Manitoga/The Russell Wright Design Center
584 route 9d, garrison, +1 845 424-3812 (http://www.russelwrightce...). the home site of the famous designer. wright transformed an old quarry back to a carefully designed "natural" landscape. four miles of walking trails. house and landscape tours m-f at 11am, sa and su at 11am and 1:30pm. advance reservations required for weekend tours, group tours by appointment only. hours may change without notice due to special events or restoration work, so you may want to call ahead.
Clarence Fahnestock State Park
(http://nysparks.state.ny....) with hiking trails, boating, and cross-country skiing, a beautiful park off the taconic and close to cold spring.
Walter Brewster House
Walter Brewster, an architect who built many historical sites in Brewster, built the house in 1850 in the Greek revival style. After its preservation it still holds concerts and other special events.
Chuang Yen Monastery
Just off rte. 301 between cold spring and carmel, the chuang yen monastery contains a large buddha, many meditation halls, and a vegetarian dining hall.
Morningthorpe Estate
The mansion was originally owned by Benjamin Mead and was purchased by local circus entrepreneur Seth B. Howes. Stop by at night around Christmas time to see the mansion decorated in Christmas lights.
Sybil Ludington Statue
See the statue of one of the most famous people in American history that depicts her in the midst of her famous ride as the "female Paul Revere."