Explore the Valley
Cold Spring-on-the-Hudson and the surrounding communities offer many excellent restaurants, regional theater, and dozens of craft, gift and antique shops. Historic sites, such as Boscobel, Roosevelt, Vanderbilt mansions, Kyukit, and the West Point Military Academy are close by. Perhaps the most inviting feature of all is the natural splendor of the Hudson Highlands with its many miles of exciting hiking trails.
Built between 1804 and 1808, Boscobel was originally the dream house of wealthy Loyalists.
A Buddhist temple situated on 225 acres in Kent, Putnam County, NY. The temple is home to the largest indoor statue of a Buddha (Vairocana) in the Western Hemisphere.
In May 2003, Dia Art Foundation opened Dia:Beacon on the banks of the Hudson River in Beacon, New York, in a former Nabisco box printing factory. The museum presents Dia’s collection of art from the 1960s to the present as well as special exhibitions and public programs.
Manitoga was the estate and modernist home of industrial designer Russel Wright (1904–1976). Manitoga includes 4 miles (6.4 km) of walking trails that Wright designed, with numerous plantings.
Located in Cold Spring, New York and was originally the home of Anne and Frank Cabot. Stonecrop became a public garden in 1992 under the direction of Caroline Burgess.
A 500-acre outdoor museum located in New York’s Hudson Valley, where visitors experience large-scale sculpture and site-specific commissions under open sky.
The academy is located approximately 50 miles (80 km) north of New York City on the western bank of the Hudson River. One of the most visited and scenic sites on post, Trophy Point, overlooks the Hudson River to the north, and is home to many captured cannon from past wars as well as the Standford White-designed Battle Monument.
The Putnam History Museum tells the story of the West Point Foundry in a new permanent exhibition. Large-scale photographs and an interactive stereoview display show how the foundry was essential to 19th century industrial and military endeavors in the United States.
In addition to the venues highlighted above, here is a list of things-to-do and places-to-visit: Bannerman Castle (by boat), Cold Spring Yoga & Pilates, Kayaking, Clarence Fahnestock State Park, Hudson Highlands State Park, Hudson River, Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival, Constitution Marsh Audubon Center and Sanctuary
For a deeper look into local events: visitputnam.org
Tuscan fare & an extensive wine list at a refined, mellow eatery with a lounge & outdoor garden.
Charming bistro serving French classics like cassoulet in a cozy, red-hued room or garden setting.
Wood-fired pizzas, pastas & seafood in a casual-but-refined riverside venue with views & a patio.
American comfort food in an 1893 train depot turned eatery with a rustic tavern setting & a patio.
A little cafe with Argentinean flair! Yes, get your coffee, but don't miss the homemade sweets and the delicious gelatos.