In the summer months, the hotel offers outdoor dining on the Hudson Terrace with a breathtaking view of Constitution Island and the Hudson River. Because of its ideal location, the Hotel Thayer has also been a favorite choice for couples taking their vows. More than 300 weddings a year have typically taken place at the Hotel Thayer. In the renovated hotel, weddings will once again be a major activity. With its prime tourist location, banquet and conference facilities, the Hotel Thayer has long attracted guests throughout the year.
Tourism is the largest business in Orange County, where West Point is located.
A National Historic Landmark, the U.S. Military Academy at West Point is one of the top three tourist destinations in New York State, with almost 3 million visitors each year. Army football alone has drawn huge crowds for decades. West Point is the oldest continuously occupied military post in America, dating back to the Revolutionary War. In 1802 Thomas Jefferson signed legislation establishing the United Sates Military Academy at West Point. During the Civil War, West Point dominated the highest ranks on both sides, including General Grant and General Lee.