WELCOME TO
Rhinebeck New York

Sophisticated country town less than two hours' drive from New York City, in Dutchess County. Superb shopping and dining, some of the country's finest historic mansions, and splendid countryside. Bard and Vassar colleges lie nearby. Spend a day in town (we show you how below), then visit some of the nearby Catskills towns such as Woodstock, Kingston and the Rondout harbor.

Map of Rhinebeck to print out

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Photos of Rhinebeck

Photos can't do justice to the charm of Rhinebeck, but we've tried. Take this link to preview the town's unique country sophistication.

Bread Alone Cafe
Organic breads from a wood-fired brick oven

The organic and traditionally-baked loaves from Woodstock's "Bread Alone" bakery have become a staple of NYC gourmets.

Pete's Cafe
Perfectly ordinary

A classic country cafe--for Rhinebeck. Full of ex-New Yorkers, you'll feel right at home. Good food, and all of Rhinebeck outside just waiting for you to finish that coffee and the Times.

Hummingbird Jewelers
Where jewelry is fine art

A unique eclectic collection of fine contemporary, classic and antique jewelry in a gallery setting. Representing over 100 American and European designer-jewelers, many from the Hudson Valley.

haldora...designer
Designs that travel the globe well

Haldora designs many of the items in this charming european-style boutique herself. She also carries a full range of accessories. 32 East Market Street.

Calico
Restaurant & patisserie

Calico is really a dinner place, but forget it, you'll never get in, it's always reserved way ahead. So make do with lunch, and those fabulous pastries.

Schemmy's
Like no other

Rhinebeck's hole-in-the-wall. An institution. You recognize it by the large ice-cream sign outside.

Terrapin
Exotic, and fine

Yes, it's a church, or was. Now it's an elegant restaurant, plus a bistro. Renowned for fine dining, in an elegant lofty setting. The dishes often borrow from exotic cuisines.

Upstate Films
Two classic movie theaters

Rhinebeck is blessed with this exceptionally fine pair of classic movie theaters. Often this will be your best choice for evening entertainment.

Nearby country towns

Rhinebeck is part of a community of historic towns, several of which lie across the Hudson. This photo shows Kingston, the original capital of New York State. Our town photo-guide also includes Woodstock, another shopping mecca.

El Toro Guapo
Cafe and dining

Haute cuisine Spanish/American style, in dashing environments inside and out. Excellent food, authentic Hispanic beers, spirited margeritas.

Traphagen Restaurant
Dine in the oldest Inn in America

The food has always been excellent here, and you can have it served in any one of the many bars and nooks squirreled away in this romantic inn.