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LIVING IN WESTCHESTER AND THE HUDSON VALLEY | RELOCATION & MOVING GUIDE
ORANGE COUNTY
Bordering both the Hudson and Delaware rivers, Orange County is an oasis of natural beauty. Visitors flock to Sterling Forest State Park for the annual New York Renaissance Faire, but the area has attractions all year round. Love art? Check out contemporary modern sculpture at Storm King Art Center. Need some R&R? Visit the area’s excellent wineries and breweries.
􏰀 GOSHEN
Perennial favorite Warwick has become pricey and inventory is low, so many buyers are turning to Goshen. The town offers Victorian, Italianate, Greek Revival,
and Gothic architecture (the Church Park Historic District is stunning), proximity to Middletown and Newburgh, and, like Warwick, plenty
of farms—plus it’s home to one of the biggest outdoor farmers’ markets in the Hudson Valley. Access to commuting routes is a big asset—Goshen sits along Route 17 and is within 15 minutes of two New Jersey Transit lines in Campbell
Hall and Middletown. Realtors agree: Goshen offers advantages for commuters while providing
a more peaceful pace of life than some of its southern neighbors in Rockland and Westchester.
􏰁 CORNWALL
Calling all nature lovers! Historic, charming Cornwall, bordered by the Hudson River and Storm King Mountain, is a beautifully scenic town. From the riverside village, Cornwall-on-Hudson, to the solitude of the mountain trails, you’ll find the best of both worlds.
The town has quite a few shops worth browsing including Madison Avenue, which sells children’s clothing and baby gifts; Good Books for the latest titles; Sallye Ander for handmade soaps and creams; and Poppy on the Hudson and MOD for women’s apparel and gifts.
Across town, you’ll find a mix of new and longstanding eateries. For coffee and small bites, try 2 Alices Coffee Lounge or Cornwall Coffee Co. The Farmhouse Market is a provisions shop and restaurant. For an elegant dinner, Pepettini serves traditional Italian in a converted early 1900s bank building.
One of the largest draws of the
area are the outdoor activities. Storm King State Park is great for hiking and has beautiful water views; the world- renowned Storm King Art Center sculpture park is a short drive north; and the Hudson Highlands Nature Museum offers a variety of environmental education programs and open trails.
􏰁 NEWBURGH
One of the oldest cities in the state, Newburgh was home to Washington’s Headquarters during the final years of the American Revolution. In the 19th and 20th centuries, Newburgh was a booming industrial hub.
But by the mid-1900s, the city
lost most of its manufacturing and experienced a period of decline. Today, Newburgh is having a resurgence.
Newburgh is a true melting pot and
if you stroll any downtown street, you’ll find businesses that reflect a variety
of heritages. The city’s diversity is celebrated annually at the Newburgh International Festival, an all-weekend event with games, performances, rides, and more.
Restoration efforts have introduced many eateries and shops. Since 2010, the waterfront has transformed into a popular dining destination. Restaurants with river views include Primo Waterfront, Jet Set Tiki Bar, Blu Pointe, Pamela’s on the Hudson, and Café Pitti.
Although Newburgh is clearly urban, there’s plenty of green space including Downing and Delano-Hitch parks, the riverside Unico Park, and Washington’s Headquarters State Historic Site, which has a beautiful view of the Hudson.
􏰁 WARWICK
The peaceful, historic village features a charming, walkable Main Street. Check out the
shops then tuck into one of the many eateries, from Tuscan Cafe to The Rusty Goat Grill to Eddie’s Roadhouse—a popular spot for craft beer and an elevated American menu. For something sweet, get the made-to-order mini donuts at Dream Donuts or the famous “Will You Marry Me?” cherry pie from Noble Pies.
One of Warwick’s many treasures is Pine Island, the largest community in the state’s black dirt region and home to many farms that sell products at the farmers’ market.
Locals describe Warwick as very family-friendly and appreciate the tight-knit community. Children attend schools in the Warwick Valley Central School District, ranked 76 out of 672 Best School Districts in New York by niche.com.
There’s no shortage of things to do on the weekends between Warwick County Park, the 730-acre Wickham Woodlands, and Mt. Peter ski center—the oldest operating ski area in the state. There are also many breweries in the area including the popular Tin Barn Brewing in Chester. New Jersey Transit provides direct bus service to Manhattan— although with so many reasons to love Warwick, you may never want to leave.
􏰁 Named "best place to live" by Hudson Valley magazine
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