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 car, train, or taxi is easy!

When you arrive, the HVSF Cafe will be open for cold, non-alcoholic beverages, 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 performance is at 8:00pm… I can arrive as early as 6:00pm.

1601 NY-9D, Garrison, NY 10524, USA

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. 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. Be sure to reserve a local taxi pickup in advance of your trip, or try out a ride-hailing service such as Lyft or Uber. Travel time from the Cold Spring Station to the HVSF Theater Tent is roughly 5 minutes by car, but you should allow ample time to catch a ride.

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.

Transportation update as of July 16, 2021:

HVSF’s Free Weekend Shuttle Service From The Cold Spring Station is Running Again! The shuttle runs Friday through Sunday, from 5PM until showtime. And then again at the end of the show to make sure everyone gets a lift back to the station. No reservations required. For the safety of our driver and the other passengers, masks will be required while riding in the shuttle.

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. If you’re coming from New York City, it may take longer than you’re used to to catch a Lyft or Uber, so allow to plenty of time to get from the Theater Tent.

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.