We asked our followers on Facebook and Instagram, what is your favorite place to visit in Putnam County, and we got some great responses.

Each month we will want to hear from you on your favorite places to visit (attractions, historical sites, restaurants, shops etc.) and we will highlight them.

Plan a visit to the following followers’ suggestions:

1) Our Local Farmers Markets
From Cold Spring to Patterson, residents can buy everything from baked goods and honey to flowers and other farm wares while also supporting local farmers and small businesses. Putnam’s Farmer Markets provide access to peak seasonal foods while helping to link the community with the region's agricultural roots.

Here is just a sampling of what Putnam has to offer:

▪ Hudson Valley Regional Farmers Market
Address: 15 Mt. Ebo Road, Brewster, NY
Hudson Valley Regional Farmers Market

▪ Patterson Farmers Market
Address: 1169 Route 311, Patterson, NY
Petersen's Patterson Greenhouses

▪ Patterson Community Church Farm Stand
Address: 1062 NY-311, Patterson, NY

▪ R&G Farmstand
Address: 997 NY-22, Brewster, NY
R&G Farmstand

▪ Cold Spring Farmers Market
Address: 1601 Route 9D, Garrison, NY
Cold Spring Farmers Market

▪ Carmel Farmers Market at Lake Mahopac
Address: 953 South Lake Blvd., Mahopac, NY
Carmel Farmers Market

To learn more, see the Farm Fresh Putnam County Field Guide: Farm Fresh Putnam County Field Guide - Putnam County, New York

2) Cacciatori Pizza & Pasta
Pizza lovers in Mahopac and surrounding area know where to go when they want great pizza, and a relaxed family atmosphere.

Location: 941 South Lake Blvd, Mahopac, NY 
See: Cacciatori Pizza and Pasta

3) Patterson Flea Market
Every Sunday (Weather Permitting) from April to October.

Toys, Clothes, Tools, Antiques, Housewares, Kitchen Appliances, Trading cards, and much more! Stop by and see what treasures you can find!

Location: 3165 Route 22, Patterson, NY
See: Home - Patterson Flea Market

4) Wonder Lake State Park
Converted from a 1920's summer home in the town of Patterson, Wonder Lake is a hiker's delight of 8.6 miles of marked trails. Walk on what were historically bridle trails around scenic Wonder Lake in this 1133 acre area. Get in touch with nature around the 3-acre Laurel Pond. [NOTE: Dogs are permitted on trails on a leash of not more than 10 feet.]

See: Wonder Lake State Park - New York State Parks & Historic Sites

Repeat Favorite(s)

◊  Tompkins Corner Cultural Center
The Tompkins Corners Cultural Center is a nonprofit organization formed in 2014, located in the historic Tompkins Corners Methodist Church in Putnam Valley, NY.  Their mission is to preserve the historic Tompkins Corners Church and to promote and develop community and cultural interest through the arts and cultural activities open to the public. The culture center holds events throughout the year; concerts, lectures, poetry reads and even farmers markets. 

Location: 729 Peekskill Hollow Road, Putnam Valley, NY
See: Tompkins Corners Cultural Center - Upcoming Events