| Daily Tours:
The One Hour Tour Informative and fun, there is no better way to experience the sweep of America’s history than with a tour of West Point. View breathtaking scenery from West Point which overlooks the Hudson River as it winds through the Hudson Highlands. Historic figures such as George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Douglas MacArthur, Dwight Eisenhower and even Benedict Arnold all have a role in the story of West Point and our nation. The 1 hour tour makes stops at the Main Cadet Chapel, Trophy Point, Battle Monument and the Plain. You are off the bus walking approximately 30 minutes. The Two Hour Tour We offer two different 2 hour tours. Both will cover all the stops on the one hour tour along with the additional points of interest. Our 2 hour tours explore in greater detail the history of West Point. On both tours you spend about 1 hour and 20 minutes off the bus at the various stops on this tour Visit the 2 Hour Tour Schedule to see the Two Hour Tour times. Advance reservations accepted. Please call 845-446-4724 to purchase your tickets. Chapels, cemetery and other venues may be closed at the discretion of West Point’s Garrison Commander. US Military Security requires that everyone 16 yrs. of age and older bring government issued photo ID. Foreign nationals must bring their passports. |
Visiting West Point
Please Note: West Point is not open for self touring. Visitors may take a nominally priced guided tour of the Academy grounds departing from the West Point Visitors Center. Entrance is allowed for business, for visiting staff, faculty and cadets who live on West Point, and for public events such as concerts, sporting events, cadet reviews, and graduation. A valid photo ID is required for all adults 16 and over, and children must be accompanied by an adult. Please allow additional time to enter the post if coming for well-attended events such as football games and concerts.
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