Explore Ancram & The Hudson Valley
Seeing a show at Ancram Center for the Arts? Here are some of our favorite nearby restaurants, markets, hikes, and local spots throughout Ancram, Copake, Pine Plains, Millerton, and the surrounding Hudson Valley.
Whether you're visiting for the afternoon or making a weekend of it, we hope you explore the region we call home.
Coffee, Groceries & Essentials
Ancram Little Store
Just steps from Ancram Center and perfect for breakfast sandwiches, coffee, and basics.
1291 County Route 7, Ancram
Copake-Hillsdale Farmers Market
A favorite Saturday stop for local produce, baked goods, and prepared foods.
9140 State Route 22, Hillsdale
Saturdays, 9 AM–1 PM
Copake General Store
Great for sandwiches, snacks, and essentials.
171 County Route 7A, Copake, NY
Fulton & Forbes Wine & Spirits
Conveniently located just down the road from Ancram Center.
1415 County Route 7, Ancram,
Restaurants We Love
There are several dining options within 10–20 minutes of Ancram Center, including restaurants in Pine Plains, Copake, Hillsdale, and Millerton.
Reservations are recommended, especially on weekends and performance nights.
Champêtre
An intimate restaurant serving authentic French dishes
2938 Church Street, Pine Plains. 518-771-3350
The Greens at Copake Country Club
Locally sourced American fare with outdoor dining
44 Golf Course Road, Copake. 518-325-0019
North Star at the Alander Lodge
Upscale-casual dining serving contemporary American cuisine
7519 NY-22, Copake. (518) 329-3000
Roe-Jan Brewery Company
Serving fine craft beer, pub fare, and live music
32 Anthony St, Hillsdale. (518) 303-8080
Stissing House
Historic colonial tavern serving American / wood-fired fare
7801 South Main Street, Pine Plains. 518-771-3064
Willa
A new neighborhood restaurant / bar with locally sourced New American menu
52 Main Street, Millerton. 518-789-0252
Farmer’s Wife
Small café in Ancramdale serving breakfast, lunch, and prepared foods.
3 Co Rd 8, Ancramdale. (518) 329-5431
Dad’s Diner
Burger and fried-chicken eatery featuring a 1950s-style interior with counter seats and a kid's menu.
178 County Rte 7A, Copake. (518) 329-3237
Outdoor Recreation
The hills, trails, and scenic backroads surrounding Ancram Center make it easy to pair a performance with time outdoors in the Hudson Valley and Berkshires region.
Overmountain Conservation Area
Beautiful hiking trails and panoramic views of the Hudson Valley.
138 Catalano Road, Ancramdale
Bash Bish Falls
A scenic walk leading to one of the region’s most famous waterfalls.
Taconic State Park, Copake Falls
Art Galleries & Cultural Destinations
The Hudson Valley and Berkshires are home to a vibrant arts community, with museums, galleries, theaters, cinemas, and performance spaces all within driving distance of Ancram Center.
Hudson Art Galleries & Antique Shops — Hudson, NY
Hudson’s Warren Street is filled with contemporary galleries, antique stores, bookstores, cafés, and design shops, making it a favorite day-trip destination before or after performances.
Olana State Historic Site
The historic home and landscape of Hudson River School painter Frederic Church features scenic walking paths, architecture, and sweeping views of the Catskills and Hudson Valley.
5720 NY-9G, Hudson
Wassaic Project
An artist-led cultural organization featuring exhibitions, public art, music, and community programming in a converted mill building and surrounding town.
37 Furnace Bank Rd, Wassaic
PS21: Center for Contemporary Performance
A contemporary performance venue presenting theater, dance, music, film, and multidisciplinary work in an open-air pavilion and theater setting.
2980 NY-66, Chatham
The Moviehouse
An independent cinema and community gathering space offering films, conversations, and cultural programming in the heart of Millerton.
48 Main St, Millerton
Hotels & Weekend Lodging
Many visitors turn their trip to Ancram Center into a full Hudson Valley or Berkshires weekend getaway, with a range of boutique hotels, inns, cabins, and countryside lodging nearby.
The Maker Hotel
A beautifully designed boutique hotel in downtown Hudson known for its eclectic interiors, restaurant, café, and luxurious atmosphere.
Rivertown Lodge
A relaxed and stylish Hudson hotel blending modern design with a cozy upstate feel, located just minutes from Warren Street.
731 Warren St, Hudson
The Amelia
A thoughtfully restored boutique hotel offering quiet accommodations within walking distance of Hudson’s restaurants, galleries, and shops.
339 Allen St, Hudson
Troutbeck
A historic countryside retreat featuring walking trails, fine dining, and elegant accommodations in the nearby Harlem Valley.
515 Leedsville Rd, Amenia
The Alander
A laid-back inn and restaurant near the Taconic Mountains, popular with hikers, weekend travelers, and summer visitors.
7519 NY-22
Millerton Inn
A charming boutique inn with a Mediterranean-inspired restaurant and outdoor porch in the center of Millerton.
53 Main St, Millerton
Stissing House Lodging
A historic Hudson Valley property connected to the well-known Stissing House restaurant, offering an intimate countryside stay.
3036 E Church St, Pine Plains
Cabins, Inns & Farm Stays Throughout Columbia County
The surrounding region also offers rural cabins, bed-and-breakfasts, farm stays, and countryside rentals throughout Columbia County and the Berkshires.