Kinderhook is actually better than just “OK”. Did you know that the derivation of the expression “OK” is from Columbia County? It’s a great party/bar/water cooler tidbit to throw out there to try to impress people. “Oh yeah, these amazing donuts I brought from Cosmic Donuts, I got them in Kinderhook, which is Dutch for…
Category: Attractions
Greenville Drive-In
When was the last time you went to the drive in? The Greenville Drive-In hosted the Woodstock Film Festival last weekend. You don’t need the large metal speakers attached to your window, tune into a local radio station. I attended the Woodstock Film Festival at Greenville last weekend, to see the independent film, What the…
Stuyvesant Falls Park
The amazing, energy-producing Stuyvesant Falls is a less than fifteen minute drive from Hudson – or an easy bike ride. Stuyvesant Falls Park (about ten-fifteen minutes north off rte 9/Fairview) offers a picturesque place to overlook the falls and Kinderhook Creek and have a picnic lunch or, use a grill and have a BBQ! Before…
Morning in Woodstock, NY
Known for its 1969 gathering, Woodstock, NY is still living the dream of a peaceful, utopian paradise in the middle of the woods of upstate New York. The Woodstock Film Festival is in its 21st year. The Executive Director/Co-founder Meira Blaustein gives Trixie’s List readers an exclusive view into the Festival. Please watch the video…
Samascott Orchards
KINDERHOOK, NY – When you’re lost in an orchard of apples, picking your own fruit, you’re reminded of the abundance of our Hudson Valley. Money may not grow on trees, but apples do at Samascott Orchards in Kinderhook, NY. It’s that time of year – apples and pumpkins, maybe some chestnuts – are ready for…
Honey, Let’s Take The Kids
Written by Hudsonia Hudson is Family Friendly. Who Knew? Never mind its reputation as a Millennial Mecca. From the antsy five-year-old to the too-cool-for-school young teen (and their long-suffering parents), Hudson offers a scaled version of interesting, fun activities for everyone. What to do? Well, Trixie, of course, has a list. Kayaking /Canoeing Hudson…
Olana – Take a Tour!
Sean Sawyer, President of the Olana Partnership, talks about this valuable and historic site, right around the corner! Watch the video above. When was the last time you visited Olana? If you’re a local, maybe it’s been a while. Or, maybe you are new to the area, and have not yet been there. It’s less…
Pulver’s Glass and Small Town, U.S.A.
I’ve been in Hudson for nearly three years and like most newcomers, I’ve kept an eye on Hudson’s burgeoning real estate market. During my quest to find a large studio space, I immediately took notice of the For Sale sign at the former Chinese buffet restaurant on Green Street and paid attention once renovations began….
An Afternoon in Ghent
Take a Day Trip to Ghent
Lunch at the Bartlett House
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