- The list below includes 166 free or cheap things to do in or near Garrison, New York, including 113 different types of inexpensive activities like Art Gallery, Art Studio, History Museums and Nature & Wildlife Areas.
- From Constitution Marsh Audubon Center & Sanctuary to Boscobel House & Gardens, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Garrison and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Poughkeepsie, Beacon, Newburgh and Cold Spring.
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127 Warren Landing Road, Garrison, NY 10524
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A 270 acre bird and wildlife habitat, Constitution Marsh Audubon Center and Sanctuary provide opportunities for hiking, bird watching, and photography. The center also offers guided tours, canoe trips, and an education center pertaining to the marsh.
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The elegant Federal period building known as the Boscobel House & Gardens provide guests with a look into the past and enjoy its unique beauty. Tours of the mansion and self-guided walking tours of the gardens and trails are primary attractions along with events like the Shakespeare Festival.
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Garrison Landing is a small historic district popular among those visiting and learning about local history. The district is filled with historic residential and commercial buildings that tell stories of past times.
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584 Route 9D, Garrison, NY 10524
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The preservation and interpretation of Russel Wright's modernist home and studio form the focus of the Manitoga / The Russel Write Design Center. Public tours cover the main house, studio, and inner landscape on Friday through Monday while visitors can freely hike through the area on their own.
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The Garrison Art Center features a variety of art shows and exhibits, as well as classes and special events. Its goal is to promote the creation, exhibition, and enjoyment of art for individuals of all ages.
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Built on the grounds of the West Point Foundry, Foundry Dock Park offers a quiet and peaceful ambiance. Thus, it is an ideal spot to watch for birds or to enjoy a casual stroll. Canoeing and kayaking is also welcome.
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Located in Putnam County in Cold Spring, New York, the Putnam History Museum serves as a community resource to preserve the history of the county and the West Point Foundry. Visitors explore the area's history through events and displays.
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An outfitter for river adventure trips, Hudson River Expeditions offers canoe, paddleboard, and kayak rentals, as well as boats for sale. The company offers instruction in all of these vehicles, as well as guided trips.
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Once home to a foundry that produced locomotives, West Point Foundry Preserve is now a nature preserve with several hiking trails that pass by historic structures. There is also a replica water wheel from the Industrial Revolution.
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Once known as the Putnam County Historical Society and Foundry Museum, the Putnam History Museum maintains a large collection of historical artifacts and memorabilia concerning the area. The museum hosts educational programs and school tours.