Why visit Liberty
Townapedia lists 10 museums and landmarks, 5 parks and trails, 13 places to eat, 3 places to stay and 6 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Chuck Hill, Liberty Theatre, Ferndale School and Liberty Downtown Historic District.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 79°F; January lows average 13°F, and about 70 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Liberty
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Liberty
Liberty is a village in Sullivan County, New York, United States. The population was 4,700 at the 2020 census.
From the Wikipedia article Liberty (village), New York (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do6
Museums and landmarks10
Ferndale School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.4 mi
One-room school in New York, United States of America
Liberty Downtown Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
NRHP-listed in Sullivan County
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Manion's General Store
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.6 mi
Historic commercial building in New York, United States
Munson Diner
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Historic commercial building in New York, United States
Shelburne Playhouse
Cinema and theater · National Register of Historic Places · 1.3 mi
Historic theatre located at Ferndale, New York, United States
Town and Country Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Historic commercial building in New York, United States
Parks, trails and playgrounds5
Walnut Mountain Park
Park · 1.3 mi
Park Facilities (Restrooms/ Pavilions/ Parking) Open May 1st – September 30th 8:00 am – Dusk There are approximately 13 miles of Hiking...
73 Walnut Mountian Road, Liberty
08:00-dusk
Restaurants and cafes13
Dunkin'
Fast food · Donut, Coffee Shop · 1.5 mi
1935 State Route 52, Liberty
Mo-Sa 05:00-22:00; Su 06:00-22:00
1 more on the map.
History
While the Town of Liberty was incorporated in 1807, the Village of Liberty was not incorporated as a separate entity until 1870.
The Munson Diner, Liberty Downtown Historic District, St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church, and Town and Country Building are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
From the History section of Liberty (village), New York on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay3
Churches and places of worship4
St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places
Shopping2
Gas and EV charging4
Schools, colleges and libraries9
Healthcare3
Map of Liberty
59 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 30°F | 13°F | 3.7 in | 16.6 in |
| Feb | 33°F | 14°F | 2.8 in | 17.4 in |
| Mar | 41°F | 22°F | 3.9 in | 12.8 in |
| Apr | 55°F | 32°F | 4.2 in | 3.3 in |
| May | 66°F | 43°F | 4.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 74°F | 52°F | 5.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 79°F | 57°F | 4.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 77°F | 55°F | 5.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 70°F | 48°F | 5.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 58°F | 37°F | 4.8 in | 0.3 in |
| Nov | 47°F | 28°F | 3.9 in | 4.2 in |
| Dec | 35°F | 20°F | 4.7 in | 15.3 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Liberty 1 Ne (0 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Sullivan County has had 27 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2021-09-05: Remnants Of Hurricane Ida (Hurricane)
- 2021-09-02: Remnants Of Hurricane Ida (Hurricane)
- 2021-08-22: Hurricane Henri (Hurricane)
- 2020-03-20: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2017-07-12: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm (Snowstorm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Sullivan County International Airport (MSV) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 7 miles away.
- Loch Sheldrake 5 mi east, about 7 min by car
- Hurleyville 5 mi southeast, about 8 min by car
- Fallsburg 8 mi southeast, about 12 min by car
- South Fallsburg 9 mi southeast, about 14 min by car
- Wurtsboro 20 mi southeast, about 33 min by car
- Ellenville 21 mi east, about 33 min by car
- Walker Valley 22 mi southeast, about 35 min by car
- Kerhonkson 24 mi east, about 39 min by car
- Otisville 25 mi southeast, about 40 min by car
- Middletown 29 mi southeast, about 47 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Main Street in Liberty, New York, Kenneth C. Zirkel, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Munson Diner, Liberty, New York interior, Kenneth C. Zirkel, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Munson Diner, Liberty, New York, Kenneth C. Zirkel, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Munson Dinner Back Liberty NY, Vonsky87, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Munson Dinner Liberty, NY, Vonsky87, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Greetings from Liberty, New York - Large Letter Postcard (8361372220), Steve Shook from Moscow, Idaho, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Downtown Liberty, NY theater, June 2026, Mr. Matté (if there is an issue with this image, contact me using this image's Commons talk page , my Commons user talk page , or my English Wikipedia user talk page ; I'll know about it a lot faster), CC BY-SA 4.0
- St Paul's Evangelical, Liberty, NY, Vonsky87, CC BY-SA 3.0
- NY 52 eb in Village of Liberty, June 2026, Mr. Matté (if there is an issue with this image, contact me using this image's Commons talk page , my Commons user talk page , or my English Wikipedia user talk page ; I'll know about it a lot faster), CC BY-SA 4.0
- Methodist Church Liberty NY Apr 09, Doug Kerr from Upstate New York, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Liberty Downtown Historic District Apr 09, Doug Kerr from Upstate New York, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Grossinger's Resort Liberty, NY1, Acroterion, CC BY-SA 4.0
- NY 52 eb entering Village of Liberty, June 2026, Mr. Matté (if there is an issue with this image, contact me using this image's Commons talk page , my Commons user talk page , or my English Wikipedia user talk page ; I'll know about it a lot faster), CC BY-SA 4.0
- Manion's General Store, Frendale NY, Vonsky87, CC BY-SA 3.0
- St John's Episcopal, Monticello, NY, Vonsky87, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Town and Country Building Apr 09, Doug Kerr from Upstate New York, CC BY-SA 2.0
- HellerTriangle, HighAtop94, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Ferndale School, Ferndale NY, Vonsky87, CC BY-SA 3.0
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