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Our pop-up picnics, Hudson Valley wine, and rustic B&Bs on our wine tours are a beautiful contrast, there is no better time to gather your friends and loved ones for a winter escape. Let us make this a special weekend! Check out our private tours for more details. This getaway could be for 2 people or 50 of your closest friends Our public wine tours and public walking tours of Rhinebeck and Beacon are back starting in April with new places to explore and experience. Think WINE, savory tastings, quintessential Hudson Valley small towns, and new ADVENTURES. Check out our public tours below or plan your next Bachelor or Bachelorette, Family Reunions, Birthdays, or Company Outings with us. Some dates book fast! …

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A Hudson Valley wine tour to celebrate a friend's landmark birthday was perfect! Hudson Valley Bucket list did an outstanding job coordinating the day from transport and an itinerary of beautiful wineries to a magazine photo worthy picnic lunch orchestrated by an on-site host. Our group of 12 were treated like special guests everywhere we went and we were wowed by the friendly, welcoming reception at each stop and the delicious wines we were able to taste. HVBL made planning this event easy and the day memorable

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The group at Hudson Valley Bucket List blew me away! Becky was absolutely wonderful in coordinating an afternoon of vineyard tours for a bachelorette party that I was planning. It completely took the heavy lifting out of the day, and it was nothing less than perfect. We all got to enjoy the event rather than worrying about transportation and reservations. The vineyards chosen were stunning and the pop up picnic brought our bride to tears (happy ones!). The whole Bucket List team was extremely professional and helpful throughout the day. I would book another event with them in a heart beat.

Becky and her team at Hudson Valley Bucket List organized such an amazing day of wine tours this past Saturday! I was part of a Bachelorette Party and it was such a wonderful and well organized day. Every element was so carefully thought out with every detail taken into consideration. From the moment we were greeted for pick up to consistent check-ins throughout the day we felt so well take care of. Benmarl was so beautiful with it's incredible views and Nostrano with the lovely picnic lunch could not have been more perfect. It was such a wonderful experience! I will definitely be recommending Hudson Valley Bucket List to anyone looking for a Hudson Valley tour and hope to to get back myself!

Becky was the best and the day couldn't have been planned any better! Best time ever !

We used Hudson Valley Bucket List for my bachelorette weekend and they were absolutely amazing. Caitlin was our guide for the day and she was incredible. We were taken to 3 different vineyards who all took great care of us. I've been on a ton of wine tours and this was by far the very best I've been on. The lunch was delicious and beautifully set up ahead of time before we got to the 2nd vineyard. It was a beautiful day. Thank you Hudson Valley Bucket List!

This was a 5-star experience from the minute we stepped off the train at Beacon station. Sean and Eric were waiting with granola outside the mini-coach bus which was a perfect and comfortable mode of transportation for the day. Eric is very knowledgeable of the area and the wineries we visited. The wineries were beautiful with great views. Our favorite was the first stop at Benmarl. Went spent about an hour at each stop and a visit to Saint Hubert's Lodge after the second winery. The food was fantastic and the hosts were very accommodating for dietary restrictions. After the third stop, Sean and Eric were happy to bring the guests on to downtown Beacon if they wished. Overall, this was a perfect Hudson Valley day!

We used Hudson Valley Bucket List for a company outing and loved every minute of it! Everything was hyper personalized, and nothing felt corporate/contrived in any way. They really listed to our needs and planned a special day accordingly. And when we needed to make changes or incorporate unique requests, they flexed immediately and went above and beyond to ensure no detail was left unturned. Thanks Becky & Robyn!

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2021 summer bucket list: What to see, where to go in the Hudson Valley

Remember all the things you couldn't do last summer? There were lots of "Plan B's," which resulted in some new summer rituals for many of us. Backyard games, daytrips and staycations with your pandemic pod became the norm.

This summer has the air of optimism. With restrictions lifted throughout New York state, many of the things we all look forward to have returned.

But this year, instead of falling back into the same old pre-pandemic routines, make this the summer to change things up. We have lots of options for you.  

Here are a few to put on this season's bucket list:

Go to an air show

The New York International Air Show, Aug. 28-29

For the second year in a row, the show will be held at the Orange County Airport in Montgomery. Among the lineup will be the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds as headliners featuring the U.S. Air Force 22 Raptor Demo Team, the West Point Parachute Team and more. For more information, go to  airshowny.com.

Old Rhinebeck Aerodome, beginning June 19

On weekends, you can check out "History of Flight," which highlights the Pioneer era before WWI, a WWI show teaser, and the Golden Age of Aviation in the ’20s and ’30s. Sundays is the Sunday: WWI Air Show in which features  a hero, a heroine and the villainous Black Baron of Rhinebeck. The supporting cast includes many antique automobiles. Shows take place weekends. Go to  oldrhinebeck.org/airshows  for times, tickets and more info. 9 Norton Road, Red Hook.

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Head to a county fair

Orange County Fair, July 15-Aug. 1:  The Orange County Fair will return July 15 through Aug. 1 with new rides and plenty of entertainment including Monster Trucks, Gator Boys Show, Extreme Jousting, pig races, music and more. For tickets and times, visit  orangecountyfair.com .

Ulster County Fair, Aug. 3-8:  The Ulster County Fair returns Aug. 3-8, bringing their previously scheduled concerts from 2020, rides and plenty of entertainment with free parking. For more information visit  ulstercountyfair.com .

Dutchess County Fair, Aug. 24-29:  The Dutchess County Fair might be smaller this year, but there will still be excellent festival foods, contests and more.  Be sure to stop by the agricultural and 4-H exhibits — there’s nothing cuter than watching young children pamper and prep their animals for showtime. Dutchess County Fairgrounds, 6550 Springbrook Ave., Rhinebeck; 845-876-4000; visit  dutchessfair.com

Walk over the Hudson River

There are lots of places to make a crossing, but these three offer interesting options on either end of the bridge:

The Walkway Over the Hudson : This former railway bridge spans the Hudson between the City of Poughkeepsie in Dutchess County on the east and the Town of Lloyd, Highland, in Ulster County on the west. There are two entrances to the park in the City of Poughkeepsie: 61 Parker Ave. (paved street-level access) and 130 Washington St. (40-step stairway direct to bridge entrance). On the west side of the park there is one entrance: 87 Haviland Road, Highland. Or use any of the Dutchess Rail Trail or Hudson Valley Rail Trail trailheads to access the Walkway by bicycle. Call 845-834-2867; visit  walkway.org

Skywalk:  The pedestrian path is  on the Rip Van Winkle Bridge and connects the Thomas Cole National Historic Site in Greene County and Olana State Historic Site in Columbia County, directly across the bridge from each other. Cole was the founder of the  Site.River School of landscape painting. His student, Frederic Church, achieved great success as a “second generation” painter in the movement.

There is a visitor’s parking lot in the roundabout on the east side of the bridge; on the west side, there is parking in the lot next to the administration building.  Both historic sites also have parking available at their properties. Info: For more info:  nysba.ny.gov .

George Clinton Kingston-Rhineclff Bridge:  The pedestrian path opened in 2019 and is now part of New York's Empire State Trail, a continuous 750-mile route spanning the state from New York City to Canada. Nine parking spaces are available at the west side of the bridge and 10 spaces are available on the south side of the eastern approach. For info, go to  nysba.state.ny.us/bridgepages 

Lake Sebago: Tentrr, a site with glamping sites in scenic spots, now offers five canvas tents at Lake Sebago. The tents are scattered along the lake known for its fishing and views. Reserve at  tentrr.com/explore

Lake Taghkanic State Park: Find campsites, waterfront cottages, and a beach.  The park also features boat launch sites, rowboat, paddleboat, and kayak rentals, fishing, hiking, playgrounds, and showers. 1528 Route 82, Ancram, 518-851-3631,  [email protected] .

Margaret Lewis Norrie State Park: This park adjoins Ogden Mills and Ruth Livingston Mills Memorial State Park that together, comprise more than 1,000 acres. There are 46 tent sites and 10 cabins available for rental at the park. River access is available for campers with boats at the Norrie Marina and at the Norrie Environmental Center. Restroom facilities and showers are located within walking distance. 9 Old Post Road, Staatsburg, 845-889-4909,  parks.ny.gov/parks/171/details.aspx . Check-in for camping and cabins is located at 85 Campground Hill, Staatsburg. 

Pick some fresh berries

Fishkill Farms:  Reservations to pick will be required for strawberries throughout June, cherries from the end of June through mid-July, blueberries and raspberries throughout July, peaches and plums from mid-July through the end of August. Summer squash, peppers, tomatoes, eggplant, peas, beans, kale, chard, herbs and flowers are also available throughout the summer. 9 Fishkill Farm Road, Hopewell Junction; 845-897-4377;  fishkillfarms.com . 

DuBois Farms:  Pick strawberries, nectarines, plums, apples, peaches, grapes, tomatoes, peppers, eggplant, pumpkins, flowers and more, now through Nov. 24. 209 Perkinsville Road, Highland; 845-795-4037.  duboisfarms.com .

Jenkins and Leuken Orchard s: Pick strawberries beginning in early June, blueberries starting July 1, raspberry picking begins July 20, and blackberry season begins Aug. 10. Berry patch is closed on Mondays. 69 Yankee Folly Road, New Paltz; 845-255-0999;  jlorchards.com.

Check out a food festival 

Rock, Ribs & Ridges:  This three-day festival in New Jersey, June 25 to 27, will feature live music from bands Blackberry Smoke, The Outlaws, the Artimus Pyle Band, The Weight Band, Pat Travers and the Marshall Tucker Band, and more. For eats, soul food vendors will be on-hand, including the award-winning Cowboys BBQ of Forth Worth Texas to provide killer barbecue. Guests can camp overnight on the grounds. Prices and times vary each day. The festival is located at the Sussex County Fairgrounds, 37 Plains Road, Augusta. rockribsandridges.com .

The 7th annual Flavors of Haverstraw Food Crawl & Beer Garden: This annual event takes places Sept. 19, 1-5 p.m. This year’s event begins in the Sterling Bank parking lot, 38 New Main St. 1-5 p.m. Find the Food Crawl map at  haverstrawriverwidearts.org/taste-haverstraw

Westchester Magazine's Wine & Food Fest: Another annual event, it moves to Sept. 21-26 with its signature Burger & Beer Bash (Sept. 23) and Grand Tasting, as well as some new events including an Italian Wine Experience (Sept. 21) and a new  Party on the Pier & Bartender Shake-Off at Rye Playland (Sept. 22). Tickets are on sale at  westchestermagazine.com/winefood .

Go to a concert

Bethel Woods Center for the Arts : Live shows are back, starting with Chicago, one of the longest-running and best-selling rock bands of all time. They will perform at Bethel Woods on July 20 at 6:30 p.m. Dead & Company – comprised of Mickey Hart, Bill Kreutzmann, John Mayer, and Bob Weir, with Oteil Burbridge and Jeff Chimenti – will perform at the historic site of the 1969 Woodstock festival on Aug. 23. For more concert info, visit bethelwoodscenter.org. 200 Hurd Road, Bethel. 845-583-2000. 

Orange County Fair Speedway:  The Summerland Tour will bring several stars to the Orange County Fair Speedway. Slated for July 2, multi-platinum selling rock band Everclear, "Cult of Personality" hitmakers Living Colour, three-time Grammy award-winning band, Hoobastank, and “Teenage Dirtbag” creators, Wheatus. Tickets on sale at Summerland Tour. For more info,  orangecountyfairspeedway.net.

Try kayaking

No boat? No worries: These companies offer lessons, rentals and guided excursions:

Hudson River Recreation: Offers kayak rentals, tours and lessons in several spots: Tarrytown Lakes, Rye Beach, Croton River and  Croton Point Park. Single and double kayaks available; all rentals include personal flotation devices and paddles. To book a time slot, find prices, and more, go to  kayakhudson.com  or 914-682-5135.

Mountain Valley Guides, Newburgh Waterfront and Cornwall:  Kayaking trips for all ages and abilities - including one for dogs and their people. Fee includes kayak, gear, guide and instruction. Open daily through October.  mountainvalleyguides.com ,  845-661-1923

Storm King Adventure Tours:  Guided kayaking for all levels. Explore Moodna Marsh, Hidden Cove, Plum Point, Bannerman Island and more. Sunset and moonlight tours available. Tours through mid-October by reservation. Office open daily during the season. 4 Duncan Ave., Cornwall-on-Hudson, 845-534-7800, stormkingadventuretours.com

Stop at a new park

In Manhattan, Little Island appears to be floating over the water due to its design: its lawns, trees and performance spaces rest on 132 concrete pots that the park’s creators call tulip pots. The park is located between W. 13th and W. 14th Streets off the West Side highway. It's accessible by two pedestrian bridges connecting to the Hudson River esplanade. Check the website for hours; some times slots require advance registration for free tickets. littleisland.org.

One of New York's most anticipated theme parks is finally open. LegoLand is divided into seven lands: There's Brick Street and Bricktopia, Ninjago World of Lego ninjas, a Lego Castle with the park's signature Dragon roller coaster, Legocity, Lego Pirates with water attractions, and Miniland, a recreation of New York City, Washington, D.C., and Las Vegas in tiny bricks. The park is still in previews with the grand opening slated for later this summer. Tickets for previews are $49.99. For info, hours and tickets, go to  legoland.com/new-york

See a movie at a drive-in

If you've always wanted to  try it, make 2021 the summer to make the trip.  Fair Oaks Drive-In in Middletown has two screens and has added some new live shows, including comedy shows and live concerts. Check out their Facebook page for more updates. 365 Bloomingburg Road, Middletown, 845-316-2266, fairoaksdriveintheatre.com.

Four Brothers in Amenia has a few new amenities for 2021. They will be opening a mini golf- popup shop, walk-on seating, new menu and rewards program, app and more. Their pre-season hours are 5-9 p.m., and in season begins April 23, seven nights a week from noon-10 p.m. complete with a concession stand. 4957 Route 22, Amenia. 845-373-8178. Playeatdrink.com.

Hyde Park Drive-in Theatre: 4114 Albany Post Road, Hyde Park, New York. 845-229-4738; hydeparkdrivein.com.

Overlook Drive-in Theatre: 126 Degarmo Road, Poughkeepsie, New York. 845-452-3445; overlookdrivein.com

Take a tour

Bannerman Island: Once home to munitions millionaire Francis Bannerman, who bought the island in 1900 to build a storehouse for his wares, the island features tours of the refurbished home, which is now a visitors center, and you can walk by the stabilized ruins and through the gardens. For schedule, tickets and info go to  bannermancastle.org

Octagon House:  The only fully domed, eight-sided house in the world just opened for tours. Paul J. Armour, a New York City financier, built the original house as a summer retreat. In 1872 it was purchased by Joseph Stiner. Visitors today get the full scope of what it would have been like to live in the Octagon House, or been a guest, during its heyday in the Gilded Age. Tours are by appointment only. Go to  hshowclix.com/event/armour-stiner

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Hudson Valley Bucket List is a premier tour attraction offering guided specialty tours on select weekends. Shuttled tours leaves from designated train station in Dutchess County and feature cultural highlights, culinary attractions, historical sites and indepth narrative throughout. HVBL also conducts scheduled Beacon Walking Tours and offers Private and Customized Tours for groups of all sizes. Visit website for details.

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