Overview
Newburgh is a small, riverside city in Orange County, New York.
2 sights · 3 things to do · 1 places to eat · 1 bars & cafés · 1 places to stay
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Best things about Newburgh
Washington's Headquarters
Dutch Reformed Church
Pride of the Hudson
2 hr. narrated cruise of Newburgh Bay and Hudson Highlands.
Bannerman Island Cruise and Walking Tour
Cruise south to the ruins of the Bannerman Castle where you will get off the boat for a 1½- hour guided tour of Bannerman Island by the Bannerman Castle Trust.
River Rose Cruises
Cruise the beautiful Hudson River aboard an authentic Mississippi stern-driven paddlewheeler. Sightseeing cruises, Sunday brunch cruises, dinner cruises, and dance party cruises. Season runs from May 1st to October 31st.…
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 — 34 mi away. Directions
- LGA LaGuardia Airport, New York — 51 mi away (major hub). Directions
The small Stewart International Airport is located 5 mi east of Newburgh in and has limited flights by American, Delta and JetBlue Airways.
Full “Get in” guide ↓Budget & where to stay
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Sample 1-day itinerary
Day 1
- Morning Washington's Headquarters, Dutch Reformed Church, River Rose Cruises
- Lunch Il Cena'colo
- Afternoon Pride of the Hudson, Bannerman Island Cruise and Walking Tour
- Evening Benmarl Winery
Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.
Food for you
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Understand
Located on the west banks of the mighty Hudson River with a population of 28,856 in 2020, Newburgh is a city with a long history. Once an important retail and industrial community on the river some 60 mi north of the City of New York, Newburgh fell on hard times during the latter half of the 20th century, when the city's industrial base diminished, racial conflicts began heating up, and the urban renewal projects designed to combat the issues in the 1960s and 1970s ran into trouble.
Despite all this, Newburgh is home to many incredible historic landmarks and some absolutely breathtaking views of the Hudson and the surrounding area. It is also a very diverse community, rich in many different cultures, and is home to Mount Saint Mary College – an excellent liberal arts college.
Get in
The small Stewart International Airport is located 5 mi east of Newburgh in and has limited flights by American, Delta and JetBlue Airways.
There is a ferry which crosses the Hudson from Newburgh, which connects with nearby Beacon and its Metro-North station. Sailings are limited to serve commuters, with departures at 5-9AM and 5-8:30PM. Newburgh Ferry Terminal is next to downtown and the marina. Newburgh has no railway services in itself, but Metro North serves Beacon during peak hours with its Hudson Line from Grand Central Terminal in New York City. Beacon station is next to the ferry landing, allowing for an easy transfer.
See
See Washington's Headquarters
See Dutch Reformed Church
Do
Eat
Eat Il Cena'colo
(NY 52). This unassuming eatery in an out-of-the-way location is reputedly the Hudson Valley's best Italian restaurant. To appreciate the magnitude of that accomplishment, consider that its competition includes all the restaurants in affluent, populous Rockland and Westchester counties.
Drink
Drink Benmarl Winery
Wines pressed from grapes grown in America's oldest vineyard.
Sleep
Stay safe
While there are some very nice areas of the city, Newburgh is still a city, and there are many areas which suffer from poverty, drug use, and gang violence – in addition to illegal immigration. Much of the violence in the city is not targeted against tourists, and so if you use common sense and mind your own business, you will be fine.
At night, it is best to stick to a car if you must move about the area – and it is equally-wise to stick to the most heavily-used routes and to avoid venturing into an area which appears shade (this latter tip is also applicable for during the day). If you must walk at night, be sure to avoid walking alone – especially if you are a woman.
Just as you would anywhere else in the United States, in case of an emergency, dial 911.
Go next
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