This Newburgh and New Windsor visitor guide covers the Hudson River connections, local transit and historic sites that shape a visit to the area. Start with Newburgh’s waterfront and ferry link to Beacon, then choose a historic site or museum in the city or nearby New Windsor.
- Setting: Newburgh sits on the western shore of the Hudson River.
- River connection: The Newburgh-Beacon ferry links the waterfront with Beacon and Metro-North service.
- Local transit: Transit Orange serves Newburgh city and extends into the towns of Newburgh and New Windsor.
- Historic stop: Washington’s Headquarters State Historic Site is at 84 Liberty Street in Newburgh.
Getting Oriented Around Newburgh and New Windsor
Newburgh’s position on the Hudson gives the city a waterfront connection to Beacon, while New Windsor and the Town of Newburgh sit within the reach of local transit. The ferry terminal is at 2 Washington Street, near the south end of the waterfront around Washington and Front Streets.
The Newburgh-Beacon ferry connects the waterfront terminal with Beacon, where you can connect with Metro-North service. NY Waterway identifies the terminal as handicap accessible, with accessible facilities available 24 hours a day.
Getting Around the Area
Transit Orange provides local service in Newburgh and extends into the towns of Newburgh and New Windsor; its local service has operated since 1934. The ferry is another useful link if your plans include Beacon and Metro-North.
For airport connections, New York Stewart International Airport is about an 11-minute drive from Newburgh and Stewart Airport transport. The airport is also about a 99-minute walk from The Crossroads Hotel - Newburgh, while Dutchess County Airport is about a 31-minute drive from the hotel.
If you drive into Newburgh, the city provides information on disability parking permits, alternate-side street cleaning, snow-emergency rules and payment at pay stations or through its mobile app. Its Parking Enforcement Division is at 55 Broadway; you can call 845-569-7525 for information.
Historic Places to Visit
Newburgh’s historic sites connect the city to the Revolutionary War and to its later history of preservation. Washington’s Headquarters State Historic Site, at 84 Liberty Street, includes the Hasbrouck House where George Washington spent 16 and a half months from April 1782 through August 1783, during the final period of the Revolutionary War.
New York State acquired and opened the site in 1850, making it the nation’s first publicly owned historic site. Its museum displays two floors of exhibits, including galleries on Washington and the Defense of the Hudson, alongside more than 1,300 museum objects.
The grounds are free to visit, and site parking is free; museum admission is $7 for adults, $5 for seniors and students, and free for children 12 and under.
The state’s recurring schedule runs Wednesday through Saturday, 11 a.m.–5 p.m., and Sunday, 1–5 p.m., from mid-April through October. From October 21 to mid-April, hours are Fridays and Saturdays, 11 a.m.–3 p.m.
Handicapped parking is adjacent to the museum, and the visitor center and picnic area are accessible amenities. Hours and admission can change, so check the official site before you go.
For a second stop in Newburgh, the Crawford House Museum occupies an 1830 Federal-style residence at 189 Montgomery Street and serves as the Newburgh Historical Society’s headquarters. Its opening season runs from April through December, and the suggested donation is $5 per person. Private, group and school visits are available by appointment outside its regular opening hours.
In nearby New Windsor, the New Windsor Cantonment State Historic Site adds another Revolutionary War chapter to a history-focused visit. Its place in the area makes it a natural pairing with Washington’s Headquarters when you’re planning a day around historic sites.
Making a Day Plan
A practical sequence is to begin at the Newburgh waterfront, then head to a historic site in the city. If you want to add the Crawford House Museum, check its opening pattern before arranging the rest of the day; its regular season is April through December. You can also extend the history itinerary to New Windsor Cantonment.
Newburgh city centre is about 5.5 miles from Crossroads Hotel near Newburgh city centre. Use the waterfront as your point of reference for the ferry, and plan the city’s museums around their seasonal schedules.
FAQs
Can you take a ferry from Newburgh to Beacon?
Yes. The Newburgh-Beacon ferry connects Newburgh’s waterfront terminal with Beacon for access to Metro-North service.
What can you see at Washington’s Headquarters?
The site includes the Hasbrouck House and a museum with exhibits on George Washington and the Defense of the Hudson. The museum’s objects number more than 1,300.
Can you visit New Windsor Cantonment and Washington’s Headquarters in one day?
They are both historic sites in the Newburgh and New Windsor area, so you can plan them as part of the same history-focused day. Check each site’s official schedule before setting out.