The charming village of Millerton in Dutchess County was once a railroad
hub of rural New York dating back to the 19th century and is a great
destination for a Road Trip: Close Home.
Start your adventure with a
peaceful stroll down the historic Harlem Valley Rail Trail. It’s one of the
original three rail lines now transformed into a 16-mile bike and walking
trail. “It’s terrific, you don’t have to worry about traffic or cars or any of
that kind of thing. And it’s just great exercise! It’s flat, no hills,” says
Jim Bates, of Lakeville.
Another fun spot to visit is
the Millerton Antique Center where you can browse treasures from centuries ago.
From oriental rugs, vintage kitchenware, furniture and more…every corner you
turn has so much to explore. “People come in and sometimes spend you know two
or three hours looking at everything,” says Barbara, Millerton Antique Center
Assistant Manager.
Next, pick up a souvenir at
the T-Shirt Farm where you can jazz up any piece
of clothing to your liking. “You email us your logo,
and then we put it on directly on a transfer paper and then we print it
through the heat seal machine,” says owner Sal Osnato.
It’s the perfect place to
take a piece of Millerton back with you.