| valet parking is free. there's also an airy restaurant and a cocktail lounge, plus meeting and event space, and gardens with patio seating. amenities include a fitness center with a hot tub, sauna and yoga classes, along with tennis courts and a jogging trail. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 12:00 pm. set on 106 wooded acres, this modern convention hotel is 2 miles from the hudson river and a mile from rockland country club and golf course. warm rooms feature desks, wi-fi access, coffeemakers and flat-screen tvs
John F Kennedy International Airport 47 min
Kykuit (26 min)
This 40-room stone mansion built for John D. Rockefeller features an art gallery & sculpture garden. Governor Mario M. Cuomo Bridge (20 min)
Contemporary bridge with dedicated bike/walking paths that will include overlook/rest stops. George Washington Bridge (17 min)
Opened in 1931, this iconic suspension bridge between Manhattan & New Jersey allows pedestrians. The Met Cloisters (22 min)
Branch of the Metropolitan, showcasing medieval art in a French monastery overlooking the Hudson. Lyndhurst Mansion (19 min)
19th-century Gothic Revival mansion set on a 67-acre estate with self-guided audio tours available. The Palisades (11 min)
Set over the Hudson River, this 20-mile stretch of steep cliffs is a popular destination for hiking. New York Botanical Garden (37 min)
Sprawling spot of 50 gardens, 30,000 trees & landmark glasshouse with rain forest & cactus displays. Van Cortlandt Park (26 min)
Park with a museum, playgrounds, sports facilities, dog runs, BBQ areas, trails & more. Washington Irving's Sunnyside (20 min)
Charming home of a famed American author with costumed guides, gardens & views of the Hudson River. LEGOLAND Discovery Center Westchester (28 min)
Family entertainment center featuring toy displays, rides & 4D films plus gift shop. Palisades Interstate Park (10 min)
2,500-acre riverfront park offers 30 miles of hiking & ski trails, playgrounds & a nature sanctuary. Wave Hill Public Garden & Cultural Center (28 min)
Expansive, manicured public garden with wooded paths, benches & Hudson River views. Philipsburg Manor (23 min)
1700s trading center & colonial manor with exhibits & hands-on demonstrations recreating the era. Bronx Zoo (29 min)
Metropolitan zoo with 265 acres that harbors 4,000 animals in replicas of their native habitats. Untermyer Park and Gardens (30 min)
Circa-1912 landscaped park (40+ acres) centered on walled Persian Garden, with Hudson River views. | 
