- The list below includes 175 free or cheap things to do in or near New Paltz, New York, including 83 different types of inexpensive activities like Art Museum, Farms & Ranches, Horseback Riding and Hiking Trails.
- From Minnewaska State Park Preserve to The Wallkill Valley Rail trail, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in New Paltz and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Poughkeepsie, Hyde Park, Beacon and Newburgh.
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Saugerties Marina is a family owned marina offering a variety of services. Among the services offered are motorboat and kayak rentals, transportation, docking, and boat service and repairs. The marina also maintains a full service ship store.
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Built on the grounds of the West Point Foundry, Foundry Dock Park offers a quiet and peaceful ambiance. Thus, it is an ideal spot to watch for birds or to enjoy a casual stroll. Canoeing and kayaking is also welcome.
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Located in Putnam County in Cold Spring, New York, the Putnam History Museum serves as a community resource to preserve the history of the county and the West Point Foundry. Visitors explore the area's history through events and displays.
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43 Partition street, Saugerties, NY 12477
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Providing outdoor activities for the entire family, Saugerties Village Beach & Playground is a popular park in the warmer months. Along with swimming and other beach fun, the park also allows for both kayaking and boating.
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Once home to a foundry that produced locomotives, West Point Foundry Preserve is now a nature preserve with several hiking trails that pass by historic structures. There is also a replica water wheel from the Industrial Revolution.
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Once known as the Putnam County Historical Society and Foundry Museum, the Putnam History Museum maintains a large collection of historical artifacts and memorabilia concerning the area. The museum hosts educational programs and school tours.
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Picturesque gardens, lily pad filled ponds and scenic walking trails make up Saugerties Seamon Park. An ideal picnic location, the park is decorated with brightly colored mums, statues and an historical water wheel.
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The elegant Federal period building known as the Boscobel House & Gardens provide guests with a look into the past and enjoy its unique beauty. Tours of the mansion and self-guided walking tours of the gardens and trails are primary attractions along with events like the Shakespeare Festival.
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Situated on 225 sprawling acres, the Chuang Yen Monastery is a place for celebratory festivals and religious services. The monastery offers picturesque grounds and meditation retreats provided in both English and Chinese.
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Shunpike Dairy continues the, almost lost, tradition of dairy farming. They offer patrons an opportunity to learn the art of dairy farming, meet the cows and other farm animals, experience life on a farm, or just buy raw milk.