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Unusual Attractions in Kinderhook

Kinderhook, New York

Ichabod Crane Schoolhouse

The schoolhouse where Jesse Merwin, the inspiration for the "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow" character, once taught.

Kinderhook, New York

Martin Van Buren National Historic Site

At this farm in upstate New York, the former president plotted his reelection campaign.

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Chatham, New York

Taconic Sculpture Park

Three acres of mythology-inspired sculptures visible from the highway.

8 miles from Kinderhook

Earlton, New York

Basement Bistro

This one-man homegrown eatery may be the world's most exclusive restaurant with its five-year waiting list.

12 miles from Kinderhook

Hudson, New York

Olana

The Hudson River School comes alive at this palatial estate.

14 miles from Kinderhook

Hillsdale, New York

Circle Museum

Eight whimsical acres of metal art.

14 miles from Kinderhook

Catskill, New York

Catamount People's Museum

An enormous cat made of recycled wood scraps.

15 miles from Kinderhook

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Afloat the Erie Canal: A Self-Led Houseboat Adventure

Be the captain of your own ship as you steer along this historic waterway, experiencing its hidden wonders and two centuries of history.

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