Garrison, New York - A Travel Guide

Boscobel House and Gardens is a historic house museum located in Garrison, New York, on the banks of the Hudson River. The house was built for States Dyckman and his family in the early 19th century. The beautiful house is considered fine example of the Federal style of American architecture, decorated by period furniture and art from Dyckman's extensive collection.

The house was moved from its original location in the village of Montrose to its current site 15 miles upriver during its restoration in the mid-20th century. Next to the house is a sculpture garden with ten bronze busts of renowned Hudson River School artists. The house was converted into a museum and opened to the public in 1961.

1601 NY-9D, Garrison, NY 10524, Phone: 845-265-3638

Located south of Garrison, New York, a short distance from the Bear Mountain Bridge, Manitoga was the estate and home of industrial designer Russel Wright. The home, studio and surrounding garden show Wright's ideas about what is good design and living in harmony with nature. Wright and his wife Mary bought the 75-acre property in 1942 and designed it with sustainability in mind, at the time a new concept. Wright redirected a mountain stream and designed a multi-level 30-foot waterfall and a swimming pond in an abandoned quarry pit. His woodland landscape design incorporated trees, streams, boulders, moss, native plants, stone steps, terraces and bridges. Manitoga includes four miles of walking trails. Guided tours of the house and landscape are offered May through early November.

584 NY-9D, Garrison, NY 10524, Phone: 845-424-3812

Graymoor, today the headquarters of the Franciscan Friars and Sisters of the Atonement, was originally a mission church called St. John In the Wilderness, erected in 1875 in the hills of the Hudson River by the rector of the Episcopal Church in Garrison, New York. The church was later abandoned and deteriorated. In 1893 three Anglican ladies restored it and named it Graymoor. In 1898, Mother Lurana White and Fr. Paul Wattson applied for Graymoor to become the foundation of their newly founded Society of the Atonement. Graymoor’s shrines, chapels and picturesque grounds are open for the public and people of all faiths to enjoy.

Garrison, NY 10524

What to do if you are traveling with kids:

Constitution Marsh Audubon Center and Sanctuary is a tidal marsh in Putnam County, New York, that serves as crucial natural habitat in the Hudson River Estuary. It is located on the east shore of the Hudson River, south of the village of Cold Spring. The marsh is part of Hudson Highlands State Park and is one of five major tidal marshes along the Hudson River. The marsh is a New York State Bird Conservation Area, an Audubon New York Important Bird Area and a Significant Coastal Fish and Wildlife Habitat. Audubon Center organizes nature education programs for visiting groups, researchers doing bird studies, habitat restoration efforts and invasive species management. There are hiking trails that lead to a 700-foot boardwalk that runs through the marsh.

127 Warren Landing Rd, Garrison, NY 10524, Phone: 845-265-2601

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Garrison Art Center in Garrison, New York was created to promote the creation, showing and enjoyment of art. The center was established in 1964, after a group of local community arts enthusiasts organized a fundraising show of local artwork at the Garrison School. Since then the Art Center has grown from serving only Garrison residents to serving the entire Hudson Valley. In 2012, Hudson Valley Magazine named Garrison Art Center Best Community Art Center and 'one of the Valley's most active arts meccas.

23 Garrisons Landing, Garrison, NY 10524, Phone: 845-424-3960

Highlands Country Club, established in 1898, is one of the Hudson Valley’s oldest family recreation clubs and golf courses. Originally a private estate, Highlands Country Club grew into prominent social and recreational hub of the community activity. Besides providing access to the golf course, the club also offers heated swimming pool and tennis courts. The golf course is located across the river from West Point. This nine-hole course offers great views of the Hudson Highlands. The 4,600-yard course is equally suitable for beginners, seniors or walkers and sufficiently challenging for the experienced golfer. The Club also serves as a highly coveted wedding and special event venue, seamlessly blending old world style with a modern flair.

955 NY-9D, Garrison, NY 10524, Phone: 845-424-3254

The Philipstown Depot Theatre is a professionally run non-profit organization built on the legacy of their predecessor Hand to Mouth Players. Located in Garrison, New York, the theatre was founded in 1996 by a group of local residents who felt the need for the performing arts venue in their Hudson Valley community. The Depot produces a range of diverse shows throughout the year. It also organizes workshops and classes for local kids. The theatre occupies a historic 1893 train depot, a granite building with high ceilings, curved southern end and generous eaves. It is located on the eastern bank of the Hudson River, across from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point.

10 Garrisons Landing, Garrison, NY 10524, Phone: 845-424-3900