# New Paltz

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
### By car

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

### By bus

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

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

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

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

## See

* 41.75-74.0891671 Huguenot Street. Oldest street in America, excluding the Spanish-constructed streets of St. Augustine, with its original houses.
* Mohonk Mountain House. National Historic Site.
* 41.7436-74.08392 State University of New York at New Paltz.

## Do

* 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

* KonTiki Trading Post of New Paltz, 70 Main Street, ☏ +1 845 594 5796, maryannattheshop@gmail.com. Same original store with new owners and new merchandise. Kid, dog, and tourist friendly. (updated Sep 2019)

## Eat

* Bacchus, 4 South Chestnut Street, ☏ +1 845 255-8636.
* P&G's, 91 Main Street, ☏ +1 845 255-6161.
* McGillicuddy's, 84 Main Street, ☏ +1 845 256-9289. Both decent, cheap, good portions, pub food. Lots of burgers, chicken, and other fried things.
* Main Street Bistro, 59 Main Street, ☏ +1 845 255-7766. Delicious and a bargain. Breakfast and lunch, everything is cheap and good. A lot of interesting, uncommon combinations.
* Karma Road, 11 Main Street, ☏ +1 845 255-1099. Very vegan friendly.
* 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. (updated Jul 2019)

## Drink

* 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

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

* 41.768611-74.1555561 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.