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From the thruway (exit 18) you enter New Paltz, a town interesting enough in itself. Go to Huguenot Street, just off Main Street & encounter an historic delight. Dutch Huguenots founded New Paltz in 1678. Remember the Dutch also founded both New York City & Albany. Most of the original Dutch buildings in the state were destroyed through the years. But here, six original Dutch stone houses still stand tall. Indeed, Huguenot Street is the oldest continuously inhabited street in the U.S.A.! You can take a guided tour or just stroll around the area. For hours and information call (845) 255-1660.

Tranquil Rosendale is the village before high falls. Its history is one of cement. In its heyday, the Rosendale region supplied almost half of all the cement in the U.S.A. (1891). Rosendale's cement was used to build the Brooklyn Bridge and also the base of The Statue of Liberty. You will pass, on route 213, the century house historical society. Here you can visit a cave & a regional museum. Other caves are used for storing vital corporate records. If you stop in, remember to tell them that you are on your way to pick apples. Their hours are limited, so check ahead. (845) 658-9900 or www.widowjane.org

A trip to Mr. Apples is not like a short hop, skip, & jump to the mall, but it is well worth the extra time it takes to get away from the metropolitan area.