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) General Bakeshop  
Passionate food and pastry bakeshop in Brewster, NY. Open Wednesday-Sunday.  

Location: 871 Route 22, Brewster, NY
GENERAL BAKESHOP

2) Fahnestock Winter Park  
Situated in the heart of the Hudson Valley, is Fahnestock Winter Park. This beautiful winter park is nestled within the 16,000 acres of Clarence Fahnestock Memorial State Park. Fahnestock Winter Park offers visitors cross-country skiing, snowshoeing and sledding/tubing within 20 km of machine groomed ski trails and an extensive network of blazed snowshoe trails that are suitable for all ages.               

Location: 1570 Route 301, Carmel, NY
Fahnestock Winter Park - NYS Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservation

Repeat Favorite(s)

◊ Hudson Valley Shakespeare
Hudson Valley Shakespeare (formerly known as Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival) has been in operation for 38 years will now have a permanent home in the heart of the Hudson Highlands. They are in the process of building a world class LEED Platinum purpose-built theater, first of its kind in the nation. Hudson Valley Shakespeare recently announced the lineup of their 2026 Season.

• William Shakespeare’s AS YOU LIKE IT [June 10 – September 18, 2026]

• William Shakespeare’s KING LEAR [June 12 – September 18, 2026]

AND FINALLY

• LES MISÉRABLES [August 12 – September 27, 2026]

Location: 2015 Route 9, Garrison, NY
HVS – The Hudson Valley Shakespeare