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Restaurants
You are assured of a warm welcome from Garvan himself at this Irish pub and restaurant in a lovely old stone house. Food is hearty and generous. The chocolate cake made with Guinness is exceptional!
73 locals recommend
Garvan's Gastropub
215 Huguenot StYou are assured of a warm welcome from Garvan himself at this Irish pub and restaurant in a lovely old stone house. Food is hearty and generous. The chocolate cake made with Guinness is exceptional!
This is in our opinion simply the best breakfast place ever. We have been coming here for over 35 years. Enough said!
99 locals recommend
Main Street Bistro
59 Main StThis is in our opinion simply the best breakfast place ever. We have been coming here for over 35 years. Enough said!
In the centre of town. Relaxed bar and restaurant with a good selection of local beers and cider. Large outside area, child and dog friendly, with a variety of seating. Wood stoves are lit when the evenings get chilly.
103 locals recommend
Huckleberry
21 Church StIn the centre of town. Relaxed bar and restaurant with a good selection of local beers and cider. Large outside area, child and dog friendly, with a variety of seating. Wood stoves are lit when the evenings get chilly.
Hiking
The area has many hiking trails, but here are just a few we recommend.
Part of the Mohonk Preserve. Accessed through Spring Farm. Day pass required.
Wonderful views.
30 locals recommend
Bonticou Crag
Part of the Mohonk Preserve. Accessed through Spring Farm. Day pass required.
Wonderful views.
Excellent new trail that runs from downtown New Paltz up to the Shawangunk Ridge. Hiking and Biking. Seasonal bike hire from the Springtown road car park.
42 locals recommend
River to Ridge Trail
41 Springtown RdExcellent new trail that runs from downtown New Paltz up to the Shawangunk Ridge. Hiking and Biking. Seasonal bike hire from the Springtown road car park.
Part of the Mohonk Preserve. Stunning swimming hole. Great place to cool off in the summer.
9 locals recommend
Split Rock
Part of the Mohonk Preserve. Stunning swimming hole. Great place to cool off in the summer.
Lake Minnewaska
Beautiful mountain lake offering some great hiking trails.