New Windsor, New York travel guide: things to do, food & where to stay

Overview

New Windsor is in Orange County (New York).

4 sights · 1 places to stay

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Best things about New Windsor

Storm King Art Center

A 500-acre (200-ha) landscape dotted with modern sculpture, some by recognized masters like Roy Lichtenstein and Andy Goldsworthy. The art is complemented by the surrounding scenery of the Hudson Highlands, with Storm Ki…

National Purple Heart Hall of Honor

Knox's Headquarters State Historic Site

New Windsor Cantonment State Historic Site

Plan your trip

Best time to visit & weather

Most comfortable: May–Sep. Summer highs reach about 82°F; winter lows dip to about 21°F. Cold months (Jan, Feb, Dec) can bring snow and ice; check road conditions. Wettest: Sep and Mar. (climate data from nearby Briarcliff Manor)

Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).

Getting there

From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
SWF New York Stewart International Airport, Newburgh — 5 mi away. Directions
HPN Westchester County Airport, White Plains — 32 mi away. Directions
LGA LaGuardia Airport, New York — 48 mi away (major hub). Directions

Full “Get in” guide ↓

Budget & where to stay

No prices are listed for this place yet. See the Sleep guide ↓ for options.

Sample 1-day itinerary

Day 1

Morning Storm King Art Center, Knox's Headquarters State Historic Site
Afternoon New Windsor Cantonment State Historic Site, National Purple Heart Hall of Honor

Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.

Food for you

What to ask about, for your diet

Diet labels come from each listing's description and cuisine; “likely” means the cuisine usually has good choices, not a promise. Check with the restaurant. Open the food finder

Map

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Get in

By plane

Go Stewart International Airport (SWF)

📍 1180 First St☎ +1 845 564-2100⚠ Last checked Aug 2019 — confirm before you go

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See

See Storm King Art Center

📍 1 Museum Rd, New Windsorbetween NY 32 and the Thruway SW of Cornwall🕒 Apr-Dec: Wed-Sun 10AM-5:30PM💲 Adults $18, seniors $15, students $8, under 5 and members free☎ +1 845-534-3115⚠ Last checked Jul 2018 — confirm before you go

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