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| Newburgh (City, New York) | ||
| State | new York | |
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| Residents | 28.866 (2010), 28.259 (2000) | |
| height | 39 m | |
| Tourist info web | www.newburgh-ny.com | |
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Newburgh is a city in Hudson Valley in the US- federal state new York. The City of Newburgh lies within the more extensive Town of Newburgh. Of Beacon Newburgh is only separated by the Hudson River. A bridge connects the two cities.
Also Karpeles Manuscript Library Museum, the one for friends of historical original manuscripts Must-see Newburgh hardly offers any classic sights. With its hotel bed capacities, the city is a good starting point for tours in the surrounding area.
background
getting there
By plane
8 km west of Newburgh is the Stewart International Airport
(IATA: SWF).
By train
The closest Amtrak-Broad stations are in Poughkeepsie and Croton-on-Hudson. In Beacon keep trains of the MTA Metro-North Railroad (Hudson Line) to the Poughkeepsie via numerous stops with Harlem connect.
By bus
Newburgh is served by buses several times a day Greyhound-Daughter Shortline approached. In addition to the main terminal, there are stops at the corners of Broadway & Fullerton Ave and Broadway & Robinson, but they are only served irregularly. Tickets include available from Quick Mart (Citgo, 405 Broadway).
In the street
Newburgh is close to the intersection of Interstate Highways 84 and 87 as well as the touristically important US Highway 9W, which opens up the west bank of the Hudson River.
mobility
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The local transport company NBBC operates a number of bus routes in Newburgh, with which also Beacon can be approached. (Network overview / timetable, pdf)
Tourist Attractions
- Karpeles Manuscript Library Museum, 94 Broadway, corner of Liberty St. Behind the name Karpeles Manuscript Library hides the largest private manuscript collection in the world, which is represented within the USA with 9 locations. The holdings of this collection include original scores (e.g. by Mozart and Beethoven) as well as the manuscripts of famous literary works, political documents and works of art. The museum in Newburgh has changing exhibitions.Open: Mon - Sat 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Sun 12 p.m. - 4 p.m.
- Motorcyclepedia Museum, 250 Lake St (10 minutes southwest of downtown). Young motorcycle museum that only opened in 2011. Originated from two collections by Indians and Harleys. Large in-house parking lot.Open: Fri-Sun 10 am-5pm, closed on the rest of the week.Price: $ 11 (children 3-12 years: $ 5).
activities
shop
- 1 Newburghmall (at Jct. 84/87). Smaller mall with the usual department stores, retailers and fast food restaurants. Sears, The Bon Ton, Old Navy, Office Depot. Open Mon-Sat 10 a.m.-9:30 p.m., Sun 11 a.m.-6 p.m.
- Stop & Shop, 1429 Route 300 = Union Ave, just north of the mall. The largest supermarket in town.Open: Mon - Fri 8 a.m. - 8 p.m., Sat 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., Sun 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
kitchen
Cheap
medium
- Machu Picchu, 301 Broadway, at Robinson Ave, Downtown. Good restaurant with Peruvian cuisine.Open: closed Tuesdays.Price: Mains $ 11-19.
Upscale
- Torches on the Hudson, 120 front st. Popular riverside restaurant, opened in 2001, with a huge saltwater aquarium and impressive views of the Hudson River. Eclectic American cuisine.Price: Main course in the evening $ 16-30.
nightlife
accommodation
The Newburgh Hotel Mile is located on the Newburgh Cochecton Turnpike on the north edge of the airport.
Cheap
medium
- Four Points by Sheraton Newburgh Stewart Airport, 5 Lakeside Rd, at Newburgh Cochecton Turnpike, just north of the airport. Tel.: 1 845-567-0567. Chain hotel with 130 rooms.Price: From $ 100.
- Ramada West Point, 1289 Route 300 = Union Ave, near Newburgh Cochecton Turnpike. Chain hotel.Price: Rooms from $ 99.
Upscale
- Courtyard by Marriott, 4 Governor Dr, on the northern edge of the airport. Not for smokers.Price: From $ 149.
security
health
In medical emergencies you can find the Emergency room of St. Luke's Cornwall Hospital (90 Dubois St, near Downing Park, downtown) 24/7 medical assistance.
Practical advice
trips
literature
Web links
- http://www.cityofnewburgh-ny.gov/ (en) - Official website of Newburgh (City, New York)
- Public transportation in and around Newburgh
