John F Kennedy International Airport 1 hr 24
Breakneck Ridge (2 min) 1,442-ft. peak with a challenging 4-mile trail with several summits, rock scrambling & river views. Bannerman Castle (18 min) Abandoned military warehouse in a Hudson River island castle, providing seasonal walking tours. Storm King Mountain (31 min) Rising 1,340 ft above sea level, this mountain in a state park features hiking trails & hunting. Bear Mountain (39 min) Mountain in the Hudson Highlands offering hiking, boating, picnic facilities, an inn & more. Hudson Highlands State Park (22 min) This 7,400 acre area runs along the Hudson River & offers vistas & trails for all fitness levels. Dia Beacon (10 min) Huge museum in a former factory with modern works from notable artists & loads of natural light. Beacon Mountain (17 min) Hudson Highlands' highest peak, with 2 summits, hiking trails, a fire lookout tower & monument. Storm King Art Center (34 min) 500-acre open-air sculpture park, open seasonally, with tram tours, bike rentals & a cafe. Storm King State Park (32 min) 1,884-acre park offering hiking paths open from dawn to dusk. No on-site toilets available. SplashDown Beach (17 min) Water park with slides, rides, a wave pool & play areas plus several food options. Boscobel House and Gardens (8 min) Scenic 1800s estate featuring period furnishings, extensive gardens, guided tours & hiking trails. Washington's Headquarters State Historic Site (19 min) House that served as George Washington's headquarters from 1782-1783 with museum & river views. Bull Hill (5 min) Forested mountain linked to a popular folk story & laced with hiking routes above Hudson River. Clarence Fahnestock State Park (16 min) Nature space with 14,086 acres for outdoor activities such as hunting, fishing, hiking & swimming. Pollepel Island (19 min) Boat & kayak tours are available to visit this 13.4-acre island & the ruins of Bannerman Castle. |