Rhinecliff, NY

How important is the Kingston Rhinecliff Bridges is to Northern Dutchess and Ulster County?

The Kingston Rhinecliff Bridge connects Northern Dutchess to Ulster on the other side of the Hudson River. In Northern Dutchess you will not find any large stores, yes no malls. Kingston on the other has a couple malls and is only 15 minutes away by the bridge.

• Without the bridge Northern Dutchess Residents would have to travel 30-40 minutes to Poughkeepsie to shop.
• Because of the bridge residents of Northern Dutchess have 2 additional hospitals they could access within 15-20 minutes.
• Quick access to the New York Thru-Way
• Employers such as Northern Dutchess hospital and Bard College employees from Ulster can get to work quickly.
• People working in Manhattan but living in Ulster can catch the Amtrak in Rhinecliff.
• Easy for residents on both side of the Hudson to attention cultural performances
• Allows Northern Dutchess real estate agents to work on both sides of the river. We might have a client starting their search in Dutchess, then deciding to go to Ulster.

The Kingston Rhinecliff Bridge does offer a breathtaking view of the Hudson River and Catskill Mountains but as you can see it is vital to the economy of the area.

 

Northern Dutchess runs along the majestic Hudson River so it is not uncommon for someone buying a house in the area to ask: Are there marinas in Northern Dutchess?

You might think most people living along the Hudson have direct access to it, that is not the case.   When the railroad tracks were constructed at the time it seemed like a great idea to put them right along the river. Today, I am sure it would not have been allowed.  So, with that in mind most people now need to go to one of the Marinas to get access to the river.  There are a few exceptions, for example, in Barrytown, a village in the Town of Red Hook, the train tracks went inland, so, if you happen to have a home in this area you will have direct access to the river.

 

 

This  is a picture of Rhinecliff near the Amtrak Station.  There is an overpass to a small dock which provides some access to the Hudson River. 

 

 

Here are a few marinas you might consider if you are in Northern Dutchess.

Norrie Point Marina

Open May 1 - October 31

149 Slips

Telephone 845-889-4200

 

Hyde Park Marina

Open May 15 - October 15

150 Slips

Telephone 845-473-8238

For more Mirinas location go to:

Dutchess Tourism - Marinas

Ulster Tourism - Marinas

 

Copyright © by Jennifer Fivelsdal, all rights reserved-Are there Marinas in Northern Dutchess?

 

View Larger Map

  

Wordless Wednesday-Ice Anyone?

When I am between appointments I like to enjoy a few moments alone.  Today I drove down to the docks in Rhinecliff and just watched the ice floating by. Amazingly, I found it soothing.  You guessed it; this ice was on the Hudson river.

 

Summer Fun on the Hudson River-Rhinecliff NY

Today I took a drive down to the Hudson River in Rhinecliff NY and I could not believe the number of sailboats on the water. Memorial Day weekend is certainly the kickoff to that summer season of fun.

There is much to do in the Hudson Valley and because of the majestic Hudson River water sport is big here. In the photograph the sailboat you are seeing is the FIASCO it came in close so I was able to get a good shot. Today was a great day for sailing the temperature was in the seventies with a slight breeze.

Jennifer Fivelsdal - JFIVE HOMES REALTY LLC - 845-758-6842- jennifer@jfivehomes.com

www.jfivehomes.com or www.midhudsonhomevalue.com

Flickr | Facebook | Linked-in |Twitter |suscribe to Blog

Copyright © by Jennifer Fivelsdal, all rights reserved-Speechless Sunday-Summer Fun on the Hudson River-Rhinecliff NY

Yesterday in the late evening the weather was somewhat weird. Heavy downpours, then nothing, then another downpour. Finally I made it to the Kingston Rhinecliff Bridge and what an awesome sight! a rainbow; so I quickly grabbed the camera, yes I could do this because, you see, I was just a passenger.

Jennifer Fivelsdal- Associate Broker- Keller Williams Realty Team - 845-758-6842- jennifer@jfivehomes.com and www.jfivehomes.com

SEARCH FOR A HOME IN THE MID HUDSON VALLEY

**** Informational only; deemed reliable but is not guaranteed.