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West Point is a federal military reservation established by President of the United States Thomas Jefferson in 1802. It is a census-designated place located in Town of Highlands in Orange County, New York, United States. The population was 7,138 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Poughkeepsie–Newburgh–Middletown, NY Metropolitan Statistical Area as well as the larger New York–Newark–Bridgeport, NY-NJ-CT-PA Combined Statistical Area. The United States Military Academy is located at West Point and has often been called "The Point."

West Point was a fortified site during the Revolutionary War. Originally picked due to the abnormal S-curve in the Hudson at this point, it was founded by one of the best military engineers of the time, Polish General Tadeusz Ko?ciuszko. It was manned by a small garrison of Continental soldiers through the entirety of the war. A great iron chain was laid across the Hudson at this point in order to impede British Navy vessels, but it was never tested by the British. The site consisted of multiple redoubts, including Fort Putnam, which is still preserved in a Revolutionary-period design.

Nearby cities include Cold Spring, Crompond, Verplanck, Montrose, Harriman.

Places in West Point

Dine and drink

Eat and drink your way through town.

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Zulu Time

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MacArthur's Riverview Restaurant

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Patton's Tavern

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Chocolate lava cake with ice cream

Hudson House River Inn

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Can't-miss activities

Culture, natural beauty, and plain old fun.

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Buster Levi Gallery

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West Point Foundry Preserve

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Putnam History Museum

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Constitution Marsh Audubon Center and Sanctuary

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Places to stay

Hang your (vacation) hat in a place that’s just your style.

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IHG Army Hotels Beat Navy House - Historia

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MacArthur's Riverview Restaurant

96

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Chocolate lava cake with ice cream

Hudson House River Inn

208

$$

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West Point Foundry Bed and Breakfast

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