8 days in Catskill Region Itinerary

New Paltz is a town in Ulster County, New York, United States. Attractions like Boat Tours & Water Sports and Thomas Cole National Historic Site make great kid-friendly stops. You'll find plenty of places to visit near New Paltz: Walnut Mountain Park (in Liberty), The Museum at Bethel Woods (in Bethel) and Lighthouse (in Saugerties). The adventure continues: view the masterpieces at DM Weil Gallery, take an in-depth tour of Hudson River Maritime Museum, take in the awesome beauty at Shawangunk Mountains, and make a trip to Old Dutch Church.

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New York City to New Paltz is an approximately 2-hour car ride. Plan for a bit cooler nights when traveling from New York City in August since evenings lows in New Paltz dip to 60°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 19th (Wed) early enough to travel to East Durham.

Kids will appreciate attractions like Zoom Flume and Bailiwick Animal Park. You'll find plenty of places to visit near East Durham: Phoenicia (The Nest Egg & Rail Explorers), Hunter (Hunter Mountain & New York Zipline Adventure Tours) and Kaaterskill Falls (in Haines Falls).

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Traveling by car from New Paltz to East Durham takes an hour. In August, plan for daily highs up to 81°F, and evening lows to 61°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 22nd (Sat) early enough to travel back home.