amenities include 3 eateries, a spa, both a heated indoor and seasonal outdoor pool (with a tiki bar), a fitness center, jogging trail and sports courts. set on 21 acres, this resort-style hotel is 25 miles from new york city and 31. there's also a business center and 33,000 sq ft of meeting space, including a 250-seat amphitheater. suites add wet bars, and executive rooms provide access to the executive lounge's free breakfast and evening appetizers. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 12:00 pm. 2 miles to west point military academy. all rooms offer contemporary decor, marble bathrooms and custom-designed beds, plus desks, flat-screen tvs and wifi John F Kennedy International Airport 51 min
The Palisades (26 min) Set over the Hudson River, this 20-mile stretch of steep cliffs is a popular destination for hiking. Campgaw Mountain Ski Area (20 min) Ski runs & snow tube courses on mountain slopes, plus summer hiking trails through oak forests. Ringwood State Park (26 min) Wildlife sanctuary with miles of trails for hiking & mountain biking, some of which have NYC views. Ramapo Mountain State Forest (43 min) Forest reserve with hiking & biking trails, fishing at Ramapo Lake & ruined, 1900s Van Slyke Castle. Untermyer Park and Gardens (35 min) Circa-1912 landscaped park (40+ acres) centered on walled Persian Garden, with Hudson River views. Philipsburg Manor (28 min) 1700s trading center & colonial manor with exhibits & hands-on demonstrations recreating the era. Washington Irving's Sunnyside (25 min) Charming home of a famed American author with costumed guides, gardens & views of the Hudson River. New Jersey Botanical Garden (25 min) Garden, engagement, and park Palisades Interstate Park (25 min) 2,500-acre riverfront park offers 30 miles of hiking & ski trails, playgrounds & a nature sanctuary. Van Saun County Park (16 min) County park with multiple trails, tennis courts & picnic areas plus a playground, carousal & zoo. Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park (21 min) National historical park known for a 77-ft. waterfall that sparked water-power development in 1792. Ramapo Valley County Reservation (16 min) Vast park on 3,313 acres with rugged trails & dog-friendly walking paths, a pond, reservoir & views. Lyndhurst Mansion (25 min) 19th-century Gothic Revival mansion set on a 67-acre estate with self-guided audio tours available. Dater Mountain Nature Park (19 min) This expansive park features 31 lakes & 2 beaches, plus 2 campgrounds & over 200 miles of trails. Governor Mario M. Cuomo Bridge (25 min) Contemporary bridge with dedicated bike/walking paths that will include overlook/rest stops. |