New York State's largest visitor- and member-supported nature preserve, with 8,000 acres of cliffs, forests, fields, ponds and streams. Each year, more than 165,000 people from around the world travel here for hiking, biking, horseback riding, cross-country skiing, and rock-climbing.
Located at the State University of New York at New Paltz, and comprises more than 9,000 square feet of exhibition space distributed over six galleries. Its permanent collection comprises more than 5,500 works of art from around the world and spans over a 4,000 year time period!
Today a National Historic Landmark District, Historic Huguenot Street encompasses 30 buildings across 10 acres that were the heart of the original settlement in the 1700s. This location has grown into an innovative museum dedicated to protecting historic buildings, conserving artifacts and manuscripts, and promoting the stories of the early settlers in the region.
Family-owned and operated, this 42-acre vineyard offers wine tasting on a first-come, first-sever basis and operates multiple bars during the busy season so that wait-time is minimal. Visitors can also bring a picnic lunch to enjoy while appreciating the breathtaking Shawangunk Mountain area.
Located on New Paltz's bustling Main Street, this "village within a village" is a quaint European inspired shopping strip, where every store is independently owned and operated. In addition to retail, this location includes a library, eateries, bike-rentals, and a small theatre.