- The list below includes 175 free or cheap things to do in or near New Paltz, New York, including 83 different types of inexpensive activities like Art Museum, Farms & Ranches, Horseback Riding and Hiking Trails.
- From Minnewaska State Park Preserve to The Wallkill Valley Rail trail, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in New Paltz and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Poughkeepsie, Hyde Park, Beacon and Newburgh.
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4097 Albany Post Road, Hyde Park, NY 12538
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The permanent collection at the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library & Museum features artifacts which are connected to the life of the president and his wife, as well as other artifacts which reflect the political, cultural, and social life between 1930 and 1940.
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4097 Albany Post Rd, Hyde Park, NY 12538
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Still looking like when it was first built, in 1826, the Franklin Delano Roosevelt Home is the place where the first US Presidential Library was started, and features stables, ice houses, trails and paths, and the Rose Garden where the president and his wife found their final resting place.
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Situated in the only National Historic Site dedicated to a First Lady, Val-Kill Cottage is the place where Eleanor Roosevelt developed many of her ideas and held workshops.
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519 Albany Post Road, Hyde Park, NY
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The Vanderbilt Mansion National Historic Site covers 211 acres and showcases houses built by the wealthiest men from the golden age. The main attraction is the Vanderbilt Mansion, which has 54 rooms and was designed by the McKim, Mead & White Company.
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Established in 1905, the Marist College was named in 2006 by Forbes and The Princeton Review one of the 25 most connected campuses in the United States.
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Downtown Pougkeepsie, Poughkeepsie, NY
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As a sightseeing destination, Walking Bridge Over Hudson River is a 212 foot tall bridge that offers panoramic views of the river below and opportunities to spot passing trains. The bridge is open to pedestrians, dogs, joggers, cyclists, and skaters.
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35 Main St, Ste 411, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
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At Mahoney's Irish Pub & Steakhouse, patrons can enjoy delicious food in a calm yet fun atmosphere surrounded by friendly, helpful staff. Menus are available for lunch, dinner, and special occasions.
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Those wishing to learn how to mix the ingredients as if they were master chefs can always go to the Culinary Institute of America. In here they can find several programs, such as the boot camps, which combine vacations with the culinary art.
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4389 Albany Post Road, Hyde Park, NY
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Housed in the former Eagle Engine and Rescue building, Hyde Park Historical Society Museum focuses on local history and displays donations from town citizens. It includes an exhibit from a US Army police battalion and offers local history books.
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The Hyde Park Drive In Theater is one of the last drive-ins. The theater has converted to digital movie projection to show the latest movies. The box office accepts cash only, however, the concession stand accepts Visa and Mastercard.