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Voykit pocket guide · United States

Highlands

Spend a half‑day to a full day in Highlands, New York – enough for a West Point guided tour and a walk in Storm King State Park.

Highlands is a small Hudson Valley town centered on the United States Military Academy at West Point. A single day covers the academy tour, nearby historic Fort Montgomery and a hike in Storm King State Park.

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Country
United States
Best months
Apr–Oct
Avoid
Jul–Aug (heat)
Stay
1 night

Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.

Essentials

Currency
USD
Money
Currency is the US dollar (USD, $). Cards and phone payments work almost everywhere; carry a little cash for tips and small vendors.
Daily spend
Budget $50–70 excl. bed · Mid $70–100 excl. bed · High $100+ excl. bed (estimate; check)
SIM and data
AT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile cover the country; prepaid SIMs at their stores and Walmart/Target (passport required), or an eSIM before you fly.
Emergency
Police / Fire / Ambulance 911
Plugs
Types A, B · 120 V · 60 Hz · Chargers are dual-voltage; hair dryers and straighteners from 230 V countries need a converter.
Tipping
Sit-down restaurant: 18–22% of the pre-tax bill.; Bar: US$1–2 per drink or 20% of the tab.; Taxi / ride-hailing: 15–20%, in the app.; Hotel housekeeping: US$3–5 a night.; Porter / valet: US$2–5 per bag or car.; Tour guide: US$10–20 per person for a day tour.; Counter service / tablet prompts: Optional; 0–15%.
Water
Tap water is drinkable nearly everywhere; boil or treat water from streams in parks.
Toilets
Free public toilets are scarce in big cities; use cafés, department stores, libraries, stations. Rest areas on highways are free.

Get in

By air

SWF · Stewart International Airport
Taxi about 30 min to West Point

Typical fares

Stewart Intl Airport → West Point (taxi)
≈ $70, 30 min (check)
US‑9 bus West Point → Fort Montgomery
≈ $2.50 per ride (check)
Show 7 more sections and the pocket cardHideGet around, See and do, Sleep, Phrase card, Etiquette, safety and scams, One and two days, Sources, Pocket card

Get around

Car is easiest; limited bus service runs between West Point and nearby towns. Walking works within the academy grounds and Storm King trailheads.

See and do

Known for

  • United States Military Academy at West Point
  • Storm King State Park
  • Fort Montgomery State Historic Site
  • Apple Greens Golf Course

Day trips

WhereHowTime
Fort Montgomery State Historic SiteDrive or local bus north on US‑9, about 10 min≈20 min total
Apple Greens Golf CourseDrive east on US‑6, about 5 min≈15 min total

Sleep

The Thayer Hotel
On West Point grounds, 151 rooms, river views.
The River Crest B&B
Bed‑and‑breakfast in Fort Montgomery.

Phrase card

EnglishSay or show
Excuse me / SorryExcusez‑moi / Pardonexcusez‑moi
Thank youMercimerci
How much is it?Combien ça coûte ?combien ça coûte
Where is the restroom?Où sont les toilettes ?où sont les toilettes

Etiquette, safety and scams

Etiquette

  • Greeting: Handshake and 'hi, how are you?' — reply 'good, thanks'; avoid: Treating the question as a real health enquiry
  • Restaurants: Tip 18–22% and wait for the check; avoid: Leaving without tipping
  • Personal space: Keep an arm's length in queues; avoid: Standing close to strangers
  • Politics and religion: Listen more than you speak; avoid: Opening with hot-button topics
  • Smoking: Smoke only in marked areas; avoid: Smoking near doors or in parks where banned

Scams and watch-outs

  • West Point tours require ID for visitors 16+, and are cancelled during Graduation Week, football games and when the visitor center is closed.
  • Storm King park trails can be steep; check weather before heading out.

Generally safe; keep an eye on traffic on US‑9 and store valuables in hotel safe.

One and two days

No timed day plan for Highlands yet. Suggested stay: 1 night. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.

  • United States Military Academy at West Point
  • Storm King State Park
  • Fort Montgomery State Historic Site
  • Apple Greens Golf Course

Sources

Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.

Pocket card

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Highlands

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US citizens need no visa; Canadian, UK and EU visitors can enter with a passport.

Voykit · checked 2026-09

Printed from Voykit (/highlands-new-york). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.