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!

Craving a one-of-a-kind dining experience in Ulster County? The Running Deer Inn Bar & Road Kill Grill in Napanoch serve...
09/27/2025

Craving a one-of-a-kind dining experience in Ulster County? The Running Deer Inn Bar & Road Kill Grill in Napanoch serves exotic wild game burgers, homestyle comfort food, and ice-cold drinks in a historic, family-run, and (haunted!) neighborhood bar loved by locals and visitors alike.

Meet Christine "The Doe Running the Show" Schiff—the heart and soul behind Napanoch's most beloved (and haunted!) neighborhood bar! 🦌✨

This isn't just another restaurant story. Christine literally grew up in this bar, playing pool while her grandfather held court at his favorite barstool. When her dad got sick, she came home with a dream that lit up his final days: "I want to buy this place." Though he passed before the sale closed in 2023, every mount on the wall, every vintage tool, and every wild game burger honors his memory and her grandfather's legacy.

From politics aide to wedding bartender to sheriff's wife—Christine's journey led her back to where it all started. "Twelve years ago I got out of politics and into bartending, and it was incredibly freeing," she says. Now she's serving up bison, ostrich, kangaroo, yak, and even CAMEL burgers (on Wednesdays—get it? Hump day! 🐪) alongside comfort food that won't break the budget.

"People come in and have a beer and good conversation instead of being on their phones all the time," Christine says. "It's still the community's watering hole."

This is what authentic hospitality looks like—rooted in love, family, and genuine care for every person who walks through the door. Christine didn't just buy a bar; she preserved a piece of Rondout Valley heart.

Ready to meet "The Doe" herself? Save this post and experience the warmth that's drawing visitors from Poughkeepsie to Jersey!

📍 The Running Deer Inn Bar & Road Kill Grill
🦌 28 State Route 55, Napanoch, NY

📸 Rachel Collet

📖 Read the full article “Running Deer Inn: Wild Game Burgers & Local Bar in Napanoch Top Napanoch Bar & Grill for Wild Game Burgers, Comfort Food & Live Music” in our VISITvortex Autumn Issue – link in bio. 🍁

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Celebrate the best of the season—warming, flavorful, and meant to be shared. Whether you’re unwinding after school picku...
09/26/2025

Celebrate the best of the season—warming, flavorful, and meant to be shared. Whether you’re unwinding after school pickup or gathering around a fall dinner table, they’re a reminder of how delicious the harvest can be. You can also just leave out the alcohol for a delicious mocktail.

📸 Photo by Brent Hofacker.

Discover more recipes in the full article “Dishes Featuring Fall’s Bounty: 3 Hudson Valley Harvest Recipes. Three Simple Seasonal Recipes Inspired by the Hudson Valley Autumn Harvest ” in our Autumn magazine - online and on the shelves of your local shops! 🍁 link in bio. To be part of these features ask us about advertising in our next seasonal print magazine.

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From steam power to solar innovation—discover 200+ years of Hudson River history at Kingston's hidden maritime gem! ⚓✨ ...
09/25/2025

From steam power to solar innovation—discover 200+ years of Hudson River history at Kingston's hidden maritime gem! ⚓✨

Step aboard the world's FIRST Coast Guard-licensed solar tour boat and cruise past historic lighthouses, or explore the 1898 steam tug Mathilda that's been calling the Hudson home for over a century. But this isn't just a look-don't-touch museum—get your hands dirty in their renowned Woodworking School where you'll master the same boat-building techniques used centuries ago.

🚢 What awaits you:
Solar-powered lighthouse & sunset tours aboard Solaris
Historic vessel tours including 125-year-old steam tug
Build-your-own-boat classes & sailing instruction
Indigenous Hudson River history tours
Wine tasting cruises through October

The museum's philosophy? "Our waterways connect us all." From this very dock, you could sail to NYC or navigate to the Great Lakes—the Hudson River truly is America's highway to the world.
Ready for an adventure that's equal parts history lesson and hands-on experience? This blue-collar museum celebrates the hardworking people who built the Hudson Valley we know today.
Save this post and tag someone who'd love exploring with you! 👇
📍 Hudson River Maritime Museum
⛵ 50 Rondout Landing, Kingston, NY

📸 Photos by Rachel Collet

📖 Find the full article “Hudson River Maritime Museum: History, Tours & Hands-On Learning
Explore Hudson River History, Hands-On Classes, and Solar-Powered Tours” in our VISITvortex Autumn Issue – link in bio. 🍁

Autumn Guide to Fall Farm Fun in the Hudson Valley & Catskills: Apple picking, pumpkin patches, corn mazes, sweet cider ...
09/23/2025

Autumn Guide to Fall Farm Fun in the Hudson Valley & Catskills: Apple picking, pumpkin patches, corn mazes, sweet cider donuts and fresh-baked pies, hayrides…this season stokes the senses and lifts your heart. - https://mailchi.mp/6f506043e257/fall-farm-fun

If you’re a man, or love someone who is, you need to get to know Hamilton & Adams in Uptown Kingston. A shop dedicated ...
09/23/2025

If you’re a man, or love someone who is, you need to get to know Hamilton & Adams in Uptown Kingston. A shop dedicated to the discerning and adventurous man, Hamilton & Adams features menswear that’s both sharp and rugged, grooming tools that feel as good in the hand as they do on skin, and unique, well-made gifts and accessories that aren’t easy to come across. To shop for such things online at random is to risk disappointment; some things need to be experienced in person. At Hamilton & Adams, where the mantra is “Stay Curious,” you’ll find a well-curated cornucopia of solid finery.

“While we offer categories of products that are available globally, we can guarantee you that you will find goods here that are not available by other retailers in the Hudson Valley, or online.”

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Read more about Hamilton & Adams in the article “Meet the Owner: Hamilton & Adams” by Anne Pyburn Craig in our archive online. Tag us on your adventures!

Stone Ridge Orchard in Stone Ridge is a 200-year-old working farm us- ing sustainable practices and offering a wide ran...
09/21/2025

Stone Ridge Orchard in Stone Ridge is a 200-year-old working farm us- ing sustainable practices and offering a wide range of pick-your-own ap- ples in the fall, plus other local delectables at the farm stand. The Farm Bar, open weekends in September and October, serves up cider flights and New York State beer, wine, and cocktails.

📸 Stone Ridge Orchard

Discover more fantastic destinations across Hudson Valley in our Autumn magazine - online and on the shelves of your local shops! 🍁 link in bio. To be part of these features ask us about advertising in our next seasonal print magazine.

Celebrate the best of the season—warming, flavorful, and meant to be shared. Whether you’re unwinding after school picku...
09/19/2025

Celebrate the best of the season—warming, flavorful, and meant to be shared. Whether you’re unwinding after school pickup or gathering around a fall dinner table, they’re a reminder of how delicious the harvest can be.
Apple & Cheddar Quesadillas, sweet meets savory in this playful take on the classic apple-and-cheddar combo.

📸 Photo by Natasha Breen

Discover more recipes in the full article “Dishes Featuring Fall’s Bounty: 3 Hudson Valley Harvest Recipes. Three Simple Seasonal Recipes Inspired by the Hudson Valley Autumn Harvest ” in our Autumn magazine - online and on the shelves of your local shops! 🍁 link in bio. To be part of these features ask us about advertising in our next seasonal print magazine.

Georgian Conservatory ceiling by 📸 Discover more local businesses across Hudson Valley in VISITvortex Autumn magazine...
09/18/2025

Georgian Conservatory ceiling by

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Discover more local businesses across Hudson Valley in VISITvortex Autumn magazine - online and on the shelves of your local shops! 🍁 link in bio. To be part of these features ask us about advertising in our next seasonal print magazine.

Locust Grove Fruit Farm & Brewing Co. in Milton is a seventh-generation family operation with three generations hands-...
09/17/2025

Locust Grove Fruit Farm & Brewing Co. in Milton is a seventh-generation family operation with three generations hands-on. They offer u-pick every weekend during the month of October; after you’ve got your fruit, check in at the family-friendly Brewery Barn for fine house-made craft beverages to wash down the goodies from a selection of food trucks.

📸 Locust Grove Fruit Farm & Brewing Co.

Discover more fantastic destinations across Hudson Valley in our Autumn magazine - online and on the shelves of your local shops! 🍁 link in bio. To be part of these features ask us about advertising in our next seasonal print magazine.

Searching for the best restaurant in Rhinebeck, NY? Terrapin is a local favorite offering award-winning farm-to-table cu...
09/16/2025

Searching for the best restaurant in Rhinebeck, NY? Terrapin is a local favorite offering award-winning farm-to-table cuisine in a beautifully restored 1825 church. Featuring fresh Hudson Valley ingredients, global flavors, and a warm, inviting atmosphere, Terrapin is a must-visit dining destination in Upstate New York. - https://mailchi.mp/eda57e24a470/local-eatery-terrapin-rhinebeck

Featured property by : 226 Buttonwood Way | Hopewell JunctionStep inside this beautifully maintained Four Corners Commu...
09/16/2025

Featured property by : 226 Buttonwood Way | Hopewell Junction
Step inside this beautifully maintained Four Corners Community home in the scenic Hudson Valley! With soaring ceilings, a sun-filled open kitchen featuring granite countertops and a custom fridge, plus an incredible primary suite with 2 walk-in closets, this home is made for comfort and elegance.

Entertain in style with a fully finished basement complete with a surround sound TV room, bar, and ample seating — then enjoy the patio, balcony, and expansive lawn. This is the home you’ve been searching for! Check out our website for more information.

Represented by Lucas Hoye | BHHS LaGrangeville, 1100 Route 55, Ste. 201
Contact Lucas: 845-489-8534

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Discover more local recommendations across Hudson Valley in VISITvortex Autumn magazine - online and on the shelves of your local shops! 🍁 link in bio. To be part of these features ask us about advertising in our next seasonal print magazine.

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