"WEST POINT, NEW YORK--A Distinctive Academy" Top 5 Page for this destination West Point by VeronicaG

West Point Travel Guide: 22 reviews and 76 photos

A treasure trove of military history! - West Point

WEST POINT MUSEUM

The museum tells the history of West Point Military Academy and the people who have passed through its doors. A collection of military paraphenalia called "the oldest and largest diversified public collection of militaria in the Western Hemisphere" lies behind these doors. See www.usma.edu.museum/.

There are artifacts from the British defeat at Saratoga (1777) and collections showing the changes of warfare through the ages---two hundred years of military history. While the museum is opened to the public, the cadets use this facility for academic pursuits.

Famous figures who have attended the academy are U.S. Grant, Robert E. Lee, George S. Patton, Dwight D. Eisenhower and Norman Schwarzkopf to name a few.

The hours are Mon.-Sun. from 10:30 am-4:15 pm. See www.usma.edu/ for directions.

BEAUTIFUL HUDSON RIVER VALLEY

Hudson River

West Point overlooks the Hudson River. It's a stunning view from the Academy! This vantage point gives an unobstructed view of the Hudson River for miles.

Last visit to West Point: Jul 2004
Intro Updated Sep 21, 2006
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See the Academy in the Fall Things to Do (3)

Our favorite time to visit is in the Fall. The campus is gorgeous with the brilliant colors of autumn this time of year.... more travel advice

Our first visit to W.P. and the ARTILLERY - West Point

Take a Tour of the Military Academy Things to Do (3)

When we took our tour, the cadets were outside running the paces! It was interesting hearing about traditions of the... more travel advice

See The Visitor Center Things to Do (3)

The visitor's center at West Point is a good place to get a snap shot of cadet life--a room the actual size of the real... more travel advice

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mtncorg Oct 2, 2008 at 12:15 PM

Hoo - Aaah! It might be mentioned that fall weekends at the only hotel here - the Thayer need to be booked at least a year in advance
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matcrazy1 Feb 6, 2007 at 8:23 AM

Very good info and beautiful fall foliage :-)
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kyoub Mar 8, 2006 at 6:11 AM

An interesting page on west Point. Thanks for the virtual tour.
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globetrott Nov 23, 2005 at 2:53 PM

an interesting page, thanks for sharing !
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mrclay2000 Nov 19, 2005 at 8:35 PM

I've never been to this actual spot. . .only drove past on the interstate.