- 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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One of the city's richest and well-known citizens provided the name for Cornell Park as he lived adjacent to the area where it is located. The upper section has a veterans monument while the lower has areas for free play and relaxation.
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As one of only 16 designated urban parks, the Kingston Heritage Area Visitors Center sees a lot of tourism. The heritage center features many exhibits depicting local and state history, as well as re-enactments of major cultural events.
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The ship known as the Rip Van Winkle provides visitors with excursions on the Hudson River. Beverage and snack bars are available onboard while the guide points out the estates of millionaires, lighthouses, and quaint villages along the river.
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Many different boats and exhibits are available at the Hudson River Maritime Museum. The focus of the museum is to preserve the maritime history of the Hudson River Valley, and general admission includes a self-guided tour of all exhibits.
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Aboard their sailing vessel, Hudson Sailing offers passengers various excursions on the Hudson River and around the Catskills. In addition to charters, they offer painting excursions on board and sailing instruction.
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Part of the Hudson River Maritime Museum complex features the Rondout Lighthouse which was the first lighthouse at the entrance to Rondout Creek. Visitors must take a water vessel to the lighthouse though since there is no way to access the site by land.
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Covering 200 acres, the Locust Grove includes on its grounds a mansion built in 1851, gardens, almost 5 miles of carriage roads established in the 19th century, and a museum dedicated to Samuel Morse, the inventor and the artist.
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Several amenities and facilties are located at Forsyth Park. Handball courts, tennis courts, and a nature center are major draws to the park with other side options being woodland trails, the Kinderland Playground, and the picnic area.
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89 East Strand, Rondout Landing, Kingston, NY 12402
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The New York Trolley Museum is dedicated to granting more exposure to the world of trolleys and subways. For over 60 years this museum has sought to spread the word of the importance the trolley system has played in the local area.
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Featuring classical music and live entertainment, Northern Dutchess Symphony Orchestra performs at numerous venues around Rhinebeck. The group includes a community of musicians from all over the Hudson Valley Area.