I came here while visiting Beacon on a day trip and I thought the store was so beautiful. It was…read moreoriginally a firehouse that was transformed into the glass store. It is definitely not a store for children, but they had so much glass merchandise for purchase that was so beautiful as well. They have a glass studio where you can learn how to blow glass. The store was very unique and was very beautiful with all the glass masterpieces I would definitely recommend.

I took my CA grandchildren, ages 10&13, to blow ornaments. It was a thrilling experience for them,…read morethe highlight of the week. James was a peach! Kind and thoughtful and really interested in connecting with the kids while walking them through the process. We hope to do it again in December! Thanks, HBG!

Fun little stationary shop on Beacon's Main Street! Various…read moreselections to pick from, anywhere between pens to pencils to erasers, to cameras, etc. it's great! Everything priced reasonably for the most part. Service was kind and helpful.

I could spend all my money here. Felt like I was in Tokyo. Notebooks, greeting cards, stickers,…read morethingamabobs galore. Friendly staff and amazing vibes. Prices as expected. Can't wait to come back.

Love Love Love this gallery! You must stop by if you are in town or passing through. Awesome…read moreoriginal artwork by local artist Ryan Cronin. They also sell affordable gifts: pillows, t-shirts, hats, socks, mugs - all very unique with different designs. There is always new inventory - I just bought myself a shower curtain for my bathroom - love functional art!

What a great find! Full of life and vibrant color you can't help but be drawn into the space…read more Half gallery displaying originals from artist Ryan E Cronin, with other half of space offering unique gifts/items with same but smaller scale artwork. Had the opportunity to talk briefly with artist and really enjoyed his youthful joy for both painting and having people experience his work. Highly recommend you check this place out when you're in New Paltz.

What started out as a pharmacy on Main St. in Cold Spring, has expanded to a full multi-room…read moreArtist/Antiquey spot. The Shoppes act like a big workspace filled with lots of rooms all selling different stuff. They range from vintage small wooden furniture or wooden signs, another room has Vinyl Records, another room had Comic Books, etc. I like bird houses to place in my backyard and Shoppes has a few on their sidewalk display and a small cute one- caught my eye. I used Yelp's 10% Off Check-in offer and we called it a day. Price was decent on the bird house. I really didn't take a look at prices on anything else. But Shoppes has a cool thing going with the different room collections.

Amazing store! Incredible products! One of a kind on Main Street ! Highly recommend! The staff is…read moresuper friendly and knowledgeable about everything they sell. There is something for everyone in here! Get your holiday shopping done in this place!

Spacious and heavy hitting gallery downtown. The owner was super relaxed and hospitable, highly…read morerecommend picking his brain. I was very impressed by the collection of local art on the walls because of how thoughtfully crafted and expressive they were. Many different styles adorned the space, yet still some overall principles shined through When I showed up there was also a donation set up out front giving away clothes and books. There seems to be allot of functions and local projects from this team, and their IG is probably the best source of news. I'm sure I'll stop by soon! Can't wait to see some performing arts in the back and check out the latest works

This is THE store in the Hudson Valley to come to if you are into collecting current comics, or are…read morelooking to get into a Magic or Yu-Gi-Oh tournament. The owner is the coolest guy. He is very knowledgable of all things current in the comic world, knows people in the industry, has artist appearances to sign books and will happily talk to you about any comic related issue you may have. He will happily set up your pull list with discount prices for doing so. The very large inventory of current and near current books, both majors and independents, are neatly bagged and boarded on shelves. You can frequently find the last ten issues of any story available on the shelf for their cover price. While there are not boxes and boxes of back issues in the store, they will always happily track down any issue(s) you need to acquire. The store also has a good selection of "kids" comics for the young readers. Additionally, Alterniverse has a large supply of all the card games, Magic, Yu-Gi-Oh and Pokemon: decks, boosters and singles. And what comic store would be complete without the action figures and "higher end" collectables that are nicely displayed. The store has moved across the street from its former home and is very spacious. I am actually surprised not to see more comments here, as the store is invariably full of people all the time. There is a constant schedule of MAgic and Yu-Gi-Oh tournaments going all week. Frankly, I love this store and only wish I lived closer to it. It is the only place you should go if you are looking for comics in upstate NY.

Do not even spend a dollar here. Very unorganized. They have old bronze and silver age comics mixed…read morein with new ones or reprints. There's 0 prices on anything. When you find a book he has some kid who has no idea what he's looking at look up prices. Not taking into consideration the condition of the comic. Tried to charge me 17 dollars for 4 defenders comics that were in horrible condition. They can be found in a dollar bin in better condition. You can't ask anyone for help because they have no idea where anything is. Do yourself a favor and don't waste your time. They also seem to only care about the people buying their scalped Pokémon cards.

It's been more than a few years since I've been here, and...realistically...record albums haven't…read morebeen a "thing" for me for more decades than I care to count (strangely enough, I have all my record albums stored in 2 large cardboard boxes, and even though I'll probably never play them again in this life, the thought of actually getting rid of them or selling them fills me with an inexplicable dread and just the thought of it is intolerable to me. The oldest of those records I've had since I was about 5. Anyway...). Record albums seem to be Rhino's mainstay, although their selection of CDs, which I've been collecting for decades, is extensive enough. Still, I'm heartened to see that Rhino still seems to be going strong, and that records are still, or are becoming once again, a "thing" for a lot of people. I'm a big fan of physical media, in my case CD's, DVDs, and...increasingly...Blu-Ray. I like to think my collection will outlive me. And for those who are record album collectors? I do understand... As I've mentioned in numerous reviews, the Hudson Valley was always my "happy place," since childhood, and as I got older and started driving longer distances, I often came back to the area, exploring it and expanding my awareness of it beyond my childhood and teen "comfort zones." I "discovered" New Paltz almost by accident, but I was intrigued. A delightfully scenic Hudson Valley town with a long, fascinating history. I found the parking intimidating (back then, you parked in a big, grassy lot and obtained from a machine a "ticket" that you then put on your dashboard. That ticket entitled you to a certain amount of "parking time"-- They had the same procedure in Nyack, which also became a town I liked to explore; I felt much more comfortable parking in a commercial garage like they had in NYC or Philly, but it evidently wasn't an option this far North up the Hudson), but I'd grit my teeth, park, leave the ticket displayed on my dashboard, and walk down the street past the unique shops and colorful restaurants, all of it having the magnificent Shawangunk Mountains as a backdrop off in the distance, until I reached Rhino Records. Rhino became my main destination. I thought it had a vast selection for such a small space. Strangely, I mainly remember what I DIDN'T obtain there, as opposed to anything I did, which in no way reflects on Rhino. At 1 point, I was trying to get the CD for the Stooges immortal "Raw Power" (I was in the process of replacing my most treasured albums with the CD). "Raw Power" was 1 of my most revered albums. It was the Stooges and Black Sabbath who got me through high school (just barely, but I couldn't have withstood those years without those records). Iggy had released a re-mixed version of the record on CD, which I had, but didn't like. Even though David Bowie's mix on the original album has been criticized ever since, that was the version I wanted. The clerk was sympathetic, but that original mix wasn't available on CD (it did ultimately become available, thank God!-- I encountered the same problem at a record store up the street, heading towards Rt. 9W, in what I remember as a strip mall. The name of that store escapes me now and I don't know if it still exists, but I tried to get a CD of Johnny Thunders and the Heartbreakers "Live at the Lyceum." They didn't have it, although I was ultimately able to obtain it.) Years later, my friend and his wife bought a 2nd house in Kerhonkson. I'd visit and we'd travel to Saugerties, Woodstock and New Paltz. My friend could peruse jazz record bins for hours, and we'd always stop at Rhino, and Banner Books down the street (which also, I'm gratified to learn, is still in business). The last time there, my friend was intending to spend the entire afternoon before heading back to NJ, but I was stricken with an intense migraine that felt like some organism trying to claw its way out through my skull. I had neglected to bring my pain pills (Vicodin and Percocet in those days, for both "pain and pleasure") and practically had to beg my friend to cut short our shopping excursion so we could head back. My friend agreed but he wasn't happy about it (we're still friends...I was best man at his wedding...but I've never been invited back up to Kerhonkson, and I can't help but think that that excruciating migraine was the reason why). I don't remember that Rhino sold books back in the day when I was a semi-regular patron, but it seems they do now. I remember that their prices seemed reasonable. If you're into record albums or CDs, Rhino is definitely worth an extended visit. These days, I prefer staying in NJ and going to the Princeton Record Exchange, but the next time I come up to the Hudson Valley...which hopefully will be sometime in the near future, God willing and the creek don't rise!...Rhino is a definite stop on my travel itinerary. Stores like this...and there aren't all that many of them around anymore...should be celebrated.

Record shops are the archeological dig of popular culture... you just don't know what's lurking…read moreunder the next pile of vinyl or CD's. I'm long past the stage of assembling a collection of music but am always fascinated by the opportunity to run into a chestnut. Rhino Records is a perfect place to lose yourself for a few hours. You may not run into a Pharaoh underneath the rubble but a clean copy of Disreali Gears is more than enough for one visit. Five easy stars.

Antiques Barn in New Paltz, NY is the place to be for anyone who loves antiques+vintage items. This…read moreshop is made up of individual booths run by different vendors. As you're walking, you'll come across one booth selling vintage glassware, another selling antique kitchen tools, someone else has vintage books, wooden accessories and even furniture. Options are endless. What I like about Antiques B. is the price range. If you're looking for something small or big, there's a price point for everybody. I mean... you won't leave here empty-handed. I've actually purchased a few pieces that are all around my house. Booth owners keep their spaces clean and everything is clearly marked with prices so you're not guessing how much is what. Just to add: if you happen to purchase fragile items, the owners keep a pile of newspapers on hand so that you can wrap your glassware or delicate items before you leave. This place has the perfect mix of variety, nice prices and warmth- exactly what you want from an antique shop.

Such a charming, fascinating antique shop full of so much that brings you back in time. We got such…read morebeautiful, adorable, homemade kid clothing here. Recommending this spot to anyone visiting. 5 stars!!!