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HUDSON VALLEY
ORANGE COUNTY
Offering a wealth of riches when it comes to natural treasures, Orange County is well-known for its rural flair — but its manmade attractions are noteworthy as well. Bordering both the Hudson and Delaware Rivers, Orange County’s bucolic charm is found everywhere from the famously fertile farms of the Wallkill Valley’s Black Dirt Region to the scenic overlooks of Sterling Forest State Park, home of the annual New York Renaissance Faire.
Angry Orchard, Walden
Attractions and amenities abound here as well, including the historic United States Military Academy at West Point; 14-mile Heritage Trail, which passes through Monroe, Chester, and Goshen; and the recently opened LEGOLAND New York Resort. Daytrippers flock
West Point Museum, USMA
to Storm King Art Center, a 500-acre park strewn with enormous sculptures, and to Woodbury Common Premium Outlets to shop designers at a discount, while far-flung visitors fly into New York Stewart International Airport, which offers reasonable fares without the congestion of big-city airports.
Local agriculture drives the thriving farmers’ markets and restaurant culture in Warwick, Cornwall, and Middletown and the Newburgh waterfront has some of the best scenic dining in the Hudson Valley. Among the county’s many locally grown products, it’s arguably apples that reign supreme, with more than 30,000 visitors attending the annual Warwick Applefest each fall.
A booming craft beverage scene includes Brotherhood Winery, the oldest continuously operating winery in the country; Equilibrium Brewery, where scientific principles create cult-favorite
LEGOLAND New York Resort, Goshen
beers; and a growing number of cideries, including Pennings Farm and Hudson Valley Farmhouse Cider. Leading hard cider brand Angry Orchard also has a home here, with a 60-acre orchard, research and development center, and tasting room in Walden, where visitors can sample exclusive, experimental ciders. New-on- the-scene City Winery opened its first non-urban location at Montgomery Mills, a sprawling industrial complex, in 2020.
BEST OF
ORANGE COUNTY
Looking for something fun to do or try in Orange County? Head to these establishments, voted best among seven counties by Hudson Valley Magazine.
Best Brewery for Live Music:
Tin Barn Brewery, Chester
Best Home Goods Store:
Foundry42, Port Jervis
Best Picnic Spot: Vanderbilt Mansion National Historic Site, Hyde Park
Best Southern Brunch:
Mama Roux, Newburgh
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