There are a few things. For one, Kaatsbaan International Dance Center is located within the village. It is a world renowned world class dance center which offers creative residences, educational outreach, extreme ballet, workshops and often hosts stellar events and performances. Bard College is also nearby and has a glorious park-like campus that is bursting with cultural and intellectual activities. It boasts breathtaking views of the Hudson River from the stunning rose garden at Blithewood Mansion. And the Richard B. Foster Center for the Performing Arts at Bard holds a wonderful music festival amongst many other stellar events. And finally, there is Tivoli Bays which is a national park, nature preserve and research area consisting of 1,700 acres of freshwater tidal marshes. It is filled with creeks, swamps, streams, coves, mudflats and islands. It is also a notable birding area according to the Audobon Society.
