United States Military Academy NY 10996

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William Pataky

We stay at the Thayer once or twice a year and we always go to visitor control and get passes to walk on the installation. The second you walk onto the installation you are filled with pride and patriotism. This historical academy has educated some of the finest military leaders and continues to do so today. Trophy point besides having breathtaking views shows how mighty our military is by showcasing cannons that we have taken as "trophies" from armies we have defeated throughout the centuries. You can watch an army sporting event or if you up there on a Sunday in the fall you can watch an army black knights football game. The buildings are imposing and the campus is beautiful. You can walk through the chapels and the cemetery and pay homage to our military heroes who are buried there. There are parts of the campus that are off limits to visitors but if you are on the parade field there is always a lot of cadet activity. The last time I was there they were practicing parachuting from a helicopter that was quick landing on the parade field and picking up more cadets. It was very impressive to watch. You have to make a stop at the West point museum for one of the most impressive collection of militaria that I have ever seen. GO ARMY !

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Sylvester Jennings

My family has a unique inside perspective of West Point beyond the gates of the casual fan or visitor to the military academy. My wife and I are parents to a daughter and future cadet who has given a verbal commitment to play D1 volleyball at West Point. As parents to a future WP recruit/cadet, we were given VIP access to really see West Point up close and personal. The campus is arguably one of the most scenic-breathtaking places in the world. The military academy rest amidst the backdrop of the sprawling Appalachians with the Hudson River as navigational guide and roadmap to endless landmarks and reference to US military history. Everything about West Point is impressive. You almost feel the honor and historical prestige to walk in the exact footsteps of famous military leaders - Washington, Patton, Eisenhower, and McArthur. My daughter spent the night in the barracks, went to class, ate in the mess hall and was even able to watch cadets allign in formation. Oh, did I forget to mention the cadet repelling from a Black Hawk outside the window while we were in the admissions office. West Point, honestly, is unlike any academic institution in the world, save for the other academies. I am beyond honored to be a parent of an incoming cadet to historical West Point.

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Valerio Viti

Amazing visit. Yes, for civilians like us with no connections to USMA, it is possible to tour it only via one of the guided tours. We did the 2:15hrs tour that includes Trophy point, the Chapel and the Cemetery. Our guide was amazing, ex USMA instructor and very passionate about the Army and USMA, he has 3 generations of graduates in his family. The visitor center was really nice, too bad the museum next to the visitor center was closed for construction works. We will be back.