Rough Draft Bar & Books

Welcome to my completely unorganized but oh-so-helpful map of New York! An absolute smorgasbord of my own travels and research, suggestions from friends and strangers, and many treasures found along the way, this is where I compile all things NY for my future trips and yours. Things I particularly love that you’ll find a lot of: ☕️ Coffee shops & bakeries 🌮 Local cuisine 🏛️ Museums of all kinds 🌳 Gardens & parks 🛏️ Boutique hotels 🍕 Small regional chains with good reputations All my guides in this category are $5 per 100 places included, but since I add to these constantly, you can lock down the lowest price today and gain a lifetime access!

Your complete guide to a perfect upstate weekend: never-ending beer, charming towns, beautiful hikes, and food galore. The Hudson Valley is home to some of the most fertile soil in the world — the Black Dirt Region. The mineral-rich soil left behind by an ancient glacial lake makes for high-quality crops and clean water. People have been taking advantage of such resources for years. Enter: beer, and an abundance of top-notch breweries. This is a local’s look (me!) at not only where to drink — but where to eat, sleep, shop, and breathe in the Hudson Valley. Consider this your personal access to my Google Maps.

Recommendations from a local to weekend well spent in the first capital of New York and the heart of the Hudson Valley. Subscribe and save this guide! I'm always adding more options.