West Point Foundry Preserve

4.7 (372)park

68 Kemble Ave

An open-air museum and park weaving easy trails through the dramatic 19th-century ruins of a historic ironworks.

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The murmur of Foundry Brook accompanies walks past the dramatic 19th-century ruins of an ironworks that once manufactured early engines, locomotives, and cannons. Trails wind through foundry remains and interpretive features detailing the site's industrial history and ecological renewal. Visitors can explore the grounds via easy walking trails, take an elevated path via stairs, or follow a separate route to a small waterfall.


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Open all yearGravel parking lotNear Metro-North

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