Getting Here

Arrival

Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival’s summer performances take place under the open-air HVSF Theater Tent at historic Boscobel House and Gardens, 1601 Route 9D, Garrison, NY 10524 (roughly 1 hour north of New York City). Getting here by bus, car, train, shuttle, or taxi is easy!

When you arrive, the HVSF Cafe will be open for last-minute picnic needs, and you can store your gear there before showtime. Be sure to build 15 minutes into your arrival for parking, ticket pick-up, and seating:

If my performance is at 7:30pm… I can arrive as early as 5:30pm.
If my matinee performance is at 2:00pm… I can arrive as early as 12:00pm.
If my September evening performance is at 7:00pm… I can arrive as early as 5:00pm.

Getting Here By: Bus

Add $40 to your order on select Saturdays to catch a comfy, round-trip bus from the Damrosch Park area of Lincoln Center (roughly 158 W. 62nd Street) to the HVSF Theater Tent. Buses depart from NYC at 4:00pm, arrive at the HVSF Theater Tent at roughly 5:30pm, and depart for the city again at the close of the evening’s performance — roughly 10:00pm. You’ll have more than enough time for a pre-show picnic! 2019 Season availability:

Saturday, July 27, Departing 4:00pm for CYMBELINE
Saturday, August 10, Departing 4:00pm for INTO THE WOODS
Saturday, August 17, Departing 4:00pm for CYRANO
Saturday, August 24, Departing 4:00pm for MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING

To reserve your ride, start by booking the evening’s performance. You’ll be prompted to add the HVSF Bus from NYC ride to your order during checkout.

Getting Here By: Train

Take the Metro-North Hudson Line to Cold Spring from points south or north. On weekends, trains departing from Grand Central Station generally arrive in Cold Spring every half-hour on weekends, while trains departing from Poughkeepsie generally arrive in Cold Spring every hour. To find a complete seasonal schedule, visit Metro-North’s website or stop at a regional kiosk.

When you arrive, taxi service may be sparse. Be sure to reserve a local taxi pickup in advance of your trip, or try out a ride-hailing service such as Lyft. HVSF offers a FREE Weekend Shuttle from the Train Station between 5:00pm and 7:30pm. Travel time from the Cold Spring Station to the HVSF Theater Tent is roughly 5 minutes by car. We do not advise walking to the Theater Tent; limited sidewalk access between the village of Cold Spring and Boscobel can make the walk unsafe.

Getting Here By: Shuttle, Weekends (FREE!)

The Details: HVSF offers a FREE round-trip shuttle from the Cold Spring Train Station (parking lot) to the Theater Tent every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Trips from the Train Station run from 5:00pm – 7:30pm and again for 30 minutes following the performance. No reservation is required.

Meeting the Shuttle: NYC arrivals generally pull into Track 1, and riders must cross over the rails to access the parking lot where the HVSF Shuttle is waiting. The Shuttle is a black minivan with an HVSF emblem on both sides, driven by our staff member in blue. Do not exit the station onto Main Street.

Boscobel Departure: Shuttle departures from Boscobel leave from the upper parking lot adjacent to the HVSF Box Office/Will-Call. A staff member in blue can help direct you to the Shuttle at the end of the night. Depending on the length of the evening’s show, you may not be able to catch the 10:20pm train back to the city.

Getting Here By: Car or Taxi

Taxi services in Cold Spring may have irregular hours and areas of operation. We strongly recommend making a taxi reservation one to two days in advance of your visit to be sure your service of choice is ready to assist you. Alley’s Way Taxi (845.265.8294) is a local provider HVSF audiences have used previously. You may also consider using a ride-hailing service such as Lyft.

From Manhattan and New Jersey: Upper-level George Washington Bridge to Palisades Parkway north. Cross the Bear Mountain Bridge. Turn left onto Route 9D and continue for several miles. The HVSF Theater Tent at Boscobel will be on your left.

From points South: Taconic Parkway north to Cold Spring Exit/301. Follow Route 301 to intersection of Route 9D (not Route 9). Turn left and continue for one mile. The HVSF Theater Tent at Boscobel will be on your right.

From points North: Taconic Parkway south to Cold Spring Exit/301. Follow Route 301 to intersection of Route 9D (not Route 9). Turn left and continue for one mile. The HVSF Theater Tent at Boscobel will be on your right.

From points West: I-84 east across the Newburgh-Beacon Bridge to Exit 11/9D – Wappingers Falls & Beacon. Follow Route 9D south for 10 miles. The HVSF Theater Tent at Boscobel will be on your right. [OR] Routes 6/9W/202 east across the Bear Mountain Bridge. Turn left onto Route 9D and continue for several miles. The HVSF Theater Tent at Boscobel will be on your left.

From points East: I-84 west to Exit 11/9D – Wappingers Falls & Beacon. Follow Route 9D south for 10 miles. The HVSF Theater Tent at Boscobel will be on your right. [OR] Routes 6 and 202 west to Route 9/9A. Follow Route 9 north, veering right at the traffic circle adjacent to Table 9 Restaurant to remain on Route 9. Take a left at Route 403/Cat Rock Road and a right at Route 9D, continuing for three miles. The HVSF Theater Tent at Boscobel will be on your left.