Open 363 days a year and legendary for being the oldest permitted shotgun shooting club in the U.S., Orvis Sandanona caters to sporting enthusiasts. Their modern sporting-clays shooting is ranked among the best in the country. The facility provides a unique experience for individuals to hone their skills, and their fully-catered lodge with abundant meeting space makes it an ideal destination for a company retreat.

The Links at Union Vale

Lagrangeville, NY

Enjoy the breathtaking beauty of the Hudson Valley while taking in a round of golf at The Links at Union Vale. This premiere golf course, with its Irish ambience, is right nearby Sky Acres Airport. In between trying for that elusive hole-in-one, you can enjoy the delicious Irish food and drink at the Harp & Eagle Pub. This stunning setting, just 3 miles south of Sky Acres, is a popular location for weddings, anniversaries, bridal showers, corporate events and other special occasions.

Millbrook Vineyards & Winery

Millbrook, New York

Learn about the fine art of winemaking and sample the fruits of the labor at Millbrook Vineyards & Winery. Toasted by The New York Times as “the Hudson Valley’s flagship winery,” Millbrook offers tours of their facility, which is located on 130 acres with 35 acres of vines. The vineyards and winery is less than 30 minutes north of Sky Acres.

Clove Valley Rod & Gun Club

Visit the Clove Valley Rod & Gun Club if you’re interested in some target practice. This premiere shooting range is just 8 miles west of Sky Acres.

Ten Mile River Preserve

Lagrangeville, NY

For first-rate hiking, hunting or fishing, choose Ten Mile River Preserve. TMRP is a private membership club with a 3,000-acre property where members and their guests can enjoy unsurpassed outdoor sports. It’s located just 84 miles from New York City, on the Eastern border of Dutchess County.

With easy, reliable local transportation, exceptional lodging and a wide range of unique activities, Sky Acres Airport is the perfect choice as a Poughkeepsie airport alternative.