Engaging Getaways and Venues for:
New Paltz, NY
This 1869 opera house is a special place to see a concert, a play or a dance recital. During a two-month stretch, performers as diverse as the Black Crowes, Lucinda Williams, Ben Folds, Lewis Black, the New Paltz Ballet and the Hudson Valley Philharmonic graced the stage. In 2006, Bob Dylan rented the facility for four days to rehearse before entering a studio to record a new album. more...
A hands-on, pictorial museum portraying life on the Delaware & Hudson Canal during the 19th and 20th Centuries. You can take a walking tour by five locks that have been designated a National Historic Landmark. more...
Awe-inspiring, colorful abstract art is on display at this magnificent gallery that draws the visitor in with class and charm. Don't be surprised if the beautiful space and unique artwork seduces you to pull out the wallet to take something home. more...
Though its heydey has long past, this legendary 265-room mountaintop resort calls itself a Victorian castle and remains a Shangri-La for walkers. It is a National Historic Landmark with surrounding lands that can leave you breathless. Book a room with a fireplace, a private bath and a view of magical Mohonk Lake. Rates are very expensive. Cut the cost by taking advantage of special offers on the hotel's Web site. more...
Rotating exhibitions supplement permanent collections of paintings, sculptures, photographs and other artwork. Exhibitions have included "Transforming Metal Into Art" by metallurgist, foundry owner and Hudson Valley artist Dick Polich. more...
Located in the scenic Wallkill River Valley, New Paltz is a state college town with numerous unique shops and restaurants. Just north of Main Street sits a fascinating historic district of stone houses built by Huguenots between 1692 and 1712. Called "the oldest street in America with its original houses," Huguenot Street includes such structures as the Jean Hasbrouck House, a fine example of Flemish stone architecture. more...
This arts center presents a wide variety of performances, programs, workshops and exhibits. Guy Davis may be performing a blues concert one night; a student video festival may be scheduled another night, and a play, The Search for Signs of Intelligent Life in the Universe, may be presented a third night. Events are held year-round. Admission charge varies. more...
