Abbie & Andrew
Things To Do
Golf at the Garrison
If you're interested in playing golf at the Garrison, let us know - we may be able to get you a discounted rate as guests of our wedding. You can rent clubs there.
Hudson Valley Dining
We hope you can join us for drinks from 7:30 - 9:30 on Friday night at Blu Pointe. For dinner beforehand, we recommend making a reservation either in the main dining room at Blu Pointe, at Heritage in Wappinger's Falls (about 25 mins from the welcome party), or a cute/trendy restaurant in Beacon (about 15 mins from the welcome party). These are all great Saturday lunch options as well!
Explore Bear Mountain State Park
Every time we visit Garrison, we hit inexplicable "traffic" about 10 mins away. It always turns out to be visitors crossing Rte 202 on the Appalachian Trail. It looks beautiful and is extremely popular—give it a try for us!
Visit Dia:Beacon Museum
If you, unlike Abbie, enjoy museums, you should go here - it seems very prestigious and Important.
Bannerman Castle
We have not been here, but it seems cool! Bannerman Castle is an abandoned military surplus warehouse on a 6.5 acre island in the Hudson River. They host tours, movie nights, kayaking,
Storm King Art Center
This 500-acre outdoor museum (boasting "large-scale sculpture and site-specific commissions under open sky") is interesting enough even to entice Abbie. Definitely worth checking out if you have the time!
Tour West Point
This is great for veterans or anyone interested in US military history. You can tour the campus, see the military museum, or stop in for lunch at the Thayer Hotel.
Breakneck Ridge Trail
People come from all over the Tri-State area to hike this trail, usually leading to an impressive traffic jam. Check out Trip Advisor for more info https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g47508-d8446775-Reviews-Breakneck_Ridge_Loop-Cold_Spring_New_York.html
Hudson River Expeditions
If you enjoy rafting/canoeing/kayaking (looking at you Poole, Nichols, Trotter, Kelly and Collins families...) then you should definitely check these guys out. Upstate New York in July can be sunny and hot. This is a nice way to stay cool and have some fun!