This Charming Community Might Just Be The Most Peaceful Place To Live In New York

New York has no deficiency of pleasant, small towns. Even in the Hudson Valley region alone, there are plenty of amazingly charming towns that would be a great place to either visit or lay down some serious roots. But there is one town that stands out within a crowded pack of great Hudson Valley locations: Rhinebeck. Situated east of the Hudson River, Rhinebeck boasts great views of the Catskill Mountains and a convenient proximity to not just New York City, but also the Berkshires, Connecticut, and Upstate New York. It might just be the most peaceful small town in New York. To learn more, keep reading, below.

The town of Rhinebeck has a population of under 8,000. It’s tree-lined streets are filled with amazing shops providing everything from books and gifts to home goods and clothing. Rhinebeck has plenty of options for dining, art, performing arts, film and a whole lot more. For outdoors fans, the town has more than enough hiking and biking trails.

Wilderstein is a 19th-century country house located on the Hudson River in Rhinebeck. It was the home of Margaret Suckley, a cousin of FDR. The home is now a not-for-profit museum.

For guests looking to stay in a historic hotel in Rhinebeck, there is the Beekman Arms. Its existence predates the Revolutionary War!

Terrapin Restaurant is housed in a former church in Rhinebeck. Now, it serves up inspired New American food that is loved by locals and tourists alike.

Those looking for a nightcap could do a lot worse than Rhinecellar, which is a cocktail lounge tucked away in the basement of the Rhinebeck Hardware Company building.

The Banner House is the oldest house in Rhinebeck and listed on the National Register of Historic Places. For those looking to check out an old-fashioned, one-room-plan stone house, it’s worth making the trip.

Look, Rhinebeck makes for a perfect weekend getaway. But it could also make for a great, peaceful place to build a life.

Clearly, Rhinebeck is one peaceful, pleasant town. Don't take our word for it though, make the trip and see for yourself! While in the area, why not check out this candy store in town, which we think is a little bit like being in a contemporary fairytale. And for those looking for additional accommodation options in the area, we recommend Hampton Inn, Kingston, which is only five miles away from Rhinebeck in the delightful town of Kingston.