7 days in Hudson River Valley Itinerary

New Paltz is a town in Ulster County, New York, United States. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around New Paltz: Pride of the Hudson (in Newburgh), Storm King Art Center (in New Windsor) and Hyde Park (Eleanor Roosevelt National Historic Site, Home of Franklin D. Roosevelt, &more). There's much more to do: take in the exciting artwork at DM Weil Gallery, take a tour by water with Boat Tours & Water Sports, stroll around Mohonk Preserve, and snap pictures at Walkway Over the Hudson State Historic Park.

For other places to visit, reviews, and other tourist information, read our New Paltz sightseeing app.

Hartford to New Paltz is an approximately 2-hour car ride. In August in New Paltz, expect temperatures between 83°F during the day and 60°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 25th (Wed) early enough to drive to Albany.

Albany is the capital of the U.S. Venture out of the city with trips to Hudson (FASNY Museum of Firefighting, Olana State Historic Site, &more). There's still lots to do: get a new perspective on nature at New York State Museum, sample the fine beverages at Nine Pin Cider Works, take a tour by water with Dutch Apple Cruises, and take an in-depth tour of Hart Cluett Museum.

To see traveler tips, photos, more things to do, and other tourist information, you can read our Albany travel planner.

Traveling by car from New Paltz to Albany takes 1.5 hours. In August, daily temperatures in Albany can reach 81°F, while at night they dip to 61°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 28th (Sat) so you can drive back home.