- 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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I Paddle New York - Day Tours offers kayak tours that include views of the Saugerties Lighthouse, Cantine Falls, and Esopus Bend Nature Preserve. Bald eagles, blue Herons, and swans can all be seen on the tours.
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Built in 1869, the Saugerties Lighthouse is considered to be a landmark historic beacon situated along the Hudson River. It currently stands as both a living museum and combination bed and breakfast.
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Tivoli Sailing Company offers a variety of chartered boat excursions, both catered and uncatered. They offer local sailing and trips as far as the Caribbean. They also offer sailing lessons for children and adults.
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An outfitter for river adventure trips, Hudson River Expeditions offers canoe, paddleboard, and kayak rentals, as well as boats for sale. The company offers instruction in all of these vehicles, as well as guided trips.
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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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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.