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Bannerman Island (Pollepel Island)

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"One of Hudson Valley's hidden gems."(2 Tips)
"Bannerman Island is one of the participants in Parks &..."(2 Tips)
"Hang out in Beacon afterward."(2 Tips)
"Just a heads up, "self-guided" tours are only on 3rd Sundays."(11 Tips)

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MariOctober 28, 2012
Bannerman's Castle is a great slice of NYC history. Take a tour if you're looking for a good day trip out of the city. Hang out in Beacon afterward.
Melissa ZayasMarch 31, 2019
We have taken the boat out, we have kayaked out and then hiked to the ruins. Both times was a great experience. They often do movies or dinners to raise money to help protect this beautiful place.
Untapped CitiesJuly 27, 2012
Castles? In New York? Why, yes! These ruins are a must, built by the Bannerman family as warehouse facility for their military surplus business in 1901. Get there by boat or kayak, tours available. Read more
Houlihan LawrenceJuly 25, 2012
One of Hudson Valley's hidden gems. Make sure to have your smartphone or camera ready while taking a walking tour - you'll regret it if you don't!
Christine LMay 21, 2017
Reachable by tour only, whether by ferry or kayak. $35 may seem pricey, but the proceeds go into funding the restoration and upkeep of the island, which doesn't get any state funding, btw.
Dustin LeeAugust 9, 2016
Most of the time it's $35 per person for a 2.5 guided tour, with the ferry (that's right, one ferry) leaving at 12:30 from Beacon. Just a heads up, "self-guided" tours are only on 3rd Sundays.
Jeremy WilcoxJune 19, 2016
The Bannerman Castle Trust organizes many tours by boat during the warm months. For the more adventurous, contact Storm King Adventure Tours to kayak there.
Laura GormanJuly 8, 2016
take a self guided tour if you're going to do this. don't sit behind a large person in those rinky dink plastic chairs
Parks & Trails New YorkFebruary 18, 2015
Bannerman Island is one of the participants in Parks & Trails New York's I Love My Park Day! Find more information by visiting www.ptny.org. Read more
janelle guntherAugust 13, 2012
Impress others by calling it by the proper name: Pollepel Island (upon which Bannerman's Castle was built).
Mickey MouseJune 21, 2014
Some support beams had to be installed to keep the building from falling.
Mary Sapia-BiancaNovember 5, 2013
Been here 5+ times
It's my favorite place to be when it's open. I spend almost every weekend there
In NYCJanuary 14, 2012
Get a Kayak from Hudson Valley Outfitters and see it from every angle
Jessica FalcoSeptember 4, 2022
Such an interesting experience 🏰
Mary Sapia-BiancaNovember 5, 2013
Been here 5+ times
Great day on the island
Liberty AloFebruary 1, 2011
Been here 10+ times
You have to share this island with friends especially in summer.
Sandra FoytMay 2, 2013
Bannerman Island Tours resume May-October. Read more
Mary Sapia-BiancaNovember 5, 2013
Been here 5+ times
Very low tide
Matt HillJune 3, 2012
Been here 5+ times
Cheating check-ins from the train are for wankers. Take a tour! Bannermancastle.org
Aaron SonnenbergOctober 23, 2010
Amazing. All New Yorkers should come see this.

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