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Loving Summer & Having A Blast in Putnam County

09 July 2025


The sun is shining, and the weather is sweet. School is out meaning one thing, it’s Summertime!

Enjoy the great outdoors.

◦ Take a bike ride on the nine-mile stretch of the Empire State Trail, the Putnam County Trailway travels from Brewster to Mahopac. (Read Outdoor Exercise on the Putnam Trailway - Putnam County, New York)

    - Gotham Bicycle Tours, New York’s premier bike tour company, runs Day Rides, Multi-
      Day Bike Tours. Their day tours the Empire State Trail and the 
      Hudson Valley Craft Brewery Bike Tour begins in Brewster.  

◦ Take a scenic hike on our trails at our parks. (Read Love Parks Week - Putnam County, New York)  

◦ Go fishing on our clear and pristine rivers, lakes & reservoirs. (Read I FISH PUTNAM - Life's better with a rod in hand! - Putnam County, New York)

    - Right on the Fly offers fly fishing guides within Putnam and Westchester County. Putnam
       County offers so many great outdoor experiences for anglers. For more information on
       full day guided trips, visit Fly Fishing Guide in Connecticut & New York - Right On The Fly

◦ Play a round of golf on one of our wonderful golf courses. (Read Sink a Hole in One in Putnam County - Putnam County, New York)

◦ Grab your sunscreen, beach towels, favorite tunes or a pontoon for a fun day at one of these local watering holes. (Read Let's Go to the Beach! - Putnam County, New York)

◦ Take a scenic kayak tour with Hudson River Expeditions (Hudson River Expeditions - Hudson River Expeditions provides kayak, canoe, and paddle board rentals, tours, and instruction for the novice to the experienced paddler.)

Enjoy a sweet treat and buy some delicious cold refreshing ice cream. (Read You scream, I scream, we all scream for ice cream - Putnam County, New York)

Rock out great live performance all Summer Long. (Read Rock Out to Summer Concert Season in Putnam County ♪♫ - Putnam County, New York)

Explore our unique gem attractions (Read Putnam County as seen on I Love NY - Putnam County, New York)

Don’t miss the County’s annual County Fair & 4H Showcase taking place July 26 – 27 over at County Veteran’s Park. Listen to local bands, dine on fresh-grilled corn with a classic milkshake or jump in a bounce house with cotton candy-streaked cheeks, there’s something for everyone at the fair.

Welcome Message

Nestled between the Hudson River and the Connecticut state line, Putnam County offers an abundance of adventures and experiences to suit every lifestyle. From hiking and boating to dining and shopping, Putnam is a small but mighty treasure trove of crystal lakes, beautiful hiking trails, historic sites, art and cultural experiences and quaint restaurants and shops. With five Metro-North stops, we are just an hour away from Manhattan, making day trips hassle-free and a truly easy getaway.


Contact the Tourism Department


  • Tara Keegan

    Director of Tourism