A Motorcycle Museum

Rediscovering Newburgh

Did you know there’s a motorcycle museum in Newburgh? Neither did I until recently…it’s called the Motorcyclepedia Museum and includes a collection of 600 motorcycles spanning from the early 20th century to current designs. It’s kid friendly and a perfect place to go when you’ve tired of Dia Beacon or when you have friends in town who are looking for something unexpected to do.

I’m not a passionate motorcycle fan or anything but I did appreciate seeing this amazing collection of trick motorcycles and working ones, including British models, Harleys, and Indian Motorcycles that were in production from 1901-1953.

It’s an especially fun museum to visit if you’re eagerly anticipating the upcoming season of Long Way Round (this season is called Long Way Home) detailing the real motorcycle adventures of Ewan McGregor and Charley Boorman.

Check out the trailer and the new series coming to Apple+ on May 9th. If you haven’t seen the other seasons, I highly recommend them. It just might make you want to travel the world on a motorcycle.

Afterwards, get a coffee and sandwich at Downstate Newburgh or some ramen at District Ramen.

What I’m Enjoying This Week

Hacks is back!

Five new books with White Lotus vibes.

Ron’s Ice Cream in Beacon is open again for the season! Come to Memorial Park or the dog park then swing by Ron’s for a soft serve.

Buying and selling baby clothes on Hannah Andersson’s pre-loved site. I’m not sure why this is so satisfying but I love it!

Coming Up….

Catskill Mountain Railroad is doing a Bunny Express train ride leaving from Kingston this Saturday 4/19.

Another great local farm to visit - All for One, One For All - is doing an Easter brunch on Sunday, April 20th at 11am. They also have fun events throughout the spring, summer and fall.

A family friendly Easter celebration at Arrowood Farms with live music (from 2-5pm) and face painting this Saturday 4/19.

An Easter Egg hunt at the beautiful Callicoon Hills resort on Sunday, April 20th at 11.30am. Also a beautiful place to stay and dine whenever you’re near Livingston Manor. The rooms are modern, comfortable and it’s dog friendly too!

White Feather Farm in Saugerties has some charming kid friendly events coming up. Soil paintings, make your own beeswax sandwich wraps and a Pollinator Parade! Mostly focused toward ages 3-7 - with some adult classes on the schedule too.

Hudson Valley Fun Fact

Did you know that Lucille Ball made her stage debut at the Ritz Theatre in Newburgh in 1941. Others who have performed here include Ella Fitzgerald, Frank Sinatra, and Milton Berle.