14th Target Fabrication Meeting July 15 through 19, 2001 West Point, New York

There are many things to do in your off hours. For your quick reference, we have taken the liberty of listing just a few of them for you!

GOLF

West Point Golf Course
West Point offers an 18-hole, Par 71 course with practice green, lessons, pro shop, and snack bar. For more information, call 914-938-2435.

Central Valley Golf Club, located in Central Valley NY
Central Valley offers an 18-hole course, complete services, and catering. Golf course is open April through December. For more information, call 914-928-6924.

Mansion Ridge Golf Club, located in Monroe NY
Nicklaus Design 6,800 yard championship 18-hole course. Lessons, driving range, locker rooms, restaurant, and banquet facilities. For more information, call 914-782-7888.

Hickory Hills Golf Course, located on route 17A in Warwick NY
Hickory Hills has a 6,400 yard, 18-hole course, pro shop, and banquet facilities. For more information, call 914-986-7100.

Town of Walkill Golf Course
This is an 18-hole championship course opened in May 1992. Lessons, driving range, and locker rooms available. Also offered are full dining and catering facilities. For more information, call 914-361-1022.

Stony Ford Golf Course, located in Thomas Bull Memorial Park, Rte 416 in Hamptonburgh NY
This is an 18-hole, par 72 course and offers food and beverage service.

CRUISES

Hudson Highlands Cruises & Tours, Inc.
From May to October, the m/v Commander offers narrated cruises of the scenic Hudson River from West Haverstraw, Peekskill, and West Point. Call 914-534-7245 for more information.

Hudson River Adventures, Inc., located in Newburgh NY
Sightseeing cruises on the majestic Hudson River aboard the m/v Pride of the Hudson. Call 914-762-0685 for more information.

HIKING

West Point/Highland Falls Trail, located in Highland Falls NY
This trail is a 5.5 mile route through the U.S. Military Academy at West Point and the Village of Highland Falls. It passes all the historic sites of the Academy. For more information call 914-938-2638.

Black Rock Forest, located on Rte 9W in Cornwall NY
Northwest of West Point, marked and unmarked trails ranging from short walks to long hikes. Fires, bathing, and camping prohibited. The Visitor's Center is located on Contental Road across from the 9W entrance to the forest. For more information call 914-534-4517.

Heritage Trail, located at 6-1/2 Station Road in Goshen NY
This is a converted railbed of the Erie Railroad. An 11-mile section has been completed from Museum Village, Monroe, to the village of Goshen. Eventually a 20-mile trail will be cleared from Middletown to Harriman along the railbed. For more information call 914-294-8886.

Crows Nest, located in Cornwall NY
This is the Storm King section of Palisades Interstate Park, on Rte 9W South of Storm King Mountain. The brief write up states there are no marked trails, faint paths, but has good views. For more information call 914-786-5003.

Mountainville Conservancy of Storm King Art Center, located on Schunnemunk Mountain in Mountainville NY
There are six marked trails ranging from 1.6 to 8.1 miles. Excellent views. The Storm King Art Center is also home of one of the world's great sculpture parks. It's situated in the beautiful Hudson Valley. For more information call 914-534-3190 or 212-685-9699.

Bear Mountain State Park, located in Rockland County NY
You may enjoy hiking, swimming, boating, and fishing at this scenic state park, located on Route 9W, just south of the Bear Mountain Bridge. A trailside zoo with four museum buildings and numerous outdoor exhibits related to local environment and the Hudson River are additional attractions of the park. The park is open daily from 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM. For more information call 914-786-2701.

HORSEBACK RIDING

Pleasant Valley Farms, located on Farley Lane in Goshen NY
English and Western Riding. Two-hundred-fifty acres of trails, indoor and outdoor riding ring, private and group lessons. Call 914-294-8134 for reservations.

Silent Farm Stables, located on Axworthy Lane in Goshen NY
Indoor arena, trails, English and Western, riding lessons. Open year-round. Call 914-294-0846 for information.

Juckas Stables, located in Pine Bush NY
One-hundred-seventeen acres of beautiful trails. Call 914-361-1429 for reservations

BICYCLING

Bryan's Bikes, located at 240 Main Street in Cornwall NY
Rentals and packages. Call 914-534-5230 for more information.

BALLOONING

Above the Clouds, Inc., located in Middletown NY
View beautiful rolling hills and green pastures from a bird's-eye view. Fully insured flight operations with a certified pilot. Call 914-692-2556 for reservations.

Lift and Drift Balloon Tours, located at 371 Rte 6 in Ridgebury NY
Hot air balloon tours over scenic Orange County. Flights at 6:00 AM and 6:00 PM, 7 days a week. Call 914-355-6201 for more information.

SKYDIVING

Sky's the Limit, located at 41 Navajo Drive at the Orange County Airport in Montgomery NY
Train and jump the same day! First-time jumpers can jump the same day on a tandem skydive where a student is attached to a certified instructor. Enjoy views of Manhattan, the Catskills, and the Poconos from freefall. Open seven days a week from mid-April to mid-December, weather permitting. Call 914-457-9252 for more information.

WINERIES

Baldwin Vineyards, located at 110 Hardenburgh Estate in Pine Bush NY
The home of Gold Medal Chardonnay, Riesling and strawberry wine. Tours and tastings. Open daily April through November from 10:00 AM to 5:30 PM. For more information call 914-744-2226.

Brotherhood Winery, located at 35 North Street in Washingtonville NY
Since 1839, America's oldest winery has been making wines to please everyone. A quaint mini-village hosts interesting shops and weekend events include grape stomping and haunted cellars. Daily tours May through October. For more information call 914-496-3661.

MUSEUMS

West Point Military Museum, located at the USMA Visitors' Center right at the Academy
Hosts exhibits of the history of West Point and Corps of Cadets. Includes a small and large weapons gallery. Open daily from 10:30 AM to 4:15 PM. For more information, call 914-938-3590.

Museum of the Hudson Highlands, located on The Boulevard in Cornwall-on-Hudson NY
A regional natural history museum that focuses on the rich diversity and splendor of the Hudson River Valley's natural heritage. The museum also includes Ogden Gallery, nature trails, and a gift shop. Summer hours are Monday through Thursday: 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM; Saturday: noon to 5:00 PM; and Sunday: 1:30 PM to 5:00 PM. For more information call 914-534-7781.