Surrounding Area
The Hudson Valley is rich
with activities, farmland and history.
Putnam County Tourism
Hudson Valley Tourism
For a daily calendar listing of events in the area:
Putnam County Events
Some Trail Member local favorites include the following:
Farms/Farmers Markets/Food:
Art/Culture:
- Quaint towns nearby: Cold Spring, NY (known for antiques and picturesque streets); Beacon, NY (an emerging artist town)
- Performing Arts: Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival at Boscobel (Garrison, NY)
- Art and Cultural Centers: Boscobel (Garrison, NY); Cultural Arts Coalition (Brewster, NY); Arts on the Lake (Kent Lakes, NY)
- Gardens: Stone Crop Gardens (Cold Spring, NY); Boscobel (Garrison, NY)
- Kent Public Library (a very active library with activities for all ages, Kent Lakes, NY)
Best Ice Cream:
The Great Outdoors:
- Camping: Fahnestock State Park (for reservations, go to Reserve America)
- Fishing, Hunting, Hiking, Birding: Nimham Mountain State Forest, featuring Mt. Ninham Fire Tower with some of the best Hudson Valley views from the top (Carmel, NY); Wonder Lake State Park (Holmes, NY); Catfish Loop Trail at Fahnestock State Park (Carmel, NY)
- Running/Biking: Putnam Trailway (Carmel, NY)
- Golfing: Centennial Golf Club (Carmel, NY); The Sedgewood Club (Carmel, NY)
- Downhill Skiing: Thunder Ridge Ski Area (Patterson, NY); Mohawk Mountain (Cornwall, CT)
Fairs/Festivals:
History/Landmarks:
Other Activities:
Critical Amenities: