As the weather starts to cool and the fall foliage is in full effect, here in the Hudson Valley we know that Halloween is just around the corner. Because of the rich history here in the Valley, there are plenty of historic mansions and old estates that sport stories of being haunted. There is a [...]
Visit Hudson Valley.com is undergoing another facelift. It’s had several of them over the many years it’s been online. VHV has had more facelifts than some Hollywood movie stars (who shall remain nameless). VHV first came online in 1996 and then went off line in 2003. In 2006 it came back again and has been [...]
Summer is approaching and the kids will soon be out of school. With rising gas prices and economic insecurity, vacations have given way stay-cations. In other words, we are all looking for less expensive ways to enjoy ourselves over the summer. Stay-cations are great on the budget but can be tough on a bored teen. [...]
I did a review on Double O’s before so this is not a review of the restaurant. This is, however, a review of dish on their appetizer menu. This dish is called the Asparagus Tomato Stack. What is the Stack Made Of? Just like it sounds, it’s a stack of small asparagus, tomato, mozzarella cheese, [...]
Yesterday, 3/27,2011, we attended the vaccination clinic at Petco. Honestly, I never knew they had such clinics. It wasn’t until I was on line chatting with other pet owners that I realized this was not a one-time event. Apparently many dog owners take their pets to Petco for their immunizations. Time and Place The clinic [...]
You’ll find a culinary smorgasbord when it comes to dining in the Hudson Valley. We have the bragging rights to being the home of the Culinary Institute of America. It’s located in Dutchess County and has produced its share of
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If you like to sip wine on occasion, you’ve got to visit one of our wineries. Visiting the wineries not only gives you an idea of how wine is made, but walking along some of the vineyards is a peaceful
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Antiquing is a favorite pastime for some Hudson Valley residents. Whether searching for a rare find or browsing through antiques because it’s a habit, there a lots of antique shops to choose from. Scattered throughout the Hudson Valley antique shoppers
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You will never run out of things to do in the Hudson Valley. The weather never stops Hudson Valley folks from having a good day. A sweltering hot summer’s day is the perfect time to visit Howe Caverns. The cool
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When you come to the Hudson Valley, you must stay for a few days to get a true flavor for the Valley. Unless you decide to use one of our many campsites, you’ll probably want to find a hotel, motel
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Halloween in the Hudson Valley
As the weather starts to cool and the fall foliage is in full effect, here in the Hudson Valley we know that Halloween is just around the corner. Because of the rich history here in the Valley, there are plenty of historic mansions and old estates that sport stories of being haunted. There is a [...]
Fishkill AllSport: A Hudson Valley Stay-cation Spot
Summer is approaching and the kids will soon be out of school. With rising gas prices and economic insecurity, vacations have given way stay-cations. In other words, we are all looking for less expensive ways to enjoy ourselves over the summer. Stay-cations are great on the budget but can be tough on a bored teen. [...]
Double O’s Asparagus, Tomato Stack
I did a review on Double O’s before so this is not a review of the restaurant. This is, however, a review of dish on their appetizer menu. This dish is called the Asparagus Tomato Stack. What is the Stack Made Of? Just like it sounds, it’s a stack of small asparagus, tomato, mozzarella cheese, [...]
Quite a few years ago I wrote a review on Neko Japanese restaurant located in Wappingers Falls, NY. At that time we ate in their hibachi dining room. This go around, we opted for the general dining room and ate sushi instead. I wish our sushi dining experience were as favorable as our hibachi experience. [...]
Dog Vaccination Clinic at Poughkeepsie Petco
Yesterday, 3/27,2011, we attended the vaccination clinic at Petco. Honestly, I never knew they had such clinics. It wasn’t until I was on line chatting with other pet owners that I realized this was not a one-time event. Apparently many dog owners take their pets to Petco for their immunizations. Time and Place The clinic [...]
VHV Goes to the Westchester Broadway Theatre
Westchester Broadway Theatre 1 Broadway Plaza Elmsford, NY Phone: 914-592-2222 (Box Office) Ticket Price: $48 (includes dinner) We recently had the pleasure of visiting the Westchester Broadway Theatre. We went there as part of my daughter’s 14th birthday celebration. We thought that taking her and two of her best friends to see the play 13 [...]
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