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) The Putnam County Trailway
A nine-mile stretch of the Empire State Trail, the Putnam County Trailway travels from Brewster to Mahopac and provides magnificent water views of the Middle Branch Reservoir, Lake Gleneida and Lake Mahopac. You can bike the trail all the way to New York City or just stick to the Putnam portion for a fun run with some rolling hills. There is plenty of stops along the trail to rest and fuel up such as Country Kitchen, Cameron’s Deli, Taco Land, Thai Golden, Four Brothers, Bliss Dair Bar & Grill, etc.

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

2) Cranberry Mountain Wildlife Management Area
Cranberry Mountain Wildlife Management Area consists of 728 acres of upland habitat. Despite its relatively small size, it is among the region's most popular destinations for hunters, trappers, anglers, and other outdoor enthusiasts. Hunting opportunities include wild turkey, cottontails, whitetail deer, and pheasant.

NYS DEC Cranberry Mountain Wildlife Management Area | Patterson, NY 12563

3) Fiddler’s Green Pub
Open 7 days a week, this casual Irish pub offers comfort food and drink specials, plus live entertainment.

Location: 1870 Route 6 (Putnam Plaza), Carmel, NY

Fiddler's Green Pub | Carmel, NY | Irish Pub

Repeat Favorite(s)

◊ Putnam Valley Library
Libraries are a vessel of knowledge and the books within them allow readers to utilize their imagination. Putnam Valley Library offers daily activities for their patrons. They even have a 3-d printer that people can use to print their designs.

Location: 30 Oscawana Lake Road Putnam Valley, NY

See: Putnam Valley Library | Putnam Valley Library 

◊ Lake Mahopac
In the heart of Putnam County, is beautiful Lake Mahopac.  A great spot to take your boat out to fish or simply relax. You can rent a pontoon for a day or a full weekend and relax on the waves of Lake Mahopac though Mahopac Marina.

Mahopac Marina - Boats for Sale | Mahopac, NY | Mahopac Marina