At the crossroads of two important pre-Revolutionary war trails, Goshen began its life as a community in 1714. As early as 1727, it had become an outpost of a colonial government and the center of a booming agricultural region. Government and agriculture still play an important role in Goshen's life today..

Goshen owes much to its past. That it was a place where fortunes could be made illustrated by the scores of gracious homes that line its streets. Constructed over the better part of two centuries, these architectural gems give Goshen a sense of place and history as they remind us of the men and women who have populated its past. Discover a blend of 18th century beginnings, 19th century achievements, and 20th century advances with a walk through Historical Goshen.

Goshen's claim to fame, however, was to come from the horse - the trotter, to be precise. By developing and popularizing the standard-bred horse for harness racing, Goshen became the "trotting capital of the world". Take a tour of Historic Track, a National Landmark where the Hambletonian Stakes - the premiere event of harness racing, originated.

If nature walks are more to your liking, try the Orange Heritage Trail, the converted rail bed of the well known Erie Railroad. It extends from Middletown , NY to Harriman, NY. Once completed, this 20 mile trail will wind itself through a bird and wildlife sanctuary, past historic landmarks, rolling meadows, babbling brooks and quaint, historic villages.