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Voykit pocket guide · United States
New Windsor
New Windsor, New York
Half-day stop for Storm King Art Center and Revolutionary War sites; not a base. One night if you want to see both the art and the history.
New Windsor is a small Hudson Valley town best known for the Storm King Art Center, a 500-acre outdoor sculpture park, and several Revolutionary War historic sites. Most visitors come as a day trip from New York City (about 1.5 hours by car) or as a stop between the city and the Catskills. The town itself has limited dining and lodging, but the art center and the National Purple Heart Hall of Honor make it worth a few hours.
- Country
- United States
- Local name
- New Windsor, New York
- Best months
- Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct
- Avoid
- Jul–Aug (hot and humid), Jan–Feb (cold, some sites closed)
- Stay
- 1 night
Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.
Essentials
- Currency
- USD
- Money
- Currency is the US dollar (USD, $). Cards and phone payments work almost everywhere; carry a little cash for tips and small vendors.
- Daily spend
- Budget $80–120 excl. bed · Mid $120–200 excl. bed · High $200+ excl. bed (estimate; check)
- SIM and data
- AT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile cover the country; prepaid SIMs at their stores and Walmart/Target (passport required), or an eSIM before you fly.
- Emergency
- Police, fire, ambulance 911
- Plugs
- Types A, B · 120 V · 60 Hz · Chargers are dual-voltage; hair dryers and straighteners from 230 V countries need a converter.
- Tipping
- Sit-down restaurant: 18–22% of the pre-tax bill.; Bar: US$1–2 per drink or 20% of the tab.; Taxi / ride-hailing: 15–20%, in the app.; Hotel housekeeping: US$3–5 a night.; Porter / valet: US$2–5 per bag or car.; Tour guide: US$10–20 per person for a day tour.; Counter service / tablet prompts: Optional; 0–15%.
- Water
- Tap water is drinkable nearly everywhere; boil or treat water from streams in parks.
- Toilets
- Free public toilets are scarce in big cities; use cafés, department stores, libraries, stations. Rest areas on highways are free.
What things cost
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Storm King Art Center entry | $18 |
| Coffee | $2–4 |
| Lunch (sandwich or burger) | $10–15 |
| Dinner (sit-down restaurant) | $20–35 per person |
| Gas (per gallon) | $3–4 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- SWF · Stewart International Airport
- About 10 min drive; limited domestic flights
Typical fares
- Stewart Airport → New Windsor
- Taxi about $15–20, 10 min
Show 7 more sections and the pocket cardHideGet around, See and do, Sleep, Phrase card, Etiquette, safety and scams, One and two days, Sources, Pocket card
Get around
Car is essential. No public transit connects the art center, historic sites and lodging. Parking is free at Storm King and the state historic sites.
See and do
Known for
- Storm King Art Center
- National Purple Heart Hall of Honor
- Knox's Headquarters State Historic Site
- New Windsor Cantonment State Historic Site
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Storm King Art Center | Car, about 5 min from town centre | 5 min |
| National Purple Heart Hall of Honor | Car, about 5 min | 5 min |
| Knox's Headquarters State Historic Site | Car, about 5 min | 5 min |
| New Windsor Cantonment State Historic Site | Car, about 5 min | 5 min |
| Newburgh, New York | Car, about 10 min north | 10 min |
| Warwick, New York | Car, about 20 min west | 20 min |
Sleep
- Near Stewart Airport / I-87
- Chain hotels, closest to Storm King and the historic sites.
- Newburgh waterfront
- About 10 min north; more dining options and views of the Hudson.
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Hello | Hello |
| Thank you | Thank you |
| How much? | How much? |
| Where is the bathroom? | Where is the bathroom? |
Etiquette, safety and scams
Etiquette
- Greeting: Handshake and 'hi, how are you?' — reply 'good, thanks'; avoid: Treating the question as a real health enquiry
- Restaurants: Tip 18–22% and wait for the check; avoid: Leaving without tipping
- Personal space: Keep an arm's length in queues; avoid: Standing close to strangers
- Politics and religion: Listen more than you speak; avoid: Opening with hot-button topics
- Smoking: Smoke only in marked areas; avoid: Smoking near doors or in parks where banned
Scams and watch-outs
- Storm King Art Center is closed Mon–Tue and from Dec–Mar; check the official site for exact dates.
- The National Purple Heart Hall of Honor is small; allow 30–45 min.
- Knox's Headquarters and New Windsor Cantonment are seasonal; call ahead or check the NY State Parks site.
Very safe. The main risk is deer on the roads at dusk. No special precautions needed.
One and two days
No timed day plan for New Windsor yet. Suggested stay: 1 night. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Storm King Art Center
- National Purple Heart Hall of Honor
- Knox's Headquarters State Historic Site
- New Windsor Cantonment State Historic Site
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- New Windsor official website: newwindsor-ny.gov/
- NY State Parks — Knox's Headquarters: parks.ny.gov/historic-sites/5/details.aspx
- NY State Parks — New Windsor Cantonment: parks.ny.gov/historic-sites/22/details.aspx
- Stewart International Airport: www.swfny.com/
- Wikivoyage: New Windsor (New York), revision 5237474 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5237474
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
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- Police, fire, ambulance911
The nearest major consulates are in New York City. For emergencies, contact the US State Department.
Voykit · checked 2026-09
Printed from Voykit (/new-windsor-new-york). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.