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Newburgh  | Middletown  | Port JervisPoints of Interest

Culture,  history,   beauty...

Easy access to New York City, New Jersey, Connecticut, Pennsylvania  and Stewart International Airport are among the reasons why Money magazine ranked Orange County, New York  in the top twenty of the best metropolitan areas for "quality of life and economic vitality". Orange County, New York, is located in the Hudson Valley region of New York State just 60 miles north of New York City. 

Points of Interest

Woodbury Common Factory Outlets - Designer Shopping Outlet
United States Military Academy, West Point, New York - On the banks of the Hudson River, museum, football games, Broadway shows
Storm King Art Center - Largest outdoor sculpture park in the country encompassing 500 acres. 
Sugar Loaf Craft Village- A community of over 60 artists and crafters. Numerous galleries, shops and restaurants. 845-469-9181
Bear Mountain State Park - Bear Mountain New York Zoo, trailside museums, ice-skating 845-786-2701
Heritage Trail - Goshen, Chester & Monroe 845-294-8886, Converted railway bed.  Walk, jog or bike on the this scenic 11 mile trail. 

 


Orange County is comprised of three major cities, Newburgh, Middletown, and Port Jervis.  Each one is unique and has its own special features.  In addition, there are numerous villages and towns offering further business, recreational  and shopping opportunities.

 

 

Newburgh

Located on the banks of the Hudson River it is steeped in national history.  George Washington headquartered there during the Revolutionary War. It was in Newburgh in 1850 that the Order of the Purple Heart was founded. Newburgh is located close to Stewart Airport and is one of the free trade zones in Orange County.  There is great waterfront with some nice restaurants and incredible views.  This is a city enjoying a renaissance...

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Hudson River

 

 

 

Port Jervis

Port Jervis is located in the western most region of Orange County. It is filled with some grand old homes and is a wonderful place for a day trip. It is located near the border of New Jersey and Pennsylvania and offers some the most diverse recreation in our community.  You can white-water raft, canoe, or tube down the Delaware River. 

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Middletown

Middletown, so named due to its central location between Newburgh and Port Jervis.  Middletown is comprised of a newer section with some of the best shopping in the county, and an older section which has some interesting restaurants and shops.  There are several wonderful  art galleries in the downtown area.  Every year Middletown hosts the Orange County Fair and the fairgrounds.  In addition, there is some good entertainment going on at the Paramount Theatre and on the main campus of the Orange County Community College.

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field of purple loosestrife
 

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