Pollepel Island

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Pollepel Island, also known as Bannerman Island, is a small, rocky island located in the Hudson River in New York. The island is home to the ruins of Bannerman Castle, a Scottish-style castle that was built in the early 1900s by businessman Francis Bannerman VI. The castle and its surrounding gardens and structures make Pollepel Island a unique and picturesque destination for history buffs, nature lovers, and adventure seekers.

Visitors to Pollepel Island can take guided boat tours to explore the island and learn about its fascinating history. The tours include a visit to the castle ruins, where visitors can walk through the remains of the once-grand structure and imagine what life was like for the Bannerman family. The island also offers stunning views of the surrounding Hudson Highlands, making it a great spot for nature photography and birdwatching.

In addition to its historical and natural attractions, Pollepel Island also hosts events and activities throughout the year, including music performances, art exhibitions, and special tours. Whether you're interested in exploring the island's history, enjoying its natural beauty, or attending a unique cultural event, Pollepel Island has something to offer for everyone.

Alternative names: Built: 1901 (123 years ago)Area: 13.4 acres (0.0209 mi²)Coordinates: 41°27'19"N, 73°59'19"W

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New YorkUnited States

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Pollepel Island – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Dia Beacon, Storm King Mountain, Beacon Mountain, Bull Hill.

3.1 miN
Massive museum with modern art
Dia Beacon, Beacon
80 min walk • Dia Beacon is the museum for the Dia Art Foundation's collection of art from the 1960s to the present and is one of the 11 locations and sites they manage. The museum, which opened in 2003, is situated on the banks of the Hudson River in Beacon, New York.
1.6 miS
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Storm King Mountain, Storm King State Park
41 min walk • Storm King Mountain is a mountain on the west bank of the Hudson River just south of Cornwall-on-Hudson, New York. Together with Breakneck Ridge on the opposite bank of the river it forms "Wey-Gat" or Wind Gate, the picturesque northern narrows of the Hudson Highlands.
2.9 miNE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Beacon Mountain, Hudson Highlands State Park
75 min walk • Beacon Mountain, locally Mount Beacon, is the highest peak of Hudson Highlands, located south of City of Beacon, New York, in the Town of Fishkill.
2.1 miSE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Bull Hill, Hudson Highlands State Park
53 min walk • Bull Hill, also known as Mount Taurus, is a mountain north of the village of Cold Spring on the Hudson River in Putnam County in the State of New York. It is part of the river-straddling range known as the Hudson Highlands.
0.7 miE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Sugarloaf Mountain, Hudson Highlands State Park
19 min walk • Sugarloaf Mountain is a 900-foot peak located in the town of Fishkill near the Hudson River and Breakneck Ridge. One of several similarly named mountains in the U.S. state of New York, it is part of the Hudson Highlands, located entirely within Hudson Highlands State Park.
3.3 miN
Concerts and shows, Cinema, Theater
Ritz Theater, Newburgh
84 min walk • The Ritz Theater is located in the city of Newburgh, New York. The theater is the last remaining historic theater in the city. The legendary building has a rich history of notable performances, and is being restored by a local nonprofit organization.
2.6 miSW
Church
Canterbury Presbyterian Church, Cornwall
67 min walk • Canterbury Presbyteria] Church is located along Clinton Street in downtown Cornwall, New York, United States. It is a white stone and brick building in the Federal style, with later additions in a Colonial Revival style consistent with the earlier structure.
1.8 miNW
Church
St. Thomas Episcopal Church, New Windsor
47 min walk • St. Thomas Episcopal Church is located on River Road in New Windsor, New York, a short distance off US 9W. It is part of the Episcopal Diocese of New York. The small stone building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2006.
3.4 miN
Concert hall, Library
Howland Cultural Center, Beacon
88 min walk • The Howland Cultural Center, formerly known as Howland Library, is located on Main Street in Beacon, New York, United States. It is an ornate brick building designed by Richard Morris Hunt in the 1870s.
3 miSE
41°25'4"N • 73°57'31"W
Gallery 66, Cold Spring
77 min walk • Shopping, Art gallery, Museum
3 miSE
41°25'12"N • 73°57'18"W
St Mary's Episcopal Church, Cold Spring
77 min walk • Church