John F Kennedy International Airport 1 hr 39
Storm King Mountain (28 min) Rising 1,340 ft above sea level, this mountain in a state park features hiking trails & hunting. Clarence Fahnestock State Park (35 min) Nature space with 14,086 acres for outdoor activities such as hunting, fishing, hiking & swimming. Hudson Highlands State Park (39 min) This 7,400 acre area runs along the Hudson River & offers vistas & trails for all fitness levels. Locust Grove Estate (21 min) Samuel Morse-owned Tuscan-style villa & 150-acre estate with a small museum dedicated to Morse. Walkway Over the Hudson State Historic Park (23 min) Originally built in 1889, this bridge provides a scenic pedestrian walkway over the Hudson River. Dia Beacon (20 min) Huge museum in a former factory with modern works from notable artists & loads of natural light. SplashDown Beach (27 min) Water park with slides, rides, a wave pool & play areas plus several food options. Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum (26 min) FDR's presidential library & former home with exhibits plus 2 wings dedicated to Eleanor Roosevelt. Bannerman Castle (26 min) Abandoned military warehouse in a Hudson River island castle, providing seasonal walking tours. Beacon Mountain (35 min) Hudson Highlands' highest peak, with 2 summits, hiking trails, a fire lookout tower & monument. Storm King Art Center (32 min) 500-acre open-air sculpture park, open seasonally, with tram tours, bike rentals & a cafe. The Culinary Institute of America (24 min) Pollepel Island (26 min) Boat & kayak tours are available to visit this 13.4-acre island & the ruins of Bannerman Castle. Breakneck Ridge (27 min) 1,442-ft. peak with a challenging 4-mile trail with several summits, rock scrambling & river views. |