Hudson Highlands State Park

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Hudson Highlands State Park Essentials

Hudson Highlands State Park preserves a dramatic stretch of the Hudson River valley, characterized by steep granite peaks and significant American history. This collection features the challenging rock scrambles of Breakneck Ridge and Mt. Taurus, alongside the ruins of Bannerman Castle on Pollepel Island. Cultural landmarks include the minimalist art collections at Dia:Beacon and the Federal-style architecture of Boscobel House. The list also covers Revolutionary War history at Fort Montgomery and panoramic views from the Mt. Beacon Fire Observation Tower.

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Bannerman Castle

This majestic structure was used to hold ammunition. Nowadays, it is mostly in decay - but makes for an adventurous visit.

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Breakneck Ridge

Breakneck Ridge is a mountain along the Hudson River between Beacon and Cold Spring, New York, straddling the boundary between Dutchess and…

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Dia:Beacon

Dia Beacon is the museum for the Dia Art Foundation's collection of art from the 1960s to the present and is one of the 12 locations and…

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Mt. Beacon Fire Observation Tower

The Mt. Beacon Fire Observation Tower is located on the summit of South Beacon Mountain in Beacon, New York, United States.It was added to…

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Bear Mountain Bridge

The Bear Mountain Bridge, ceremonially named the Purple Heart Veterans Memorial Bridge, is a toll suspension bridge in New York State.

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Fort Montgomery State Historic Site

Fort Montgomery was a fortification built on the west bank of the Hudson River in Highlands, New York by the Continental Army during the…

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Boscobel House

Restored Federal-style mansion built in the early 19th century. The site features a collection of period furniture and landscaped gardens with views across the Hudson River to West Point.

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Bull Hill

Bull Hill, also known as Mount Taurus, is a mountain north of the village of Cold Spring on the Hudson River in Putnam County in the State…

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Constitution Island

Constitution Island is in the northeastern United States, located in New York on the east side of the Hudson River, north of New York City.

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Mount Beacon Incline Railway

The Mount Beacon Incline Railway was a narrow gauge incline railway up Beacon Mountain near Beacon, New York.