Columbia
Columbia

Welcome to Columbia County!

Nestled between the majestic Hudson River and the Berkshire’s Taconic Range, Columbia County is a perfect weekend getaway, vacation destination or just a place to kick back and relax. Only two hours north of New York City, Columbia County offers unsurpassed rural beauty, a rich cultural scene and active recreational opportunities.

Columbia County—Easy to reach, harder to tear yourself away. You’ll find yourself discovering worlds within worlds of pleasure, serenity, and entertainment. From world-class music and theater performances, state and national historic sites, art galleries, vineyards, distilleries and wineries to outdoor adventure geared to the whole family. You’ll fill your days and nights with memory-making for as long as you choose to stay. Agricultural roots run deep in Columbia County. Family farms have been growing heirloom vegetable strains for generations. Indulge your senses in a taste and leave with the makings of a feast and tips on how to fix it. It’s all here: five-star cuisine, extraordinary diner fare, ethnic treats and pizza as an art form. Columbia County—where farm-to-table cuisine is just how it’s done. Here’s a sampling of what Columbia offers, Martin Van Buren National Historic Site, Olana State Historic Site, Catamount Mountain Resort, Mac-Haydn Theatre, Hudson Hall, Lake Taghkanic State Park, five star restaurants, scenic hiking and biking trails—our options are endless.

  • Ancram
  • Austerlitz
  • Canaan
  • Chatham
  • Claverack
  • Clermont
  • Copake
  • Gallatin
  • Germantown
  • Ghent
  • Greenport
  • Hillsdale
  • Hudson
  • Kinderhook
  • Livingston
  • New Lebanon
  • Philmont
  • Stockport
  • Stuyvesant
  • Taghkanic
  • Valatie
  • Ancram
  • Austerlitz
  • Canaan
  • Chatham
  • Claverack
  • Clermont
  • Copake
  • Gallatin
  • Germantown
  • Ghent
  • Greenport
  • Hillsdale
  • Hudson
  • Kinderhook
  • Livingston
  • New Lebanon
  • Philmont
  • Stockport
  • Stuyvesant
  • Taghkanic
  • Valatie

Upcoming Events

Contemporary Circus – What Will Have Been by Circa (Australia)

CONTEMPORARY CIRCUS What Will Have Been by Circa Created by Yaron Lifschitz with the Circa Ensemble (Australia) Violin by Miranda Cuckson Explosive, daring artistry that will challenge your perception of…
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Classical Sunday with Pianist Joanne Polk

Join us for Classical Sunday with pianist Joanne Polk. The program will include Johann Sebastian Bach, Amy Beach, Cécile Chaminade, Alberto Ginastera, David Shenton, and Cole Porter. Polk’s albums have…
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