8 miles from yonkers raceway and 24. check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. 4 miles from new york city. the hotel also features trail access. parking is included, along with continental breakfast, which is served in a casual dining room. the basic rooms feature free wi-fi, cable tv, microwaves and minifridges. this budget hotel, off interstate 87 and adjacent to the south county trailway, is 6 John F Kennedy International Airport 37 min
George Washington Bridge (17 min) Opened in 1931, this iconic suspension bridge between Manhattan & New Jersey allows pedestrians. Wave Hill Public Garden & Cultural Center (16 min) Expansive, manicured public garden with wooded paths, benches & Hudson River views. Philipsburg Manor (15 min) 1700s trading center & colonial manor with exhibits & hands-on demonstrations recreating the era. Kykuit (15 min) This 40-room stone mansion built for John D. Rockefeller features an art gallery & sculpture garden. New York Botanical Garden (20 min) Sprawling spot of 50 gardens, 30,000 trees & landmark glasshouse with rain forest & cactus displays. Washington Irving's Sunnyside (14 min) Charming home of a famed American author with costumed guides, gardens & views of the Hudson River. LEGOLAND Discovery Center Westchester (9 min) Family entertainment center featuring toy displays, rides & 4D films plus gift shop. Bronx Zoo (15 min) Metropolitan zoo with 265 acres that harbors 4,000 animals in replicas of their native habitats. Untermyer Park and Gardens (10 min) Circa-1912 landscaped park (40+ acres) centered on walled Persian Garden, with Hudson River views. Lyndhurst Mansion (14 min) 19th-century Gothic Revival mansion set on a 67-acre estate with self-guided audio tours available. Palisades Interstate Park (27 min) 2,500-acre riverfront park offers 30 miles of hiking & ski trails, playgrounds & a nature sanctuary. The Met Cloisters (19 min) Branch of the Metropolitan, showcasing medieval art in a French monastery overlooking the Hudson. Rockefeller State Park Preserve (16 min) Large park featuring a system of historic carriage roads traversing woodlands, meadows & fields. Van Cortlandt Park (9 min) Park with a museum, playgrounds, sports facilities, dog runs, BBQ areas, trails & more. The Palisades (28 min) Set over the Hudson River, this 20-mile stretch of steep cliffs is a popular destination for hiking. |