Tour the Hudson Valley -
Stay at the Inn.

Biking

Set off on the ultimate picturesque adventure through Mohonk Preserve, and Minnewaska State Park.

Take the Wallkill Valley Rail Trail to the Hudson Valley Rail Trail and arrive at The Walkway over the Hudson! Also try the Ashokan Rail Trail.

For bike rentals contact

• The Bicycle Depot in New Paltz

• New Paltz Biking

• Happy Trails Bike Rental

• TRT Bicycles

• Springtown Cycles

• The Bicycle Rack

• Hudson Bike Co.

Hiking

The Shawangunks are considered one of the great hiking areas in New York State. Start at the Mohonk Preserve and continue on to Minnewaska State Park.  A favorite is Sam’s Point.

Looking for alternatives? Try Shaupeneak Ridge , Esopus Meadows Preserve, or Black Creek Preserve , Franny Reese Park, all near the Hudson River. or Bluestone Wild Forest in Catskill Forest Preserve

And for a full listing of the Hudson Valley go to Hike the Hudson Valley or try The NYNJ Trail Conference

Food

Lots of great local places to explore. Here just a few.

Runa, Lola's, Cafe Mio,  Main Course ,Ship to Shore, Il Figlio Enoteca,  APizza, , Clay , Garvan's, Grazery, La Canard Enchanie, One with Land, The Disgruntled Chef The Mountain Brauhaus, Mill & Main, Eliza , Jar’d Wine Pub, Spettro Lagusta Luscious The Salt Line

Ship Lantern Inn, The Red House, The End Cut,   The Burger Box, Ciao Bella, Bangkok Cafe, Lombardi’s Twinstar Orchards , Mudd Puddle , Hokkaido , Essie’s , Westwind Orchard , Butterfield’s, Lone Wolf Ipho Tibet Agave

History

The New Paltz area as well as Ulster County, and the entire Hudson Valley present a multitude of offerings to satisfy your historic, artistic and cultural addictions. Below are just a few possibilities.

• Historic Hugenot Street

• The Dorsky Museum

• Roosevelt Presidential Library

• The Vanderbilt Mansion

• Historic Kingston

• Storm King Art Center

• The Fisher Center at Bard College

• Opus 40

• The Loeb Art Center at Vassar

• Olana

• Thomas Cole

The Hudson River

The great Hudson is a magnificent river to explore. This river valley is steeped in history, natural beauty, and culture.

• Take a ride on the river on Hudson River Cruises or charter a sailboat with Tivoli Sailing Company

• While you are there at the Rondout, visit the Hudson River Maritime Museum.

• See the river from the Walkway over the Hudson or the Esopus Lighthouse

• Looking to kayak? Try A Day Away or New Paltz Kayaking

Wineries, Breweries + More

With the award-winning Shawangunk Wine Trail and local many breweries and distilleries just minutes away from the Inn, we hope to enrich your stay with our personally curated list of recommendations.

Just minutes away from the Inn at Dressel Farms is Kettleborough Cider House featuring house made ciders from their homegrown strawberries and apples.

Explore the entire Hudson River Valley region from Ulster county to Dutchess, Orange and Columbia for renowned local wineries such as Whitecliff Winery, Robibero Winery, Bruynswick Winery, Benmarl Winery, Fjord Winery , Milea Vineyards , Quartz Rock Vineyards, Millbrook Vineyards , Nostrano Vineyards , Clermont Vineyards , Brimstone Vineyards, Rose Hill Farm, Stoutridge, Brotherhood Winery , RMV Cellars and Magnanini Winery.

Enjoy small-batch, handcrafted beers from Yard Owl Craft Brewery, Gardiner Brewing Company, Arrowood Farms , Locust Grove Brewery Rough Cut Brewing Hudson Ale Works and Clemson Bros. Brewing, and if spirits interest you, check out Tuthilltown Distillery, The Hudson House, Coppersea Distilling , Speakeasy Motors Distillery , Taconic Distillery , Hillrock Distillery and Stoutridge Distillery