Summary: <p>Do you love where you live? Mat sure does. Already a champion, advocate, even a shill for people moving to the Hudson Valley, Mat takes it to the next level by becoming a Certified Tourist Ambassador in Dutchess County. In this <em>Cidiot</em>® episode, you'll hear about the experience as well as advice for visiting from two other 'graduates.' Plus, there's a un/related story about a spider!</p> <p><br></p> <p><strong>Beacon</strong> (from Nicole)</p> <ul> <li><a href="https://beaconny.gov/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">City of Beacon</a></li> <li><a href="http://banksquarecoffeehouse.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Bank Sq. Coffehouse</a></li> <li><a href="https://dutchesstourism.com/listingsv/scenic-hudsonas-long-dock-park" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Long Dock Park</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.diaart.org/visit/visit-our-locations-sites/dia-beacon-beacon-united-states" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Dia: Beacon</a></li> </ul> <p><br></p> <p><strong>Dover Plains</strong> (from Dawn)</p> <ul> <li><a href="https://dutchesstourism.com/listingsv/dover-stone-church" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Dover Stone Church</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.luckyorphans.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Lucky Orphan's Horse Rescue</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.kellyscreamerykht.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Kelly's Creamery and Kelly's Husband's Truck</a></li> </ul> <p><br></p> <p><strong>Dutchess Tourism</strong> (from Melaine)</p> <ul> <li><a href="https://dutchesstourism.com/discover-dutchess-destination-guide" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Dutchess Tourism Discover Dutchess Destination Guide</a></li> <li><a href="https://dutchesstourism.com/dutchess-tourism-ambassador-program" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Dutchess Tourism Certified Tourist Ambassador Program</a></li> </ul> <p><br></p> <p>Thank you for listening to <em>Cidiot</em>, the award-winning podcast about learning to live and love life in the Hudson Valley. Visit Cidiot.com for more information, itineraries on the blog and to join the free Cidiot newsletter. Follow Cidiot on Instagram at Cidiot.hv.</p> <p>2023. Cidiot is a registered trademark. </p> --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cidiot/message Support this podcast: <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cidiot/support" rel="payment">https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cidiot/support</a>
