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Visitors walking among market tents on the village green in Kinderhook in fall
Kinderhook's fall market on the village green

Town of Kinderhook, with the villages of Valatie and Kinderhook

Kinderhook

The village of Kinderhook, for example, provides a quieter, historically rooted experience, with the nearby Martin Van Buren National Historic Site giving insight into early American life and leadership.

Plan a Weekend in Kinderhook

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Coming Up in Kinderhook

Historic Sites + Must-See Attractions

All 8 in Kinderhook
James Vanderpoel House c. 1820

James Vanderpoel House c. 1820

Also known as the “House of History”; originally the Federal-era home of prominent lawyer and politician James Vanderpoel and his family, the

16 Broad Street, Kinderhook

Luykas Van Alen House c. 1737

Luykas Van Alen House c. 1737

Designated a National Historic Landmark in 1967, the Luykas Van Alen house is a restored house museum representing 18th century rural Dutch

2589 Route 9H, Kinderhook

Martin Van Buren Grave Site

Martin Van Buren Grave Site

Burial place of Martin Van Buren, 8th President of the United States.

2 Kindertree Drive, Kinderhook

Arts + Wellness

All 5 in Kinderhook
Super Stories

Super Stories

A Makers Space that focuses on community storytelling through public art, hands-on making experiences, and partnerships with local artists and educators.

2 Chatham St, Kinderhook

Valatie Community Theatre

Valatie Community Theatre

An intimate performance space, experience music and theatrical performance up close and personal.

3031 Main Street, Valatie

September Gallery

September Gallery

SEPTEMBER is an art gallery, an open space, and an on-going practice. We exhibit and support contemporary artists who are committed to

4 Hudson Street, 3rd Floor, Kinderhook

The School: Jack Shainman Gallery

The School: Jack Shainman Gallery

The focus of the gallery is to exhibit, represent and champion artists from around the world, in particular artists from Africa, East

25 Broad Street, Kinderhook

Shops + Antique Stores

All 10 in Kinderhook
Old Kinderhook Auction Company

Old Kinderhook Auction Company

Our family has spent multiple generations in all aspects of the antique business, building over the decades a diverse and robust client

3350 State Route 9, Valatie

Beaver Mill Antiques

Beaver Mill Antiques

Features fine antiques for the home, quality collectibles and exquisite estate jewelry and with over 30 years of experience in the antiques

3045 Main Street, Valatie

OK Pantry

OK Pantry

A modern-designed space with warm service, handcrafted beverages, REALLY good coffee, fresh pastries, lifestyle goods, grocery + beyond.

2 Hudson Street, Kinderhook

New York Designer Fabric Outlet

New York Designer Fabric Outlet

Exclusive outlet for overstock and discontinued fabrics and wallpapers from premier brands. Choose from hundreds of quality prints on both our online

3143 Route 9, Valatie

Wine + Craft Beverage

Harvest Spirits

Harvest Spirits

On site at the Golden Harvest Farm, which grows 15 varieties of apples on two 100-acre orchards. Apples grown, pressed, fermented, distilled

3074 Route 9, Valatie

Reifenberg Brewing

Reifenberg Brewing

Friendly, local craft brewer creating classic German and other popular styles including IPAs, Porters, Stouts, American ales, etc. Tasting room also has

3021 Main Street, Valatie

The Greenhouse Cidery

The Greenhouse Cidery

Located at The Chatham Berry Farm and specializing in unique small batch hard ciders. Tasting room features a rotating selection of NYS

2309 NY-203, Chatham

Chatham Brewing

Nearby in Chatham, about 15 min

Chatham Brewing

Brewed fresh, brewed local, Chatham Brewing has been named Best Craft Brewery in the Hudson Valley multiple times. Their award-winning selection of

59 Main Street, Chatham

Eats + Drinks

All 25 in Kinderhook
Golden Harvest Farms

Golden Harvest Farms

Opened in 1957, the retail market, apple orchard, cider mill, and bakery. Voted best cider donuts in Capital District. Market sells a

3074 Route 9, Valatie

OK Social

OK Social is your place to gather for fun, great food, and live music in a vibrant atmosphere. As a performance and

3321 State Route 9, Valatie

Samascott’s Garden Market

Samascott’s Garden Market

Growers of annuals, perennials and hanging baskets. Open all year round selling locally sourced fruits, vegetables, pumpkins, sweet corn, fresh eggs, free

65 Chatham Street, Kinderhook

Isola Wine & Tapas

Isola Wine & Tapas

A downtown Kinderhook oasis that specializes in wine and tapas from European islands and coasts.

16 Hudson Street, Kinderhook

Farms + Local Markets

All 5 in Kinderhook
Kinderhook Farmers’ Market

Kinderhook Farmers’ Market

Local farmers’ market offering a wide variety of goods: produce, naturally raised meats, free-range eggs, baked goods, flowers, bedding plants, honey, maple

Route 9 at the Village Square, Kinderhook

Samascott Orchards

Samascott Orchards

Open June-October for pick-your-own fruits and vegetables on 200 acres. Apple cider mill on premises. Farm stand offers apple cider, donuts, homemade

5 Sunset Avenue, Kinderhook

Staron’s Farm Stand

Staron’s Farm Stand

Berries, beef, vegetables, including potatoes, sweet corn, tomatoes; largest potato grower in Columbia County. June-Oct, Mon-Fri 9am-6pm, Sat & Sun 9am-5pm

4 Merwin Road, Valatie

The Chatham Berry Farm

Family owned and operated farm and farm store specializing in natural, organic, and local produce and products as well as no-spray, pesticide-free

2309 Route 203, Chatham

Lodging + Camping

Mile Hill B&B

Mile Hill B&B

1852 Colonial Farmhouse with European flair; featuring 2 bedrooms each with private bath and a scrumptious Farm to Table breakfast. Grounds offer

2461 County Route 21, Valatie

The Blue Spruce Inn & Suites

The Blue Spruce Inn & Suites welcomes business travelers and families with a safe, quiet space to work and play. Our newly

3093 Route 9, Valatie

Old Dutch Inn

Situated in the heart of the historic Dutch Village of Kinderhook, Old Dutch Inn is a luxury, boutique hotel designed to service

8 Broad Street, Kinderhook

Bellavista Country Estate

Nearby in Chatham, about 10 min

Bellavista Country Estate

A premier vacation destination with classic Berkshire/Hudson Valley charm. Enjoy year-round vacations at this 60-acre estate situated on the Old Chatham Hunt

147 Rock City Road, Old Chatham

Outdoor Adventures

All 6 in Kinderhook
Martin Van Buren Nature Trails

Martin Van Buren Nature Trails

The 70-acres of Van Buren Nature Trails are made up of four well marked all season trails, including a 1.4-mile outer loop

2408 Route 9H, Kinderhook

OK Spoke Bicycle Shop

OK Spoke Bicycle Shop

Bike shop with bicycle repair services. We also offer a full selection of bicycles and accessories. Bike rentals available.

1006 Kinderhook Street, Valatie

Empire State Trail

The 750-mile Empire State Trail showcases New York’s special places, diverse history, and iconic landscapes.

Kinderhook

Mills Park

A one-acre managed ecological park located approximately .2 miles from the historic center of the Village of Kinderhook.

Albany Avenue, Kinderhook