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TOP TEN REASONS TO VISIT PUTNAM
1) DELICIOUS DINING. Putnam’s culinary food scene features award-winning chefs creating eclectic cuisines using fresh and local produce.
2) A RICH FARM CULTURE. The county features a wide variety of farmers markets, farm stands and community- supported agricultural (CSA) efforts – as well as rural artist retreats, equine ranches and produce farms.
3) RECREATIONAL ABUNDANCE. A stunning entrée into the Hudson Valley, Putnam boasts pristine lakes, parks, beaches, hiking trails, nature preserves and wildlife sanctuaries – as well as skiing, snowshoeing, fishing and golfing at numerous elite golf clubs.
4) CHARMING SMALL TOWNS. From the picturesque antique shops that line the streets of Cold Spring, to the bucolic beauty of small towns like Mahopac and Carmel, small town charm abounds in Putnam.
5) HISTORY AROUND EVERY CORNER. A history buff’s paradise, Putnam County features more than 50 sites on the National Register of Historic Places, including numerous 19th century estates preserved in all their splendor.
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