Guidebook for New Paltz
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A short hike to a pristine and beautiful pond teeming with wildlife. Bring a snack and your camera. This is within Mohonk Preserve and passes or fees are often required on weekends and holidays.
Duck Pond
A short hike to a pristine and beautiful pond teeming with wildlife. Bring a snack and your camera. This is within Mohonk Preserve and passes or fees are often required on weekends and holidays.
If you're not familiar with Mohonk Preserve, the visitor center is a great place to start. Entry is free and you will find a short interpretive trail and information about the preserve.
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Mohonk Preserve
3197 Route 44 55If you're not familiar with Mohonk Preserve, the visitor center is a great place to start. Entry is free and you will find a short interpretive trail and information about the preserve.
Flowers, fresh fruits, vegetables, baked goods, coffee, ice cream, preserves, gifts and a full nursery. Christmas trees, decorations and warm fire in winter.
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Wallkill View Farm Market
15 NY-299Flowers, fresh fruits, vegetables, baked goods, coffee, ice cream, preserves, gifts and a full nursery. Christmas trees, decorations and warm fire in winter.
Family owned and operated winery. Enjoy some local wines and snacks in a lovely setting.
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Robibero Family Vineyards
714 Albany Post RdFamily owned and operated winery. Enjoy some local wines and snacks in a lovely setting.
Fresh Fruits, vegetables and ice cream stand with a panoramic view of the Shawangunk Mountains.
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Dressel Farms
271 NY-208Fresh Fruits, vegetables and ice cream stand with a panoramic view of the Shawangunk Mountains.
Stroll through history on one of America's oldest streets. Many in tact historic buildings. Guided tours available.
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Historic Huguenot Street
81 Huguenot StStroll through history on one of America's oldest streets. Many in tact historic buildings. Guided tours available.
Not far beyond Historic Huguenot St. you'll find a footbridge to a little slice of heaven. Mowed paths meander through a variety of picturesque and intriguing ecosystems. Bring a book and picnic.
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Nyquist-Harcourt Wildlife Sanctuary
133 Huguenot StNot far beyond Historic Huguenot St. you'll find a footbridge to a little slice of heaven. Mowed paths meander through a variety of picturesque and intriguing ecosystems. Bring a book and picnic.
This converted rail line is now a 22 mile bike and footpath which stretches from Gardiner to Kingston. You'll see orchards, woodlands, marshes and perhaps a stop at the Rail Trail Cafe in Rosendale.
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Wallkill Valley Rail Trail
Wallkill Valley Rail TrailThis converted rail line is now a 22 mile bike and footpath which stretches from Gardiner to Kingston. You'll see orchards, woodlands, marshes and perhaps a stop at the Rail Trail Cafe in Rosendale.
If you're a skydiver, you already know about "The Ranch". If not, it can also be a thrill to watch these daredevils emerge from the clouds and cascade to the ground in epic style. Small parking area.
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Skydive The Ranch
55 Sand Hill RdIf you're a skydiver, you already know about "The Ranch". If not, it can also be a thrill to watch these daredevils emerge from the clouds and cascade to the ground in epic style. Small parking area.
Family owned, award winning winery in a superb setting under the the beautiful cliffs of Millbrook Mt. in Gardiner. Sip and savor :-)
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Whitecliff Vineyard & Winery
331 Mckinstry RdFamily owned, award winning winery in a superb setting under the the beautiful cliffs of Millbrook Mt. in Gardiner. Sip and savor :-)
Park your car and stroll though the outdoor walkway of quaint shops. Antiques, clothes, art, gifts, cheese and more. Then stop at one of the several restaurants for a bite.
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Water Street Market
10 Main StPark your car and stroll though the outdoor walkway of quaint shops. Antiques, clothes, art, gifts, cheese and more. Then stop at one of the several restaurants for a bite.
Sightseeing
Follow the Tree lined carriage road to the Historic Mohonk gatehouse, where your camera is an essential.
Cross the overpass toward the ridge and you will converge with Lenape Ln. & bucolic Brook Farm. The Gatehouse is less than 1 mile from our home and an easy walk from our Carriage House if you choose.
Gatehouse Road
Gatehouse RoadFollow the Tree lined carriage road to the Historic Mohonk gatehouse, where your camera is an essential.
Cross the overpass toward the ridge and you will converge with Lenape Ln. & bucolic Brook Farm. The Gatehouse is less than 1 mile from our home and an easy walk from our Carriage House if you choose.
Shopping
Fresh fruit, vegetables, baked goods and other local products.
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Jenkins Lueken Orchards
69 Yankee Folly RdFresh fruit, vegetables, baked goods and other local products.
Need a gift? This is the place to go. Homewares, candles, bags, some furniture, even reading glasses. Unique, well curated items.
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Cocoon
67 Main StNeed a gift? This is the place to go. Homewares, candles, bags, some furniture, even reading glasses. Unique, well curated items.
There are few clothing stores in New Paltz, but this is possibly the best. She carries brands like Free People, Michael Stars etc. Accessories and bath and body products. Nice for a gift as well.
Verde
3 N Front StThere are few clothing stores in New Paltz, but this is possibly the best. She carries brands like Free People, Michael Stars etc. Accessories and bath and body products. Nice for a gift as well.
Walk through Water Street Market and you'll see clothing on display outside. The clothes are jewelry are contemporary. Well priced.
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Eden Boutique
10 Main StWalk through Water Street Market and you'll see clothing on display outside. The clothes are jewelry are contemporary. Well priced.
Large art pieces, shirts, hats and accessories with prints of Ryan Cronin
CronArtUSA - Artist Ryan Cronin
10 Main Street Large art pieces, shirts, hats and accessories with prints of Ryan Cronin
Local shops, nice area to walk around or play a game of chess on one of their outdoor tables. Grab breakfast or lunch, and check out antiques.
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Water Street Market
10 Main StLocal shops, nice area to walk around or play a game of chess on one of their outdoor tables. Grab breakfast or lunch, and check out antiques.
Food Scene
There's always a buzz at the Bistro. Popular breakfast and lunch spot in the Heart of New Paltz. Modestly priced omelettes, burgers, salads sandwiches etc. Go early or expect a wait.
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Main Street Bistro
59 Main StThere's always a buzz at the Bistro. Popular breakfast and lunch spot in the Heart of New Paltz. Modestly priced omelettes, burgers, salads sandwiches etc. Go early or expect a wait.
The Parish is located upstairs at Water Street Market and has great mountain views. The cuisine in mostly Creole, but there are some American favorites too. Great bar and beautiful views from the outdoor seating.
http://theparishrestaurant.com/
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The Parish Restaurant
10 Main StThe Parish is located upstairs at Water Street Market and has great mountain views. The cuisine in mostly Creole, but there are some American favorites too. Great bar and beautiful views from the outdoor seating.
http://theparishrestaurant.com/
Tucked away off Church street, Huckleberry has a welcoming casual atmosphere and a modest menu of American favorites. Great outdoor seating and a fun, high ceilinged bar area.
http://www.huckleberrynewpaltz.com/
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Huckleberry
21 Church StTucked away off Church street, Huckleberry has a welcoming casual atmosphere and a modest menu of American favorites. Great outdoor seating and a fun, high ceilinged bar area.
http://www.huckleberrynewpaltz.com/
One of New Paltz's finer dining establishments. The cuisine is Italian influenced in an atmosphere that is cozy and comfortable. Nice wine selection and cocktail list.
http://www.atavolany.com/
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A Tavola Trattoria
46 Main StOne of New Paltz's finer dining establishments. The cuisine is Italian influenced in an atmosphere that is cozy and comfortable. Nice wine selection and cocktail list.
http://www.atavolany.com/
Across from Water Street Market, "The Otter" is a casual, cavernous brewery with huge steel fermentation tanks filled with the in house beers. The menu is continental and prices mostly modest. The outdoor seating area has river and mountain views.
http://www.gildedotter.com/home.htm
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Clemson Bros. Brewery - New Paltz
3 Main StAcross from Water Street Market, "The Otter" is a casual, cavernous brewery with huge steel fermentation tanks filled with the in house beers. The menu is continental and prices mostly modest. The outdoor seating area has river and mountain views.
http://www.gildedotter.com/home.htm
New Paltz it a college town and there are MANY pizzerias. Pizza is quite subjective so it's difficult to name one the best. However, below are the ones we like:
La BELLA
http://labellapizzabistro.com/index.php?page=index
RINOS
http://www.rinospizzagroup.com/
ROCCOS
http://www.roccospizza.net/home.aspx
PASQUALES
http://www.pasqualespizzarestaurant.net/
La Bella Pizza Bistro
194 Main StNew Paltz it a college town and there are MANY pizzerias. Pizza is quite subjective so it's difficult to name one the best. However, below are the ones we like:
La BELLA
http://labellapizzabistro.com/index.php?page=index
RINOS
http://www.rinospizzagroup.com/
ROCCOS
http://www.roccospizza.net/home.aspx
PASQUALES
http://www.pasqualespizzarestaurant.net/
P&G's is a local and visitor favorite. Bar/Grill/Pub atmosphere serves up good burgers, sandwiches. Steaks, chicken, soups, salads and lot's of Pub-Grub.
http://pandgs.com/
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P&G’s
91 Main StP&G's is a local and visitor favorite. Bar/Grill/Pub atmosphere serves up good burgers, sandwiches. Steaks, chicken, soups, salads and lot's of Pub-Grub.
http://pandgs.com/
A popular stop for people coming off the mountain. About 5 miles west of New Paltz, The Brauhaus has authentic German cuisine in a warm welcoming space. Sausages, Wursts, Schnitzels, Salads, Burgers and Sandwiches. The Large horseshoe shaped bar gets good local support while serving up a variety of beers on tap. Closed Monday & Tuesday.
http://www.mountainbrauhaus.com/
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Mountain Brauhaus
3123 US-44A popular stop for people coming off the mountain. About 5 miles west of New Paltz, The Brauhaus has authentic German cuisine in a warm welcoming space. Sausages, Wursts, Schnitzels, Salads, Burgers and Sandwiches. The Large horseshoe shaped bar gets good local support while serving up a variety of beers on tap. Closed Monday & Tuesday.
http://www.mountainbrauhaus.com/
You'll find Hokaido downtown behind the tall fence at the intersection of Church and North Front Streets. Authentic Japanese cuisine hidden away in a cute old house decorated Japanese style. The sushi is fresh and the selection is ample. They also have an outdoor garden for dining outside during the warmer months.
http://hokkaidonewpaltz.com/
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Hokkaido Japanese Restaurant
18 Church StYou'll find Hokaido downtown behind the tall fence at the intersection of Church and North Front Streets. Authentic Japanese cuisine hidden away in a cute old house decorated Japanese style. The sushi is fresh and the selection is ample. They also have an outdoor garden for dining outside during the warmer months.
http://hokkaidonewpaltz.com/
Very good Mexican food. I love their Ahi Tuna Burrito. Everything is good. Best for take out. There is minimal seating inside.
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Mexicali Blue
87 Main StVery good Mexican food. I love their Ahi Tuna Burrito. Everything is good. Best for take out. There is minimal seating inside.
Mexican Kitchen
15-1/2 N Front StInexpensive and reliable.
This is a good place to meet a friend for coffee. There is seating inside, but take advantage of the Water Street Market outdoor tables. Serving breakfast and lunch only. Family owned by really good people.
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Mudd Puddle Coffee Roasters
10 Main StThis is a good place to meet a friend for coffee. There is seating inside, but take advantage of the Water Street Market outdoor tables. Serving breakfast and lunch only. Family owned by really good people.
A little off the beaten path of main street. Warm atmosphere. Several outdoor covered spaces to choose from for dinning. Romantic bar. They have a beautiful menu which gets rave reviews.
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Garvan's Gastropub
215 Huguenot StA little off the beaten path of main street. Warm atmosphere. Several outdoor covered spaces to choose from for dinning. Romantic bar. They have a beautiful menu which gets rave reviews.
Pho Tibet
58 Main StHave not eaten here, but told it's good.
A New Paltz institution. Grab a bagel, lunch, coffee and/or sweets. There are indoor tables upstairs and outdoor tables.
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The Bakery
13a N Front StA New Paltz institution. Grab a bagel, lunch, coffee and/or sweets. There are indoor tables upstairs and outdoor tables.
Traditional authentic Mexican cuisine. They have different specials everyday of the week, but closed on Monday.
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La Charla Mexican Restaurant
127 Main StTraditional authentic Mexican cuisine. They have different specials everyday of the week, but closed on Monday.
Billiards! Long bar with many beers on tap. It's very casual, laid back spot with mediocre food, but it's fun. It's been a New Paltz staple for ever.
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Bacchus Restaurant, Brewery & Billiards
4 S Chestnut StBilliards! Long bar with many beers on tap. It's very casual, laid back spot with mediocre food, but it's fun. It's been a New Paltz staple for ever.
Good breakfast and lunch restaurant in a warm atmosphere with an open kitchen. It specializes in fresh, locally sourced cuisine with classic dishes and specials board.
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Cafe Mio
2356 US-44Good breakfast and lunch restaurant in a warm atmosphere with an open kitchen. It specializes in fresh, locally sourced cuisine with classic dishes and specials board.
Good for cheese of course! If you want to sample many different varieties and pack a picnic this is the place. Good sandwiches too.
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Grazery
10 Main StGood for cheese of course! If you want to sample many different varieties and pack a picnic this is the place. Good sandwiches too.
The mozzarella is made my hand, the tomato sauce is also made from scratch. The dough is cold fermented. Getting great reviews.
Best Pizza
52 Main StreetThe mozzarella is made my hand, the tomato sauce is also made from scratch. The dough is cold fermented. Getting great reviews.
Frank’s Fresh Pickling Co.
56 Main StreetGreat sandwiches, wonderful pickled sweet peppers and pickles.
Coal-fired brick oven pizza. New Paltz has a ton of pizza, but for authentic thin crust brick oven pizza we prefer this one.
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A! Pizza
121 Main Street Coal-fired brick oven pizza. New Paltz has a ton of pizza, but for authentic thin crust brick oven pizza we prefer this one.
Green Bar
117 Main StreetOrganic juices, smoothies, acai bowls good avocado toast.
It's a Tiki Bar! Fun cocktails, fun decor but it's small and they don't take reservations. They serve sushi and some apps. that are made upstairs at Asian Fusion.
Fuchsia Tiki Bar
215 Main StIt's a Tiki Bar! Fun cocktails, fun decor but it's small and they don't take reservations. They serve sushi and some apps. that are made upstairs at Asian Fusion.
Drinks & Nightlife
Hidden in the Water Street Market, this cute little wine bar has cocktails, beer, wine and tapas. There's also a seating area outside which is great for Mountain views and sunsets.
http://jardwinepub.com/
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Jar'd Wine Pub
10 Main StHidden in the Water Street Market, this cute little wine bar has cocktails, beer, wine and tapas. There's also a seating area outside which is great for Mountain views and sunsets.
http://jardwinepub.com/
Gardiner Liquid Mercantile
128 Main StNice place for a cocktail.
Wineries & Orchards
Great wood fired pizza and burgers! Nice setting to hang out. They sell bottles of wine and cider.
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Twin Star Orchards
155 N Ohioville RdGreat wood fired pizza and burgers! Nice setting to hang out. They sell bottles of wine and cider.
Fun outdoor seating with games and excellent wood fired pizza!
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Westwind Orchard
215 Lower Whitfield RdFun outdoor seating with games and excellent wood fired pizza!
Variety of beer and cider in a lovely setting. Also offer food and sometimes music.
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Arrowood Farm-Brewery
236 Lower Whitfield RdVariety of beer and cider in a lovely setting. Also offer food and sometimes music.
After almost 20 years of running a tasting room that features close to 40 different wines – all fermented, blended, and bottled at Whitecliff, many from their own estate-grown grapes. I like their Awosting White made from 70% Seyval Blanc and 30% Vignoles all from the Hudson Valley.
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Whitecliff Vineyard & Winery
331 Mckinstry RdAfter almost 20 years of running a tasting room that features close to 40 different wines – all fermented, blended, and bottled at Whitecliff, many from their own estate-grown grapes. I like their Awosting White made from 70% Seyval Blanc and 30% Vignoles all from the Hudson Valley.