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things to do
Storm King Art Center
Come check out larger-than-life sculptures in a scenic outdoor collection of art.
Storm King Mountain
Storm King Mountain is a mountain on the west bank of the Hudson River just south of Cornwall-on-Hudson, New York. The trail is primarily used for hiking, running, nature trips, and bird watching and is best used from March until November.
Donahue Memorial Park
Take in the views of the Hudson Valley from alongside the Hudson River. Parking at the river requires a permit, but you're more than welcome to park further uphill away from the river and take a short walk down to the riverbank.
2 Alices Coffee Lounge
The one and only hip coffee spot in Cornwall on Hudson. This location is within walking distance of just about everywhere in the village.
New Windsor Cantonment State Historic Site
If you love American Revolutionary War history, then you're in luck- you can tour the camp site where George Washington and his army spent the final winter and spring of the war, as well as the spot where Washington signed the cease fire to end the revolution.
Hudson Highlands Nature Museum
The Hudson Highlands Nature Museum is a center for nature, with a focus on Nature Education and Nature Play. We use our living collections of native animals, natural habitats, nature play spaces like Grasshopper Grove, and trails to present a wide variety of programs. The Nature Museum is a leading provider of Nature Education experiences in the Hudson Valley that reaches over 30,000 people each year.
Dia:Beacon
Occupying a former Nabisco box printing factory on the banks of the Hudson River, Dia:Beacon presents a collection of art from the 1960s to the present. Open Friday–Monday 11 am–4 pm.
West Point
Take a quick 10 minute car ride to see the West Point military base, which sits on the Hudson River, for views of the Hudson Valley as well as the beautiful stone architecture located throughout the base.
Brotherhood Winery
Beautiful winery to visit for wine tasting if that tickles your fancy.
Woodbury Common Premium Outlets
This is one of the largest outlet shopping centers in the world. Come here if you're interested in a shopping spree and love trying to fit too many things back into the suitcase you brought with you.
Motorcyclepedia Museum
This spot hosts a collection of motorcycles, motorcycle parts, and other related memorabilia to document the history and evolution of motorcycles. This is a must-see for anyone remotely interested in motorcycles or history.
Newburgh Vintage Emporium
Multi Dealer Antiques, Vintage and Repurposed goods store located just off of I-87 in Newburgh, NY.
Minnewaska State Park Preserve
The Minnewaska State Park Preserve is a 21,106-acre preserve located on the Shawangunk Ridge. The park 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. Visitors can enjoy hiking, biking, swimming, picnicking, scuba-diving, rock-climbing, bouldering, boating and marveling at the scenery. Horseback riding and cross-country ski trails are available as well. Technical Rock Climbing is permitted.