Our Hudson Valley Home
DCC is a vibrant community nestled in New York’s beautiful Hudson Valley. Named “one of the world’s greatest places” by Time magazine, the Hudson Valley has a lot to offer — and endless places to explore!
One of the World’s Greatest Places
Become part of our exciting, enriching community, on- and off-campus! Stroll across the river and admire the view on the Walkway Over the Hudson, the longest pedestrian bridge over water in the world.
Take in some history at the FDR Presidential Library and Museum, Eleanor Roosevelt’s Val-Kill retreat, the Vanderbilt Mansion or the Samuel Morse estate.
Get outside and enjoy a hike or a bike ride—we’re home to recreational spaces like the Dutchess County Rail Trail, and not far from Lake Minnewaska and the Mohonk Preserve, well-known for their hiking trails and scenic views.
Three other colleges – Vassar, Marist and the Culinary Institute of America – are within a few miles, and SUNY New Paltz is less than 30 minutes away. You’re also close to restaurants, museums, movie theaters (including two drive-ins) and shopping. And if you want to get out of town, NYC is just a 90-minute ride on Metro-North or Amtrak.
We’re More Than Just a Pretty Face
Walkway Over the Hudson
This former railroad bridge, closed for years after a fire, was transformed into 1.28 miles of pedestrian walkway—and one of the most popular attractions in the valley. Go for a bike ride, take your dog for a run, participate in one of their many public events, or just enjoy the view.
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FDR Museum
Visit FDR’s former home, just minutes from DCC in Hyde Park. Learn about Franklin D. Roosevelt, Eleanor Roosevelt, the New Deal and World War II. History comes alive with interactive and immersive exhibits, plus some rarely seen artifacts of the era.
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Dia:Beacon
Once a Nabisco box-printing factory on the banks of the Hudson, Dia:Beacon exhibits art from the 1960s to the present. Dia Beacon has helped transform Beacon into a vibrant arts destination. Dia:Beacon, Riggio Galleries, Beacon, NY ©Dia Art Foundation, NY. Photo: Bill Jacobson Studio, NY. Courtesy Dia Art Foundation, NY
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What else is here?
See what else you can do in Dutchess County and beyond. Get off campus and grab a quick bite or enjoy one of our great restaurants. Go shopping or hit a movie. Meet friends or make new ones or just find a quiet space to calm your mind. There’s something for everyone in the Hudson Valley!
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miles of Dutchess Rail Trail for walking, running and biking
seats in the Bardavon Opera House, the oldest continuously running theater