Guidebook for Columbia County
Food Scene
Wm. Farmer and Sons
20 S Front StStylish/hip restaurant
Ca’Mea
214 Warren StGood Italian Restaurant.
Mexican Food right across the Hudson River! I recommend the outdoor tables at sunset.
12 locals recommend
Pico de Gallo
48 Riverview StMexican Food right across the Hudson River! I recommend the outdoor tables at sunset.
Bartlett House
2258 NY-66Great for Brunch and Coffee. Best bread!!
Samascott Orchards
5 Sunset AveKinderhook Farmer's Market
2724 Co Rd 21Kinderhook Farm
1958 Co Rd 21The Chatham Berry Farm LLC
A wine bar in a Kinderhook townhouse, with an open fireplace and lounge seating.
20 locals recommend
Dyad Wine Bar
16 Hudson StA wine bar in a Kinderhook townhouse, with an open fireplace and lounge seating.
Saisonnier
11 Chatham StBeer, cheese and sandwiches with outdoor seating.
Upscale, sophisticated and expensive....well designed. There is also a Café on Warren Street with good baked goods. Same owners as the Bartlett House.
141 locals recommend
The Maker Lounge
Prison AlleyUpscale, sophisticated and expensive....well designed. There is also a Café on Warren Street with good baked goods. Same owners as the Bartlett House.
Famous for Mochi Doughnuts and interesting Dutch-Indonesian fusion food.
Good espresso too. Breakfast/Lunch only. For dinner go to the Aviary.
Part of the new Knitting Mill complex in the middle of Kinderhook.
21 locals recommend
Morningbird
4 Hudson StFamous for Mochi Doughnuts and interesting Dutch-Indonesian fusion food.
Good espresso too. Breakfast/Lunch only. For dinner go to the Aviary.
Part of the new Knitting Mill complex in the middle of Kinderhook.
Nice bar downstairs with live music on Mondays. Cozy and friendly place.
68 locals recommend
Blue Plate
1 Kinderhook StNice bar downstairs with live music on Mondays. Cozy and friendly place.
Wonderful Thai food. Especially recommended during the summer, when the large backyard is open for al freco dining!
36 locals recommend
Isaan Thai Star
41 N 7th StWonderful Thai food. Especially recommended during the summer, when the large backyard is open for al freco dining!
Wasabi
807 Warren StGood Sushi and Maki Rolls. No "thrill" place however.
Le Gamin Country
609 Warren StFun and original French Bistro. Lunch only-cash only.
Part of the new Knitting Mill complex in Kinderhook.
Wonderful Asian fusion food! Make reservations for dining.
The Aviary Kinderhook
Part of the new Knitting Mill complex in Kinderhook.
Wonderful Asian fusion food! Make reservations for dining.
Drinks & Nightlife
Dyad Wine Bar
16 Hudson StWine-Bar in a historic townhouse.
Best place for drinks in a stunning place....hard to get seating on the weekends.
141 locals recommend
The Maker Lounge
Prison AlleyBest place for drinks in a stunning place....hard to get seating on the weekends.
Lawrence Park Hudson
260 Warren StOn the loud side.....but they have a good cava.
Arts & Culture
Art Omi
1405 Co Rte 22Outdoor Sculpture Garden
Jack Shainman Gallery: The School
25 Broad StA must see....open on Saturday
Olana Visitor Center and Museum Store
Olana State Historic SiteInteresting historic mansion to visit.
Martin Van Buren National Historic Site
1013 Old Post RdLuykas Van Alen House
2589 NY-9HTanglewood
PS21: Performance Spaces for the 21st Century
2980 NY-66Albany-Hudson Electric Trail
Most of the AHET Trail is an off-road “rail trail” built on an historic electric trolley corridor, now owned by National Grid which donated authorization to NYS to construct the trail. The remainder of the AHET route is designated along public roadways.
The AHET trail is 10 to 12-feet wide with gentle grades, welcoming visitors of all ages and abilities. Most of the trail has a paved asphalt surface; some sections in Columbia County have a stonedust surface, which is compacted fine-grinded stone. The trail is open year-round, dawn to dusk, for non-motorized recreation (ATVs, dirt bikes, snowmobiles, and other motorized vehicles are prohibited).
Martin Van Buren Nature Trail
Martin Van Buren Nature TrailAntiques
A fun little place to visit in Valatie. Come with an open mind and be surprised. I always find something adorable there.
Mom and Pop’s Antiques
3037 Main StreetA fun little place to visit in Valatie. Come with an open mind and be surprised. I always find something adorable there.