Location: Millbrook
Top Things to do in Millbrook
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Millbrook is a village in Dutchess County, New York, United States. Millbrook is located in the Hudson Valley, on the east side of the Hudson River, 90 miles (140 km) north of New York City. Millbrook is near the center of the Town of Washington. As of the 2010 Census, Millbrook's population was 1,452. It is often referred to as a low-key version of the Hamptons and is one of the most affluent villages in New York.
Restaurants in Millbrook
1. Innisfree Gardens
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 176 reviews
Private garden of 1930s heiress now open to public.
Reviewed By YorkieMummy - York, UK
I really liked this place. It really is very beautiful and peaceful. We went with a range of ages including kids from 7-15 but we all enjoyed it. Not much to do except enjoy the scenery; ramble about; eat picnics and generally relax - but that is it's charm.
2. Blue Sky Balloons
Overall Ratings
5 based on 20 reviews
Reviewed By mets_gator - Yorktown Heights, New York
My wife had "won" a balloon-ride gift certificate at a charity silent auction quite a while ago and Bill Hughes (the pilot/owner of Blue Sky Balloons) was very accommodating in scheduling the ride after the expiration date. Customer service is very important and Bill did us right! We scheduled the ride for sunrise on October 22. I thought this might be late for the fall colors, but with the warm September and the drought, the colors were a few weeks late this year (2015). We ended up catching the leaves in their glorious peak (check out the photos!). Sprout Creek Farm (Noxon Road/Taconic Pkwy.) is a beautiful starting point and we drifted North up to Millbrook during the one-hour flight (7am arrival at farm, we returned at 9:30am). We could see the Mid-Hudson Bridge to the West and the Hudson Valley gap in the Appalachians/Hudson Highlands to the South. The ride was spectacular and quite memorable (we even saw a rainbow from the balloon!). Bill was knowledgable and very professional (and also tolerant of my non-stop photo-taking!). I would not hesitate to go up again with Bill. Wear sneakers, jeans and comfortable clothes. Bring a camera and enjoy the ride!!!
3. The Crown Maple Estate at Madava Farms
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 77 reviews
Located on 800 acres of pristine land in the beautiful Hudson Valley, Crown Maple is a state-of-the-art sugarhouse open to the public two weekends in March for Maple Weekends, sponsored by the NYS Maple Producers Association. We will also be open to the public for limited special occasions to be announced on our website and Crown Maple Facebook page. Our Farm offers a variety of maple products, from pancake mix to mixed nuts and even spice rubs.
Reviewed By gcorcella - Long Island City, New York
My husband and I visited Crown Maple over the weekend for brunch and just to relax and loved every minute of it. The brunch was amazing, i had the pumpkin pancakes and he had the huevos rancheros and both were delicious. The property is beautiful and i would absolutely return.
4. Lilymoore Farm
Overall Ratings
5 based on 8 reviews
Lilymoore is a unique and special farm. We offer visitors the opportunity to learn how to walk an alpaca. The program is called Alpaca Buddy and it is a very popular program. During the summer, we have a Story Time for children. We also offer a variety of products made from the fiber of our alpacas. Farm tours will begin on Tuesday May 29th. They will be Tuesdays and Fridays from 1:30 – 4:00pm. Story Time will be Fridays at 2:00 pm and will run throughout the summer.
Reviewed By peterturoff - LaGrangeville, New York
We look forward to our visits to Lilymoore Farm. It is such a treat to see the Alpacas (the highlight!), horses, chickens, ducks. We have been to Lilymoore Farm several times and enjoy spending time with, feeding, walking and learning about the Alpacas. There are about 18 Alpacas and 3 baby Alpacas are coming in the next few months! Diana is great. All the Alpacas have names and Diana knows all of their personalities! We are regular visitors and love to feed and walk the Alpacas. We are very fortunate to live nearby. I highly recommend you make the trip to visit Lilymoore Farm... it makes for a great destination if you don't live nearby.
5. Millbrook Vineyards & Winery
Overall Ratings
4 based on 172 reviews
Reviewed By pugmom61 - Croton on Hudson, New York
Our visit here was unplanned. We happened to be in the area and saw a sign and had time so we decided to check it out. The Winery was very crowded as you would expect on a beautiful Saturday afternoon in late October. There was...MoreThank you for taking the time to review us! We are glad that you enjoyed our visit and look forward to hosting you in the future for a tour and tasting!
6. The Book Booth: America's Littlest Library
Overall Ratings
5 based on 1 reviews
On September 3rd, 2011 "The Book Booth: America's littlest library" opened in Clinton Corners, NY - A refurbished 1960s 3'x3'x8'4" British Phone Booth that houses 150 used books, 2 thin visitors at a time, uses no electricity, no plumbing and with a motion sensor light that is powered by a tiny solar panel on the roof... everything about this mini library is green, except the color. Thanks to David & Jeanie Bean who have loaned their phone box to the local library. It is an official branch of the Clinton Community Library, Friends of Library maintain the booth year round. The Red English Phone Box is genuine! Though, not the traditional kind often seen in movies and in England, this is a K-8 model. Industrial Designer Bruce Martin vision for the tradional Red Phone Box won and it his design that was used during the 1960s. 11,000 were produced and as of 2011, only 12 are still in use today in UK. We'd like to add to that number and think that 13 are in perfect working order...though, not used in its true intention, the Book Booth certainly works hard at keeping people connected by way of the written word.In fact, if you plan on making a visit, try to bring a book to "readcycle" as the loose policy is 'take a book/leave a book'. If you don't have a book to share, please feel free to take one anyways and remember to pass it on to someone else. Childrens books are located in the baskets on the floor so the little ones can rummage through whilst Mom & Dad look at the bounty on the shelves.
Reviewed By Denny Q - Salt Point, New York
Books !!!!! What more could you want, need or expect. This is the place to bring your gently used books to be recycled - Next to Bean's - grab a bite to eat. Across the way from Harker House Wine & Spirits - fine wines and expert advice !!!
7. Stone Church
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 21 reviews
Reviewed By robcurtross - New York City, New York
This is a small-town preserve, which began in 2004 by offering a single short hike, ending at the Dover Stone Church — an extraordinary cave-like natural formation. This is one of my favorite short hikes and friends are always impressed by the 30-foot waterfall cascading into pool of water inside the cave and that flows through and then out of the cavern entrance.
We stopped by earlier this month and enjoyed several of the trails and did a bit of trail maintenance.
The original Stone Church Cave Trail (0.2 mile from trailhead, pink blaze) -- easy but wet -- wear boots.
Red Trail (1.0 mile, loop from trailhead).
Yellow Trail (1.0 mile, loop from trailhead).
Blue Trail (1.5 mile, out-and-back from trailhead).
8. Trevor Zoo
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 75 reviews
Reviewed By pugmom61 - Croton on Hudson, New York
This is a very small zoo but it is a nice place to visit if you are in the area doing other things or live nearby. We spent the afternoon in Millbrook and visited here as well as the Winery and ate dinner at Charlotte's. All close to each other. It will take you less than an hour here at the zoo. A nice pleasant stroll around good for kids and adults as well.
9. Soukup Farms
Overall Ratings
5 based on 5 reviews
Soukup Farms is a third generation family farm, producing and selling pure New York Maple Syrup. Started as a hobby in the early 1950's the operation expanded to 800 taps in the 1990's and today has more than 2,000 taps in two sugarbushes. With a renewed interest in the maple production process the third generation of syrup producers has moved to a new sugarhouse and is actively expanding the business.
Reviewed By DrAndy1 - Fishkill
My wife and I visited this historic maple farm in the Mid-Hudson Valley. It was fascinating to speak with the young couple that runs the business.
Soukup Farms is a third-generation family farm, producing and selling pure New York Maple Syrup. Started as a hobby in the early 1950's the operation expanded to over 800 taps in the 1990's. With a renewed interest in the maple production process, the third generation of syrup producers has moved to a new sugar bush and is actively expanding the business.
10. Orvis Sandanona Shooting Grounds
Overall Ratings
5 based on 34 reviews
Orvis Sandanona Shooting Grounds: Sporting Clays, Shooting Lessons, Fly Casting Lessons, Corporate Outings, Fly Fishing and Wing Shooting Schools, Retail Store, lunch restaurant, and more
Reviewed By Oliver S - New York City, New York
I remember shooting SC here years ago, when it was one of the premium outlets for this sport, comparable to such high end venues as Pintail Point down in MD and Addieville RI. So, I got excited when a friend from CT called to invite me to a shoot there and did not think anything of the two hours drive from the City to reach Sandanona. The two hours drive back looked like four, given the disappointing visit and shoot. They had some kind of event, so only few of the stations were open. But that was not the main problem. The place looks falling apart: the only “hip” area is the shop where they peddle modern Orvis clothing. But that's not why you go to a Sporting Clay outfit. Some of the stations looked so antique, I was afraid they'd fall down while we are climbing them. The traps are still not automated! Thus, they assure employment for an army of trappers which makes them the most expensive SC venue I have visited, and I've shot in every state of the nation. Everything is extra, even if you are member. Huge gratuity is expected on top of high rates. I know they also offer hunting but have no opinion on how good that is, I only found out that the area they hunt on is not that big and prices are very high. For my money, I'd rather go to Mid Hudson SC in New Paltz. Oh, and did I tell you about the bugs? An Army of bugs, no less.
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