Dutchess County is a great place to live, work, and visit. If you are new to this area or just visiting, please take a few minutes to browse “Dutchess at a Glance”. We think that you’ll see and appreciate the many facets of our community - whether you’re interested in Employment Opportunities, Colleges, Cultural Arts, Historic Sites, Recreation facilities or simply want to explore the beauty of the area. Our County is centrally located between New York City and Albany; so these metropolitan areas open up another spectrum of opportunities to you as well.