VISITvortex Hudson Valley

VISITvortex Hudson Valley MAGAZINE. VIDEOS. WEBPORTAL. A celebration of each season and a visual display of the Catskills & Hudson Valley’s treasures in print, online, and video.

VISITvortex is a trusted Hudson Valley lifestyle resource for over a decade. A celebration of each season and a visual display of the Catskills and Hudson Valley’s treasures ONLINE, IN PRINT and through VIDEO. OUR MISSION is to help stimulate the local economy by promoting and introducing the faces behind independently owned businesses and organizations. As a community, we support each other by shopping locally and by experiencing all that this area has to offer. BE DRAWN IN!

You're standing in a hand-built 1916 concert hall in the Catskill woods, listening to a jazz quartet, and thinking - how...
06/05/2026

You're standing in a hand-built 1916 concert hall in the Catskill woods, listening to a jazz quartet, and thinking - how did I not know about this place? 🎶

That's the summer the Hudson Valley delivers every single year. World-class theater in an Art Deco gem in Ellenville . Shakespeare open-air under a tent in Hunter. Legendary headliners on the stage where Woodstock happened. Chamber music, craft fairs, gallery openings, and one of the finest art shows on the continent to close the season out in September.

The lineup for 2026 is exceptional. Swipe for the full guide — venues, dates, and everything you need to plan your summer. Save it. You'll be coming back to this one. 👇

🌷 Read full article “Summer Arts and Entertainment in the Hudson Valley and Catskills: The Best 2026 Shows & Concerts” by Anne Pyburn Craig in our Spring 2026 Magazine online & find free copies in local shops across the Hudson Valley + Catskills.

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Stella’s Station Bar & Restaurant is one of the Hudson Valley’s favorite summer dining destinations, known for its liv...
06/04/2026

Stella’s Station Bar & Restaurant is one of the Hudson Valley’s favorite summer dining destinations, known for its lively outdoor patio, premium ice cream, creative comfort food, and unforgettable seasonal salads. Chef Mike DePaolo, a Culinary Institute of America–trained chef, shares his mouthwatering Lobster Cobb Salad recipe - a vibrant combination of tender lobster, crisp romaine, bacon, avocado, blue cheese, and balsamic dressing. Fresh, elegant, and surprisingly simple to prepare, this standout dish captures the flavors of a Hudson Valley summer in every bite.

🌷 Read full article “Stella's Chef Shares Recipe for Mouthwatering Lobster Salad. Learn How to Make Stella’s Station’s Lobster Cobb Salad with Fresh Ingredients and Homemade Balsamic” by Anne Pyburn Craig in our Summer 2026 Magazine online & find free copies in local shops across the Hudson Valley + Catskills.
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06/02/2026

Handmade heaven is coming to Rhinebeck! Mark your calendars, gather your crew, and get ready to meet the makers at the Rhinebeck Crafts Festival! From ceramics to jewelry to gourmet goodies — this annual craft show is your one-stop shopping event for all things handmade and unique!

📍 Rhinebeck, NY

📅 June 6-7 (Sat 10-5/Sun 10-4)

🛍️ One-of-a-kind items from 165+ makers

ℹ️ www.artrider.com for more info

There's a moment - about ten minutes after the Rip Van Winkle II pulls away from Kingston's Rondout waterfront - when th...
06/02/2026

There's a moment - about ten minutes after the Rip Van Winkle II pulls away from Kingston's Rondout waterfront - when the river opens up and everything else just falls away. 🌊

Lighthouses. Gilded Age estates. Catskill Mountain views that stretch as far as you can see. Bald eagles overhead if you're lucky - and you probably will be. Hudson River Cruises runs 90-minute narrated sightseeing cruises, golden-hour sunset cruises, and live music evenings on the water, all departing from the historic Rondout Landing in Kingston.

It's the Hudson Valley from the angle most people never get. And once you've seen it from the channel, you'll want to bring everyone back.

Advance booking is a must - the Rip fills up fast. Link to book at

🌷 Read full article “Hudson River Cruises: Scenic Hudson River Boat Tours and Sunset Cruises in Kingston, NY. Experience the Hudson Valley from the Water with Scenic Cruises, Sunset Tours and Special Events” by Anne Pyburn Craig in our Summer 2026 Magazine online & find free copies in local shops across the Hudson Valley + Catskills.
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Hot off the press. Summer magazine Kingston 💕
06/01/2026

Hot off the press. Summer magazine Kingston 💕

06/01/2026

The meadows are waking up - and if you slow down long enough, you'll see them. 🦋

Spring in the Hudson Valley and Catskills means Mourning Cloaks gliding along woodland edges, Spring Azures shimmering near wildflower patches, Eastern Tiger Swallowtails floating above the fields and so much more.

No special gear. No trail map required. Just a quiet moment outside and a little patience. The more still you are, the more you'll notice.

Full butterfly spotting guide in our Spring 2026 issue - link in bio! 🌸

💬 Which butterfly have you already spotted this spring? Drop it below! 👇

🌷 Dive into the Spring 2026 Magazine online & find free copies in local shops across the Hudson Valley + Catskills. BE PART of our seasonal magazines. DM us or email [email protected] for rates and details.

That pool isn't going to open itself. 💦You need Aqua Jet Pools - the Hudson Valley's most trusted pool care pros for ove...
05/31/2026

That pool isn't going to open itself. 💦

You need Aqua Jet Pools - the Hudson Valley's most trusted pool care pros for over 60 years. And right now, new customers get $500 off pool maintenance.

Summer is literally here. 🙌

📞 845.208.2706 | [email protected]

💬 Pool day or lake day - how do you spend your Hudson Valley summer? 👇

🌷 Dive into the Spring 2026 Magazine online & find free copies in local shops across the Hudson Valley + Catskills. BE PART of our seasonal magazines. DM us or email [email protected] for rates and details.

Dreaming of a home in the Hudson Valley? Ulster Savings has been making that dream real since 1851. 🏡The area's #1 co...
05/30/2026

Dreaming of a home in the Hudson Valley? Ulster Savings has been making that dream real since 1851. 🏡

The area's #1 community bank mortgage lender - meaning real local people who actually know this valley, working hard to get you into the home you deserve.

175 years of showing up for this community. That's not a bank. That's a neighbor.

💬 Hudson Valley homeowners - what was the best part of buying your home here? 👇

🌷 Dive into the Spring 2026 Magazine online & find free copies in local shops across the Hudson Valley + Catskills. BE PART of our seasonal magazines. DM us or email [email protected] for rates and details.

Your group trip deserves better than a group chat that goes nowhere. 🍌😂Flutterby Foundry plans curated Catskills group ...
05/29/2026

Your group trip deserves better than a group chat that goes nowhere. 🍌😂

Flutterby Foundry plans curated Catskills group excursions that are effortless, exhilarating and - kind of epic. Transportation, accommodations, private chef, personal trainer, guided experiences and skill-building. All handled. You just show up.

Even their CFO is sold on it. (Chief Fun Officer, obviously.) 😄

💬 Who's the person in your group who NEVER does the planning? Tag them - this one's for them. 👇

🌷 Dive into the Spring 2026 Magazine online & find free copies in local shops across the Hudson Valley + Catskills. BE PART of our seasonal magazines. DM us or email [email protected] for rates and details.

One burner in a Brooklyn kitchen. That's where it all started. 🍺 Swipe to meet Emily and Alex Wenner - the founders behi...
05/28/2026

One burner in a Brooklyn kitchen. That's where it all started. 🍺

Swipe to meet Emily and Alex Wenner - the founders behind one of the Hudson Valley's most beloved breweries, Lasting Joy in Tivoli. Their story is exactly as good as their beer.

📍 485 Lasher Road, Tivoli | lastingjoybrewery.com

💬 What's your favorite Lasting Joy beer? Drop it below! 👇🍺

🌷 Read full article “Lasting Joy Brewery in Tivoli, NY: Hudson Valley Craft Beer Made with Local Grains” by Anne Pyburn Craig in our Spring 2026 Magazine online & find free copies in local shops across the Hudson Valley + Catskills.
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Photos provided by Lasting Joy Brewery

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