Points Of Interest Around Town
Press Number on map or Name to locate information ( red dots return here)
Bear Mountain Park/Zoo Bear
Mountain, New York Hiking, fishing, nature trails, picnicking, and special events.
Bull Hill & Hudson
Highlands State Park (Mt. Taurus) Hike numerous trails, throughout the Cold
Spring mountainside, Route 9D, Cold Spring
Boscobel Restoration Route
9D just south of Cold Spring, this excellent example of Federal residential architecture
is open to the public. Beautiful grounds and a spectacular view of the Hudson. A listing
of activities may be found in the advertisement. Call (845) 265-3638
LINK TO WEB SITE
Clarence Fahnestock
State Park Located on Route 301 between Cold Spring and Carmel, this park offers
swimming, hiking,
cross country skiing, ice skating, fishing, boating and camping. The Appalachian
Trail crosses through the park on its way north and south. Call (845) 225-7207
Chapel of Our Lady
Restoration On the Cold Spring riverfront, left at the railroad bridge. First
Catholic Church north of New York City.
"Cold Spring"
Site Marker 1 Railroad Avenue, Cold Spring. On the grounds of the Depot
Restaurant. Come to the site where George Washington is said to have given the village its
name.
Constitution Marsh
Wildlife Sanctuary Located just south of Cold Spring off of Route 9D. A
visitor's center offers displays of wildlife in the Hudson Valley. Canoe tours of the
sanctuary can be arranged by calling (845) 265-2601. The National Audubon Society operates
this outstanding sanctuary. For
more local information click here. For
Link to National Audubon Web Site
Davenport Cemetery behind
Haldane School in the Village of Cold Spring. Historic Philipstown cemetery dating back to
1853. Includes grave sites of family names such as Davenport, Jaycox, Warren and many
more. Burial place of George Pope Morris, author of "Woodman, Spare That Tree".
Davenport Cabin Marker Above
the red light on Main Street, by the bench. Site of cabin of Cold Spring's first settler.
Foundry School Museum
Located at 63 Chestnut Street in Cold Spring just south of Butterfield Pharmacy.
Housed in a 140-year old schoolhouse used by the children of the Foundry workers. Changing
exhibits of local historical memorabilia. Open Wednesdays, Thursdays & Sundays - call
for hours. The museum is operated by the Putnam County Historical Society. Call (845)
265-4010 for exhibit updates.
Garrison Art Center Garrison's
Landing, Garrison. The Center operates as a gallery and an educational center. The gallery
offers a wide variety of media. Classes are offered in painting, sculpture, sketching and
more. Call 424-3960 for more information.
Graymoor Located
on Route 9, Garrison, home of the Atonement Friars, a Franciscan Community. Retreats,
seminars, picnicing, etc. All faiths are welcome. (845) 424-3671 LINK TO WEB SITE
Little Stony Point Located
on Rt. 9D just north of the Village of Cold Spring. Small sandy beach offers a quiet spot
on the Hudson River with unparalleled views across and up and down the river channel.
Accessible via a pedestrian bridge across the railroad tracks or via boat.
Manitoga/The Russel Wright Design Center. Located on Route 9D, Garrison, this outstanding 80 acre nature center
has a trail system with self-guided tours through forests, meadows and waterfalls. The
property is the former estate of Russel Wright. For programs and hours call (845)
424-3812
.
Taconic Outdoor
Education Center Located on Route 301, Cold Spring between Route 9 and the
Taconic. 265-3773.
United State Military
Academy (West Point): Directly across the river from Cold
Spring. Easily accessible by Bear Mountain Bridge. Walking and bus tours. LINK TO WEB SITE
Stonecrop Gardens - Display
gardens - by appointment. On Route 301 between Route 9 and the Taconic. $5.00 admission.
(845) 265-2000 LINK TO WEB SITE
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