Overview
Amenia is a township in Dutchess County, New York. This page also covers the village of Wassaic, 6 miles south of downtown Amenia.
1 sights · 3 things to do · 1 places to eat · 1 bars & cafés · 1 places to stay
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Best things about Amenia
Innisfree Garden
150-acre garden open to the public. Chinese landscape design incorporates streams, waterfalls, rocks, and plants. Center piece is the 40 acre glacial lake. No pets.
Cascade Mountain Winery & Restaurant
Millbrook Vineyards & Winery
Renowned winery with a long list of awards for its wines. 130 acres with 30 planted to grapes. The winery is located in a renovated dairy barn that has great views of the rolling hills of Dutchess County and of the Catsk…
Clinton Vineyards & Winery
Specializes in the Seyval Blanc grape. One of the few wineries in the region that produces sparkling wines fermented in the bottle, and has a line of dessert wines from specialty fruit. Tours and tasting Th-M 11AM-6PM (W…
Plan your trip
Best time to visit & weather
Most comfortable: May–Oct. Summer highs reach about 83°F; winter lows dip to about 15°F. Cold months (Jan, Feb) can bring snow and ice; check road conditions. Wettest: Oct and Aug. (climate data from nearby Waterbury)
Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).
Getting there
- From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
- SWF New York Stewart International Airport, Newburgh — 37 mi away. Directions
- BDL Bradley International Airport, Hartford — 45 mi away (major hub). Directions
Taconic State Parkway to Route 44 into Amenia.
Full “Get in” guide ↓Budget & where to stay
No prices are listed for this place yet. See the Sleep guide ↓ for options.
Sample 1-day itinerary
Day 1
- Morning Innisfree Garden, Cascade Mountain Winery & Restaurant
- Lunch Millbrook Diner
- Afternoon Millbrook Vineyards & Winery, Clinton Vineyards & Winery
- Evening Harney & Sons, Millerton
Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.
Food for you
Cuisine (tap to filter)
What to ask about, for your diet
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Get in
By plane
- Stewart International Airport (SWF). The closest major airport. Allegiant Air, American Eagle, and JetBlue operate flights from Florida and Philadelphia.
- Westchester County Airport (HPN). Two counties away, but an alternative to the congestion of the 3 major international airports around New York City. Rental cars available.
- Newark Liberty International Airport, Newark, New Jersey; John F. Kennedy International Airport; and LaGuardia Airport.
By car
Taconic State Parkway to Route 44 into Amenia.
By train
- Metro-North Railroad - Harlem line. Service between Wassaic station and New York City's Grand Central Terminal is about 2 hours. Local service is available between other Metro-North commuter stations. On-board train fares are subject to a stiff surcharge, so buy your tickets at the vending machines at the Wassaic station or at the machines or ticket windows in Grand Central Terminal in New York.
See
There are several local buildings that are listed on the National Register of Historic Places in the United States, including the Indian Rock Schoolhouse, pictured on this page.
Do
Do Millbrook Vineyards & Winery
Renowned winery with a long list of awards for its wines. 130 acres with 30 planted to grapes. The winery is located in a renovated dairy barn that has great views of the rolling hills of Dutchess County and of the Catskills across the Hudson River. The proprietors also own two wineries in California and one in Tuscany. Guided tours and tastings year round, daily noon-5PM. From Memorial Day through Labor Day daily 11AM-6PM.
Buy
There are antique stores in the area.
Eat
Eat Millbrook Diner
Greek and American cuisine.
Drink
Coffee and tea
Drink Harney & Sons, Millerton
Harney & Sons is a supplier of fine tea to renowned restaurants and hotels. The company headquarters and distribution center is on the outskirts of the village and it operates a tea shop and tasting room on Main Street. Visit the tasting room for a perfect cup of tea. The staff is courteous and graciously shares their vast knowledge of tea.
Sleep
Go next
Amenia is very close to Litchfield County, Connecticut and not much farther from the Hudson Valley and the Berkshires of Massachusetts.
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