A principal city of the Poughkeepsie–Newburgh–Middletown metropolitan area, Newburgh is a waterfront city known for its numerous historical and architectural landmarks. The Newburgh area was first settled in the early 18th century by the Germans and British. During the American Revolution, Newburgh served as the headquarters of the Continental Army. Washington's Headquarters overlooking the Hudson is where General George Washington commanded during the final year of the American Revolution and issued the Proclamation of Peace. You can tour Hasbrouck House (the oldest house in the city and a designated state historic site since 1961) and a guide in colonial dress takes you around various exhibition galleries and Washington’s living quarters. Washington's Headquarters State is part of Newburgh’s East End Historic District which contains 2,217 buildings and is included in the National Register of Historic Places. Most of the buildings were constructed during the city's height of industrial development in the later 19th century, as opposed to the villas and mansions in the Montgomery-Grand-Liberty district.
Spend time on the river Newburgh and see beautiful sights along the Hudson River through Pride of the Hudson cruises which makes the trip south past West Point. One of the busiest spots in Newburgh is at the new Waterfront, where there are a half dozen brand new restaurants, bistros and cafes. If your passion is contemporary art, the popular Ann Street Gallery specializes in work by emerging and established artists across the US. One of the city’s hidden treasures is The Karpeles Manuscript Museum which offers exhibits of original manuscripts and documents from one of the largest private collections in the world. For bike fans, Newburg’s Motorcyclepedia Museum you can see over 500 bikes from 1900 till present day, a full collection of Indian bikes, choppers, Harley and many others from around the world. Whether you are taking the city from the high plateau views of Downing Park or the bustling downtown district, you’ll have a partner in making your vacation a fun-filled and relaxing one when you stay at our Choice Hotels in Newburgh, NY. Book a room online now!