Guidebook for New Paltz
Food Scene
Gomen-Kudasai
232 Main StGreat food, great staff and music many weekend nights. Our favorite spot in New Paltz.
Karma Road
11 Main StGreat vegan food. As vegans, this is our go-to spot for lunch.
This is THE spot for breakfast on the weekend--arrive early or be prepared to wait. Has the usual breakfast food and it accommodates vegans.
99 locals recommend
Main Street Bistro
59 Main StThis is THE spot for breakfast on the weekend--arrive early or be prepared to wait. Has the usual breakfast food and it accommodates vegans.
The Bakery
13a N Front StNice bakery with lunch food and seating, gets busy on the weekend.
Local bagel joint--what can we say, they aren't New York bagels!
10 locals recommend
New Paltz Bagel Cafe
New Paltz BypassLocal bagel joint--what can we say, they aren't New York bagels!
Mellow coffee and tea cafe with couches and guitars for sale!
8 locals recommend
Cafeteria Coffee House
58 Main StMellow coffee and tea cafe with couches and guitars for sale!
Drinks & Nightlife
Amazing selection of beer and a nice pool hall next door.
54 locals recommend
Bacchus Restaurant, Brewery & Billiards
4 S Chestnut StAmazing selection of beer and a nice pool hall next door.
Whitecliff Vineyard & Winery
331 Mckinstry RdRobibero Family Vineyards
714 Albany Post RdKettleborough Cider House
277 NY-208Parks & Nature
Mohonk Preserve
3197 Route 44 55Great hiking, biking and cross country skiing. There is a fee.
Great state park with lots of hiking trails, carriage trails, lakes, etc. Cross countrying skiing, snowshoeing, hiking and biking. Even swimming. Beautiful views, don't miss it. It does get crowded.
504 locals recommend
Minnewaska State Park Preserve
5281 Route 44-55Great state park with lots of hiking trails, carriage trails, lakes, etc. Cross countrying skiing, snowshoeing, hiking and biking. Even swimming. Beautiful views, don't miss it. It does get crowded.
Sightseeing
Oldest continuously inhabited street in the US. Beautiful old homes.
31 locals recommend
Huguenot Street
Huguenot StreetOldest continuously inhabited street in the US. Beautiful old homes.
Essentials
Tops Friendly Markets
271 Main StNicer than the Shop Rite
Nice health food store with healthy prepared foods, veggies, bulk food, etc.
39 locals recommend
Health & Nutrition Center
15 New Paltz PlazaNice health food store with healthy prepared foods, veggies, bulk food, etc.
Entertainment & Activities
New Paltz Cinemas
2 New Paltz Plaza Cheap tickets!
Rocking Horse Ranch Resort
600 US-44My kids loved this when they were young.
Shopping
Rock and Snow
44 Main StOutdoor store with ski rentals and a very helpful staff.
Rock and Snow
44 Main StGood to great deals on used outdoor stuff, mostly clothing.
A nice antique store, coffee, cheese, food, a few stores--a nice place to visit, the first part of downtown you come to if you walk into town via the Rail/Trail.
121 locals recommend
Water Street Market
10 Main StA nice antique store, coffee, cheese, food, a few stores--a nice place to visit, the first part of downtown you come to if you walk into town via the Rail/Trail.