Holiday Inn Express: We've secured a room rate of $169/night + tax at the Holiday Inn Express in nearby Poughkeepsie. You can book here and be sure to include our group rate code "RDW". We will provide transportation from this hotel to and from the ceremony/reception. 

Click here to explore other local hotels in the area. 

By Car: 

• From NYC: about 2 hours
• From Boston: about 3 hours 30 minutes
• From New Haven, CT: about 2 hours

By Metro North (from NYC): 

• Take the Hudson Line from Grand Central Station to Poughkeepsie (Time ranges from 1 hour 35 minutes to 2 hours depending on which train you take)
• Click here for the Schedule
• Pricing: During Peak time (purchased in station): $23.75 one way; During Off-Peak time (purchased in station): $17.75
• From the Poughkeepsie train station, it's a $25-30 cab ride to Buttermilk Falls Inn (less to go to the Holiday Inn Express)

By Amtrak (from NYC/Philly/DC):

• About 1 hour and 30 minutes to Poughkeepsie from Penn Station (NYC)
• Pricing: Ranges from $26-$50 one way (would book early if you do this route!)
• From the Poughkeepsie train station, it's a $25-30 cab ride to Buttermilk Falls Inn (less to go to the Holiday Inn Express)

For those flying in:

• The closest/easiest airports would be NYC's airports (JFK, LaGuardia, and Newark). From there, take a cab or public transportation to Penn Station for Amtrak or Grand Central Station for Metro North (see above for directions from there). Or, you could rent a car from the airport and drive about 2 hours to Milton/Poughkeepsie.

Activities

Within a ~15 minute drive:

Buttermilk Falls Inn & Spa: Our venue itself has lots to explore! You can book a spa treatment, hang out with the alpacas and donkeys, or have a delicious meal at Henry's. 

Walkway Over The Hudson: The Walkway Over the Hudson State Historic Park provides access to the Hudson River's breathtaking landscape for pedestrians, hikers, joggers, and bicyclists. The bridge deck stands 212 feet above the river's surface and is 6,768 feet (1.28 miles) long, making it the longest, elevated pedestrian bridge in the world. 

FDR House + Historic Site: Visit FDR's 1826 home that remains almost exactly as it was at the time of the president's death in 1945, including the stables, icehouses, and a walking trail.

Within a ~30 minute drive:

Beacon, NY is a great town to explore with shopping, art (see below), and hiking. 

Dia:Beacon: Located on the banks of the Hudson River in Beacon, New York, Dia:Beacon museum is the home for Dia’s collection of art from the 1960’s to the present as well as special exhibitions, new commissions, and public and education programs. Since its opening in 2003, Dia:Beacon has helped transform the City of Beacon into a vibrant arts destination. '

Bannerman Castle: From Beacon’s ferry dock, you can board the boat that transports you to this tiny island in the middle of the Hudson River. Native Americans thought it was haunted, but that didn’t stop Frank Bannerman from building a castle as a warehouse for his military surplus business. Bannerman Castle Trust now offers tours of the island, where you can enjoy 360° river views while supporting its efforts to preserve the building.

Poet's Walk Park: For a different look at the local landscape—its beauty inspired the creation of the Hudson River school of painting, after all—talk a walk in this 120-acre riverside park. Nearly two miles of trails meander through meadows and woods. Legend has it that Washington Irving came up with the idea for "Rip Van Winkle" here while gazing upon the Catskill Mountains.

Millbrook Winery: Considered one of New York State’s top wineries, Millbrook has been producing award-winning wines on its 130 acres for more than 30 years. 

Click here for more things to do in the area. 

Food & Drink

UnFORTUNATELY WE HAVEN'T TRIED ANY OF THESE, BUT THE INTERNET SEEMS TO THINK THEY ARE GOOD SPOTS:

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Frida's Bakery (Breakfast & Lunch)

Rossi Rosticceria Deli (Breakfast & Lunch; closed Sundays)

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Schatzi's Pub & Bier Garden

Bonsai Japanese

Blue Stone Bistro

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Ship Lantern Inn

Crave Restaurant & Lounge

Crew Restaurant & Bar