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Historic Sites
Boscobel, Garrison, New York
This 19th Century mansion, just off Route 9D
is noted for its period furnishing, garden
and river views. For more information call
(845) 265-3638 or
http://www.boscobel.org.
Crawford House, Newburgh, New York
Built in 1830, the house is modeled after
English country homes of the Palladian
tradition. Enjoy spectacular views of
Newburgh Bay. Open Sundays, June through
October. For more information, call (845)
561-2585.
Historic Warwick Village, Warwick, New York
Specialty shops, antiques, art galleries,
and historic houses including Baird's
Tavern, Shingle House, 1810 House, Ketchum
House, and the Old School Baptist Meeting
House. For more information, call (845)
986-2720.
Kykuit Rockefeller Mansion, Tarrytown, New
York
Kykuit,
home to four generations of the Rockefeller
family commands a breathtaking view of the
Hudson River and occupies a landscape of
extensive stone terraces, formal gardens,
and glorious fountains. For more information
call (914) 631-8200.
www.hudsonvalley.org.
Lyndhurst, Tarrytown, New York
Experience a magnificent Gothic-style
mansion and 67-acre estate that once
belonged to entrepreneur Jay Gould. For more
information call (914) 631-4481 or
www.lyndhurst.org .
New Windsor Cantonment State Historic Site
New Windsor, New York
Final encampment of Washington's Army.
Visitors Center, exhibits; living history,
blacksmithing, musket and artillery
demonstrations daily. Groups by appointment.
For more information call (845) 561-1765.
Sunnyside, Tarrytown, New York
A national historic landmark, Sunnyside is
the meticulously restored and charmingly
picturesque home of author Washington
Irving. It enjoys a quiet and unspoiled
riverside setting in Tarrytown, New York.
For more information call (914) 631-8200.
Van Cortlandt Manor, Croton-on-Hudson, New
York
Enjoy a trip back into the past at this 18th
Century manor house, tavern, and other
historic buildings, with period gardens. For
more information, call (914) 631-8200 or
www.hudsonvalley.org
Washington's Headquarters State Historic
Site, Newburgh, NY
General George Washington's longest stay at
a Revolutionary War headquarters occurred in
Newburgh (1782-83) at the Hasbrouck family's
Dutch-style stone farmhouse. Adjacent museum
features orientation video and galleries on
the Continental Army's activities in the
Hudson Valley. For more information call
(845) 561-1195
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