About this city
New Windsor is a deeply historic, industrially strategic riverfront city positioned flatly along the western bank of the Hudson River in Orange County, forming a crucial northern gateway to the Hudson Highlands. Established meticulously in 1763, the town served as a vital strategic cantonment for the Continental Army during the final bitter winter of the American Revolutionary War, where thousands of Washington's soldiers camped. Today, New Windsor expertly pairs its heavy military history and transport infrastructure with world-class outdoor contemporary art reserves.
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Suggested stay: 1–2 days
Walk among massive, multi-acre outdoor modern metal sculptures at the world-famous Storm King Art Center, tour historic log troop barracks at the National Purple Heart Hall of Honor, and view early military artifacts.
