New Paltz · From NYC

New Paltz from New York City

Ulster County

New Paltz is one of the canonical NYC weekender destinations — close enough for a day trip, distinct enough to feel like a real escape. College-town late-night crawl, plant-forward menus, and the Shawangunk cider country on its edge. This page covers how to get there from Manhattan or Brooklyn (Metro-North + Amtrak + I-87 + the Bear Mountain Bridge), where to stay, the dispensaries you'll actually want to visit, and a tight one-day or two-day itinerary. New York state law prohibits cannabis consumption on state-owned land and in public spaces; plan accordingly. Adults 21+.