Begin your day with breakfast at Tivoli Bread and Baking, where you are guaranteed thoughtfully crafted coffee, freshly baked pastries as you’ve never had before, or a solid sandwich to tide you over until the late afternoon. The sticky bun alone might make it hard for you to leave! Sit on the lush green grass in front and strike up a conversation with a friendly local or satisfy your curiosity and visit Murray’s next door, which is a cafe/event space in an old church. Grab some snacks for later, peak at the magical event space upstairs, and head on your way to borrow a book from the Tivoli Free Library just across the street.

Take a stroll to the waterfront with your newly borrowed book and enjoy stunning Hudson River views while feeling the river breeze on your face. The Tivoli park just up the hill from the river will be an oasis for little ones to teenagers. The park provides a spacious baseball field, two playgrounds, a basketball court, and a newly designed skate park. Built-up an appetite from all the fresh air? Head over to Santa Fe for some quality Mexican food, Osaka for fresh Japanese cuisine, or The Corner for the Mediterranean.

Too tired to go home? Spend the night at The Corner and stay up late people watching from the wrap around porch. If you get thirsty, Traghavan Whiskey Pub is just a stone’s throw away. Enjoy a nightcap and listen to live music or partake in some trivia with the locals and Bard college students.