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) Green Chimney’s
The Sam and Myra Ross Farm & Wildlife Center at Green Chimney’s Brewster campus is a popular attraction for families and animal lovers, alike.

The Farm & Wildlife Center is open to the public, free of charge. Take a stroll through their barns, paddocks and wildlife area at your own pace.

Green Chimneys is home to over 300 animals and birds, from the familiar to the exotic to the endangered.

Location: 400 Doansburg Road, Brewster, NY
See: Farm & Wildlife Center - Green Chimneys  or  The Sam and Myra Ross Institute - Green Chimneys

2) Putnam County Fair & 4-H Showcase
There is nothing better than wholesome family summertime fun at a county fair. The annual Putnam County Fair & 4-H Showcase, the country fair families love, will be returning Saturday, July 25th and Sunday, July 26th at Veterans Memorial Park in Carmel, NY.

Free parking and admission. It is more than an event, it’s a tradition. So, spend the day with your kids and grandkids and have a blast making lasting memories. There’s something for everyone at the Putnam County Fair!

Location: Putnam County Veterans Memorial Park – 201 Gipsy Trail Road, Carmel, NY

3) Fahnestock State Park
Clarence Fahnestock Memorial State Park is a delight for outdoor enthusiasts. This 15,000-acre park, covering land in Putnam and Dutchess counties, boasts hiking trails, picnic areas, scenic campground, and abundant opportunities for boating, hunting, fishing, and birding.

Location: 1498 Route 301, Carmel, NY
See: Fahnestock State Park (Clarence Fahnestock) - NYS Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservation

4) Hawk Rock
Located off the Tom Morgan Trailhead in Kent, NY is a majestic 25-foot boulder that resembles a huge, perching bird. Along the hike you will see a few of Putnam County’s mysterious stone chambers. The Horse Pound Brook Unit park trail is about 3.5 miles.

NOTE: The land is owned by the NYS Department of Environmental Protection, so be sure to request an access permit on their website before you go. [Home - Recreation Permits]

Location: 174 Whangtown Road, Carmel, NY 

Repeat Favorite(s)

◊ Tilly Foster Farm:
Located in Brewster, NY, Tilly Foster Farm is open to the public all year round. Stop by and say hello to the animals, go fishing at the pond and do not forget to get a bite to eat at Tilly’s Table. Tilly’s Table has events at the farm all year round, from summer concerts to comedy shows.

Location: 100 Route 312, Brewster, NY

◊ 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
See: Kent Public Library