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10 Things To Do In The Town Of New Paltz!

This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at New Paltz chapter.

There are tons of activities to check out in the town of New Paltz! Here are some of my favorites.

1. Black Creek Forest Preserve 

The preserve is filled with beautiful scenery and many trials to hike.  Great for a study break or an afternoon exploring with friends! 

 

2. Bacchus

Perfect for a relaxing meal after a long day of classes or studying. They have a wide variety of delicious food and drinks including vegetarian and gluten free options as well. Plus, on the weekends you can enjoy listening to live bands! 

 

3. Asian Fusion

This restaurant has it all!  It is ideal for any night of the week to go, relax and grab a bite with friends.  But, if youre looking for a night out, they offer happy hour specials where you can get half off appetizers and drinks from 6:30p.m.- 9p.m. everyday.

 

4. New Paltz Cinema

Need a study break or just looking for something to do? Go see a movie with friends. Tickets are only $7 unless you’re lucky enough to catch the matinee showing. Then, tickets are only $5!

 

5. Krause’s Chocolate Shop

This is by far a must for anyone with a sweet tooth! With a variety of homemade chocolate delights, Krause’s is the place to be when you are craving something sweet.

 

6. Delish Frozen Yogurt

A relatively new addition to the town of New Paltz! With 10 flavors that rotate weekly and over 50 yummy toppings to choose from, there is always something new to try. 

 

7. Karma Road

A vegan friendly restaurant, the chefs use all organic ingredients and work with local farms to include many in-season foods. Karma Road has the most refreshing smoothies along with soups, salads and other yummy desserts!

 

8. Eden Boutique 

Located in Water Street Market on Main Street, this shop is filled with a variety of cute jewelry. All the jewelry is handmade by the owner of the boutique, Maureen Smith. From earrings to bracelets, they have it all.  

 

9. The Inner Wall

 

The Inner Wall is an indoor climbing gym, a perfect activity when it starts getting too cold out.  They have $5 bouldering nights on Wednesdays and Thursdays after 5pm!  With 500 square feet of wall space and more than 100 climbing routes, the inner wall is perfect for any level or ability.

 

10. Apple Hill Farm

A beautiful apple orchard.  Stop by to pick some apples and enjoy the scenery. Also enjoy some fresh pressed apple cider and apple cider donuts.

 

The town of New Paltz is filled with a variety of great restaurants and fun activities, making SUNY New Paltz even more amazing.

Hayley is a recent graduate of SUNY New Paltz. She hopes to pursue a career in Public Relations in the future. Her hobbies include graphic design,photography,writing and playing the drums.