John F Kennedy International Airport 57 min
Governor Mario M. Cuomo Bridge (20 min) Contemporary bridge with dedicated bike/walking paths that will include overlook/rest stops. Philipsburg Manor (24 min) 1700s trading center & colonial manor with exhibits & hands-on demonstrations recreating the era. Palisades Interstate Park (20 min) 2,500-acre riverfront park offers 30 miles of hiking & ski trails, playgrounds & a nature sanctuary. Ringwood State Park (25 min) Wildlife sanctuary with miles of trails for hiking & mountain biking, some of which have NYC views. Untermyer Park and Gardens (31 min) Circa-1912 landscaped park (40+ acres) centered on walled Persian Garden, with Hudson River views. Dater Mountain Nature Park (17 min) This expansive park features 31 lakes & 2 beaches, plus 2 campgrounds & over 200 miles of trails. Ramapo Valley County Reservation (18 min) Vast park on 3,313 acres with rugged trails & dog-friendly walking paths, a pond, reservoir & views. Washington Irving's Sunnyside (21 min) Charming home of a famed American author with costumed guides, gardens & views of the Hudson River. Lyndhurst Mansion (20 min) 19th-century Gothic Revival mansion set on a 67-acre estate with self-guided audio tours available. The Palisades (21 min) Set over the Hudson River, this 20-mile stretch of steep cliffs is a popular destination for hiking. Rockland Lake State Park (21 min) Park with a massive swimming pool plus tennis courts, golf courses, trails, lake for fishing & more. Croton Point Park (35 min) 508-acre riverfront park with a boat launch, campground, fishing, picnic areas, a playground & more. Kykuit (27 min) This 40-room stone mansion built for John D. Rockefeller features an art gallery & sculpture garden. Rockefeller State Park Preserve (28 min) Large park featuring a system of historic carriage roads traversing woodlands, meadows & fields. Van Saun County Park (24 min) County park with multiple trails, tennis courts & picnic areas plus a playground, carousal & zoo. |