Getting Here

Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival’s summer performances take place under the 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!

Arrival Timing

Ticket Pick-Up & Picnicking Begins 5:30pm (12:00pm for select Free Family Matinees)
Showtime 7:30pm (2:00pm for select Free Family Matinees)

Be sure to arrive no later than 15 minutes prior to showtime to explore the grounds, soak up the gorgeous Hudson River views, enjoy a picnic dinner, participate in a pre-show discussion, and kick back. Upon arriving on-site, greeters will direct you to the Box Office/Will-Call, located in the Rose Garden on fairweather days or inside Boscobel’s Carriage House when raining.

Getting Here By Bus

Add $38 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 on select dates, 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! Current Availability:

Saturday, July 14, Departing 4:00pm for THE TAMING OF THE SHREW
Saturday, July 21, Departing 4:00pm for THE HEART OF ROBIN HOOD
Saturday, July 28, Departing 4:00pm for RICHARD II
Saturday, August 4, Departing 4:00pm for THE TAMING OF THE SHREW
Saturday, August 11, Departing 4:00pm for RICHARD II

Getting Here By Car

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.

Getting Here By Train: Metro-North’s Hudson Line

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 Friday – Sunday 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: FREE for 2018!

The Details: HVSF will offer a FREE round-trip shuttle from the Cold Spring Train Station (Track 2) to the Theater Tent every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday this season. 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 pull into Track 1, and riders must cross over the rails to Track 2 to access the parking lot where the HVSF Shuttle is waiting. The Shuttle is a black Dodge Grand Caravan 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.

Getting Here By Local Taxi

Taxi services in Cold Spring may have irregular hours/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. You may also consider using a ride-hailing service such as Lyft.

Alley’s Way Taxi 845.265.8294
Cold Spring Village Taxi 845.265.2200