Granite buildings and a lawn at the U.S. Military Academy, West Point

United States Military Academy

West Point, NYPatriot League

The Army's academy on the Hudson River, about an hour north of New York City. Visitors need photo ID to enter the post.

Photo: ajay_suresh · CC BY 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Where to stay

The Thayer HotelArea. On the academy grounds.Map (opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Highland Falls hotelsArea. Just outside the gate.Map (opens Google Maps in a new tab)

Where to eat

Highland FallsArea. Restaurants by the main gate.Map (opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Cold SpringArea. Hudson village dining, about 25 min.Map (opens Google Maps in a new tab)

Getting there

Meeting point: United States Military Academy, West Point, NY
Nearest airport: Stewart (SWF), about 30 min; NYC airports, about 1 hr 30 min

Check the exact check-in spot in your confirmation email from the admissions office.

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