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SCENIC VISTAS & SPECIAL SIGHTS Black Dirt Farming Region Route 6 from Goshen to Pine Island • Pine Island 10969 One of the largest onion producing areas in North America. Home of Orange County Onions, sweet tasting and worldrenowned. 14,000 acres of vegetable farms with numerous farm stands with local produce. The Black Dirt area was formed from a glacial lake over 12,000 years ago. The area was originally called the “Drowned Lands” until it was drained to create the fertile farmland it is today. Hawk’s Nest Drive Route 97 • Sparrowbush 12780 • 866-511-8372 A New York State Scenic Byway. The unique highway follows the Delaware River, connecting the railroad city of Port Jervis to the bluestone village of Hancock. A snake-like portion in Sparrowbush has been featured in many car ads. www.upperdelawarescenicbyway.org Mount Peter Hawk Watch Kane Road near Route 17A • Warwick 10990 On top of Mount Peter between Warwick and Greenwood Lake. Spectacular view of mountain rimmed valley. Situated along a major skyway for migrating hawks. www.dec.ny.gov/lands/82175.html
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Newburgh Waterfront Front Street • Newburgh 12550 Walkway along the Hudson River with beautiful views. The waterfront houses a variety of restaurants, narrated boat cruises, and marinas. Public parking available. Old Storm King Highway Route 218 • Cornwall 12518 Cornwall to West Point. Circles Storm King Mountain, the birthplace of the ecological movement in the U.S. Beautiful views of the Hudson River. Perkins Memorial Tower Perkins Memorial Drive • Bear Mountain 10911 845-786-2701, ext 242 Bear Mountain State Park. Panoramic view of Hudson Valley. Exit 19 off Palisades Interstate Parkway. Daylight hours only. Apr-Nov. Route 9W Highway Cornwall 12518 • Cornwall to West Point. Beautiful views of the Hudson River.
12th Rock Sports 440 Mt. Hope Road • Middletown 10941 • 845-692-9092 14-acre property. Complete outdoor track & field throws facility, archery range, event barn & field space for corporate events, future home of 128,000 square foot indoor sports complex that will include: a 200-meter track with seating for 1200, multi-sport court surface, field turf for multiple sports, fitness rooms, and a full commercial kitchen. www.12throck.org
Delano-Hitch Recreation Park 401 Washington Street • Newburgh 12550 • 845-569-7300 26-acre park. Facilities include a 2000 capacity baseball stadium, softball, soccer, tennis, football, basketball. April-Thanksgiving Day. www.cityofnewburgh-ny.gov
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Army Athletics U.S. Military Academy • West Point 10996 845-938-2526 NCAA Division 1 teams in many sports. Football, basketball, hockey and lacrosse tickets available. Most sports FREE. www.goarmywestpoint.com Orange Motorsports and Entertainment 239 Wisner Avenue • Middletown 10940 845-342-2573 Dirt track racing. Special Events. www.orangecountyfairspeedway.net
Shawangunk Mountains Scenic Byway Pine Bush, Route 52 • 845-399-0002 A state-designated 88-mile byway circling the northern Shawangunk Mountains and traveling through the Rondout and Wallkill Valleys. www.mtnscenicbyway.org Tri-State Overlook Greenville 12771 I-84 pull-off at Route 6. Overlooks the whole Tri-State Valley. Interpretive information. Tri-State Rock Laurel Grove Cemetery • Port Jervis 12771 The point where New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania meet and where the Neversink River joins the Delaware River.
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Blue Sky Sports Complex 380 Bart Bull Road • Middletown 10941 • 845-692-2922 Facilities for lacrosse and soccer. Field rentals. www.blueskysportscomplex.com
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Seven Lakes Drive Tiorati Circle on Route 6 • 845-786-2701 Through Harriman State Park and south. Access to public lake beaches and parking. Excellent for fall foliage.
Goshen Aquatic Center 1717 Route 17M • Goshen 10924 • 845-615-9141 Facilities for swimming. Membership and lessons available for purchase online. Business: Mon-Fri, 10am-5pm. Operation: Mon, Wed & Friday, 6am-5pm & 8pm-9pm. Tue-Thur, 6am-5pm & 8:30pm-9:30pm. Sat, 9am-4:30pm. Sun, 7am-2:30pm. • www.goshenaquaticcenter.com Hudson Sports Complex 122 State School Road • Warwick 10990 • 845-986-7777 Premier training. Field rentals. HSC programs. Facilities for soccer, baseball, softball, lacrosse, fitness. www.hudsonsportscomplex.com Matchpoint Tennis 1717 Route 17M • Goshen 10924 • 845-615-8560 or 845-294-0017 • Facilities for tennis. Classes available and various programs. • www.matchpointsports.com Newburgh Armory Unity Center 321 South William Street • Newburgh 12550 • 845 245-4035 Facilities include indoor turf field for soccer, lacrosse, baseball, and basketball. www.newburgharmory.org
East Coast Athletics Complex 1717 Route 17M • Goshen 10924 • 845-360-5190 Facilities for basketball, volleyball, dodgeball, kickball or the Ring Homestead Camp sport court of your choice. www.eastcoast845.com 257 Lybolt Road • Middletown 10941 • 845-361-3842 Faller Field Large ropes challenge course for team building. Paintball. 30 Gardner Ext Avenue • Middletown 10940 Reservations requested. Group discounts available. Camping. • www.ringhomesteadcamp.com 845-341-5900 • Facilities for football, softball, soccer, lacrosse and track & field. Turf 17 www.middletowncityschools.org 1717 Route 17M • Goshen 10924 • 845-294-0017 or Frozen Ropes at The Rock Sports Park 845-615-8560 • Premium indoor turf facility for soccer 24 Old Black Meadow Road • Chester 10918 • 845-469-9507 and lacrosse. Year round. Events available for beginner, intermediate, and advanced programs. Offering baseball and softball instruction, tournaments, www.turf17.com summer camps, and college showcases. Open 7 days a week. • www.frozenropes.com/chester
