kids age 6 and over are welcome. cozy, relaxed rooms in the cottage feature free wi-fi, and shared or en suite bathrooms. in-room massages are available (fee). parking is complimentary. cooked breakfast is served in an informal dining room, and there are elegant guest lounges with fireplaces. some have fireplaces, claw-foot tubs and/or vaulted ceilings. polished rooms in the mansion add flat-screen tvs, and some have whirlpool tubs; suites in both houses offer sitting areas. occupying an 1820 redbrick mansion and a 1764 cottage among wooded gardens, this refined b&b is 3 miles from storm king art center and 6 miles from west point golf course. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am John F Kennedy International Airport 1 hr 21
Storm King Art Center (10 min) 500-acre open-air sculpture park, open seasonally, with tram tours, bike rentals & a cafe. Storm King State Park (5 min) 1,884-acre park offering hiking paths open from dawn to dusk. No on-site toilets available. Bannerman Castle (29 min) Abandoned military warehouse in a Hudson River island castle, providing seasonal walking tours. Boscobel House and Gardens (26 min) Scenic 1800s estate featuring period furnishings, extensive gardens, guided tours & hiking trails. Clarence Fahnestock State Park (37 min) Nature space with 14,086 acres for outdoor activities such as hunting, fishing, hiking & swimming. Hudson Highlands State Park (42 min) This 7,400 acre area runs along the Hudson River & offers vistas & trails for all fitness levels. Bear Mountain State Park (15 min) Lush, mountainous park featuring picnic sites, fishing areas, a swimming pool, trails & more. Anthony's Nose (16 min) Appalachian Trail mountain with a moderate, dog-friendly hiking trail leading to panoramic views. Dia Beacon (23 min) Huge museum in a former factory with modern works from notable artists & loads of natural light. Beacon Mountain (38 min) Hudson Highlands' highest peak, with 2 summits, hiking trails, a fire lookout tower & monument. Pollepel Island (29 min) Boat & kayak tours are available to visit this 13.4-acre island & the ruins of Bannerman Castle. Breakneck Ridge (30 min) 1,442-ft. peak with a challenging 4-mile trail with several summits, rock scrambling & river views. Bull Hill (30 min) Forested mountain linked to a popular folk story & laced with hiking routes above Hudson River. Storm King Mountain (9 min) Rising 1,340 ft above sea level, this mountain in a state park features hiking trails & hunting. Bear Mountain (34 min) Mountain in the Hudson Highlands offering hiking, boating, picnic facilities, an inn & more. |