- Our list of the best things to do in New Paltz, New York, features the top 231 nearby activities — including 110 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- New Paltz, NY has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Outdoor Places, Museums & Galleries, Sights & Landmarks, and Entertainment & Shows.
- The results below include the top 20 things to do within the city of New Paltz, NY , followed by 211 popular activities in nearby cities, including Poughkeepsie, Kingston, Newburgh, Beacon, Saugerties, Hyde Park, Rhinebeck, Cold Spring, Woodstock, Fishkill, Marlboro, Millbrook, Ellenville, Middletown, Carmel, Garrison and Bolton Landing
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At Ulster Performing Arts Center, visitors can see a variety of performances, from rock bands, to comedians, to musicals, to orchestras. The theater is located in a historic brick building with Greek Revival architecture.
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Amenities abound at the TR Gallo Waterfront Park. Activities include a maritime museum, cultural center, antique shops, cafes, boat docks and a stage for live summer concert series and stage plays.
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266 Fair Street, Kingston, NY
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The Volunteer Fireman's Hall & Museum of Kingston chronicles the history of firefighting and the local firefighters in the area. Exhibits in the museum include an 1898 fire-truck, fire equipment, and other antiques.
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Green and John Streets, Kingston, NY 12401
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The site where the original 17th century village of Kingston stood, the Kingston Uptown Historic District is still home to around a dozen original limestone houses from the period. Walking tours of the district are available.
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Located in a First Reformed Protestant Dutch Church, Old Dutch Church Heritage Museum is open to the public for self-guided and group tours. The church was built in the 17th century, featuring a cemetery with 18th century grave markers.
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A 2 story museum, the Senate House State Historic Site is the home of the states first Senate meeting. The museum offers guided tours, a collection of artwork and paintings, and artifacts pertaining to the formation of the government.
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From festivals to local musicians, BSP Kingston features live entertainment from independent artists. The venue is located in a historic, early 1900s building. It has a bamboo floor dance studio where dance classes are hosted.
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A reservoir that supplies water to Newburgh, Chadwick Lake has walking trails, a playground, picnic shelters and basketball courts. Visitors can fish and boat on the lake, roller skate in the rink area, and walk dogs on the trails.
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Schoolhouse Theater The is a theater that strives to bring performing arts to the local community. In addition to producing shows, the theater also offers acting classes and workshops to promote creative arts in those passionate about theater.
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Kingston, New York offers peaceful waterfront recreation at Kingston Point Beach. The small beach is home to a playground and picnic area, as well as a boat launch for those wanting to get out on the water.