Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome
Stone Church Road
Rhinebeck, NY 12572
Phone: (845) 752-3200
http://www.oldrhinebeck.org/

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Though a bit of a drive from New York City, the Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome offers a unique and exciting treat for individuals and groups alike: Air Shows featuring airplanes of the early 1900's.

See biplanes such as a 1917 Sopwith Camel, a 1915 Nieuport 11, a 1911 Bleriot XI and many others, including a 1917 Fokker Triplane "strut their stuff" in the air. These machines are really something. They are beautiful and romantic and amazing to watch. Air Shows last 2 hours, including 30 minutes of pre-show activity with audience participation. Shows are on weekends, with 2 different shows -- one Saturday and one Sunday. Shows may change from year to year.

Before or after the show visitors can enjoy the new Rhinebeck Aerodrome Museum which displays six aircraft, including a 1929 American Eagle, a 1918 Spad XIII, a 1909 Rinek-Voisin -- one of the oldest aircraft in the country, and a luxurious 1937 Fairchild 24H. Also featured are various aviation artifacts and memorabilia, as well as old engines, cars, motorcycles and other great objects from the past.

And no visit is complete without a 15 minute Barnstorming Ride in a 1929 New Standard. Flying in an airliner is almost like sitting at home, watching tv. Flying in an open cockpit biplane leaves no doubt that you are in the air!

Group Tours are offered on weekdays, and School Groups can have a pretty cool program developed for them. Tours are suitable for all ages.

Hours: Museum is open Mid-May thru October daily, 10AM to 5PM. Airshows on weekends Mid-June thru Mid-October, as scheduled. Call for info.
Admission:
Museum only (weekdays)
Adults (18-64) $10.00
Seniors (65 +)$8.00
Teens (13-17) $8.00
Juniors (6-12) $3.00
Scouts in uniform $3.00
Children 5 and under FREE
Consecutive 2-day pass at Group rate.		 Museum & Airshow (weekends)
Adults $20.00
Seniors (65 +)$15.00
Teens (13-17) $15.00
Juniors (6-12) $5.00
Scouts in uniform $5.00
Children 5 and under FREE
Biplane Rides cost about $65.00 each. Groups receive a special discount. Call for details.
Groups (15 or more):
Museum only (weekdays)
Adults (18-64) $7.50
Seniors (65 +)$5.00
Teens (13-17) $5.00
Juniors (6-12) $1.00
Scouts in uniform $1.00
Children 5 and under FREE
 Museum & Airshow (weekends)
Adults $15.00
Seniors (65 +)$10.00
Teens (13-17) $10.00
Juniors (6-12) $2.00
Scouts in uniform $2.00
Children 5 and under FREE
Group Reservations: At least 2 weeks in advance.
Lunch: Picnic areas and snack bar available.
Handicapped Access: Limited, call with your needs. 
Directions: From I-87: take Exit 19 to Route 28. Follow signs to Kingston-Rhinecliff Bridge. Cross bridge and trun right at second light onto Route 9G South. At the next light turn left onto Route 9 North. Go 1/2 mile and turn right onto Stone Church Road. Go 1 1/2 miles and turn left onto Norton Road.
From Taconic Parkway: Take the Route 199 Rhinebeck/Red Hook exit and follow Route 199 west for 6.8 miles. Turn left onto Orlich Road and almost immediately turn right onto Norton Road. Go 1 1/2 miles.
From I-84: Take Taconic Parkway North and follow above directions. 2 hours.from George Washington Bridge.

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