bright, relaxed rooms offer flat-screen tvs and free wi-fi, plus minifridges and keurig coffeemakers; some have balconies or terraces. parking and an area shuttle are complimentary. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. off interstate 287, this upscale hotel by the hudson river is 15 minutes' walk from the 19th-century lyndhurst mansion. room service is available. other amenities include a 24-hour fitness center, an indoor pool and a spa, as well as 24,000 sq ft of meeting space. a polished restaurant features a fireplace, a terrace and a stylish lounge. sophisticated suites add living areas John F Kennedy International Airport 44 min
Palisades Interstate Park (24 min) 2,500-acre riverfront park offers 30 miles of hiking & ski trails, playgrounds & a nature sanctuary. Rockefeller State Park Preserve (13 min) Large park featuring a system of historic carriage roads traversing woodlands, meadows & fields. Lyndhurst Mansion (15 min) 19th-century Gothic Revival mansion set on a 67-acre estate with self-guided audio tours available. LEGOLAND Discovery Center Westchester (16 min) Family entertainment center featuring toy displays, rides & 4D films plus gift shop. Playland Park (21 min) Seasonal beachfront amusement park boasts 50+ rides, a children’s museum, pool, & ice-skating rink. The Palisades (25 min) Set over the Hudson River, this 20-mile stretch of steep cliffs is a popular destination for hiking. Untermyer Park and Gardens (17 min) Circa-1912 landscaped park (40+ acres) centered on walled Persian Garden, with Hudson River views. Kykuit (14 min) This 40-room stone mansion built for John D. Rockefeller features an art gallery & sculpture garden. Croton Point Park (22 min) 508-acre riverfront park with a boat launch, campground, fishing, picnic areas, a playground & more. Wave Hill Public Garden & Cultural Center (22 min) Expansive, manicured public garden with wooded paths, benches & Hudson River views. Governor Mario M. Cuomo Bridge (6 min) Contemporary bridge with dedicated bike/walking paths that will include overlook/rest stops. Tallman Mountain State Park (16 min) Activities such as hiking & cross-country skiing, plus views of the Hudson River & Piermont Marsh. Van Cortlandt Park (16 min) Park with a museum, playgrounds, sports facilities, dog runs, BBQ areas, trails & more. Philipsburg Manor (9 min) 1700s trading center & colonial manor with exhibits & hands-on demonstrations recreating the era. Washington Irving's Sunnyside (6 min) Charming home of a famed American author with costumed guides, gardens & views of the Hudson River. |