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Thomas Muir
Member
Username: Tomeliz
Post Number: 11
Registered: 10-2009
Posted From: 76.254.9.195
| | Posted on Sunday, May 23, 2010 - 03:08 pm: | |
A favorite of mine is the Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome in Rhinebeck NY about 1.5 hrs north of WP. www.oldrhinebeckaerodrome.org. Great airshow, static displays and biplane rides. |
Karen Yan
Advanced Member
Username: Karenyan
Post Number: 339
Registered: 06-2003
Posted From: 67.246.180.158
| | Posted on Sunday, May 23, 2010 - 02:36 pm: | |
Thank you for info. It looks like the area is definitely worth a few days. |
Lee Russler
Intermediate Member
Username: Lrusslerjr
Post Number: 96
Registered: 11-2007
Posted From: 72.72.162.165
| | Posted on Sunday, May 23, 2010 - 01:11 pm: | |
We were there near July 4th and saw the fireworks over the Hudson. All the summer troops were there and it was really nice.
We stayed in lodging and walked up the hill to the main staging area. It's a strenuous walk but I think you can drive. |
dinotars
Senior Member
Username: Dinotars
Post Number: 6722
Registered: 06-2003
Posted From: 173.169.151.24
| | Posted on Sunday, May 23, 2010 - 12:45 am: | |
USMA West Point, NY:
http://www.usma.edu/about.asp |
Cherry C.
Senior Member
Username: Cherry
Post Number: 6378
Registered: 06-2003
Posted From: 71.163.18.160
| | Posted on Saturday, May 22, 2010 - 11:41 pm: | |
Here's a super site for all kinds of Hudson Valley attractions:
http://www.hvnet.com/
Particularly see the many the great estates of the valley at
http://www.hvnet.com/houses/index.htm
I think the 2 best are
Vanderbilt Mansion: http://www.hvnet.com/houses/vanderbilt/index.htm
and
FDR's home at Hyde Park: http://www.nps.gov/hofr/index.htm
The contrast between the two could hardly be greater! |
John R Garrison
Senior Member
Username: Majorg
Post Number: 2635
Registered: 02-2006
Posted From: 208.81.157.86
| | Posted on Saturday, May 22, 2010 - 10:53 pm: | |
Karen:
1. Cross over the Hudson, take the tram up Mt Beacon...fabulous view.
2. Use as jumping off point for NYC (Train to the City for day trips from Fishkill)
3. Garrison's Landing (the Eastern terminus of the chain across the Hudson from West Point).
4. Jumping off point for Cooperstown (easy drive west).
Happy Travels, John |
Roger Curry
Senior Member
Username: Rcurryastro
Post Number: 827
Registered: 05-2008
Posted From: 76.123.106.110
| | Posted on Saturday, May 22, 2010 - 06:56 pm: | |
Definitely do Bear Mountain--a beautiful state park and mountain drive. On the other side of the Hudson from the Academy are some beautiful towns that all run together, including Sleepy Hollow, which I never knew was a real place until I drove through it, and Osining, where the famous Sing Sing prison is located.
Roger in Jacksonville, FL |
William C. Allanach
Advanced Member
Username: Poppop
Post Number: 208
Registered: 01-2006
Posted From: 207.200.116.12
| | Posted on Saturday, May 22, 2010 - 06:30 pm: | |
Great spot. I was on the faculty at USMA 78 - 81.
Lots of history and beautiful scenery. Worthy of at least a few days! |
Karen Yan
Advanced Member
Username: Karenyan
Post Number: 338
Registered: 06-2003
Posted From: 67.246.180.158
| | Posted on Saturday, May 22, 2010 - 06:07 pm: | |
Is anyone familiar with the Westpoint area, and if so, is the area worth a few days.
We're thinking of camping at their MWR facilities this Summer ($15 per night per tent).
Husband & I have always wanted to see Westpoint Academy & take a tour. Is the surrounding area worth a few days? |
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