Vails Gate

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Vails Gate, NY

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A small town in Upstate New York offers an abundance of amenities

Wooded Quiet Shopping Dining Convenient Historic

Located about 65 miles north of New York City, Valis Gate is a quaint, diverse village a few miles inland from the Hudson River that merges suburban and rural landscapes. Vails Gate is best known for housing Knox's Headquarters State Historic Site, the headquarters for Major General Henry Know during the American Revolution. Conveniently, Vails Gate has a large commercial center that runs through the center of town along New York State Route 32. This thriving thoroughfare houses several grocers, pharmacies, salons, chain restaurants, locally owned eateries, retail stores, and more. Vails Gate is also surrounded by amazing natural areas, so outdoor recreation is extremely popular. Plum Point Park, the Kowawese Unique Area, and Storm King State Park provide residents with stellar views of nature. If you want to experience the bright lights and fast-paced atmosphere the Big Apple is known for, New York City is just under a two-hour drive away from Vails Gate, the perfect amount of time for a weekend trip.

Transportation

62

Somewhat Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.

43

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Hudson Highlands Nature Museum - Outdoor Discovery Center
  • Wildlife Education Center
  • Storm King State Park
  • Cold Spring Harbor Whaling Museum
  • Hudson Highlands State Park

Airports

  • New York Stewart International
  • Westchester County

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† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

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Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in November 2025.