Are you travelling from afar to attend our wedding? Do you want to spend the whole weekend in the Hudson Valley? Or would you just like something to do before you head home after the wedding? Either way, here are some suggestions for things to do in the area:
Brotherhood Winery
Location: Washingtonville, NY
Website: brotherhood-winery.com
About: America's oldest operating winery, offering tours and tastings for a small fee. We love this place!
Pro tip: their Holiday Spice wine is pretty much the greatest thing to drink on a cold winter's day. Make sure to try some!
Woodbury Common
Location: Central Valley, NY
Website: premiumoutlets.com/woodburycommon
About: Designer outlets (AKA shopping heaven). Who doesn't love great deals on awesome clothes & shoes!?
West Point Military Academy
Location: West Point, NY
Website: usma.edu
About: United States Military Academy. Tours are offered for a small fee, and photo ID is required in order to visit the academy.
Sugarloaf Arts & Crafts Village
Location: Sugarloaf, NY
Website: sugarloafnewyork.com
About: Adorable hamlet with tons of great shops featuring work from local artists & craftsmen. It's a great place to walk around for an afternoon, even when it's cold outside!
Rushing Duck Brewery
Location: Chester, NY
Website: rushingduck.com
About: Local brewery offering tours and tastings on Fridays from 4PM - 7PM and Saturdays from 12PM - 6PM.
Colonial Lanes
Location: Chester, NY
Website: bowlcolonial.com
About: Bowling alley conveniently located across the street from the hotel, with adjacent tavern. The tavern features live music most Saturday nights.
Castle Fun Center
Location: Chester, NY
Website: thecastlefuncenter.com
About: Indoor amusement park less than half a mile up the street from the hotel. Features lazer tag, a roller skating rink, arcade, and more!