In the print dialog pick “Save as PDF” to keep it on your phone. A5 makes a pocket booklet; A4 suits a desk printer.
Voykit pocket guide · United States
Newburgh, New York
Newburgh
Spend a half‑day in Newburgh for river views and historic sites; add a night if you want to stay near Stewart Airport.
Newburgh sits on the west bank of the Hudson River, 60 mi north of NYC. Its historic landmarks, river cruises and easy ferry to Beacon make it a quick stop, while the nearby Stewart International Airport provides convenient lodging for overnight travelers.
- Country
- United States
- Local name
- Newburgh
- Best months
- May–Oct
- Avoid
- Dec–Feb (cold, limited cruise schedule)
- Stay
- 0–1 nights
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 $50–$80 excl. bed · Mid $80–$130 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 |
|---|---|
| Ferry ticket (one way) | $5–$7 |
| Coffee at a café | $2–$4 |
| Pizza slice | $3–$5 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- SWF · Stewart International Airport
- 5 mi east of Newburgh; limited domestic flights
Typical fares
- Stewart Airport → Courtyard hotel
- about $5 taxi (check)
- Newburgh Ferry → Beacon
- about $5 round trip (check)
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
Take the Newburgh ferry (5‑9 am, 5‑8:30 pm) to Beacon for Metro‑North trains to NYC. Local taxis or rideshare cover the city; most attractions are walkable from downtown.Take the Newburgh ferry (5‑9 am, 5‑8:30 AM pm) to Beacon for Metro‑North trains to NYC. Local taxis or rideshare cover the city; most attractions are walkable from downtown.
See and do
Known for
- Washington's Headquarters State Historic Site
- Dutch Reformed Church
- Pride of the Hudson river cruise
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Beacon, NY | Ferry 5 min, then Metro‑North train 15 min to Beacon | ≈45 min total |
| Bannerman Island Cruise | River cruise departing Newburgh waterfront, 1½ h boat + guided tour | ≈2 h |
Sleep
- Courtyard Newburgh Stewart Airport
- Near the airport, good for one night; easy access to highway
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Excuse me / Sorry | Excusez‑moiexcusez‑moi |
| Thank you | Mercimerci |
| How much is it? | Combien ça coûte ?combien ça coûte |
| Where is the bathroom? | Où sont les toilettes ?où sont les toilettes |
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
- Some neighborhoods have higher crime rates; avoid wandering alone at night.
- Ferry runs only during commuter windows; plan around schedule.
Newburgh is generally safe for tourists who stay on main streets and use transport hubs; avoid isolated areas after dark.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Newburgh, New York yet. Suggested stay: 0–1 nights. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Washington's Headquarters State Historic Site
- Dutch Reformed Church
- Pride of the Hudson river cruise
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- City of Newburgh official website: www.cityofnewburgh-ny.gov/
- Wikivoyage: Newburgh (New York), revision 5226029 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5226029
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Newburgh, New YorkNewburgh
À cette adresse, s’il vous plaît
To this address, please
My hotel (write the name and address in the local script)
- Police, fire, ambulance911
US consulate in New York City; nearest foreign consulates in NYC.
Voykit · checked 2026-09
Printed from Voykit (/newburgh-new-york). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.