Hudson Valley Magazine

While the Hudson Valley is home to dozens of spas, Alchemy is a new kind of wellness center in Beacon. Located three stories up, the destination offers spa treatments and sauna sessions in addition to acupuncture, yoga, strength training, and more. With mountain views in a bright and airy space, Alchemy is the ideal spot to relax in Dutchess County.

The City of Poughkeepsie recently received $10 million from Downtown Revitalization Initiative to help make the Queen City more of an attraction in the Hudson Valley. Along with this news, the Villages of Nyack and Dobbs Ferry received $4.5 million each from NY Forward to go towards the revitalization of their respective downtowns.

Join us on April 26 for our first-ever immersive dining experience that brings the food and people of the region together. Hosted at Milea Estate Vineyard in partnership with the James Beard Foundation, Gather at Hudson Valley Table will feature a menu curated by some of the region's most celebrated chefs.

Our Best of Hudson Valley elimination ballot is officially open! Vote for your favorite local businesses, individuals, and organizations now through April 6 at 5 p.m. and stay tuned for the winners who will be announced in our July print issue and online. Happy voting!

In Carmel, Backyard Bones is a dog's paradise. More than just a doggy daycare, the indoor dog park and enrichment center is a place for your pooch to socialize, swim, play, and thrive in a fun and safe environment. From shepherds to shih tzus, the Putnam County destination is perfect for all breeds and ages.

In the Hudson Valley, three colleges rank on Condé Nast Traveler's 2025 list of 54 most beautiful campuses in the United States. From panoramic views to walled Italian gardens to Gothic architecture, the region's colleges certainly earn their titles. Can you guess which schools made the list?

Located in Poughkeepsie's The Academy, Sundaze Smash Burgers reimagines American comfort food. With options like classics burgers, chicken sandwiches, vegetarian patties, and even lamb burgers, the foodie destination is the ideal spot for a satisfying meal.

In Poughkeepsie, Eastdale Village is an award-winning destination for foodie eats from sweets to sushi. After recently winning a 2024 Urban Guild Design Excellence Award for its outstanding design and community impact, the village has proved time and time again that it is a one-stop-shop for all things food and fun. Download our foodie checklist to embark on the ultimate day trip.

Join us on April 26 for our first-ever immersive dining experience that brings the food and people of the region together. Hosted at Milea Estate Vineyard in partnership with the James Beard Foundation, Gather at Hudson Valley Table will feature a menu curated by some of the region's most celebrated chefs.

A new bakery in Kingston, Pinkerton's is the most recent project from James Beard Award-winning chef Angela Pinkerton. The Ulster County hotspot stocks everything from baked goods to breakfast sandwiches to pies from Pinkerton's renowned Pie Society shop in San Francisco.