West Point Cemetery
West Point Cemetery is a historic cemetery on the grounds of the United States Military Academy. The town it belongs to is Highlands. It goes back to 1817.
A landmark inside Highlands
Winters are cold
January nights drop to 18°, with about 36" of snow a year. When to go ↓
You can stay in Highlands
West Point Cemetery is inside Highlands, which has 22 places to stay, so you won’t need a base farther out. Where to stay ↓
Established in 1817
West Point Cemetery dates from 1817. About ↓
Best months: May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep and Oct
May, June, July, August, September and October are the mild months, with highs of 62–82°. When to go ↓
An airport 10 miles away
New York Stewart (SWF) has airline service, about 10 miles from West Point Cemetery.
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
The weather by month
Each month’s highs and lows around West Point Cemetery are below.
West Point Cemetery
West Point Cemetery is a historic cemetery on the grounds of the United States Military Academy in West Point, New York, United States. It overlooks the Hudson River, and served as a burial ground for Continental Army soldiers during the American Revolutionary War, and for early West Point residents prior to its designation as a military cemetery in 1817.
Northwest of the cadet area, it was known as "German Flats" before its formal designation as the official cemetery in 1817. Until that time several small burial plots scattered in mid-post also served as places of interment. The graves from these plots and the remains subsequently found during building excavations were removed to the new site.
- Type
- Landmark
- Established
- 1817
- Wikipedia readers
- 21K a year
Towns to stay in near West Point Cemetery
The first towns with rooms are Highlands (22) and Fishkill (25).
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From West Point Cemetery | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highlands | in town | — | 22 6 hotels · 5 motels · 7 inns & B&Bs · 2 lodges & cabins · 2 RV parks | 12,678 | $338K | A+ |
| Fishkill | 8 mi north | 15 min | 25 19 hotels · 2 inns & B&Bs · 4 campgrounds | 22,937 | $420K | — |
| Highland Falls | 2 mi south | 5 min | 11 2 hotels · 4 motels · 3 inns & B&Bs · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 RV park | 3,631 | $354K | — |
| Philipstown | 3 mi east | 5 min | 10 4 hotels · 1 motel · 4 inns & B&Bs · 1 campground | 9,910 | $615K | — |
| Newburgh | 12 mi northwest | 20 min | 17 10 hotels · 6 motels · 1 inn or B&B | 31,825 | $376K | — |
| Beacon | 7 mi north | 10 min | 8 2 hotels · 5 inns & B&Bs · 1 lodge or cabins | 14,931 | $472K | B+ |
| New Windsor | 9 mi northwest | 15 min | 8 6 hotels · 2 motels | 27,844 | $372K | B |
| Fishkill | 10 mi north | 15 min | 9 9 hotels | 2,147 | $311K | B− |
Day trip from
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Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Nearby, too
These well-known places are within 48 miles.
Big draw1in town MuseumUnited States Military Academy
Big draw43 mi City parkCentral Park40.0M visitors a year
Big draw45 mi Stadium & arenaMadison Square Garden
Big draw41 mi Stadium & arenaMetLife Stadium
Big draw44 mi TheatreStudio 54
Big draw43 mi MuseumMetropolitan Museum of Art2.0M visitors a year
Big draw39 mi Stadium & arenaYankee Stadium
Big draw48 mi MuseumNational September 11 Memorial & MuseumPhoto credits
United States Military Academy: USMA Public Affairs Office, Public domain · Central Park: Ed Yourdon from New York City, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0 · Madison Square Garden: Ajay Suresh from New York, NY, USA, CC BY 2.0 · MetLife Stadium: babyknight, CC BY 2.0 · Studio 54: Americasroof (talk), CC BY-SA 3.0 · Metropolitan Museum of Art: Hugo Schneider, CC BY-SA 2.0 · Yankee Stadium: Matt Boulton, CC BY-SA 2.0 · National September 11 Memorial & Museum: Paul Sableman, CC BY 2.0
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Asked about West Point Cemetery
Is West Point Cemetery in Highlands?
Yes. It’s inside Highlands, NY.
When is the best time to visit West Point Cemetery?
May, June, July, August, September and October, with highs of 62–82°.
How far is West Point Cemetery from Jersey City and Newark?
About 48 miles south of Jersey City and about 48 miles south of Newark, as the crow flies.
What is the closest airport to West Point Cemetery?
New York Stewart (SWF), about 10 miles away. The nearest big hub is LaGuardia (LGA), about 43 miles.
Where should I stay near West Point Cemetery?
Highlands (in town, 22 places to stay), Fishkill (8 mi, 25 places to stay) and Highland Falls (2 mi, 11 places to stay).
Local tips in Highlands
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Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.