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Hyde Park is located in northwest Duchess County, just north of Poughkeepsie along the Hudson River.  The town is famous for being the home of the 32nd United States President, Franklin Roosevelt, his wife Eleanor Roosevelt and F. W. Vanderbilt. 

THE ROOSEVELT INN is a family-owned quant motel-type lodging that has welcomed guests with an air of old-world hospitality for over 40 years. The charming deluxe rooms are spacious and located in a two-story structure with exterior walkways and doors. A continental breakfast is served each morning.

• Item: Overnight stay for two, up to $145 value
• Expiration date: 5/1/2016
• Requirements restrictions: Reservations are required and subject availability. Valid Sunday through Thursday nights. If you prefer a weekend stay, a two-night stay is required. Certificate has no cash value.
• Website: www.rooseveltinnofhydepark.com
• Facebook:  www.facebook.com/pages/Roosevelt-Inn-of-Hyde-Park

Enjoy breath-taking views of the scenic Hudson River while touring the world-class CULINARY INSTITUTE OF AMERICA. The college’s programs are for anyone with a passion for food – from students who want to become world-class chefs, to professionals looking to advance their skills and food lovers seeking the best education for the home cook. Public tours are given by CIA students and a visit to the bookstore is a must featuring epicurean delights, cookbooks, souvenirs and assorted kitchen utensils. The package includes the Culinary Institute of America cookbooks, “Spain and the World Table,” “Vegetables, Recipes and Techniques,” and “Apple Pie Bakery & Café Recipes.”

• Items: CIA tour for two, $12 value, “Baking at Home” cookbook retail value of $40/ The Bakers Dozen retail value $5, $57 total value.
• Expiration date: 5/4/2016
• Conditions: Reservations are required for the tour. WXXI will mail the cookbooks to you or you may pick them up at WXXI. Winning bidder is responsible for paying for postage.
• Website: www.ciachef.edu/ny-campus-tours-and-events
• Facebook: www.facebook.com/CIAchef

LOCUST GROVE ESTATE, located in Poughkeepsie, NY, was the home of Samuel F. B. Morse, the inventor of the telegraph. He purchased the property three years after his first successful telegraphic transmission and had the existing house renovated into a lovely 25-room Italianate villa, in 1851. Today the estate is a museum and nature preserve with miles of serene trails and landscapes.

• Item: Admission for two, $22 value
• Expiration:  12/31/2015
• Website: www.lgny.org
• Facebook: www.facebook.com/pages/Locust-Grove/112615352086505

Winner of the 2014 Open Table Diners’ Choice Award, the BRASSERIE 292 combines the old-world charm of Poughkeepsie’s historic Main Street district with a timeless, classic Brasserie fare.  Diners can choose from a menu that boasts an impressive range of selections from their Raw Bar to the Prime Boneless Ribeye, and includes a diverse wine and beer list.  They have a simple philosophy: use fine, local ingredients coupled with traditional cookery to create an incomparable and exceptional dining experience.

• Item: $50 gift certificate for dinner for two
• Expiration date:
• Conditions: Reservations are recommended
• Website: www.brasserie292.com
• Facebook: www.facebook.com/pages/Brasserie-292/176781832367038

Certificates have no cash value.