Page 4 of Hudson Valley Region - County Scenic & Historic Drive Tours by Dutchess County Tourism

dutchess county · new york dutchess county · new york exploring dutchess county exploring the hudson valley and our own dutchess county has been a high point in the travel of visitors for centuries countless writers artists and historians have found in our scenic and historic riches the inspiration for great works of art and literature much of the adventure and fuel for creative thought that earlier explorers and travelers sought can be found by anyone in shorter trips along our historic and scenic byways the dutchess county tourism promotion agency is grateful for the support of the co-sponsors of our scenic and historic drive tour guide each business is spotlighted on the map of the appropriate drive tour and highlighted within the tour we encourage you to patronize these businesses during your visit to dutchess county co-sponsors all tour directions use the following abbreviations · · · · cr for county route l for left for information nr for national register · · · r for right pvt for private property i or y for intersections listed sites because basic tours take several hours each we suggest return visits to explore these additional sites dutchess county travel guides and county brochures are available at tourist information centers county-wide telephone numbers in dutchess county are primarily in the 845 area code with the exception of millerton and pine plains where some numbers are in the 518 area where the map indicates start set your trip meter at 0 and begin note that individual trip meters may vary slightly from mileage indicated a few words of caution and some directions will ensure a safe journey please respect private property and observe traffic and speed limit regulations tour times are approximate mileage is given between intersections pay particular attention to cr signs and street names in the directions along with mileages between the turns your trip meter should be reset to 0 at each direction change dutchess county tourism promotion agency trailblazer signs and state markers are visible along routes however they are limited visitors are urged to heed the tour directions and maps individual attraction signs and local markers also serve as directionals directions are in bold mileage is given in miles and tenths of miles in some tours the green type signifies an area where you may want to park your car and walk to see various sites allow extra time 4

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