Guidebook for Highland
Food Scene
Awesome American fare with a menu that's a bit more sophisticated. Only breakfast and lunch. Get there early because it gets crowded!
99 locals recommend
Main Street Bistro
59 Main StAwesome American fare with a menu that's a bit more sophisticated. Only breakfast and lunch. Get there early because it gets crowded!
Although the decor is basic, it's the best Indian food you'll have in the Hudson Valley. Friendly staff and NYC quality food.
14 locals recommend
New Paltz Indian Restaurant
1 North Manheim BoulevardAlthough the decor is basic, it's the best Indian food you'll have in the Hudson Valley. Friendly staff and NYC quality food.
Anatolia
76 Main StA village this small has Turkish?! Yes, and it's delicious! A local favorite.
Serving the best German food in the Hudson Valley for over 50 years. Get there before 6:30pm to avoid a long wait. Offers a crazy number of different beers!
182 locals recommend
Mountain Brauhaus
3123 US-44Serving the best German food in the Hudson Valley for over 50 years. Get there before 6:30pm to avoid a long wait. Offers a crazy number of different beers!
Pasquale's
248 Main StSimple but very tasty Italian! A local favorite whether it's pizza, pasta or salad.
Southwestern counter serve for grilled-to-order fish & meat burritos, plus tacos, guacamole & more.
31 locals recommend
Mexicali Blue
87 Main StSouthwestern counter serve for grilled-to-order fish & meat burritos, plus tacos, guacamole & more.
Los Agaves
11 Old Rte 299Family operated, Los Agaves offers a wide variety of authentic Spanish cuisines.
Huguenot Creamery
78 Main StIce cream shop in the heart of the New Paltz featuring locally sourced Ice Cream.
The Village TeaRoom Restaurant & Bake Shop is a unique restaurant, in the heart of the Village of New Paltz, located in a landmarked, 200 year old building that was formerly the village tailor shop.
17 locals recommend
The Village Tea Room
10 Plattekill AvenueThe Village TeaRoom Restaurant & Bake Shop is a unique restaurant, in the heart of the Village of New Paltz, located in a landmarked, 200 year old building that was formerly the village tailor shop.
The Krause family has been making exceptional candies for over 80 years. Owner Karl Krause is a third generation confectioner who uses his grandfather’s recipes and hand-dipping techniques.
Come enjoy their delicious confections!
14 locals recommend
Krause's Chocolates of New Paltz
2 Church StThe Krause family has been making exceptional candies for over 80 years. Owner Karl Krause is a third generation confectioner who uses his grandfather’s recipes and hand-dipping techniques.
Come enjoy their delicious confections!
Parks & Nature
The hiking trail up to Skytop (New Paltz's main skyline feature) is family friendly and the view at the top is unbelievable. The Mountain House itself is pretty spectacular, too!
408 locals recommend
Mohonk Mountain House
1000 Mountain Rest RdThe hiking trail up to Skytop (New Paltz's main skyline feature) is family friendly and the view at the top is unbelievable. The Mountain House itself is pretty spectacular, too!
Wonderful place on the Hudson River to hike with great hiking trails
25 locals recommend
Franny Reese State Park
Macks LaneWonderful place on the Hudson River to hike with great hiking trails
Over 900 acres of park offering forested hiking trails, a pond, waterfall & elevated river views
22 locals recommend
Shaupeneak Ridge
143 Popletown RdOver 900 acres of park offering forested hiking trails, a pond, waterfall & elevated river views
Local small business that rents Kayaks.
Monday: 10am – 5pm;
Tuesday: 10am – 3pm;
Wednesday: closed;
Thursday: 1-7pm;
Friday: 1-7pm;
Saturday: 10am – 5pm;
Sunday: 10am – 5pm;
Book online: https://npkayaking.com/
41 locals recommend
New Paltz Biking
41 Springtown RdLocal small business that rents Kayaks.
Monday: 10am – 5pm;
Tuesday: 10am – 3pm;
Wednesday: closed;
Thursday: 1-7pm;
Friday: 1-7pm;
Saturday: 10am – 5pm;
Sunday: 10am – 5pm;
Book online: https://npkayaking.com/
Sightseeing
It's the longest pedestrian walkway on the planet! Not to be missed. Wear comfortable shoes and bring water to drink because it can get hot. And it's FREE!
329 locals recommend
Walkway Over the Hudson State Historic Park
61 Parker AveIt's the longest pedestrian walkway on the planet! Not to be missed. Wear comfortable shoes and bring water to drink because it can get hot. And it's FREE!
It's the oldest street in the USA with it's original houses still on it. Gorgeous buildings dating back to the late 1600's. Take a tour and visit the gift shop. FREE to just stroll around!
31 locals recommend
Huguenot Street
Huguenot StreetIt's the oldest street in the USA with it's original houses still on it. Gorgeous buildings dating back to the late 1600's. Take a tour and visit the gift shop. FREE to just stroll around!
About a 35 min drive from our cottage but great fun for aviation enthusiasts! https://oldrhinebeck.org/
38 locals recommend
Rhinebeck Aerodrome Airshows
42 Stone Church RdAbout a 35 min drive from our cottage but great fun for aviation enthusiasts! https://oldrhinebeck.org/
Estate of the former president, featuring a historic, federal-style home, library & museum.
109 locals recommend
Home of Franklin D. Roosevelt National Historic Site
4097 Albany Post RdEstate of the former president, featuring a historic, federal-style home, library & museum.
Essentials
Tops Friendly Markets
271 Main StEveryone shops here, fresh produce often locally sourced.
Entertainment & Activities
It's the only theater in town but shows four different, current movies. Matinee is only $6!
25 locals recommend
New Paltz Cinemas
2 New Paltz PlazaIt's the only theater in town but shows four different, current movies. Matinee is only $6!
Shopping
Dozens of locals artisans and craftspeople sell there wares here. Plenty of antiques, too.
121 locals recommend
Water Street Market
10 Main StDozens of locals artisans and craftspeople sell there wares here. Plenty of antiques, too.
Getting Around
Adirondack Trailways provides bus service from Port Authority Bus Terminal in NYC in New Paltz several times a day. Taxis available at the Bus Depot to take you anywhere you want to go.
18 locals recommend
Trailways New Paltz station
Adirondack Trailways provides bus service from Port Authority Bus Terminal in NYC in New Paltz several times a day. Taxis available at the Bus Depot to take you anywhere you want to go.
Contact: (845) 255-3859
Our 2017 bike rental fleet is ready to go!
We rent 2017 Cannondale Trail 5 mountain bikes in sizes from x-small to x-large. These rental bikes are ideal for riding Minnewaska State Park, Mohonk, the Wallkill Rail Trail and even the Walkway Over The Hudson.
Rates (Please check with them for current rates)
-$40 for the whole day (while the bike shop is open)
-$25 for the afternoon (rented after 2pm)
– Reservations are recommended for weekends, and can only be taken for a FULL DAY BIKE RENTAL.
19 locals recommend
Bicycle Depot
15 Main StContact: (845) 255-3859
Our 2017 bike rental fleet is ready to go!
We rent 2017 Cannondale Trail 5 mountain bikes in sizes from x-small to x-large. These rental bikes are ideal for riding Minnewaska State Park, Mohonk, the Wallkill Rail Trail and even the Walkway Over The Hudson.
Rates (Please check with them for current rates)
-$40 for the whole day (while the bike shop is open)
-$25 for the afternoon (rented after 2pm)
– Reservations are recommended for weekends, and can only be taken for a FULL DAY BIKE RENTAL.
New Paltz Taxi
139 Main StLocal Taxi Service: (845) 255-1550
Artist taxi
36 Henry W Dubois DriveLocal Taxi Service: (845) 443-1922