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It's hard to describe paradise, But there is a reason so many of the world's top artists, entertainers, celebrity personalities, musicians, poets, architects, and business leaders have choosen to make Columbia County their home. It's the beauty, quality of life, and easy access to the world's finest institutions of art and entertainment. These institutions and places are so revered, their status can not be argued.
Two hours, places you in midtown Manhattan, the Financial Capital of the World. Or you can be hiking. kayaking, skiing and more in the Adirondacks, the largest public park in the United States.
25 minutes east and you're seated at Tanglewood, the summer home of the Boston Symphony Orchastra, where John William's, Yo Yo Ma, James Taylor and Keith Lockhart join to celebrate and perform the world's great musical pieces. Spend an afternoon in the Berkshires - America's Premier Cultural Resort. There's the Norman Rockwell Museum, shopping at the Lee outlets and dinner to be enjoyed on the porch of the famed Red Lion Inn. Head west and you've arrived at the State Capitol.
50 minutes places you in Saratoga, home to one of the world's greatest horse tracks. Or head south and enjoy the Culinary Institute of America and Bard - the Summer home of the American Symphony and home to one of the World's finest concert halls.
Take a quick ride to Hudson and explore the many culinary delights that are now offered by Manhattan's best restauranteurs.
Head out your back door to a Village set back in time. Where your neighbors are your friends and crime is non-existant. Where every street is lined with a sidewalk. The playground is around the corner. It's five minutes to walk to the Village Square. Grab your mail, hit the bank, walk home. This type of life isn't offered everywhere. There's so much to do and see, so many people to interact with, you'll find yourself ditching the TV, and heading out.
It's special here. Come see.