’s newest micro-distillery. Harvest Spirits makes alcohol from nature’s most perfect fruit: the apple, with apples grown on-site. Apples are grown, where they are pressed, fermented, distilled and bottled at the same location. Come see how this incredible tasting vodka is made. Also uses area pears for their Pear Brandy. Saturday and Sunday 12-5pm.
Hawthorne Valley Farm
327 Cty Rt 21C, Ghent
518-672-7500 x231
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http://www.hawthornevalleyfarm.org
Enliven your senses and experience life at Hawthorne Valley Farm with the following tours
A Day on the Farm - A hands-on, farm based educational visit where you will experience life on this 400 acre working Biodynamic farm.
A Taste of the Farm - See where Hawthorne Valley farm foods are grown and crafted!
Seasonal Rhythms - The days, season and planetary movements guide activities on the farm. Seasonal demonstration are free. See website for schedule
Farm Tours - Learn about land stewardship practices and the role of agriculture in education, cultural enrichment and scientific inquiry. Public tour - 1st and 3rd Wed of month 10am-2pm, donations accepted, advance notice of arrival is suggested.
Helsinki Hudson
405 Columbia Street, Hudson
518-828-4800
http://www.helsinkihudson.com
Club Helsinki Hudson continues its commitment to contributing to the quality of the community by cultivating connections between all ethnicities, ages and experience and to reflect the culture and human spirit through innovative programming.
Hudson Cruises, Inc
Waterfront Park, Front Street, Hudson
518-822-1014
http://www.hudsoncruises.com
Paddle wheeled 150-passenger vessel, sightseeing and dinner cruises. Also available for charter cruises for all occasions. May - October – please check website for schedule
Hudson Walking Tour - Portrait of a Fascinating City
MaryAnn Zimmerman, Hudson Valley Journeys
917-880-6732 or .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).
http://www.poshnosh.com
The city’s vast architectural history and its relation to the history of the residents; $10/family
Hudson-Chatham Winery
1900 Rte. 66, Ghent
518-392-WINE (9463)
http://www.hudson-chathamwinery.com
Columbia County’s First Winery. Since opening in 2007 the winery has received numerous awards for its wines. The tasting room features a large selection of locally produced gourmet products including many artisanal cheeses.
Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays 12 - 5:00pm with extended holiday hours and special events throughout the year.
Lake Taghkanic State Park
One mile South of the Rt 82 interchange with the Taconic State Parkway or 1528 Rt 82
518-851-3631
http://www.nysparks.com/parks
camping: tent, trailer, cottages, and cabins; swimming, boat rentals, trails, ice fishing, skating, snowshoeing, cross country skiing & snowmobile trails; deer & turkey hunting(bow only) in designated areas in season; Camping Season: May-October; park open YR - fee to enter Memorial Day - Labor Day.
Lebanon Valley Dragway
1746 Rt 20, West Lebanon
518-794-7130
http://www.dragway.com
NHRA sanctioned drag racing April - October
Lebanon Valley Speedway
1746 Rt 20, West Lebanon
518-794-9606
http://www.lebanonvalley.com
DIRT Sanctioned stock car racing; Saturdays mid April - September, call for mid week special events during July and August
Love Apple Farm Petting Zoo
1421 Rt 9H, Ghent
518-828-5048
http://www.loveapplefarm.com
featuring baby animals such as a calf, llama, pigs, ducks, goat, lambs, chickens, prairie dogs, peacock and other various animals that children may feed. June - October
Mac Haydn Theatre
1925 Rt 203, Chatham
518-392-9292
http://www.machaydntheatre.org
Professional Musical Theater-in-the-Round; mid-May – mid September
Old Chatham Sheepherding Company Farm
99 Shaker Museum Road, Old Chatham
518-794-7733
http://www.blacksheepcheese.com
Visit this farm and watch milking and cheese making.
Old Chatham Tennis Club
105 Cty Rt 13, Old Chatham
518-392-7966
http://www.oldchathamtennis.com/rates.html
Two hard courts, one HarTru. Open Fall, Winter and Spring, hourly rates available
Pick Your Own Farms
Please visit our Farm and Farmer’s Markets listed on our Shopping Map
http://www.columbiacountytourism.org/index.php/shopping/map/
Richmor Aviation, Inc
Columbia County Airport
Rt 9H, Ghent
518-828-9461
http://www.richmor.com
Provides flight training and scenic flights, fuel sales, maintenance, hanger & tie down, pilot supply sales
Stageworks Hudson
41 Cross Street (opposite Amtrak), Hudson
518-828-7843
http://www.stageworkshudson.org
The only professional Equity theater company in the area, provides ground breaking, adventurous theater
Taconic State Park
Rt 344, off Rt 22, Copake Falls
518-329-3993
http://www.nysparks.com/parks
Camping: tent, trailer, cabins & cottages; swimming; fishing; extensive trail system offering biking and nature trails, nature center, snowshoeing, cross country skiing and snowmobile trails; Bash Bish Falls; Deer hunting in season; Camping Season mid-May - December 6 with 6 Cabins open year ‘round; park open YR - fee to enter Memorial Day - Labor Day.
The Fields at Omi
1405 Cty Rt 22, Ghent
518-392-4747
http://www.artomi.org
100 acres dotted with internationally recognized contemporary sculpture. It offers established as well as emerging American and international artists unique possibilities to create and exhibit a broad range of large-scale work. The Fields’ mission is to expand the experience of what contemporary art viewed in a natural environment can be. A golf cart is available for handicapped use and bicycles are also provided. Visitors are encouraged to enjoy picnic facilities located throughout the park. Guided tours are available to groups of six or more. The Fields offers educational workshops and tours for school groups and other organizations.
The Fields Sculpture Park is open year round to the public during daylight hours.
Charles B. Benenson Visitors Center and Gallery is open Thursday through Sunday during the Summer, and Saturday and Sunday during the Winter. (extended hours available - please call for sepcifics)
Theater Barn
654 Route 20, New Lebanon
518-794-8989
http://www.theaterbarn.com
Summer stock theater in the Berkshires
Time and Space Limited
434 Columbia Street, Hudson
518-822-8448
http://www.timeandspace.org
Home to the Met Opera Live in HD, Oscar Shorts, UK National Theatre broadcasts and Outdoor Movies
Tousey Winery
1774 Rt 9, Germantown
518-567-5462
http://www.touseywinery.com
The goal was to produce wines that they would like to drink ourselves. “Wines that are enjoyed with food just as much as friends,” Success marks their first year with five wines and a cassis sweetened with honey, not sugar. Their Cabernet Franc has been well received by Wine Enthusiast Magazine. Tousey Winery is a proud member of the Hudson Berkshire Beverage Trail. Sat & Sun 12-5pm