This 2nd annual, ten day, self-guided, driving tour, running from Sept. 12, - Sept. 21, 2009 will feature delicious, creative, and sustainable local food and products highlighting the best independent local farms and restaurants that Albany, Columbia, Dutchess, and Rensselaer Counties have to offer. Follow the trail of artisanal cheeses, vegetables and fruits, meats, breads, wines, beers and even local apple vodka as you work your way through the wonders of our family-owned farms, vineyards and orchards to the tables of tastiest fare. Dozens of restaurants spanning the four counties will also celebrate our fabulous local bounty by creating specialty dishes emphasizing locally-grown and harvested ingredients.

Pick your own fruits and veggies, visit dozens of farm stands and markets, stop into country stores for a vast array of honeys, maple syrups, baked goods and more. From alpaca farms to distilleries, corncakes to apple cider donuts, for the second time, this first-ever, cross-county collaboration will bring together the finest the Capital Region has to offer, providing a unique window into the heart of our local food and farming communities for the second year in a row!

A Trip to Bountiful, “Garden of Eating” Tour will treat you, your family, and your friends to a fun and relaxing getaway that will tickle your taste buds and delight your senses with the sights, sounds, aromas, and tastes of our local, seasonal fare, independent, sustainable farms, comfortable B&Bs (not to mention their farm-fresh breakfasts) stunning vistas and beautiful country roads.

Go on tour and discover the bounty at a roadside near you!

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