Trophy Point, West Point

Name: Trophy Point
Address: Washington Rd, West Point, United States

#2 among attractions in West Point

View point, Park, Relax in park, Concert hall

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Facts and practical information

Trophy Point is a scenic overlook of the Hudson River Valley located at West Point, New York. It has been the subject of numerous works of art since the early 19th century. Trophy Point is the location of Battle Monument, one of the largest columns of granite in the world. Designed by architect Stanford White and dedicated in 1897, Trophy Point was formerly the site of West Point graduation ceremonies before the class sizes became larger in the mid-twentieth century. ()

Established: 1802 (222 years ago)Elevation: 141 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 41°23'42"N, 73°57'25"W

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Washington RdWest Point United States

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Trophy Point – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: United States Military Academy, Michie Stadium, West Point Cadet Chapel, Kosciuszko's Monument.

~1350 ftS
Museum, Military museum
United States Military Academy, West Point
7 min walk • The United States Military Academy, commonly known as West Point, is a fortress of history and tradition situated in the scenic Hudson Valley of New York. Established in 1802, this prestigious institution has been the training ground for America's military leaders for...
0.6 miSW
Arenas and stadiums, Football, Sport venue
Michie Stadium, West Point
17 min walk • Michie Stadium is an outdoor football stadium on the campus of the U.S. Military Academy in West Point, New York. The home field for the Army Black Knights, it opened 97 years ago in 1924 and has a current seating capacity of 38,000.
~1900 ftSW
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
West Point Cadet Chapel, West Point
10 min walk • The Cadet Chapel at the United States Military Academy is a place of Protestant denomination worship for many members of the United States Corps of Cadets.
~1210 ftE
Monuments and statues
Kosciuszko's Monument, West Point
6 min walk • Kościuszko's Monument is a pedestal and statue of Polish General Tadeusz Kościuszko at the United States Military Academy at West Point, New York.
~700 ftSW
Monuments and statues
Thayer Monument, West Point
4 min walk • Thayer Monument is a white granite monument and statue of Sylvanus Thayer at the United States Military Academy, designed by sculptor Carl Conrads and unveiled on June 11, 1883.
~120 ftSE
Monuments and statues
Battle Monument, West Point
1 min walk • Battle Monument is a large Tuscan column monument located on Trophy Point at the United States Military Academy, West Point, New York, designed by Stanford White.
~1110 ftS
Monuments and statues
Washington Monument, West Point
6 min walk • The Washington Monument at West Point is an equestrian monument to George Washington at the United States Military Academy at West Point, New York.
~210 ftSE
Monuments and statues
Sedgwick Monument, West Point
2 min walk • Sedgwick Monument is a memorial to Union General John Sedgwick at West Point. "Uncle John" Sedgwick was born in Cornwall, Connecticut, 67 miles northeast of West Point, New York.
~1100 ftSW
Monuments and statues
MacArthur Monument, West Point
6 min walk • The Douglas MacArthur Monument at the United States Military Academy at West Point commemorates the Medal of Honor-winning former Superintendent and General of the Army Douglas MacArthur.
0.6 miW
Cemetery
West Point Cemetery, West Point
15 min walk • West Point Cemetery is a historic cemetery in the eastern United States, on the grounds of the U.S. Military Academy in West Point, New York.
~1460 ftSE
Garden, Park
Kosciuszko's Garden, West Point
8 min walk • Kosciuszko's Garden is a small retreat garden built by Tadeusz Kosciuszko on the side of a cliff overlooking the Hudson River at West Point, New York.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Trophy Point?

Nearby attractions include Battle Monument, West Point (1 min walk), Sedgwick Monument, West Point (2 min walk), Thayer Monument, West Point (4 min walk), United States Military Academy grounds and facilities, West Point (5 min walk).

How to get to Trophy Point by public transport?

The nearest stations to Trophy Point:

Train

Garrison (28 min walk)