West Point and the Hudson Valley event weekends: what to do between sessions
The US Military Academy sits on a bend of the Hudson, surrounded by river towns, mansions and hiking.
Events we cover in West Point and the Hudson Valley
Arriving
Stewart (SWF) is 25 minutes away; New York airports are 1 to 1.5 hours.
Where to stay
| Budget | Where | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Budget | Newburgh and Fishkill | Chains across the river. |
| Mid-range | Highland Falls | Next to the Academy gate. |
| Splurge | Thayer Hotel and Cold Spring inns | Hotel on campus or river-town inns. |
Three hotels we would book
- Budget: Hampton Inn Newburgh Stewart Airport
- Mid-range: Holiday Inn Express Fort Montgomery
- Splurge: The Thayer Hotel at West Point
Tours
Where to eat
With kids
- Bear Mountain zoo and carousel.
Rainy-day backups
- West Point Museum.
- Dia Beacon.
Free things to do
- Bear Mountain State Park.
- Cold Spring and Breakneck Ridge hike.
Getting around
- You need a car; graduation week has heavy security and parking shuttles.