Guidebook for the New Paltz Area

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Guidebook for the New Paltz Area

Food Scene

Delish hearty german food in friendly bar
19 locals recommend
Schatzi's Pub & Bier Garden of New Paltz
36 Main St
19 locals recommend
Delish hearty german food in friendly bar
The best place in town for breakfast and lunch.
99 locals recommend
Main Street Bistro
59 Main St
99 locals recommend
The best place in town for breakfast and lunch.
Farm to table goodness and the best salads in town
67 locals recommend
Main Course Marketplace
175 Main St
67 locals recommend
Farm to table goodness and the best salads in town
Weird 50s retro germanic deliciousness, perfect for after a hike on the ridge.
182 locals recommend
Mountain Brauhaus
3123 US-44
182 locals recommend
Weird 50s retro germanic deliciousness, perfect for after a hike on the ridge.
79 locals recommend
Cafe Mio
2356 US-44
79 locals recommend
Amazing views over orchards and the Gunks mountain range in the distance- a hidden gem.
70 locals recommend
Gunk Haus
387 South St
70 locals recommend
Amazing views over orchards and the Gunks mountain range in the distance- a hidden gem.
This apple Orchard and cider house is five minutes walk from us and is well worth a visit. You can pick apples or sit for a free hard cider tasting before eating their amazing pizzas. Sadly closed during winter, we wish it was open year round!
44 locals recommend
Twin Star Orchards
155 N Ohioville Rd
44 locals recommend
This apple Orchard and cider house is five minutes walk from us and is well worth a visit. You can pick apples or sit for a free hard cider tasting before eating their amazing pizzas. Sadly closed during winter, we wish it was open year round!

Drinks & Nightlife

Good outdoor seating in summer and cosy vibes in winter, the best beer and bar food in New Paltz.
103 locals recommend
Huckleberry
21 Church St
103 locals recommend
Good outdoor seating in summer and cosy vibes in winter, the best beer and bar food in New Paltz.

Parks & Nature

Lake Minnewaska sits at the top of the mountain and is a stunning and fun hike. Also there is the Awosting waterfall which especially after a rain storm is super impressive.
105 locals recommend
Minnewaska State Park-Ptrsklls
5281 Route 44-55
105 locals recommend
Lake Minnewaska sits at the top of the mountain and is a stunning and fun hike. Also there is the Awosting waterfall which especially after a rain storm is super impressive.
The Walkway lets you meander along the rail trail right over the beautiful Hudson River!
329 locals recommend
Walkway Over the Hudson State Historic Park
61 Parker Ave
329 locals recommend
The Walkway lets you meander along the rail trail right over the beautiful Hudson River!
Secluded Nature preserve right off the historic Huguenot district - go to see some birds and wildlife.
14 locals recommend
Nyquist-Harcourt Wildlife Sanctuary
133 Huguenot St
14 locals recommend
Secluded Nature preserve right off the historic Huguenot district - go to see some birds and wildlife.
Really beautiful preserve to check out.
37 locals recommend
Black Creek Preserve
Winding Brook Road
37 locals recommend
Really beautiful preserve to check out.
Fun urban beach in the hip Kingston, a cute local gem.
60 locals recommend
Kingston Point Beach
102-144 Delaware Ave
60 locals recommend
Fun urban beach in the hip Kingston, a cute local gem.

Sightseeing

Beautiful old railroad bridge right in the cute village of Rosendale - a gentle but impressive stroll. If you go, check out the Rail Trail Cafe.
106 locals recommend
Rosendale Trestle
Wallkill Valley Rail Trail
106 locals recommend
Beautiful old railroad bridge right in the cute village of Rosendale - a gentle but impressive stroll. If you go, check out the Rail Trail Cafe.
Historic Huguenot street has an information center and museum store and regularly has events that celebrate the old history of New Paltz. Many original houses remain from the 1600s. Worth a walk around.
Huguenot Street
Huguenot Street
Historic Huguenot street has an information center and museum store and regularly has events that celebrate the old history of New Paltz. Many original houses remain from the 1600s. Worth a walk around.

Arts & Culture

Great college art gallery with quality programming - worth checking out.
23 locals recommend
Samuel Dorsky Museum of Art
1 Hawk Dr
23 locals recommend
Great college art gallery with quality programming - worth checking out.
When you're close to the CIA you must go try their amazing culinary delights!
223 locals recommend
The Culinary Institute of America
1946 Campus Dr
223 locals recommend
When you're close to the CIA you must go try their amazing culinary delights!
Mohonk Mountain House is my happy place. Well worth splashing out and spending the day here!
408 locals recommend
Mohonk Mountain House
1000 Mountain Rest Rd
408 locals recommend
Mohonk Mountain House is my happy place. Well worth splashing out and spending the day here!

Shopping

We love Water Street - cute independent stores, cafes and a massive antiques barn . You should go here!
121 locals recommend
Water Street Market
10 Main St
121 locals recommend
We love Water Street - cute independent stores, cafes and a massive antiques barn . You should go here!

Essentials

109 locals recommend
Tops Friendly Markets
271 Main St
109 locals recommend