Newburgh, NY - if you'd assumed that Orange County Choppers hailed from Orange County, CA (as I…read moredid), it might surprise you to learn they were actually founded in Orange County, NY, and formerly headquartered in Newburgh. So there's a pleasing logic to Motorcyclepedia setting up shop in this city, which turned out to have a surprising motorcycle pedigree associated with its industrial-era manufacturing past. The core of the collection is American iron: Harley-Davidson, custom choppers (including works by Arlen Ness and a tribute to Indian Larry), rarities like the short lived Excelsior-Henderson, and antique pioneer motorcycles, as well as police & military bikes (including one that was part of the motorcade when JFK was assassinated), and more that are part of specialty and thematic exhibits. A smattering of British, Japanese, and European brands are represented as well. The crown jewel is the massive gallery dedicated to Indian motorcycles - I believe one of the largest Indian collections in the world - displaying every model made (originals and replicas) between 1901-1953 during active production. Even if you're not a moto enthusiast, this museum is super cool and interesting, and is very family/kids-friendly! (Free admission for ages 16 and under.) There's an awesome exhibit of iconic motorcycles from Hollywood TV & movie classics such as The Terminator, Ghost Rider, Easy Rider, Tron, Batman, Happy Days, etc. And as a fan of 60s-70s B movies, I also dug the groovy retro music & movie memorabilia spread out across the museum. Kids are more than welcome. My preschooler (who's more of a car guy) loves the play corner with toys, rides, coloring, and cartoons, or just wandering around the sprawling complex looking at stuff, which is an adventure in itself (and exercise for me!). There are many unique vehicles, not just old bikes and whatnot, though yes, plenty of those too. Founded by Gerald "Jerry" Doering and joined by his son Ted, the father-son duo opened Motorcyclepedia in 2011 (incidentally right after the conclusion of the American Chopper series which propelled OCC to fame) in this massive 85,000 sqft space, starting with their own collection and growing it to the 750+ bikes on display today over two warehouse-sized levels. Wear walking shoes! I was surprised by how much bigger the space kept revealing itself to be. Motorcyclepedia is an absolute treasure, and a must-do attraction in the Hudson Valley IMO. Whether you're a casual visitor or a die-hard motorhead and history buff, there's a lot to explore and be entertained by, with plenty of photo ops and props. We've shared this experience with many out-of-town visitors and everyone has loved it.

This is quite a place to visit and admire the history of motorcycles. With over 700 motorcycles,…read moreyou can see Indian, Harley, and other motorcycles from their beginnings. The staff is amazing, and super helpful. Yesterday, our motorcycle group met up to visit the museum, and we met amazing Marilyn, now 81, who used to ride motorcycles in one of those metal cages when she was younger. It is always a fun adventure, but I do wish the simulation machine was in operation more often. Definitely worth a visit to this museum.

Note: This is a review only for the grounds, not for inside the house/headquarters…read more My friends and I were on our way apple picking and had about half an hour to kill, so I suggested we stop by George Washington's Headquarters, which was on the way. We took about 15 minutes to walk around the grounds, which is incredibly beautiful. There's a monument overlooking the Hudson, which offered an incredible view (and really, a moment to reflect on what happened on those grounds). Stop by, even if you only just have a few minutes. It's an incredible piece of history and the view alone is also worth it.

What a great little historic spot tucked along the Hudson River. We were trying to kill time before…read morean afternoon wedding and I came across this place while searching online. This historic site was home to pivotal decisions during the Revolutionary War, made by George Washington himself. The museum/buildings themselves have limited hours (which are listed on the parks website) but we were able to walk the grounds freely which was nice. There are gates/fencing surrounding the site, which were locked as we went around - but toward the opposite side of the site (where I believe their designated parking lot is? We weren't sure but it looked like their lot) there is an opening where you can walk a gravel path that will take you through the site. It was really cool being able to see the buildings here. Even though the park is nestled in a neighborhood/town, I felt pretty immersed in the history just walking along the paths. We got to see the buildings that George Washington was present in, plus the various monuments that were erected on site. The state parks put up informational signs around the area so we could easily read up on the history. It was a really nice way to get even just a taste of history while we were here, which was perfect for our constricted time frame. If I'm ever traveling this way again, I'd definitely try to make it for a tour of the interiors.

Wonderful and knowledgable staff here. I saw Toni Quest's portrait exhibition here yesterday. What…read morea treat! What an amazing space with incredible natural lighting.

This place is beyond amazing. Who knew such a treasure existed in Newburgh. This museum holds rare…read moreand interesting manuscripts documenting our country's founding. The inside of this old bank is beautiful. Best part, it is free to view these treasure. A must see in Newburgh.

I cannot speak highly enough of this museum. It was curated so well for you to take your time and…read moreappreciate the art and its beauty. Pieces were laid out for you to always want more or inquire about what's on the next room. Beautiful building for beautiful art with amazing and helpful people around every corner. In the basement floor, for the time being (until October of 2027), Tehching Hsieh's full performance art is on display and it's breathtaking. That alone, to me, was worth the admission price.

After living in the Hudson Valley for over 15 years, I finally decided to visit DIA Beacon. I got a…read morelibrary pass and took my pre-teen girls to accompany me. It's a big wearhouse-styled building. The art is huge and spread out across the large empty rooms. Some of it made no sense, some was pretty cool. One feedback I have is the language complexity of the art/artist description. They have it printed and laminated next to the entrance to each room. I don't know who wrote those, but they are wordy beyond reason. I have a Masters degree and I struggled at times to understand what the heck the booklet was saying. For my girls, I had to put it through ChatGPT. Please simplify those for general masses. Now, the best part of the experience was the exhibit downstairs. It was a five year art project by Sam Hsieh. Amazing and thought-provoking. We spent time learning about his vision of art as a process in time. First year he locked himself in a cage, the following year he spent the whole year outside, then he tied himself to a friend with an 8 foot rope for a full year. Incredibly interesting and nothing I've seen before! This was the best part of the museum.

Dear Yelp, Visited…read moreStorm King for the second time a few days ago. We borrow the admittance pass from our local library. If I lived closer, the family pass for $175 is a great deal. The art is amazing. The nature is amazing. The pathways are amazing. The tram and bike rentals are amazing. There are multiple bathrooms. Everyone is friendly and helpful. Storm King is a wonderful experience. I can't wait to return! Love, Nicole

If the weather is perfect, this is exactly the place you want to be. There is a tram if you are…read moreunable to walk far distances and it is truly a vast magical place..

My wife and I went for the "Bats: Mystery of the Night" exhibit. The grounds were well kept. There…read morewas much to explore. The exhibit took place the ballroom which was like a learning center on the site. Kailey was our host, she was so personable and knowledgeable. Her personality and love for the subject made the presentation. It would have been better served to be timed more toward sundown as that's when bats could be seen, however there was the offer to stay after the program to wait and see if bats showed on the site. Overall, it was a nice program and experience. My only suggestion would have been to start on time as a few families rolled in 15-20 minutes after. It was on them to get there on time, but the hosts kindness allowed us to wait for them. It wasn't a huge interruption, so only worth mentioning.

Lots to see and touch. Animal show was great. Most…read moreappropriate for 2 to 8 year olds but my older ones had a good time as well.

This place is huge and in a very cool old building. They have all kinds of furniture antique to…read moremodern. Lots of art and an amazing amount of cool objects and decorations.

From the owner: Incredibly Unique Antiques, Art, & Objets to order easily online and delivered locally by hand.read more

I came here while visiting Beacon on a day trip and I thought the store was so beautiful. It was…read moreoriginally a firehouse that was transformed into the glass store. It is definitely not a store for children, but they had so much glass merchandise for purchase that was so beautiful as well. They have a glass studio where you can learn how to blow glass. The store was very unique and was very beautiful with all the glass masterpieces I would definitely recommend.

This store is stunning. It feels like you're entering a museum, and it's truly breathtaking to see…read moresuch beautiful, handmade glass products reflecting so many different colors, treatments, techniques, and textures. I love that they allow you to venture into the back of the room to watch glass-blowing demonstrations (and even participate). What a neighborhood gem of a store. Beacon is lucky to have this place!

The artwork of Maria Lago is inspirational and technically astonishing. A must see, must visit for…read moreHudson Valley art lovers.

From the owner: Studio 502 This beautiful 1000 square ft. gallery space with…read moreviews looking out to Mt. Beacon and overlooking Beacon Falls will be owned and operated by the artist, Maria Lago. Maria intends to use the space as a working studio and on-going exhibition space for her art works. The studio will keep regular weekend hours and will be also be open by appointment for private showings. About Maria Lago Maria Lago is an accomplished artist whose work has featured prominently in private collections, museums and galleries in Europe and the United States. A long-time New York resident, Maria Lago is originally from Asturias, in Northern Spain and the magic and mystery of her art work is greatly influenced by the pre-historic caves paintings of the region. Each work is a thick mixture of materials such as plaster, glue, sand, shells, pebbles, and wood that she uses to cover the canvas, creating a base that resembles destroyed ruins or an eroded cave wall. The strong expressionistic works employ primitive symbols and archetypal images to explore both the universal human condition and her individual experience. The subjects of the paintings range from the artist in her studio, to landscapes to feminist visions of creation. Whether they depict a landscape, an animal, or a studio interior, the work explores man's origins and his integration into the surrounding world.