Category:	Cultural Tourism
Title:	Orange County Tourism
Listing URL:	http://www.orangetourism.org
Description:	When Henry Hudson sailed his ship "Half Moon" up the Hudson River and into Cornwall Bay in 1609, he was the first in a long list of remarkable travelers to Orange County. Trace the history of the United States from Washington's Headquarters through the founding of the United States Military Academy at West Point. Relive the 1800's at Museum Village, then jump to the 21st century at Storm King Art Center and the Paramount Theatre. You'll find that Orange County is a place of many facets and textures. From our historic manor houses to our modern sculpture park, we have so much for you to experience. Please join us, we're eager to share. Harness Racing Museum & Hall of Fame 240 Main Street • Goshen 10924 • 845-294-6330 Drive a sulky to the finish line in the 3-D simulator. Riveting state-of-the-art and interactive exhibits. Call and judge a race. Theaters tell the fascinating history of America's first sport. Home of the largest collection of Currier & Ives trotting prints. Changing art exhibits. Group tours, conference and private party facilities. Fully handicap accessible. Daily 10-6. VISITOR INFORMATION CENTER. Karpeles Manuscript Library Museum 94 Broadway • Newburgh 12550 • 845-569-4997 Changing exhibits of original manuscripts and documents from the world's largest private collection. Archives include documents on literature, science, religion, history, and art. FREE. Mon-Sat 10-4. Sun 12-4. Maybrook Railroad Museum Route 208E • Maybrook 12543 • 845-427-2591 Refurbished railroad caboose. The village library contains artifacts, films, videos, and photographs of the past. Also, a g-scale model train layout. FREE. April-Oct. Sat & Sun, 1-4. Museum of the Hudson Highlands The Boulevard • Cornwall-on-Hudson 12520 • 845-534-7781 Living exhibitions of native animals, a gallery for temporary exhibitions, and the Museum Shop. Located adjacent to a 100-acre natural area with well-marked walking trails. Trails also at sister site, Kenridge Farm. Thurs-Sat, 10-4. Sun 12-4. National Purple Heart Hall of Honor 374 Temple Hill Road • Route 300 • Vails Gate 12584 • 845-561-1765 Newly opened interactive museum about the history and 1.7 million who received the Purple Heart for being wounded or slain in battle. The badge was originally created by George Washington. State-of-the-art gallery and exhibit hall. Theaters show videos of interviews with these special veterans and their experiences. Mon, Wed-Sat, 10-5. Closed Tues. Neversink Valley Area Museum 26 Hoag Road (off Route 209) • Cuddebackville 12729 • 845-754-8870 Located in the D&H Canal Park, the museum offers a self-guided audio walking tour of the canal, historical exhibitions, children's D&H Canal Boat Activity Center and an exhibit on blacksmithing in the working shop. Hiking, fishing and picnicking. Special group tours and activities. Apr–Dec. Thurs–Sun, noon–4. Park open dawn to dusk daily.
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