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FOOD AND WINE WEEKENDS*
Saturdays: July 7, 14, 21, 28, August 4, 11
Sundays: July 8, 15, 22, 29, August 5, 12
Food and Wine WeekendFood and Wine Weekend

Board the Dutchess County Farm Fresh Link Shuttle at Poughkeepsie Station for your first stop at Alison Wines & Vineyards. Set in a converted, 19th century dairy barn amid scenic farmland, the winery crafts sophisticated table wines from French varietals and hybrids as well as dessert-style wines from locally grown fruits. (Tasting fee is $5 per person and is in addition to the package price).

After, walk next door to Gigi Market for a mouth-watering feast of baked goods, prepared foods, and farm fruit gelato. Enjoy the country air at this year-round farmers' market and gourmet store which celebrates the bounty of the Hudson Valley and its local food artisans.

Round out the afternoon by picking fresh blueberries or other seasonal goods at nearby Greig Farm, followed by a stopover in Rhinebeck. With 437 sites listed on the National Historic Register, Rhinebeck comprises one of the largest historic districts in the United States and offers visitors an array of interesting shops, restaurants and attractions from which to choose.

The Dutchess County Farm Fresh Link Shuttle will stay with you all day, transporting you to the various locations and bringing you back to Poughkeepsie Station for the return trip home.

Reservations for the Dutchess County Farm Fresh Link Shuttle are required in advance by calling 800-445-3131 and selecting "0" for an operator. Reservations must be made at least 48 hours in advance. Once you've made your reservation, simply purchase your rail and shuttle package tickets through Metro-North.

Some activities require an additional fee. For more information about these itinerary stops and other agricultural and culinary destinations throughout Dutchess County, visit www.dutchesstourism.com.

*Dutchess County Tourism has the right to substitute a farm or related itinerary stop to ensure the quality of the overall program and the individual getaway experience.

Price: From Grand Central Terminal or Harlem-125th Street: adults, $25.75; seniors, $19; children 5-11, $3.50; children under 5, FREE. Save an additional 5 percent on rail fare when you purchase this package through WebTicket.

Package Includes: Discount round-trip rail fare and shuttle transportation to/from Poughkeepsie Station and all venues included in the package.

Where to purchase your package: Grand Central Terminal or any Metro-North station with a ticket office except Poughkeepsie Station, at all full-service Ticket Machines (except Poughkeepsie Station), or through WebTicket.

Travel information: Take the Hudson Line to Poughkeepsie Station. The bus will meet the train departing Grand Central Terminal at 8:57 AM, arriving at the Poughkeepsie Station at 10:57 AM. When you get to Poughkeepsie Station, follow the signs to the bus area and look for the "LOOP" bus stop. Your bus will be the one with a sign that reads "Dutchess County Farm Fresh Link". On the return trip, the Link arrives at Poughkeepsie Station to connect with the 5:33 PM train, arriving in Grand Central Terminal at 7:24 PM.

IMPORTANT: Be sure to print a CUSTOMER LETTER, it contains important information about your trip. Also, make sure to print the itinerary schedule. At ticket offices, ask the ticket agent for a copy. When purchasing through WebTicket, you will automatically be linked to one.

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