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) Statue of Sybil Ludington
Sybil Ludington “the female Paul Revere” sketched her name in history as a heroine of the American Revolutionary War. On April 26, 1777, at the age of 16, Ludington, the daughter of Colonel Henry Ludington of the Colonial militia, is said to have made an all-night horseback ride of 40 miles to rally militia forces in neighboring towns after the burning of Danbury, Connecticut, by British forces. Troops from New York and Connecticut engaged the British the next day in the Battle of Ridgefield, and the British retreated.”

Commemorative sculpture was made in her honor by Anna Hyatt Huntington and was erected along the shores of Lake Gleneida in Carmel, NY, in 1961.

Location of Statue: Lake Gleneida, Carmel, NY

2) Sinapi’s Pizzeria
Sinapi’s is committed to providing a warm and friendly atmosphere perfect for the whole family, and quality meals at great prices. Open 7 days a week.

Location: 1583 Route 22, Brewster, NY
Home - Sinapis Pizzeria  

3) Enjoy a cold, creamy scoop of ice cream
Here is a list of some locations in the county. Some of these locations are our followers favorites!
Bliss (Carmel & Mahopac), Bozerinos (Cold Spring), Carmel Creamery (Carmel), Homestyle Creamery (Cold Spring), Kwality Ice Cream Shop (Mahopac), Moo Moo's Creamery (Cold Spring), Peachwave Self-Serve Frozen Yogurt & Gelato (Brewster), Red Rooster Drive-In (Brewster), Rincón Argentino (Cold Spring), Scoops 'N' More (Carmel), Uncle Louie G (Patterson)

For more information, read: You scream, I scream, we all scream for ice cream - Putnam County, New York

4) Camp Herrlich
Camp Herrlich operates a dynamic learning and leadership center for all ages by providing positive recreational and educational programs to optimize personal and spiritual growth, and foster cultural harmony to enrich communities and quality of life. Camp Herrlich has over 100 years of providing amazing programming for the children and families.

Location: 101 Deacon Smith Hill Road, Patterson, NY
Camp Herrlich

Repeat Favorite(s)

◊ Stonecrop Garden
At its windswept elevation of 1,100 feet in the Hudson Highlands Stonecrop enjoys a Zone 6a climate. The gardens cover an area of approximately 15 acres and comprise a diverse collection of gardens and plants including woodland and water gardens, a grass garden, raised alpine stone beds, cliff rock gardens, and an enclosed English-style flower garden. Additional features include a Conservatory, display Alpine House, Pit House with an extensive collection of choice dwarf bulbs, and systematic order beds representing over 50 plant families. Stonecrop’s plant collections and display gardens not only demonstrate what can be achieved by horticultural enthusiasts, but also serve as an educational resource which, together with its professional staff, constitute the foundation upon which is based a developing School of Practical Horticulture.

Location: 81 Stonecrop Lane, Cold Spring, NY
Stonecrop Gardens | Putnam County, New York (putnamcountyny.gov)

◊ Kent Public Library
Libraries are a vessel of knowledge and the books within them allow readers to utilize their imagination. Kent Public Library offers daily activities for their patrons.

Location: 17 Sybils Crossing, Kent, NY
Kent Public Library