Brewster, New York travel guide: things to do, food & where to stay

Overview

Brewster is a town in Putnam County in New York.

4 sights · 1 things to do · 6 places to eat · 1 bars & cafés · 3 places to stay

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Best things about Brewster

Walter Brewster House

Walter Brewster, an architect who built many historical sites in Brewster, built the house in 1850 in the Greek revival style. After its preservation it still holds concerts and other special events.

Thunder Ridge Ski Area

About 5-10 miles from the center of Brewster. Winter features; ski & snowboard, 30 trails, lessons available. Fall features; Pumpkin Picking, Scenic & haunted Hayride, Corn Maze, Scavenger Hung, Farm Animals, Ant…

Southeast Museum

Opened in 1963, this museum has exhibits about the history of the town.

Tilly Foster Farm Museum

Operated by the Whipple Foundation with exhibits featuring early American farm animals.

Morningthorpe Manor

Former house of the Ringling Brothers Circus, this manor was completed in 1894 by an accountant for the Ringling Brothers/Barnum & Bailey Circus and housed circus animals in the Carriage House. It is now owned by the…

Plan your trip

Best time to visit & weather

Most comfortable: May–Oct. Summer highs reach about 84°F; winter lows dip to about 22°F. Cold months (Jan, Feb) can bring snow and ice; check road conditions. Wettest: Oct and Jun. (climate data from nearby Pleasantville)

Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).

Getting there

From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
HPN Westchester County Airport, White Plains — 23 mi away. Directions
SWF New York Stewart International Airport, Newburgh — 27 mi away. Directions
LGA LaGuardia Airport, New York — 45 mi away (major hub). Directions

The nearest airports are Westchester County Airport in White Plains/Harrison, NY and New York Stewart International Airport in Newburgh, NY

Full “Get in” guide ↓

Budget & where to stay

No prices are listed for this place yet. See the Sleep guide ↓ for options.

Sample 1-day itinerary

Day 1

Morning Walter Brewster House, Thunder Ridge Ski Area, Southeast Museum
Lunch Kelly's Corner
Afternoon Tilly Foster Farm Museum, Morningthorpe Manor
Dinner Aversano's Restaurant and Pizza
Evening Molly Darcy's

Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.

Food for you

Cuisine (tap to filter)

What to ask about, for your diet

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Get in

By plane

The nearest airports are Westchester County Airport in White Plains/Harrison, NY and New York Stewart International Airport in Newburgh, NY

By train

Metro North commuter train arrive from Grand Central and 125th St. in New York (city) and other places south.

By car

I-684 North to exit 10 then turn right onto Rt 22 which leads to downtown Brewster Village. I-84 East to I-684 north is used when coming from CT.

See

See Walter Brewster House

Walter Brewster, an architect who built many historical sites in Brewster, built the house in 1850 in the Greek revival style. After its preservation it still holds concerts and other special events.

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