John F Kennedy International Airport 1 hr 14
Bear Mountain State Park (16 min) Lush, mountainous park featuring picnic sites, fishing areas, a swimming pool, trails & more. Croton Gorge Park (29 min) Set at the base of Croton Dam, this 97-acre site offers fishing, hiking & other seasonal recreation. Storm King Art Center (28 min) 500-acre open-air sculpture park, open seasonally, with tram tours, bike rentals & a cafe. Hudson Highlands State Park (35 min) This 7,400 acre area runs along the Hudson River & offers vistas & trails for all fitness levels. Anthony's Nose (9 min) Appalachian Trail mountain with a moderate, dog-friendly hiking trail leading to panoramic views. Storm King State Park (20 min) 1,884-acre park offering hiking paths open from dawn to dusk. No on-site toilets available. Croton Point Park (25 min) 508-acre riverfront park with a boat launch, campground, fishing, picnic areas, a playground & more. Bear Mountain Bridge (8 min) Mountain, autumn leaf color, and river Storm King Mountain (22 min) Rising 1,340 ft above sea level, this mountain in a state park features hiking trails & hunting. Bull Hill (23 min) Forested mountain linked to a popular folk story & laced with hiking routes above Hudson River. Bear Mountain (23 min) Mountain in the Hudson Highlands offering hiking, boating, picnic facilities, an inn & more. Boscobel House and Gardens (19 min) Scenic 1800s estate featuring period furnishings, extensive gardens, guided tours & hiking trails. Pollepel Island (25 min) Boat & kayak tours are available to visit this 13.4-acre island & the ruins of Bannerman Castle. Breakneck Ridge (25 min) 1,442-ft. peak with a challenging 4-mile trail with several summits, rock scrambling & river views. Perkins Memorial Tower (24 min) Panoramic views over the forested Hudson River valley from a mountaintop observation tower. |