Choose a vacation rental for your Orange County getaway
Experience the unique character of Orange County with a stay in a vacation home rental. This city has something for everyone. If you're looking for accommodations with space to entertain friends and family, HomeAway has plenty of options to choose from. Many rental homes offer full kitchens and laundry facilities, perfect for big groups.
Activities and attractions in Orange County
Do you want to discover attractions to see during your stay? Venture out of your vacation home and experience everything that Orange County has to offer. Here are some of the most popular attractions to see, all within 30 miles (48.2 km) of the city center:
- LEGOLAND® New York (1.9 mi / 3.1 km)
- Castle Fun Center (3.4 mi / 5.5 km)
- Brotherhood Winery (8.6 mi / 13.9 km)
- Warwick Valley Winery and Distillery (9.7 mi / 15.7 km)
- Mount Peter Ski Area (10.9 mi / 17.5 km)
- Ice Time Sports Complex (14 mi / 22.5 km)
Get out and about in Orange County
Orange County could just be the perfect place to vacation for a taste of backcountry New York State. Far away from the sprawl of the Big Apple, you're free to take to the mountain roads for scenic drives into the heart of the Catskills, or simply languish on bobbing river boats as they drift down the courses of the Hudson. Other travelers will go for something a little more adventurous, hitting the state parks and forests with camping stuff or cross-country skiing gear in tow.
Dodge the winter in Orange County
Unless you're booking those Orange County vacation rentals to rack up the cross-country skis and conquer the backcountry snow trails of the Catskills, it's certainly better to plan your trip here in the spring, summer, or fall. Each season has its own draws. April and May see the state parks come into bloom, and the weather pleasant and cool. June, July, and August are festival time, with the hottest temperatures for cruising the Hudson. And then September and October mean seeing the changing of the colors in the New York forests.
On the doorstep of the Catskills in Orange County
Whizz down the courses of the Hudson River to see one side of Orange County, and then be sure to make a beeline for the wooded hills that dominate the district's backcountry. These are the gateway to the famous Catskill Mountains of New York State. Orange County vacation rentals there offer doorstep access to the Appalachian Trail, the powdered ski pistes of Belleayre Mountain, and cycling routes through bucolic farming communities and sylvan valleys. Meanwhile, the Kaaterskill Falls crash over the stone ridges, and white-water rapids roar down from the high peaks.
How to get to and around Orange County
The nearest airport is in Stewart Intl. Airport (SWF), located 14.1 mi (22.6 km) from the city center.
If you prefer train travel, the main station serving the city is Harriman Station.