The City of Rifton, NY
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Rifton is a small town in the state of New York. The largest nearby city to Rifton is Poughkeepsie, approximately 9 miles from the city center.There are several family restaurants in or near Rifton, including Fred & Ethel's Lantern Light Tavern, Dairy Queen, Godfathers Pizza, Chefs On Fire and Anchorage Restaurant. For a larger selection of Rifton restaurants select our Restaurants tab above. Visitors and residents can enjoy nearby Rifton Museums and/or Golf Courses, including the Snyder Estate, Bevier House Museum, Slabsides, Delaware and Hudson Canal Museum and Vanderbilt Mansion National Historic Site. For a more complete list of attractions in or around the city of Rifton please click on the Attractions tab above. The following 3 airports are located in or near Rifton:
- Montgomery Orange Country Airport (MGJ)
- Newburgh Stewart Intl. Airport (SWF)
- Poughkeepsie Dutchess County Airport (POU)
Rifton, New York Climate and Weather
Current Weather in Rifton
In the month of December, Rifton experiences an average high temperature of 39 degrees Fahrenheit. Low temperaturs in December are usually about 21 degrees with an average rainfall of 3.23 inches. The seasonal climate varies in Rifton with daytime temperatures averaging 80 degrees in the summer, and 37 degrees in the winter months. Visitors can also expect Rifton to receive an average of 2.98 inches of rainfall per/month during winter months and 4.08 inches of rainfall per/month in the summer months. The temperature has been known to get as high as 103 degrees in the summer and as low as -30 degrees in the winter so visitors planning a vacation to Rifton should check the weather forecast to determine proper attire prior to departure. Spring and Fall bring average daytime temperatures of 61 degrees, and nighttime lows of 38.
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Rifton, New York Attractions
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Akin Free Library - Pawling, , , , , , , , village, The Akin Free Library on Quaker Hill is a historic eclectic late Victorian stone building in the hamlet of Quaker Hill, town of Pawling, Dutchess County, New York in the US, listed in the National Register of Historic Places as a historic place of local significance since 1991.
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Alapaha Golf Links - Kingston, The Alapaha Golf Links is a 9 hole public golf course in Ulster County New York. This course is located in the city of Kingston, . Tee times are accepted by calling the pro shop at 914-331-2334.
Address: 180 Sawkill Rd, Kingston, NY 12401
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Apple Greens Golf Course - Highland, The Apple Greens Golf Course is an 18 hole public golf course in Ulster County New York. This course is located in the city of Highland, . Tee times are accepted up to 7 days in advance and the pro shop phone number for reservations is 845-883-5500.
Address: 161 S St, Highland, NY 12528
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Bannerman Castle - , Pollepel Island, Pollepel Island is an island in the Hudson River. Also known as Pollopel Island, Pollopel's Island, and Bannerman Island, it is the site of Bannerman's Castle The name is from the Dutch word pollepel 'ladle'.
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Bard College - , Annandale-on-Hudson, Bard College, founded in 1860, is a small four-year liberal arts college located in Annandale-on-Hudson, New York.
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Beekman Country Club -Taconic/Highland - Hopewell Junction, The Beekman Country Club -Taconic/Highland is an 18 hole public golf course in Dutchess County New York. This course is located in the city of Hopewell Junction, . Tee times are accepted up to 7 days in advance and the pro shop phone number for reservations is 914-226-7700.
Address: 11 Country Club Rd, Hopewell Junction, NY 12533
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Belleayre Mountain - Highmount, Belleayre Ski Center, in Catskill Park in the US, is owned and operated by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation. Skier and snowboarder visits have grown from 70,000 in 1995 to more than 175,000 in 2007.
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Bevier House Museum - , Marbletown, The Bevier House Museum, referred to simply as the Bevier House or Bevier Stone House prior to its conversion from a private residence, is located in Marbletown, near Kingston, New York. The house is also the home of the Ulster County Historical Society and is currently open to the public as a museum.
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Blackhead Mountain Lodge & Country Club - Round Top, The Blackhead Mountain Lodge & Country Club is an 18 hole public golf course in Greene County New York. This course is located in the city of Round Top, . Tee times are accepted up to 7 days in advance and the pro shop phone number for reservations is 518-622-3157.
Address: Crows Nest Rd, Round Top, NY 12473
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Blue/Red Course at Nevele Grand Resort and Country Club - Ellenville, The Blue/Red Course at Nevele Grand Resort and Country Club is a 54 hole resort golf course in Ulster County New York. is open mar 1 to nov 30. For tee time information call the pro shop at 914-647-6000. The golf course dress code is as follows: No denim, collared shirt and bermuda shorts required.
Address: Nevele Rd, Ellenville, NY 12428
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Rifton, New York Hotels
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Rifton, New York Restaurants
This is a list of Rifton Family Restaurants with addresses and phone numbers. Happy Dining!
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