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Hike the Hudson Valley and Beyond

Among the many reasons that people visit and stay here with us at Hilltop House , hiking would probably be one of the top three, and the Hudson Valley, with it’s numerous waterfalls and majestic mountain views and trails offers an array of choices fr… Read more
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Cathedral of the Pines, New England's Largest Old-Growth Pine Forest

The Cathedral of the Pines or Cathedral Pines as it is also known, is a little known hiking spot located less than 30 minutes from the Bed and Breakfast. The Pine stand covers over 42 acres, and while devastated by three tornadoes in July of 1989, th… Read more
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Come to the Hilltop House B&B, a Hiker's Paradise

Hilltop House Bed and Breakfast is the perfect basecamp for a weekend or mid-week getaway if you like to explore the outdoors. Situated close to the border of CT, it gives access to both the best of the Hudson Valley hikes as well as the trails in th… Read more
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Affects of Snow on Maple Syrup Production

All the snow that’s been piling up in the woods here in and around Amenia has added to the maple sugar farmers’ workload. Over the past decade or so, they’ve been tubing the trees; running lengths of clear tubing from one tree to another all to colle… Read more
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Antique Shopping in the Hudson Valley

Now, I’m not knocking shopping for brand new furniture, but there is nothing quite like the feeling of walking into a well stocked antique store. Old Mill of Irondale, Millerton NY One of my favorite shops in the Hudson Valley is the Old Mill of Iron… Read more