What are some fun/lively towns in Orange, Putnam or Dutchess Counties? (Warwick: school district)

[Millenia98]

We are looking in these 3 counties for a home. We're moving for a great school district first and foremost. Aside from that, I'm now looking for some restaurants and shopping in the town with a little liveliness if possible.

Any come to mind?

[Forest_Hills_Daddy]

I would think generally Rhinebeck and if you cannot find enough in the town, you can always drive to Hudson or Kingston which are conveniently accessible.

[ckhthankgod]

New Paltz in Ulster County came to mind, but I don't know if you want to go a little bit further north.

Perhaps Warwick and Goshen in Orange County would be potential options.

[hvexpatinct]

Red Hook, New Paltz, Rhinebeck in that order if schools are paramount

[ckhthankgod]

Would parts of the Wappeningers Falls SD near Beacon could be a nice happy medium in terms of good schools and proximity to amenities/events?