Free & Cheap Things to Do in New Paltz, NY

  • 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.
  • 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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17.6 Miles
- 0 votes
History Museums RR 9, Fishkill, NY 12524 MoreLess Info
Run by the volunteers of the Fishkill Historical Society, Van Wyck Homestead offers visitors a guided tour of the building of an early settler. The homestead also hosts community events like book signings, historical lectures, craft fairs, and more.
17.8 Miles
100% 105 votes
Specialty Museums 250 Lake Street, Newburgh, NY 12550 MoreLess Info
You don't have to be a biker to enjoy your visit to the Motorcyclepedia Museum. This 85,000 square foot museum contains hundreds of bikes from the past and present, and three motordromes where guests can watch a heart-stopping display of riding.
17.8 Miles
96% 25 votes
Distilleries 10 N. Chestnut Street, Beacon, NY MoreLess Info
Denning's Point Distillery is an urban distillery that produces vodka and whiskey. They offer tours of the brewing facility and samples in their tasting room, and their 2,800 square feet space is available for parties and special events.
17.8 Miles
- 1 votes
Dog Park 195 Robert Cahill Drive, Beacon, NY 12508 MoreLess Info
A community funded facility, the Beacon Dog Park provides separate areas for small and large dogs to exercise and play. Amenities include water spigots, dog runs, large fenced spaces and seating.
17.9 Miles
78% 360 votes
Art Museum 3 Beekman Street, Beacon, NY 12508 MoreLess Info
Most popularly known for a display by conceptual artist Walter De Maria, the Dia:Beacon art museum highlights unusual, avant garde artistry. The museum also features collections by Andy Warhol, Donald Judd and Richard Serra.
17.9 Miles
60% 25 votes
Music Venue 379 Main Street, Beacon, NY 12508 MoreLess Info
Founded in 1972, The Towne Crier Cafe is a fine-dining restaurant and live musical venue that serves lunch, weekend brunch, and dining. The cafe has a membership program for frequent diners.
18.0 Miles
100% 2 votes
Tennis 2 Salisbury Ct, Rhinebeck, NY 12572 MoreLess Info
Located in picturesque Dutchess County, the Rhinebeck Tennis Club features five clay courts as well as an indoor court made of state of the art decoturf. The club offers individual and group lessons and clinics.
18.1 Miles
80% 10 votes
Historic Sites 50 Van Nydeck Ave., Beacon, NY 12508 MoreLess Info
Those interested in learning the heritage of Beacon, NY and its inhabitants will enjoy touring the Madam Brett Homestead. The historic homestead is an 18th century home that housed seven generations of the Brett family.
18.1 Miles
20% 5 votes
Movie Theaters 62-80 Westgate Business Center Drive, Fishkill, NY 12524 MoreLess Info
A movie theater featuring ten auditoriums, Regal Fishkill 10 displays first-run feature films using digital projection and RealD 3D. The theater offers accessibility devices and a concession area with food and drinks.
18.1 Miles
100% 2 votes
Art Gallery 444 Main Street, Beacon, NY 12508 MoreLess Info
Described as 'a new art movement for the next generation,' Morphicism is a gallery that features distinctive interactive sliding screens for showcasing works of art. The screens are a unique invention of the gallery's owners.
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