Become the Paparazzi.

Hey Marist students, were you watching the news this summer? Or, at the very least, scanning the gossip blogs?

If so, you’ll know that the nearby village of Rhinebeck was the venue of former first daughter Chelsea Clinton’s wedding on July 31st. The streets were filled with tabloid paparazzi, and locals lined the village with well wishes for the bride as their small town was suddenly thrust into the spotlight.

Aside from former President Clinton and his Secretary of State wife Hilary, celebrity spottings included Vera Wang and Ted Danson. (If you’re unlike me, and hate Nick at Nite reruns, Ted Danson was on the TV show “Cheers” in the 90s).

So here is the first challenge — where in Rhinebeck would a Marist student want to visit? Guests are said to have stayed in the Beekman Arms in, situated right on Route 9. My graduation dinner was at the Foster’s Coach House Tavern and is definitely a great place to grab a bite to eat. I’m also certain that there is tons of browsing and window shopping to be done as the village is filled with small, unique and privately owned shops.

But what else? Where have you been, where do you want to go? Let me know.

Until next time!