Even a Brit like me can enjoy Football in the wonderful surroundings of the Westpoint campus. Since moving to Piermont in 1997 my family has made a yearly outing every fall to take in far more than just a college football game.
The day begins with a parade of the cadets followed by helicopters and parachutists dropping onto the parade field. Then the crowd goes back to the lower field on the edge of the Hudson to take in the marvelous fall colors with the backdrop of Storm King Mountain to take part in a tailgate lunch like no other.
Walk or bus through the wonderful buildings and playing fi
elds past the lake to what has to be the most picturesque football field in the USA. Then enjoy the dualling bands, uniformed cadets and the spectacular views. One time there was even a fly by of jets! Awesome stuff, and certainly a memorable day out even if you don't understand the game!
There are many more sports at Westpoint than football to enjoy, take a look at their fall schedule and hopefully you'll get a chance to visit soon.
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