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 Beautiful Golf Courses
Golf is more than just a sport— it's a way of life. From the moment the first tee shot is struck, a golfer enters a world of picturesque landscapes, challenging fairways, and the pursuit of perfection.

Putnam County has some amazing golf courses that golf enthusiasts can enjoy.

◦ Centennial Golf Club
[Carmel - Fully public, season passes available]
185 John Simpson Road Carmel, NY

◦ Vails Grove Golf Course
[Brewster - Fully public]
230 Peach Lake Road, Brewster, NY

◦ The Highlands
[Garrison - Fully public, memberships available]
955 Route 9D, Garrison, NY

◦ Mahopac Golf and Beach Club
[Mahopac – Private]
601 North Lake Blvd., Mahopac, NY

◦ Putnam County Golf Course
[Mahopac - Fully public]
187 Hill Street, Mahopac, NY

2) Countryside Kitchen
Located in historic Lake Mahopac, New York, Countryside Kitchen offers all day breakfast and lunch. Home of the Famous Holy Cannoli Pancake as featured on Cooking Channel’s Man V Food, Restaurant Hunter, ABC7 Neighborhood Eats and News12 Hudson Valley. Comfort food in a charming country atmosphere. 

Location: 493 Route 6, Mahopac, NY
Countryside Kitchen | Mahopac, NY

3) White Pond
Located in the Town of Kent, is a 129-acre pond. It is a beautiful location to catch largemouth bass, chain pickerel, walleye, yellow perch and bluegill.

From the White Pond Parking Area, wheelchair accessible features include the:

Fishing/viewing platform

The fishing pier is 230 feet from the parking area.

White Pond Multiple Use Area - NYSDEC

Repeat Favorite(s)

◊ Town of Putnam Valley
Also known as the "Town of Lakes." Beautiful hiking trails and crystal-clear lakes for fishing. 

◊ The Putnam County Trailway
This 9-mile section of the Empire State Trail is an off-road paved travel that is a great place for biking, walking, running, and dog walking. This scenic rail trail showcases wooded areas, beautiful lakes and reservoirs, and small communities for a variety of scenic views. The trailway travels from Brewster to Mahopac and along the way there are several designated parking spots as well as plenty of local businesses just a short distance of the trail route for you to discover. 

For more information on our County’s trailway, please visit:

• Putnam Trailway - Mahopac to Brewster | Empire State Trail (ny.gov)
• Putnam Trailway | New York Trails | TrailLink