7 Hudson Valley Stores Nerds Can Go While Dragon’s Den is Closed

After tax problems shuttered the doors of The Dragon's Den in Poughkeepsie, gamers and comic book fans have been looking for a new home. Luckily, there's plenty of other places to go in the Hudson Valley.

Two weeks ago the Dragon's Den was seized by the government over unpaid taxes. There was some hope the store would reopen, but to date there hasn't been much news except for a Facebook posting from the owner on Friday which said the store would remain closed "for a few more days."

While things get sorted out there, you certainly have plenty of other options to geek out in the Hudson Valley. You might want to check out some of these other great spots to get your comic book and gaming fix.

Alterniverse in Hyde Park
Located in the Rock Ledge Plaza on Route 9G just north of Stewart's and Rite Aid, Alterniverse has a large selection of comic books, Pokemon cards, Magic the Gathering and table top games.

October Country Comics in New Paltz
Lower Ulster County's best bet for Dungeons and Dragons, Pathfinder, Magic the Gathering and other role playing games, as well as comics and baseball cards. October Country Comics is in the Cherry Hill Center on Main Street.

Dark Tower Comics in Newburgh
Not only does Dark Tower carry new and collectible comics, but they also have old video games from Nintendo, Atari and Sega. Other collectibles like toys and baseball cards are frequently in stock too. They're on Route 9W just north of I-84.

Champion Sports Cards and Paintball in Red Oaks Mill
Half of this store is dedicated to paintball supplies, while the other is stocked with plenty of Pokemon, Magic and sports cards. The store also has a pretty big selection of Pop Vinyl. Champion is located right in the Red Oaks Mill Plaza on Vassar Rd.

Main Street Comics in Middletown
Already prepping for Free Comic Book Day, Main Street Comics is one of the best comic shops in Orange County. Their website is always refreshingly up-to-date and features a weekly list of available issues. Of course, if you want to just browse, they're located in the Wallkill Plaza on Route 211.

Kirwan's Game Store in Catskill
This shop is short on comics, but big on card and role-playing games. With plenty of Pokemon, Yu-Gi-Oh! and Magic in stock, Kirwan's is worth a visit. It's located right in Main Street.

Haven for Heroes in Port Jervis
Port Jervis is lucky to have this hidden gem right on Front Street. Even those not fully immersed in the world of card games are welcome at Haven for Heroes. The store recently held a free, instructional open house for Magic: The Gathering to help teach those who are interested in playing.