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    New Paltz is a city in Ulster County, New York State. This article also covers the small town of Gardiner, less than 7 miles to the southwest.

    Get in

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    Downtown New Paltz
    Downtown New Paltz, from the opposite direction

    By car

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    New Paltz is exit 18 on the New York State Thruway which is also designated as Interstate 87.

    By bus

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    There is frequent bus service between The Port Authority Bus Terminal in New York City and New Paltz with connections to many other villages and cities.

    By plane

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    Stewart International Airport is the nearest major airport to New Paltz. It is in Newburgh, thirty minutes to the south (exit 17 on the NYS Thruway).

    By train

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    The Wallkill Valley Rail Trail is on the bed of the Wallkill Valley Rail transport, the former main transportation link for New Paltz.

    Rail Travel to New York City: Nearby Poughkeepsie is the end of the line for Metro-North Rail. Poughkeepsie is a 15-20 minute drive east of New Paltz. Taxis are available in Poughkeepsie to transport travelers to and from New Paltz. Riding on Metro-North out of the Poughkeepsie Station is clean, safe and reliable. Trains run from very early in the morning until late into the evening. Fares can run as low as $12.75 each way.

    Get around

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    Walk or drive. There are also buses run by Ulster County Transit.

    See

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    Skytop tower of Mohonk Mountain House from east, a view that dominates the town

    Do

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    Mohonk Mountain House, a resort hotel located on the Shawangunk Ridge
    • Climb rocks, On Shawangunk Ridge.
    • Hike, at Sky Top, Breakneck Ridge, Wallkill Valley Rail Trail, Eagle Cliff and Mohonk Lake Trail, or one of the other nearby trails.
    • Go wine tasting, at Robibero Family Vineyards, Adair Vineyards, Rivendell Winery, Whitecliff Vineyard & Winery, or one of the other nearby wineries/vineyards. Whitecliff, in rural Gardiner to the south of New Paltz, is in a pretty location and makes interesting wines. Tastings, at $10-14, are not expensive, and many of their wines sell for $20 or less.
    • Skydive, at Skydive the Ranch in Gardiner (just a few minutes outside New Paltz).
    • Window shop, through the town.

    Buy

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    Eat

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    • Food Not Bombs, Main Street. W 5-8PM. Every Wednesday inside of Snugs Harbor bar in poor weather (38 Main St.) and outside across from Wells Fargo set up on the wall/grass.

    Drink

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    • Bacchus, 4 South Chestnut St, +1 845 255-8636. Has over 300 beers and really good food. Slightly expensive and with a late night menu and pool.
    • P&G's, 91 Main St, +1 845 255-6161. College bar. Dance floor. Loud music.
    • McGillicuddy's, 84 Main St, +1 845 256-9289. College bar. Dance floor. Loud music.
    • Snug Harbor Bar and Grill, 38 Main St. noon-4AM every day. Townie dive bar, live music 3x per week, pool table, host for food not bombs in winter

    Sleep

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    Cozy beds and breakfasts. Youth hostel next to bus station on Main street.

    • New Paltz Hostel, 145 Main Street, +1 845-255-6676. Check-in: 4PM, check-out: 10AM. The New Paltz Hostel has a home-like feeling and a laid-back, comfortable atmosphere. Has a full functioning kitchen with communal food available to guests. Provides bunk bed style rooms (a men's room and a women's room) and private rooms are also available. Includes all bed linens, towels, blankets, shampoo and communal food. 30.

    Splurge

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    • 1 Mohonk Mountain House, 1000 Mountain Rest Rd, +1 845 255-1000. On the west side of the river. $250-600 per night, this fabulous getaway is a destination in itself. It features theme programs for each month, has an on-site massage center and 9-hole golf course and is a favorite for weddings, corporate events and family reunions. Adjacent Mohonk Preserve is open for hiking and nature walks. The Mohonk Mountain is only about 10/15 minutes away by car. Mohonk Mountain House (Q1942904) on Wikidata Mohonk Mountain House on Wikipedia

    Go next

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