Cat’s Hudson Valley Guidebook
City/town information
Down to earth and outdoorsy, New Paltz is perfect for a hiking day at Minnewaska State Park or rocking climbing and bouldering at The Gunks! Recharge on Main Street for fun shops, refreshments and dining with stunning views of the Shawangunk Mountain ridge.
20 minutes by car.
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New Paltz
Down to earth and outdoorsy, New Paltz is perfect for a hiking day at Minnewaska State Park or rocking climbing and bouldering at The Gunks! Recharge on Main Street for fun shops, refreshments and dining with stunning views of the Shawangunk Mountain ridge.
20 minutes by car.
Beacon offers the best of both worlds! This mountain town offers great hikes like Mount Beacon and Breakneck ridge for those looking for a challenge as well as a bustling, boutique Main Street and art scene for those looking to grab a leisurely coffee and window shop.
20 minutes by car.
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Beacon
Beacon offers the best of both worlds! This mountain town offers great hikes like Mount Beacon and Breakneck ridge for those looking for a challenge as well as a bustling, boutique Main Street and art scene for those looking to grab a leisurely coffee and window shop.
20 minutes by car.
A quaint hamlet along the Hudson River offers shops, dining and a riverfront perfect for a picnic. You can swim in the Hudson River here or take a ferry to Bannerman Castle! This little town has its own historic district showcasing well preserved stunning 19th Century architecture and buildings.
30 minutes by car.
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Cold Spring
A quaint hamlet along the Hudson River offers shops, dining and a riverfront perfect for a picnic. You can swim in the Hudson River here or take a ferry to Bannerman Castle! This little town has its own historic district showcasing well preserved stunning 19th Century architecture and buildings.
30 minutes by car.
This chic historic upstate gem is the mecca for antique stores, boutiques and art galleries. Walk down Warren Street and feel like you're in a Wes Anderson movie amongst the hotels and restaurants which offer a highly curated aesthetic. The restoration of some 300 historic buildings in two square miles makes it one of the historically richest, and most diverse architectural cities in New York State.
60 minutes by car.
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Hudson
This chic historic upstate gem is the mecca for antique stores, boutiques and art galleries. Walk down Warren Street and feel like you're in a Wes Anderson movie amongst the hotels and restaurants which offer a highly curated aesthetic. The restoration of some 300 historic buildings in two square miles makes it one of the historically richest, and most diverse architectural cities in New York State.
60 minutes by car.
Neighborhoods
Wallkill is a hamlet in the Hudson Valley on the West side of the Hudson River and the Eastern side of the Town of Shawangunk. Just outside your backdoor is the enchanting, sprawling farmland of the valley below the breathtaking Shawangunk Mountains.
Located on the Wallkill River, this river Valley is home to the Wallkill Valley Rail Trail which connects many points of interests and towns along the Hudson Valley.
The surrounding farmlands make this cozy neighborhood a seasonal hotspot for farmer's markets throughout the year. Pick your own produce in Spring, Summer and Fall at many of the local farms that provide a stunning backdrop to this charming town.
Wallkill
Wallkill is a hamlet in the Hudson Valley on the West side of the Hudson River and the Eastern side of the Town of Shawangunk. Just outside your backdoor is the enchanting, sprawling farmland of the valley below the breathtaking Shawangunk Mountains.
Located on the Wallkill River, this river Valley is home to the Wallkill Valley Rail Trail which connects many points of interests and towns along the Hudson Valley.
The surrounding farmlands make this cozy neighborhood a seasonal hotspot for farmer's markets throughout the year. Pick your own produce in Spring, Summer and Fall at many of the local farms that provide a stunning backdrop to this charming town.
Sightseeing
A fun ferry trip from Beacon or Cold Spring takes you to the uninhabited island home to Bannerman Castle. In 1901 The Bannermans began construction on this munitions factory which was designed to look like a Scottish castle.
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Bannerman Castle
A fun ferry trip from Beacon or Cold Spring takes you to the uninhabited island home to Bannerman Castle. In 1901 The Bannermans began construction on this munitions factory which was designed to look like a Scottish castle.
Vanderbilt Mansion National Historic Site
119 Vanderbilt Park RdFood scene
Charming little house converted into a pub restaurant with great food and drinks and outdoor seating on Church Street in New Paltz.
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Huckleberry
21 Church StCharming little house converted into a pub restaurant with great food and drinks and outdoor seating on Church Street in New Paltz.
Bangkok Cafe New Paltz
119 Main StMy favorite spot for Thai food in New Paltz
Nu-Cavu
857 Plains RdPerfect Italian spot with lots of outdoor dining space in Wallkill
Hudson Taco
27 Water StGreat taco spot along the Hudson River in Newburgh, NY
Garvan's gastropub occupies a building built in 1759 on historic Huguenot Street in New Paltz with an incredible lunch and dinner menu
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Garvan's Gastropub
215 Huguenot StGarvan's gastropub occupies a building built in 1759 on historic Huguenot Street in New Paltz with an incredible lunch and dinner menu
Great eats in a unique historic building overlooking a beautiful waterfall and rushing creek on the Main Street in Beacon
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The Roundhouse
2 E Main StGreat eats in a unique historic building overlooking a beautiful waterfall and rushing creek on the Main Street in Beacon
A picture perfect place to enjoy a farm to table meal while you watch the sunset over the valley! The food and drink are excellent with with indoor and outdoor seating, chickens free roaming and fun games like corn hole toss on the lawn.
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Arrowood Farm-Brewery
236 Lower Whitfield RdA picture perfect place to enjoy a farm to table meal while you watch the sunset over the valley! The food and drink are excellent with with indoor and outdoor seating, chickens free roaming and fun games like corn hole toss on the lawn.
Amazing local vineyard right down the road! Enjoy local wines in the tasting room or 6-course family style Italian dining with stunning views of the vineyard.
Just a 3m drive or 20m walk from the farmhouse!
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Magnanini Farm Winery
172 Strawridge RdAmazing local vineyard right down the road! Enjoy local wines in the tasting room or 6-course family style Italian dining with stunning views of the vineyard.
Just a 3m drive or 20m walk from the farmhouse!
Spirituality & Wellness
When I need a massage–this place is it! I love to see Jai for a 90m deep tissue when I make the trip to Hudson, NY.
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BODHI Spa | Yoga | Shop
543 Warren StWhen I need a massage–this place is it! I love to see Jai for a 90m deep tissue when I make the trip to Hudson, NY.
It wouldn't be a true trip to the Hudson Valley without getting a little psychic. This is a fun shop for those that want to indulge in crystals, tarot cards or an energy reading!
The Awareness Shop
180 Main StIt wouldn't be a true trip to the Hudson Valley without getting a little psychic. This is a fun shop for those that want to indulge in crystals, tarot cards or an energy reading!
Cafés
My favorite spot for a true sugar-free Chai latte in Beacon on Main Street! I basically had given up on Chai at coffee shops–until I discovered this spot. It's the Chai we deserve–spicy and satisfying with every milk option under the sun.
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Bank Square Coffeehouse
129 Main StMy favorite spot for a true sugar-free Chai latte in Beacon on Main Street! I basically had given up on Chai at coffee shops–until I discovered this spot. It's the Chai we deserve–spicy and satisfying with every milk option under the sun.
My favorite spot for iced coffee in Beacon on Main Street. When I'm here, I always have to pick up a bag for the farmhouse!
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Big Mouth Coffee Roasters
387 Main StMy favorite spot for iced coffee in Beacon on Main Street. When I'm here, I always have to pick up a bag for the farmhouse!
Cute little café with place to sit down or pick up treats and small groceries in Gardiner. Try their savory cauliflower waffle breakfast sandwich and pick up a box of the waffles to go! They're gluten free and delicious.
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Julian's Provisions
125 State Rte 55Cute little café with place to sit down or pick up treats and small groceries in Gardiner. Try their savory cauliflower waffle breakfast sandwich and pick up a box of the waffles to go! They're gluten free and delicious.
Argentinian café offering delicious empanadas, gelato and coffee by the river front in Cold Spring
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Rincon Argentino
21 Main StArgentinian café offering delicious empanadas, gelato and coffee by the river front in Cold Spring