New Paltz, New York
New Paltz is a village of 8,314 people in Ulster County, New York, founded in 1887.
Why visit New Paltz
Townapedia lists 14 museums and landmarks, 10 parks and trails, 66 places to eat, 4 places to stay and 6 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include New Paltz Cinema, State University of New York at New Paltz, Huguenot Street Historic District and Hendrikus DuBois House.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 83°F; January lows average 19°F, and about 59 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in New Paltz
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About New Paltz
New Paltz is a village in Ulster County located in the U.S. state of New York. It is approximately 80 miles (130 km) north of New York City and 70 miles (110 km) south of Albany. The population was 7,324 at the 2020 census.
From the Wikipedia article New Paltz (village), New York (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do6
State University of New York at New Paltz
School · 0.5 mi
Public university in New Paltz, New York
Museums and landmarks14
Huguenot Street Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.5 mi
Historic district in New Paltz, New York
Hendrikus DuBois House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.1 mi
Historic house in New York, United States
Jean Hasbrouck House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.5 mi
House in New Paltz, United States of America
Major Jacob Hasbrouck Jr. House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.8 mi
Building in New York, United States
New Paltz Downtown Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Historic district in New Paltz, New York
The Locusts
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.0 mi
Building in New York, United States
Mark Gruber Gallery
Museum · 0.7 mi
Tuesday - Friday: 10:00 - 5:30 Saturday: 10:00 - 5:00
Tu-Fr 10:00-17:30; Sa 10:00-17:00
2 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds10
Restaurants and cafes66
Gourmet Pizza
Restaurant · Pizza · 0.4 mi
68 Main Street, New Paltz
Tu-Su 11:00-24:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-04:00
Hokkaido
Restaurant · Sushi
18 Church Street, New Paltz
We off; Th 16:30-21:00; Fr-Sa 16:30-22:00; Su-Tu 16:30-21:00
Ciao Bella
Restaurant · Italian · 0.5 mi
5 Main Street
Mo, We-Th 16:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 16:00-22:30; Su 16:00-21:00
La Charla
Restaurant · Mexican
127 Main Street, New Paltz
Tu-Th 16:00-21:00; Fr 14:00-22:00; Sa 11:30-22:00; Su 11:30-20:00
54 more on the map.
History
The Elting Memorial Library, Guilford-Bower Farm House, Jean Hasbrouck House, Major Jacob Hasbrouck Jr. House, Huguenot Street Historic District, Lake Mohonk Mountain House Complex, New Paltz Downtown Historic District, and The Locusts are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
From the History section of New Paltz (village), New York on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay4
Churches and places of worship9
Shopping14
Gas and EV charging7
Schools, colleges and libraries11
Healthcare3
Map of New Paltz
144 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 34°F | 19°F | 3.8 in | 14.6 in |
| Feb | 37°F | 20°F | 3.2 in | 14.6 in |
| Mar | 46°F | 28°F | 4.3 in | 12.4 in |
| Apr | 60°F | 39°F | 4.0 in | 1.8 in |
| May | 70°F | 50°F | 4.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 78°F | 59°F | 4.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 83°F | 64°F | 4.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 80°F | 62°F | 4.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 72°F | 56°F | 5.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 61°F | 45°F | 5.2 in | 0.1 in |
| Nov | 49°F | 35°F | 3.8 in | 2.8 in |
| Dec | 38°F | 26°F | 4.8 in | 12.9 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Mohonk Lake Hcn (4 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
Ulster 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
Hudson Valley Regional Airport (POU) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 13 miles away.
- Clintondale 4 mi southeast, about 7 min by car
- Tillson 6 mi north, about 9 min by car
- Highland 6 mi east, about 10 min by car
- Gardiner 6 mi southwest, about 10 min by car
- Marist College 8 mi east, about 13 min by car
- Stone Ridge 8 mi northwest, about 12 min by car
- Hyde Park 8 mi east, about 13 min by car
- Poughkeepsie 9 mi southeast, about 15 min by car
- Fairview 9 mi east, about 14 min by car
- Milton 9 mi southeast, about 14 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): landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Downtown New Paltz, NY, Daniel Case, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Elting Library, Original uploader was Daniel Case at en.wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Huguenot houses in New Paltz, The original uploader was Daniel Case at English Wikipedia ., CC BY-SA 3.0
- Major Jacob Hasbrouck Jr House, Daniel Case, CC BY-SA 3.0
- The Locusts, New Paltz, NY, Daniel Case, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Hendrikus DuBois House, Daniel Case, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Jean Hasbrouck House, The original uploader was Daniel Case at English Wikipedia ., CC BY-SA 3.0
- Van den Berg Hall - SUNY New Paltz, crz4mets2, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Carmine Liberta Bridge, New Paltz, NY, Daniel Case, CC BY-SA 3.0
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