'''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