Nestled between the majestic Hudson River and the Berkshireโs 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 CountyโEasy to reach, harder to tear yourself away. Youโll find yourself discovering worlds within worlds of pleasure, serenity, and entertainment. Fromย world-class music and theater performances, state and nationalย historic sites, art galleries, vineyards, distilleries and wineries to outdoor adventure geared to the whole family. Youโll fill your days and nights with memory-making for as long as you choose to stay.ย Agricultural rootsย run deep in Columbia County.ย Family farmsย 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. Itโs all here: five-star cuisine, extraordinary diner fare, ethnic treats and pizza as an art form. Columbia Countyโwhere farm-to-table cuisine is just how itโs done. Hereโs a sampling of what Columbia offers, Martin Van Buren National Historic Site, Olana State Historic Site, Catamount Mountain Resort, Helsinki Hudson, Lake Taghkanic State Park, five star restaurants, scenic hiking and biking trailsโour options are endless.






TOWNS, CITIES & VILLAGES
- Ancram
- Austerlitz
- Canaan
- Chatham
- Claverack
- Clermont
- Copake
- Gallatin
- Germantown
- Ghent
- Greenport
- Hillsdale
- Hudson
- Kinderhook
- Livingston
- New Lebanon
- Philmont
- Stockport
- Stuyvesant
- Taghkanic
- Valatie