Milton, NY Road Trips

The town was named after the Duke of Marlborough. It has been a major fruit-producing agricultural hub since the 1700s, and was a popular vacation spot in the early 1900s among Italian-Americans from New York City. Local tourism board. Local tourism consists especially of agritourism at local farms and "U-picks", the Saturday Farmers Market (June–October), and the town's many wineries, cider-houses, and distilleries. (updated Dec 2025)

1 Gomez Mill House, 11 Mill House Rd. Maybe someday the museum and mill will re-open for tours (it's been closed since 2020), but it's generally allowed to park and walk the beautiful grounds. The oldest Jewish dwelling in North America. Built by Sephardi Luis Moses Gomez in 1714, on what was named "Jew's Creek" for his family (but also known as Mill Creek these days). (updated Dec 2025) 2 Marlboro Falls. A pleasant sight of the Lattintown Creek before it flows into the Hudson. Best viewed from The Falcon (see Do section below), day or night. Look to the bottom of the falls at the "Sucker Hole", long-rumored to be a site for witch covens and prohibition-era mob hits. (updated Dec 2025) The mountains have great eastward views of the Hudson River. The wineries/cider houses/farms best known for their views are Benmarl, Locust Grove, Prospect Hill Orchards, and Quartz Rock Vineyard (see Do or Drink sections in this article).

Go to a winery, distillery, or cider-house (see Drink section below). Go to a pick-your-own orchard, either the below or others in nearby New Paltz or Highland: 1 Prospect Hill Orchards, 340 Milton Turnpike, Milton (From 9W, turn west on Milton Turnpike, enter in 2 miles on your right), ☏ +18457950001, [email protected]. June-Nov. Quieter orchard with multiple sites and good variety. Depending on season, strawberries, cherries, peaches, apples are available. Also a pumpkin patch, tractor rides, and bakery! (updated Dec 2025) 2 Weed Orchards & Winery, 43 Mt Zion Rd (From Lattintown Rd, turn west onto Mount Zion road, enter in ½ a mile on your left), ☏ +1-845-236-9357. June-Nov. Pick-Your-Own orchard with apples and peaches, open from late spring through fall. Tractor rides, kids' playground, bakery, pizza, non-alcoholic (sweet) cider, and wine all readily available. (updated Dec 2025) 3 Heart of the Hudson Valley Farmers Market, 1801-1805 Rte 9W, Cluett-Schantz Park, Milton (on Route 9W, just South of Milton Turnpike). Jun-Oct: Sa 9AM-2PM. Visit this small local farmers market featuring fresh Hudson Valley fruits and vegetables, meat, eggs, bread, and a small rotation of other vendors. Near to 'downtown' Milton. (updated Dec 2025) 4 The Falcon, 1348 Route 9W, ☏ +1 845-236-7970. W-Su 5:30-10PM. See a performance at this excellent live music venue with year-round weekend lineup. No tickets or cover, but suggested donation is $30/person (and 100% goes to the performers). Food and drink also served.

In addition to the fresh produce available at farm stands and pick-your-own apple orchards, there are many restaurants worth visiting: 1 The Angry Chef, 1191 Route 9W (Southernmost unit), ☏ +1 845-236-9650, [email protected]. Tu–Th 3–9PM, Sa 3–10PM, Su 3–9PM. Upscale Italian dining, great for date night. Reservations recommended. $30–60. (updated Dec 2025) 2 Comparetto Bakery, 20 Western Ave, ☏ +1 845-236-4440. Tu-Su 7AM-2PM. Italian bakery with old-school feel. Good cookies and biscotti. $1-10. (updated Dec 2025) 3 Frank’s Village Market & Deli, 4 Western Ave, ☏ +1 845-236-7393. M-Sa 6AM-6PM, Su 7AM-4PM. A classic New York Italian-style deli. Good hot breakfast and lunch sandwiches on a "hard roll" or sub. $10-20. (updated Dec 2025) 4 Henry's at the Farm, 220 N Rd, Milton, ☏ +1 845-795-1500. Dinner W-Th 5-9PM, F Sa 5-10PM, Su 5-8PM; Brunch Sa Su 11AM-3PM. Very good farm-to-table restaurant at Buttermilk Falls Inn. $50–100 for dinner, $20–30 for brunch. (updated Dec 2025) 5 Pizza Town, 1396 Route 9W, ☏ +1 845-236-4261. Tu–Sa 11AM–9PM, Su noon–9PM. Great pizza in the local style, right in the village; pizza by the slice is available for a quick bite. $10–20. (updated Dec 2025) 6 Raccoon Saloon, 1330 Route 9W, ☏ +1 845-236-7872. W Th 11:30AM-9:30PM, F Sa 11:30AM-10PM, Su 11:30AM-8PM. Historic building that overlooks the Hudson River and Lattintown Creek (and the infamous "Sucker Hole"). Well-known for their burgers. (updated May 2023)

For non-alcoholic beverages, try sweet (unfiltered) cider at any pick-your-own apple orchard, or: 1 Fermata Cafe & Roastery, 1313 Route 9W (next to the Key Bank). Th-Tu 6AM-3PM. New coffee shop in 'downtown' village of Marlboro. Hours are in flux during opening months. $5-10. (updated Dec 2025) Marlboro and Milton are known for their many wineries, distilleries, and cider-houses with open tasting rooms, featuring alcoholic beverages made from local fruit. Dogs, kids, and outside food are welcome at many, but not all; hours often vary seasonally and most are open only on weekends. At wineries, try especially varietals from the Hudson Valley's signature grapes: Cabernet Franc, Noiret, Chambourcin, and Seyval Blanc. 2 Benmarl Winery, 156 Highland Ave, ☏ +1 845-236-4265. daily 11AM-6PM. The oldest vineyard in America, holding New York Farm Winery license No. 1. Well-respected and known locally. Wood-fired pizza available on weekends (cash only for pizza, ATM on site). Regular weekend events (e.g., rosé festival, grape stomping). Reservations for fall weekends recommended. $15+. (updated Dec 2025) 3 Fjord Vineyards, 251 Ridge Rd, Milton, ☏ +1 845-393-0094. M Th 1-5PM; F Sa 1-6PM; Su noon-5PM. Excellent, certified sustainable estate wines, from this very well-regarded winery owned by the same family as Benmarl. $20+. (updated Dec 2025) 4 The Kedem Winery, 1519 US-9W, ☏ +18452363651. Su-Th 11AM-4PM. One of the largest and oldest kosher winemakers in the world, with concord grape vineyards in Marlboro. Huge variety of wines in an old-world winery atmosphere.

The most recommended and unique are: 1 Buttermilk Falls Inn & Spa, 220 North Rd, Milton (About half a mile north of the village of Milton), ☏ +1 845-795-1310. A very nice inn, spa, and grounds, with restaurant on-site (see below). $450. (updated Dec 2025) 2 Danskammer House Bed & Breakfast, 5 West St, ☏ +1 845-236-9836. Small bed and breakfast in the village of Marlboro, open seasonally. $200. (updated Dec 2025) In addition to these, there are several AirBnBs and other short-term rentals in Marlboro that cater to the agritourism crowd and usually cost $200/night or more. More traditional chain hotels can be found in nearby Newburgh and New Paltz. There are also many cheap motels along Route 9W that are mostly aimed toward seasonal agricultural workers. Though Marlboro doesn't have any areas to camp, camping can be found nearby in Wallkill, at the Hemlock Ridge Multiple Use Area, and the KOA Holiday.

U.S. Route 9W passes through the eastern part of the town and connects to Newburgh to the south and Highland to the north. Further 9W Northbound takes you to Kingston and eventually Albany (New York). The New York State Thruway and I-84 are major thoroughfares that run near Marlborough. Thruway exits 17 (Newburgh) and 18 (New Paltz) are each about 10-15 miles' drive from most destinations in the town. From I-84, take exit 37 to get on 9W northbound. US-44/NY-55 cross the northwestern corner of the town, and goes to Poughkeepsie due east and Clintondale, Modena, Gardiner, and Minnewaska State Park Preserve, and Kerhonkson due west. The Metro-North railroad has nearest stops in Beacon and Poughkeepsie. The Beacon station has a cheaper fare to/from New York City and a shorter total travel time. Amtrak operates trains that stop in Poughkeepsie, bound for either Albany or New York. Regular buses run from New York City to nearby New Paltz and Newburgh. Charter buses and wine tour buses can be a good option for travel to and between local wineries. A non-exhaustive list: Hudson Valley Bucket List, ☏ +1 917-414-7947. Private tour provider. (updated Dec 2025) Hudson Valley Wine Tours, ☏ +1 917-414-7947. Private tours, aimed especially at corporate events. Can visit most major wineries in town. (updated Dec 2025) The Little Wine Bus, ☏ +1 917-414-7947, [email protected]. Public tours departing from Manhattan and some Hudson Valley locations, and private tours available. Visits Benmarl, Quartz Rock, and Nostrano vineyards, depending on tour. $155/person.

Due to Marlborough's rural nature and distance from the minor cities, a car is highly recommended, as it is in most of the Hudson Valley. If you are driving, watch out for deer and cyclists on back roads. Most travel within Marlborough involves the roads US-9W (North-South traffic), Western Avenue (to/from the village of Marlboro), the Milton Turnpike (to/from Milton), and Lattintown Road (rural North-South traffic). Taxis, Uber, and Lyft are available but can involve long waits, especially on fall and summer weekends. As of 2025, there is no regional bus service from Kingston, Poughkeepsie, New Paltz, or Newburgh. Bicycling on Marlborough's hilly roads can be dangerous and difficult, and is generally not recommended for local transportation. However, some dedicated cyclists find the hills a challenging and beautiful workout. Walking within the villages of Marlboro or Milton is pretty reasonable, as most businesses are within a 5-block radius of the village centers. Walking from the villages to almost any winery/cider house is not advised, except Locust Grove (Milton), and maybe Benmarl or Stoutridge (Marlboro).