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The Atlas Obscura Guide To Kinderhook

2 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Kinderhook, New York

Updated January 5, 2020

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Ichabod Crane Schoolhouse

Kinderhook, New York

Ichabod Crane Schoolhouse

The schoolhouse where Jesse Merwin, the inspiration for the "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow" character, once taught.
Martin Van Buren National Historic Site

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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An Egyptian god and “Mother Earth”

Chatham, New York

Taconic Sculpture Park

Three acres of mythology-inspired sculptures are visible from the highway.
8 miles from Kinderhook
Hudson-Athens Lighthouse

Hudson, New York

Hudson-Athens Lighthouse

A small Second Empire-style building is one of only seven remaining lighthouses on the Hudson River.
11 miles from Kinderhook
The Basement Bistro

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
The Olana mansion.

Hudson, New York

Olana

The Hudson River School comes alive at this palatial estate.
14 miles from Kinderhook
Look beyond these tank creatures!

Hillsdale, New York

Circle Museum

Eight whimsical acres of metal art.
14 miles from Kinderhook
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