Tourism

Creating ways to encourage travelers from around the world to visit Dutchess County is the goal of the Dutchess County Tourism (DCT). Is it any wonder that tourism is the Number 2 industry in Dutchess County?

Tourist expenditures create profits for tourism and tourism-related businesses and sustain payrolls and jobs for local workers in the tourism industry. To ensure that Dutchess County stays positioned at the top of the national and international list of tourist destinations, DCT applies an aggressive marketing strategy to attract tourists. This strategy includes advertising, publicity, direct mail, and attendance at travel and trade shows.

DCT is a division of the Dutchess County Economic Development Corporation, and programs provided by this agency are partially funded by moneys received from the County of Dutchess.

Learn more about tourism in Dutchess County by visiting the DCT website: DutchessTourism.com .

On the website you will find a list of more than 600 tourism-related businesses that serve the needs of visitors during their stay in Dutchess County. In addition to offering visitors helpful information about the historic landmarks, scenic beauty, great food, and other attractions of the county, the DCT website also offers information of value to travel writers and tour operators as well as information about the agency's numerous publications, including a comprehensive Travel Guide, Scenic and Historic Drive Tours brochure, Bike Tours brochure, Hudson River Valley Winery Map, Crafts and Arts Trail brochure, and calendar of events.