John F Kennedy International Airport 1 hr 37
Breakneck Ridge (24 min) 1,442-ft. peak with a challenging 4-mile trail with several summits, rock scrambling & river views. Washington's Headquarters State Historic Site (14 min) House that served as George Washington's headquarters from 1782-1783 with museum & river views. Storm King Mountain (25 min) Rising 1,340 ft above sea level, this mountain in a state park features hiking trails & hunting. Pollepel Island (23 min) Boat & kayak tours are available to visit this 13.4-acre island & the ruins of Bannerman Castle. SplashDown Beach (24 min) Water park with slides, rides, a wave pool & play areas plus several food options. Dia Beacon (17 min) Huge museum in a former factory with modern works from notable artists & loads of natural light. Bull Hill (27 min) Forested mountain linked to a popular folk story & laced with hiking routes above Hudson River. Boscobel House and Gardens (30 min) Scenic 1800s estate featuring period furnishings, extensive gardens, guided tours & hiking trails. Storm King Art Center (29 min) 500-acre open-air sculpture park, open seasonally, with tram tours, bike rentals & a cafe. Bannerman Castle (23 min) Abandoned military warehouse in a Hudson River island castle, providing seasonal walking tours. Storm King State Park (25 min) 1,884-acre park offering hiking paths open from dawn to dusk. No on-site toilets available. Walkway Over the Hudson State Historic Park (22 min) Originally built in 1889, this bridge provides a scenic pedestrian walkway over the Hudson River. Hudson Highlands State Park (36 min) This 7,400 acre area runs along the Hudson River & offers vistas & trails for all fitness levels. Beacon Mountain (32 min) Hudson Highlands' highest peak, with 2 summits, hiking trails, a fire lookout tower & monument. Clarence Fahnestock State Park (33 min) Nature space with 14,086 acres for outdoor activities such as hunting, fishing, hiking & swimming. |