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Quality
of Life |
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County offers a vast array of attractions
and activities for the whole family. From
golfing and boating, shopping, exploring historical
sites and enjoying arts and culture, Orange
County has evolved into one of the Hudson
Valley’s finest communities. New York
City, located just 60 miles outside of Orange
County, offers an even broader selection of
cultural activities.
Recreational activities here are cherished
by residents and corporate citizens alike.
Ensuring continuation of our quality of
life is of utmost importance to our community
and a number of organizations have been
established with that sole purpose in mind.
We encourage all members of the community
to participate in cultivating the cultural
character of our community and to enjoy
the recreational opportunities available
in Orange County.
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Quality of Life Resources |
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ORANGE COUNTY TOURISM |
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www.orangetourism.org |
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Orange County has everything from the first Registered National Historical Landmark (Washinogton's Headquarters) to America's largest sculpture park, Storm King Art Center. When you visit us, you'll see wineries, West Point, Museum Village, and antiques shops. Cruise the Hudson River and raft the Delaware. Shop at Sugar Loaf Craft Village and Woodbury Common Premium Outlets; then see beautiful objects being made at Gillinder Glass. There's something for everyone. |
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ORANGE COUNTY CITIZENS FOUNDATION |
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www.occf-ny.org |
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The Orange County Citizens Foundation encourages cooperation and dialogue between Orange County residents, businesses, and government entities to safeguard the County's historic and cultural heritage, to preserve open space, agriculture, clean air and a serene environment, and to encourage improvement in jobs, transportation, parks and recreation, and government. |
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MID-HUDSON PATTERN FOR PROGRESS |
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www.pattern-for-progress.org |
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At the heart of the Pattern mission is research. Since 1965, Pattern has released nearly 100 major research studies that have compiled and analyzed technical data, provided planning assistance to local government and private investment interests, and fostered intergovernmental cooperation dealing with development issues. |
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Orange County Points of Interest |
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Orange County in New York's scenic Hudson Valley, a National Heritage Area, is just 50 miles north of New York City. Known for its picturesque farms and rolling hills, the county also contains a sophisticated set of internationally known destinations that offer visitors a wide range of activities in every season. The landscape was painted repeatedly in the 1800's by artists of the Hudson River School, and that beauty remains today.
Major Destinations
♦ The United States Military Academy at West Point, the nation's oldest service academy.
♦ Historic sites that include the recently restored Fort Montgomery, and National Purple Heart Museum.
♦ Four wineries, including one that makes the only fruit brandies in the state of New York.
♦ Woodbury Common Premium Outlets, largest discount designer mall in the U.S. Shopping is further enhanced by Sugar Loaf Craft Village, and over 100 antiques stores.
♦ Orange County Choppers, the wildly successful television show, is located here and building a new showroom to accommodate their fans.
♦ Two ski areas, two snow tubing parks, 35 miles of the Appalachian Trail amid numerous hiking trails, fishing and boating lakes, 7 state parks and 11 county parks.
♦ The scenic "Black Dirt" region of the county produces more onions, pumpkins and truck vegetables than any other county in New York. Farm stands and "pick your own" orchards abound throughout the county with many farm-related events.
♦ Manor houses owned by the landed gentry in the 18th and 19th centuries offer views of what it was like to be a "gentlemen farmer."
♦ Storm King Art Center, the largest sculpture park in the U.S., and Eisenhower Hall, the Broadway-size stage at West Point, lead a host of cultural attractions.
♦ Newburgh Waterfront, a new dining and shopping area, offers beautiful views of the Hudson River. It's located near Washington's eadquarters.
♦ Five Hudson River cruise boats.
♦ The Delaware River provides a great spot for rafting and canoeing as well as nearby attractions relating the history of the Delaware and Hudson Canal.
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STEWART INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT |
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www.stewartintlairport.com |
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Based in New Windsor, NY - is on course to be the premier, state-of-the-art model of privatization that the rest of the country will strive to emulate. With this landmark privatization agreement, we anticipate better air travel services, greater economic development, and an overall transportation system that the people of the Hudson Valley can be proud to call their own. |
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