New York state’s Orange County is home to a wide variety of sights, attractions, and delightful activities, from exploring historic buildings to sprawling nature preserves. Let us take a look at five of the must-visit places in the area.

1. United States Military Academy at West Point
   West Point, NY
   
   West Point is an active training ground for the country’s military officers, but its doors are open to visitors who want to learn more about the United States’ military history. Guided tours are offered, and visitors can also converse with Cadet Candidates about their experiences. Moreover, West Point also hosts numerous sporting events throughout the year.
   
   
2. Storm King Art Center
   1 Museum Road, New Windsor, NY
   
   Aptly named due to its proximity to Storm King Mountain, the Storm King Art Center is 500-acre open-air museum. Open since the 1960s, the entire facility is notable for its large collection of sculptures, all displayed against the backdrop of green fields and blue skies. As a result, visitors can connect with the natural world while admiring great manmade works.There are several ways to get to Storm King, but for your convenience, there are bus packages that can take you to Storm King and back to New York City.
   
   
3. Orange County Choppers
   Newburgh, NY
   
   Fans of big, custom bikes will find much delight at Orange County Choppers in Newburgh. Featured in the TV show, “American Chopper,” visitors can view the custom bikes, see the workshop where the magic happens, and even purchase a big bike of their own at the retail store.If you are feeling famished, Orange County Choppers also has a café where they serve what is dubbed as Hudson Valley’s best burger.
   
   
4. Sugar Loaf Arts & Craft Village
   Chester, NY
   
   One of the most distinguished arts communities in the East Coast, the Sugar Loaf Arts and Craft Village has been around for over 250 years. The entire village is peppered with a variety of artist studios, galleries, and shops where you can purchase local arts and crafts.If you are interested in old, historic buildings, Sugar Loaf’s collection of buildings that date back to the 18th and 19th centuries will pique your interest. The best time to visit Sugar Loaf is from during the latter part of the week.
   
   
5. Harness Racing Museum & Hall of Fame
   240 Main Street, Goshen, NY
   
   Before basketball, soccer, baseball, and other sports and forms of recreation swept the United States by storm, there was harness racing. Recognized by some as the country’s first sport, you can learn about the history of harness racing at the Harness Racing Museum. There are several interactive exhibits scattered in the facility, as well as changing art exhibits, all centered around this once-revered American sport.Do not forget to stroll through the Hall of Museum, its walls decorated with portraits and information on harness racing’s living legends and immortal personalities, humans and horses alike.

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