Day 2
Dover Plains to Saugerties
73 milesDrive 15 miles west to see waterfalls, flowers, and rock formations at Millbrook's 150-acre gem, Innisfree Garden (Tyrrel Rd., 845-677- 8000). Continue 13 miles north to the Culinary Institute of America (1946 Campus Dr., Hyde Park, 845- 451-1546; reservation required) to watch the students in action.
In Rhinebeck, 13 miles north, pop into A. L. Stickle Variety Store (13 E. Market St., 845-876-3206), then have a sandwich at Bread Alone (45 E. Market St., 845-876-3108) and cones at Del's Dairy Creme (775 Albany Post Rd., 845-876-4111). At Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome (9 Norton Rd., 845-752-3200), flying enthusiasts can ride in a vintage plane.
Go 16 miles southwest to Saugerties and the six-acre stone masterpiece Opus 40 (50 Fite Rd., 845-246-3400). Eat global comfort food at New World Home Cooking Co. (1411 Rte. 212, 845-246-0900) and sleep by the Hudson at the Saugerties Lighthouse Bed & Breakfast (168 Lighthouse Dr., 845-247-0656).
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