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77 places in Putnam County, NY

Granite Mountain Preserve

Granite Mountain Preserve

New York

Putnam County Veterans Memorial Park

Putnam County Veterans Memorial Park

Carmel Hamlet, New York

Tranquil park and lake facility featuring a veteran-related memorial and a playground.

Nimham Mountain Multiple Use Area

Nimham Mountain Multiple Use Area

Carmel Hamlet, New York

Easy and difficult trails for hiking (or trail running) through the woods, leading to a fire tower.

Sybil Ludington Statue

Sybil Ludington Statue

Carmel Hamlet, New York

Stonecrop Gardens

Stonecrop Gardens

Cold Spring, New York

12 acres of display gardens in various settings, plus a conservatory, tours & plants for purchase.

Putnam Valley Town Park

Putnam Valley Town Park

New York

Clean, well-maintained green space with playgrounds, sports courts and a dog run.

Tilly Foster Farm Museum

Tilly Foster Farm Museum

Brewster, New York

People say this wedding venue offers a beautiful outdoor ceremony space and a warm, romantic barn reception area. Guests mention the food is fresh, flavorful, and plentiful, with …

Castle Park

Castle Park

Brewster, New York

Park with a playground, picnic tables, and swings, plus a paved trail.

Wells Park

Wells Park

Brewster, New York

11-acre green space housing a picnic shelter & multipurpose field, plus playgrounds & tennis courts.

Boscobel House and Gardens

Boscobel House and Gardens

New York

19th-century Georgian mansion with gardens, orchards & striking views plus regular cultural events.

Constitution Marsh Audubon Center and Sanctuary

Constitution Marsh Audubon Center and Sanctuary

New York

Relaxed marshland featuring a network of trails, plus a visitor centre.

Garrison Art Center

Garrison Art Center

New York

Non-profit arts center featuring exhibitions, education programs, and community outreach.

Arden Point and Glenclyffe

Arden Point and Glenclyffe

New York

Scenic hiking area with well-marked trails, river views, and a train stop.

Putnam History Museum

Putnam History Museum

Cold Spring, New York

Local museum with art, artifacts & archives that trace the history of the West Point Foundry.

Dockside Park

Dockside Park

Cold Spring, New York

Small, paved square on the Hudson River with a cannon memorial & benches lining the waterfront.

Van Wyck Homestead Museum

Van Wyck Homestead Museum

Fishkill, New York

Colonial-era homestead with a Revolutionary War history that's open for guided tours on weekends.

Hudson Highlands State Park

Hudson Highlands State Park

Cold Spring, New York

Scenic 8,000+ acre area along the Hudson River offering vistas & trails for all fitness levels.

Little Stony Point

Little Stony Point

Cold Spring, New York

Hiker-friendly area on the Hudson River featuring a sandy beach, plus hiking trails.

West Point Museum

West Point Museum

West Point, New York

Military Academy museum with galleries showcasing history of the U.S. army, warfare & weapons.

MANITOGA / The Russel Wright Design Center

MANITOGA / The Russel Wright Design Center

New York

Former home and studio of industrial designer Russel Wright, set on 75 acres with woodland trails.

Hammond Museum & Japanese Stroll Garden

Hammond Museum & Japanese Stroll Garden

North Salem, New York

Visitors say this museum features interesting art exhibitions and a beautiful, peaceful Japanese stroll garden with sculptures and meditation areas. They also highlight the variet…

Balanced Rock

Balanced Rock

North Salem, New York

Tourist attraction known for a dolmen and a barn, this spot is good for kids.

Mount Gulian Historic Site

Mount Gulian Historic Site

Beacon, New York

This reconstructed, 18th-century Dutch manor house & garden hosts seasonal tours, programs & events.

Michael Ciaiola Conservation Area (Parking)

Michael Ciaiola Conservation Area (Parking)

Patterson, New York

Hiking area known for waterfalls, pools, and a summit with views, plus access for mountain biking.

The Peekskill Museum

The Peekskill Museum

Peekskill, New York

Dia Beacon

Dia Beacon

Beacon, New York

Huge museum in a former factory with modern works from notable artists & loads of natural light.

Trailside Museums & Zoo

Trailside Museums & Zoo

New York

Exhibits exploring local geology & ecology, plus rescued & rehabilitated wild animals.

Scenic Hudson's Long Dock Park

Scenic Hudson's Long Dock Park

Beacon, New York

Dock with water sports from kayaking & paddleboarding, plus picknicking & barbecuing.

New York Botanical Garden

New York Botanical Garden

New York

Sprawling spot of 50 gardens, 30,000 trees & landmark glasshouse with rain forest & cactus displays.

Great Hollow Nature Preserve & Ecological Research Center

Great Hollow Nature Preserve & Ecological Research Center

New Fairfield, Connecticut

Bennetts Pond State Park

Bennetts Pond State Park

Ridgefield, Connecticut

The Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum

The Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum

Ridgefield, Connecticut

Museum in a revamped 18th-century building displays artwork by fledgling contemporary artists.

Hearthstone Castle

Hearthstone Castle

Danbury, Connecticut

Ruined castle built for a honeymoon, set in a wooded park, with hiking trails.

Danbury Museum & Historical Society

Danbury Museum & Historical Society

Danbury, Connecticut

Group of 5 historic buildings, including a school, with programs, exhibits & weekly guided tours.

Squantz Pond State Park

Squantz Pond State Park

New Fairfield, Connecticut

Family-friendly spot with activities such as hiking, picnicking, fishing, and swimming, plus a public restroom.

Grace Farms

Grace Farms

New Canaan, Connecticut

Saugatuck Falls Natural Area

Saugatuck Falls Natural Area

Redding, Connecticut

Forested park bisected by the Saugatuck River, offering 5+ miles of trails.

Harrybrooke Park

Harrybrooke Park

New Milford, Connecticut

Green space featuring picnic and play areas, as well as a restroom, and a venue for events.

Putnam Memorial State Park

Putnam Memorial State Park

Redding, Connecticut

Site of a 1778 war camp atop a bluff, with artifacts & structures, museum, visitor center & views.

Lovers Leap State Park

Lovers Leap State Park

New Milford, Connecticut

Naturalistic park with walking trails leading past century-old industrial ruins.

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