Hudson Valley / New Paltz
Ulster County
New Paltz
New Paltz runs on a different clock than the rest of the Valley — SUNY New Paltz keeps the late-night kitchens open at McGillicuddy’s, Moonburger, and Sideshow. It’s also the gateway to the Shawangunk cider belt, with Angry Orchard and the region’s best farm cideries just outside town. Everything we cover in New Paltz: the college-town munchie guide, the vegan and plant-forward spots, and the cider-and-cannabis day trip that defines a good weekend up here.
Where to stay
Lodging in New Paltz
Boutique inns, waterfront hotels, and farmhouse stays in New Paltz and the surrounding Ulster County area.
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Cannabis delivery in New Paltz
2 licensed dispensaries deliver to New Paltz. Hours, menu, and ordering links on each shop's page.
Licensed retailers
Dispensaries in New Paltz
Reading
Everything we cover in New Paltz
Late-Night Eats
All Late-Night Eats \u2192New Paltz Late-Night Eats: A College-Town Crawl
SUNY New Paltz keeps the town's kitchens honest. Here's the post-11-PM map, organized for the cannabis-friendly crowd.
3 min read
The Hudson Valley Late-Night Munchie Guide
A town-by-town list of the kitchens still open after 11 PM — updated monthly, no mystery pizza.
6 min read
Food Open After Midnight: Upstate NY Desperation Guide
A practical guide for the rare search that actually matters — food open past midnight in the Hudson Valley and upstate.
3 min read
The Best Pizza in the Hudson Valley After 10 PM
The slice counters and full-menu pizzerias still running past 10 PM — from Kingston to Beacon to the diners in between.
3 min read
Sober-Curious
All Sober-Curious \u2192Adaptogen Drinks & Functional Beverages, Hudson Valley Edition
Mushroom coffees, kava tonics, CBD elixirs, and the functional-beverage scene that's expanding as fast as the cannabis one. Here's what's real and where to find it.
4 min read
Non-Alcoholic Drinks at Hudson Valley Bars
Not the mocktail programs — the actual NA inventory at the average Valley bar. What's on tap, what's in the fridge, and what you can reasonably expect to order.
3 min read
The Best Mocktail Programs in the Hudson Valley
Restaurants and bars running zero-proof cocktail programs that deserve the same attention as the alcoholic list — Kingston, Hudson, Beacon, New Paltz.
3 min read
Farm-to-Table
All Farm-to-Table \u2192Hudson Valley Restaurants with Outdoor Seating
Patios, gardens, riverfronts, rooftops. The Valley's best outdoor dining rooms — organized by town and vibe, with honest notes on heat, bugs, and noise.
3 min read
The Best Brunch in the Hudson Valley
The Saturday and Sunday morning spots worth the drive — big portions, outdoor seating, relaxed pace, and the kind of menu that holds up for a slow meal.
4 min read
Wellness Retreats with Notable Food Programs
Where to book a retreat weekend whose food program earns as much attention as the yoga schedule — Menla, Omega, Zen Mountain, and the smaller operations worth knowing.
4 min read
Vegan Restaurants, Hudson Valley
The plant-forward spots worth the drive — for full vegans, flexitarians, and cannabis consumers whose weekends run plant-heavy by design.
3 min read
Craft Beverages
All Craft Beverages \u2192The Dispensary + Brewery Day Trip: Kingston, Beacon, and Hudson
A route-based day-trip guide pairing licensed dispensaries with the Valley's best tasting rooms, organized by subregion.
5 min read
The Best Cideries in the Hudson Valley
The Valley is one of America's premier craft cider regions. Here's the map — from small orchard cideries to destination tasting rooms.
4 min read