'''Putnam County''' [http://www.visitputnam.org] is a county in New York's Hudson Valley region.

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  • Cold Spring - quaint Hudson River village is a popular day trip from New York City; antique stores, cafes, and views of the mountains
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  • '''Manitoga/The Russell Wright Design Center''', 584 Route 9D, Garrison, ''+1 845'' 424-3812 [http://www.russelwrightcenter.org]. 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.us/parks/info.asp?parkID=129] with hiking trails, boating, and cross-country skiing, a beautiful park off the Taconic and close to Cold Spring.
  • '''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.
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  • ''' Red Rooster Drive-In''', 1566 Route 22, Southeast, ''+1 845'' 279-8046. Just north of Brewster on Route 22. Crowd-pleasing drive-in has been serving up burgers and shakes for decades. Cheap eats, but oh so good. After you wash down the burger and fries with a soft-serve ice cream, walk (if you still can) next door for a round of mini golf.
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  • '''Bird & Bottle Inn''', 1123 Old Albany Post Rd, Garrison, ''+1 845'' 424-2333, [http://www.thebirdandbottleinn.com]. Exquisite fine dining in a renowned country inn in 18th century buildings.
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  • '''Hudson House''', 2 Main St, Cold Spring, ''+1 845'' 265-9355, [http://www.hudsonhouseinn.com]. River front inn has twelve guest rooms and one large suite, all with private baths. Stunning views of the mountains and river.
  • '''Bird & Bottle Inn''', 1123 Old Albany Post Rd, Garrison, ''+1 845'' 424-3000, [http://www.thebirdandbottleinn.com]. A renowned country inn in 18th century buildings.
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    County wide 911 system for summoning emergency assistance.

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    Telephone area code 845