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Visiting the U.S. Military Academy

By the Travel Editors at VacationIdea.com, Last Update: Jul 28, 2004
The U.S. Military Academy at West Point is located on a beautiful spot with scenic views of the Highlands. The Visitors Center and West Point Museum are open to the general public. Guided tours of the academy grounds are also offered.

The Visitors Center is open daily, except Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Day, from 9 am to 4:45 pm. For the current schedule of tours, call West Point Tours at 845-446-4724. A photo ID is required to take the tour.

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