If you need to get out of the city for a couple of days and are a history buff, then how about going up the Hudson River Valley to to the charming town of Rhinebeck? Book a room at The Beekman Arms, which promotes itself as the oldest inn in America. Be sure to stay at the Beekman and not their sister property, the Delamater, down the street. I recommend having a car to explore the area around Rhinebeck, but even if you don't have one, you can take Amtrak out of Penn Station to Rhinecliff (about an hour and a half ride each way) and a taxi two miles to Rhinebeck. Drop off your bags and explore the town. Stop by Bread Alone for a latte and slice of pie. Enjoy dinner in the Colonial Tap Room at the Beekman and end the day with a glass of brandy in your room (the inn provides a decanter with enough brandy for two people at no charge). Start the next morning with a complimentary continental breakfast at the inn. Spend the day in nearby Hyde Park visiting FDR's home and library followed by a tour the Vanderbilt Mansion. You can either dine at the Culinary Institute of America or return to Rhinebeck for dinner. Liberty Public House, Terrapin and Le Petit Bistro are all within a block of the Beekman. If you're in the mood for a movie, there's a two-screen theater next door to Liberty. Enjoy!
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