Things To Do
Walkway Over the Hudson
One of Alexandria's favorite places to visit when visiting! A beautiful scenic view of the Hudson River. A steel cantilever bridge spanning the Hudson River between Poughkeepsie, New York, on the east bank and Highland, New York, on the west bank. The walkway over the Hudson is the largest, elevated pedestrian bridge in the world.
Vanderbilt Mansion National Historic Site
We visited in 2023. Vanderbilt Mansion National Historic Site is a historic house museum in Hyde Park. Designated a National Historic Landmark in 1940, it is owned and operated by the National Park Service. There is a $15.00 fee to enter (note: they are cashless, card only)
Alps Sweet Shop
All my chocolate lovers, stop by for a sweet treat. Alexandria's, Aunt Rachel introduced her to this shop with chocolate covered potato chips and it has now become a favorite treat when we are in town. We love the dark chocolate covered graham crackers!
West Point Tours - Visitor Check In
We have not been here before but something to do for the History buffs. The first is a history bus tour lasting 1 hour and 15 minutes, including walking stops. You will see the Trophy Point, Battle Monument, the Plain, and Cadet Chapel. The second includes the areas on the first tour and adds a tour of the West Point Cemetery and Old Cadet’s Chapel. There is a bit more walking on this tour. They require reservations with appropriate identification for a background check. Off-site is a visitor’s center with a gift shop and a recreation of a cadet’s living quarters. Behind the visitor’s center is the West Point Museum, which has the most extensive collection of military collectibles in the Western Hemisphere.