Putnam County Travel Guide

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A house with a glass conservatory by a pond surrounded by trees.
A dilapidated greenhouse with a brick wall and metal framework, overgrown with vines, set against a backdrop of a large house and trees.
A pink building with a sign reading "Pink Olive" on Main Street.
A sailboat on calm water with a forested island in the background.

Popular cities in Putnam County

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Cold Spring
Known for Budget, Countryside and Hiking
Trip time! Discover the hiking, waterfalls and local cuisine in Cold Spring.

Reasons to visit

  • Boscobel House and Gardens
  • Little Stony Point Park
  • Stonecrop Gardens
A green dome building with a weather vane, surrounded by trees and a lake.
Mahopac
Known for Budget, Shopping and Luxury
Escape to upscale Mahopac! Enjoy its golf and dining.

Reasons to visit

  • Lake Mahopac
A church with a steeple and a sign that reads "Carmel United Methodist Church".
Carmel
Head to sights like Clarence Fahnestock State Park as you discover the local area in Carmel.

Reasons to visit

  • Chuang Yen Monastery
A serene lakeside scene with a dock extending into the water, surrounded by lush greenery and hills in the background.
Putnam Valley
Known for Lakes and Relaxing
Like lakes? Get away to relaxing Putnam Valley!

Reasons to visit

  • Oscawana Lake
A windmill in a grassy field with trees in the background.
Brewster
Known for Friendly people, Family-friendly and Relaxing
Relaxing Brewster awaits: its dining, entertainment, live music and more!
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Garrison
Known for Hiking, Gardens and Rivers
Trip time! Discover the hiking, gardens and sunsets in Garrison.

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