Explore New Paltz
Sightseeing
Includes a 2 mile hike around a mountaintop lake. Awosting Falls is an incredible waterfall close to the parking lot. A day pass to Minnewaska is $10 per car.
504 locals recommend
Minnewaska State Park Preserve
5281 Route 44-55Includes a 2 mile hike around a mountaintop lake. Awosting Falls is an incredible waterfall close to the parking lot. A day pass to Minnewaska is $10 per car.
Incredible waterfall in Minnewaska State Park, easy access as it is close to the parking lot.
33 locals recommend
Awosting Falls
Incredible waterfall in Minnewaska State Park, easy access as it is close to the parking lot.
Historic lakeside mountain resort with miles of trails of varying difficulty. Day pass required for entry.
408 locals recommend
Mohonk Mountain House
1000 Mountain Rest RdHistoric lakeside mountain resort with miles of trails of varying difficulty. Day pass required for entry.
940-foot former railroad trestle in nearby Rosendale. This bridge is now part of the Wallkill Valley Rail Trail.
106 locals recommend
Rosendale Trestle
Wallkill Valley Rail Trail940-foot former railroad trestle in nearby Rosendale. This bridge is now part of the Wallkill Valley Rail Trail.
Food scene
Pedestrian street market with antique shops, coffeeshop, wine shop, and restaurants right in downtown New Paltz.
121 locals recommend
Water Street Market
10 Main StPedestrian street market with antique shops, coffeeshop, wine shop, and restaurants right in downtown New Paltz.
This is the upstate outpost of a legendary slice shop in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. HIGHLY recommend.
Best Pizza
52 Main StreetThis is the upstate outpost of a legendary slice shop in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. HIGHLY recommend.
Extremely popular German restaurant. Go early or call ahead for takeout.
182 locals recommend
Mountain Brauhaus
3123 US-44Extremely popular German restaurant. Go early or call ahead for takeout.
Family-run Italian joint, also very popular. Call ahead for reservations or takeout.
51 locals recommend
Lombardi's
2808 Benton CorsFamily-run Italian joint, also very popular. Call ahead for reservations or takeout.
Cute, casual spot with great outdoor seating in the heart of New Paltz. Our neighbors actually own this place, great for lunch on a nice day.
103 locals recommend
Huckleberry
21 Church StCute, casual spot with great outdoor seating in the heart of New Paltz. Our neighbors actually own this place, great for lunch on a nice day.
Rough Cut Brewing Co.
5945 US-44Great beers and great food at this popular local brewery.
Ollie's Pizza
4 Bruceville RdAwesome pizza spot with outdoor seating.
Some of the best food and views in the area. Highly recommend dinner/drinks and exploring the grounds during sunset.
Clay at Wildflower Farms
Some of the best food and views in the area. Highly recommend dinner/drinks and exploring the grounds during sunset.