Enjoy the mesmerizing fall foliage … Putnam County has beautiful locations that will provide the perfect picturesque view of the changing colors. Take a relaxing drive along Route 301 from Carmel to Cold Spring. Along the way, make a pit stop and experience a bit of Zen at the Chuang Yen Monastery, home of the largest indoor Buddha in the Western Hemisphere. Explore the seasonal flowers at Stonecrop Gardens.

Stroll the grounds and learn about Putnam’s history at Boscobel House & Gardens and at the West Point Foundry. At both venues, you will enjoy the stunning views of the majestic Hudson River, Constitution Marsh and the United States Military Academy at West Point. Be sure to stop by the Cold Spring Bandstand along the waterfront.

For outdoor enthusiasts, hike the amazing trails at Michael Ciaiola Conservation Area, Fahnestock State Park, the Hudson Highlands State Park, or Arden Point. If you are not afraid of heights, climb to the very top of the 80 ft tall Nimham Fire Tower and soak in the different shades of red, orange, and yellow leaves. You may be able to get a clear view of the Catskills. Or simply, take a bike ride down the Putnam County Trailway (part of the Empire State Trailway) and watch the foliage change near some of our County’s pristine waterfronts.

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Cast a line at one of our crystal lakes … The best days are sitting back, relaxing and catching a fish. From Putnam County Veterans Memorial Park to Clarence Fahnestock State Park, Putnam has some exquisite locations to catch a variety of bass, trout, or sunfish. *Disclaimer: Note all anglers will need to follow all regulations set by the NYS DEC and NYC DEP.*

Experience the culture … Be captivated by postwar and contemporary Italian art at Magazzino, visit the home of pioneer industrial designer, Russel Wright, at Manitoga or be mesmerized by the live theater performances at Hudson Valley Shakespeare.