Exploring the Hudson Valley

Minnewaska Lake Loop Hike

Gorgeous 2 mile hike in the famous Minnewaska State Park Preserve. The Preserve is a 21,106-acre preserve located on the Shawangunk Ridge and features numerous waterfalls, three crystalline sky lakes, dense hardwood forests, incising sheer cliffs and ledges opening to beautiful views, clear streams cut into valleys, 35 miles of carriage roads and 50 miles of footpaths to enjoy.

Mohonk Preserve Hikes

Suggested hikes - easy to hard, short to long! https://www.mohonkpreserve.org/visit/activities/suggested-hikes.html

Walkway Over the Hudson State Historic Park

Huckleberry

A cozy cocktail bar with craft beer and a fresh twist on house made pub food. Our favorite spot to hang outside in New Paltz!

Hoot Owl

One of our favorite local lunch and dinner spots and only 3 minutes down the road from Audrey's Farmhouse

Brooklyn Cider House

Visit Brooklyn Cider House at our orchard in New Paltz, New York and taste our award-winning craft hard cider! We’ve got the best wood-fired pizza outside of Brooklyn (and Naples!), locally-sourced burgers, fresh baked goods, and seasonal produce from our garden. We also have a great selection of New York cider, wine, and spirits and pick-your-own “ugly apples” - open seasonally from April through early November.

Grazery Cheese Shop

Adorable cheese and plate shop in the beautiful Water Street Market!

Jar'd Wine Pub

Cozy little wine bar in the Water Street Market - perfect spot for a glass of wine after a hike on the Wallkill Rail Trail or the River 2 Ridge Trail

A Tavola Trattoria

Regional Italian fare made with seasonal local ingredients in a stylishly rustic setting.

Mudd Puddle Coffee Roasters

Pups welcome coffee shop - the owners also own a brewery outside of town!

Storm King Art Center

Storm King Art Center, commonly referred to as Storm King and named after its proximity to Storm King Mountain, is an open-air museum located in Mountainville, New York. It contains what is perhaps the largest collection of contemporary outdoor sculptures in the United States.

Tuthilltown Distillery

Arrowood Farm Brewery

Fun farm atmosphere brewery, the owners also have a very cozy tap room in New Paltz!

Whitecliff Vineyard

Fun winery with tasty wine and outdoor space with beautiful views of the Shawangunk Mountains!

Dia:Beacon

Dia:Beacon, Riggio Galleries is the museum for the Dia Art Foundation's collection of art from the 1960s to the present. The museum, which opened in 2003, is situated on the banks of the Hudson River in Beacon, NY.

Mountain Brauhaus

Great German food, even better views! Highly recommend for for a post-hike lunch.