Location: Mahopac
Top Things to do in Mahopac
Top 10 Things to do in Mahopac, United States
Mahopac (/ˈmɑːhoʊˌpæk/) is a hamlet (and census-designated place) in the town of Carmel in Putnam County, New York. A suburb some 47 miles (76 km) north of New York City, Mahopac is located on US Route 6 on the county's southern central border with Westchester County. As of the 2010 census, the population was 8,369.
Restaurants in Mahopac
1. Chuang Yen Monastery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 122 reviews
Visitors learn about the principles of Buddhism by attending meditation classes provided in both English and Chinese.
Reviewed By Ginacucina - Mahopac
Not many people expect to find the largest indoor Buddha in the Western Hemisphere in Carmel, NY....impressive, peaceful, quiet, beautiful setting. I love coming here just to quietly walk the grounds and appreciate the natural surroundings.
2. Salingers Orchard Farm Market and Bakery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 74 reviews
Reviewed By Ginacucina - Mahopac
Salingers is definitely an off-the-beaten-path orchard and store. I love shopping here for apples, pears, pumpkins...whatever is in season. They also offer a lot of jams, jellies, relishes, pickled veggies, fresh honey, vegetable produce, and most important at holiday time, PIES fresh from their own bakery! Lots and lots of pies. If you're thinking Thanksgiving, you better pre-order.
3. Stuart's Farm
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 19 reviews
Reviewed By WeLoveTraveling23 - New York City
First, their fruit is delicious. They have nuts and jams in their store. Little disappointed in the bakery. I thought they would have had more of a selection of baked goods. Mostly pies. Their orchards are confusing. I have been apple picking further upstate New York for thirty years. Most orchards have one variety of apples in one area. This one had different apples in the same row. None of the areas were marked with the kind of apples that are in that area. The rows have ditches in them so be careful. There are also branches with thorns on them to try to avoid that. The ladies in the store were very nice. However, I had a difficult time carrying the bag that they gave me so I used my own and was going to transfer the apples to their bag when I returned to the car. This man on a tractor began to grill me about paying for my apples. If you come across this man and can overlook his rudeness then go for a fun day.
4. Harvest Moon Farm & Orchard
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 39 reviews
Reviewed By BCR37 - Brewster, New York
Quaint Country store with flowers,fruits,vegetables, baked goods and many more items for sale. Plus wine tasting room. Can get cider,hot coffee and cold beverages to drink with limited hot lunch menu along with wraps and salad to eat on the side patio area.
5. Niese's Maple Farm
Overall Ratings
5 based on 9 reviews
Reviewed By Scott H - Seattle, Washington
Apparently mid March is the time to plan a vacation trip here to see them cooking the syrup. They do a breakfast on weekends and it smelt great!!! We didn't know about the breakfast and had eaten just before getting here.
6. Lasdon Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 39 reviews
This 234-acre former estate is known for its fine gardens.
Reviewed By Bill8457 - Exeter, New Hampshire
This is an estate bought by the County for the public's enjoyment. Has a veteran's memorial there. Main house is still being remodeled, but the grounds are beautiful, with lots of paths, trails and large lawns on which to picnic or just let kids run around.
7. Stonecrop Gardens
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 94 reviews
Originally the home of Anne and Frank Cabot, Stonecrop became a public garden in 1992 under the direction of Caroline Burgess. At its windswept elevation of 1,100 feet in the Hudson Highlands, Stonecrop covers approximately 12 acres and incorporates a diverse collection of gardens and plants. Included are woodland and water gardens, a grass garden, raised alpine stone beds cliff rock gardens and an enclosed English-style flower garden. Additional features include a conservatory, display alpine house, pit house with an extensive collection of choice dwarf bulbs, and systematic order beds representing over 50 plant families. OPEN FOR VISITATION APRIL - OCTOBER.
Reviewed By believefairy26 - New York
They have done a wonderful job here! Beautiful location, well laid out gardens, you can wander for hours. They provide a listing of all numbered plants and a map. MORE than worth the $5 admission fee! Will go back!!
8. John C. Hart Memorial Library
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 4 reviews
Reviewed By Kevin F - Bear Mountain, New York
This is a fabulous local library. The children's section was overhauled in 2014. Overall the staff loves to help find whatever you may be seeking. Plenty of relaxed seating for reading and studying.
9. Boscobel House and Gardens
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 316 reviews
Boscobel House and Gardens is an esteemed Historic House Museum containing one of the finest collections of decorative arts, including furniture, from the Federal period. Boscobel offers tours of the Neoclassical mansion and access to 68 acres of our grounds, featuring lush gardens and a woodland trail. Located in the heart of the Hudson Valley, Boscobel directly overlooks Constitution Marsh toward the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, showcasing dramatic views of the Hudson River. From mid-April through December, Boscobel hosts lively events, innovative exhibitions, talks by the world’s top design experts, and engaging programs and activities for families. Children are always welcome.
Reviewed By TravelerAtTimes - New York
We'll, we found ourselves in this area and decided to finally visit the much spoken about Boscobel that I've had on my list for years and years.
End result: Not worth the $11 PP paid for grounds only admission.
In a nutshell: if you aren't into architecture, specifically Federal, you can really give this a pass. The views onto the Hudson are great but there are many other free options for similar views ( a quick search for Hudson Valley trails will get you a nice list).
The only saving grace for the place (my reason for 3/5 rating) is the cute and informative audio or guided tours which teach you a bit about the area history, so this really depends on what you are looking for.
Need a quite secluded garden for a date or a romantic outing? Not worth it in my opinion. The gardens were sub par (your local Lowes or Homedepot has more flowers showing in the garden dept...).
The house itself could use a washing with obvious weathering and mold showing at the back exterior walls. The lawn is a hodgepodge of different grass varieties.
The front pick-nick area next to the pond has some cheap picnicking tables which were covered in sap spots - a fact we realized only after seeing the stains on our clothing ($15 for the cleaners). The fountain was not operational. Shall I go on...?
10. Turkey Mountain Nature Preserve
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 44 reviews
Reviewed By John M - Cut Bank, Montana
Turkey Mountain Preserve / Trail is nothing but dirt walking trails created by people who have never ventured outside of the county to experience real forests.
This place has been destroyed by yuppies who cry anytime the park is utuilized. No hunting, fishing offroading, camping, as it is surrounded by an urban-surburban area.
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