In Rhinebeck there is an old stone church, with portions dating from the late 1700s
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Hyde Park is home to the Vanderbilt Mansion, FDR’s home as well as a great little train station.
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Just up the hill from the train station is one of the support buildings for the Vanderbilt Mansion. The road is lined with an impressive stone wall.
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New York Route 17 runs for nearly 400 miles along what is known as the Southern Tier. Much of hill goes through scenic hills and small mountains.
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Hammondsport is a small town on one of the Finger Lakes, Keuka Lake.
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Another great stone building is in the Letchworth State Park.
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