Overview
Cambridge is in Washington County in the rural northeast of the Capital District of New York.
2 things to do · 1 places to eat · 1 places to stay
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Best things about Cambridge
Hubbard Hall
Performances continue to take place in this pretty 19th-century opera house (established in 1878), including theater, opera and various kinds of musical performances.
Battenkill Valley Outdoors
This outfitter does a great job in operating canoe and kayak trips along the Battenkill River. They also have a rustic lodge for rent, which is a large house, and they rent bikes and provide maps for hikers. They are sup…
Plan your trip
Best time to visit & weather
Most comfortable: May–Oct. Summer highs reach about 84°F; winter lows dip to about 16°F. Cold months (Jan, Feb, Dec) can bring snow and ice; check road conditions. Wettest: Jul and Jun. (climate data from nearby Albany)
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.
- ALB Albany International Airport, Albany — 25 mi away (major hub). Directions
- RUT Rutland - Southern Vermont Regional Airport, Rutland — 45 mi away. Directions
US Route 22, which goes north and south, is the main artery in the region.
Full “Get in” guide ↓Budget & where to stay
- Typical meal: about $8 per person at listed restaurants.
See the Sleep guide ↓ for places to stay.
Sample 1-day itinerary
Day 1
- Morning Hubbard Hall
- Lunch Silvano's Italian Restaurant
- Afternoon Battenkill Valley Outdoors
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
Diet labels come from each listing's description and cuisine; “likely” means the cuisine usually has good choices, not a promise. Check with the restaurant. Open the food finder
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Map
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Understand
There is a Village of Cambridge and a Town of Cambridge. However, they are adjacent and can be logically thought of as one unit. Both are quite small, though the town has several multi-story (that is, 2- or 3-story) brick buildings, whereas the village is even less built up.
Get in
US Route 22, which goes north and south, is the main artery in the region.
Get around
State Route 372, which goes east and west, is Main Street, which is perpendicular to Park Street (US Route 22). Street parking on Main Street is ample and free.
See
Main Street is lined with beautiful and tasteful historic buildings starting to the east of Park Street in the village and extending to the rows on both sides of the street east of Union St. in the town.
Do
- Walk down Main Street from Park Street to the center of the town and back again along the other side of the street.
- Drive or bike around the local countryside.
Eat
Eat Silvano's Italian Restaurant
Unusually good renditions of Italian-American classics. The chicken francaise, for example, is moist, very lightly breaded and its sauce is made with a good quantity of fresh lemon juice. Daily specials can include items like lobster ravioli. Great wine list, too, and very well priced, with some excellent wines for $6 a glass.
Sleep
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